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City Clerk's Office Item # M2
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 9, 2026
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Andra Ahrens, Director Wastewater
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AN EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $146,924.68 WITH MILLER PIPELINE,
LLC., FOR EMERGENCY SANITARY SEWER POINT REPAIR AT 38
WILLIAM WHITE BLVD, PROJECT NO. 24-033 (WWAN03) AND
N OF THE SAME
SUMMARY:
This Resolution ratifies and approves award of a construction contract to Miller Pipeline,
LLC., for emergency sanitary sewer point repairs at 38 William White Blvd.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None
BACKGROUND:
On August 19, 2025, the Wastewater Treatment Plant crew reported that guide rails and
brackets for the second pump were broken at lift Station #2. It was also reported that the
water line serving the wastewater compound near Lift Station #1 had been broken, and
the compound has not had any service for at least 6 months. At the same time, a force-
main break was discovered just west of Lift Station #2. To protect the environment and
prevent further contamination of the area, the force main break was immediately
repaired, the contaminated area and road base were removed and replaced with
imported backfill material, erosion control was placed, and the entire area was reseeded
under the same contract. As a result of the additional work performed due to the force-
main break, the cost of the emergency point repair has exceeded the initial estimate.
The repair work was performed under the Sanitary Sewer Point Repair multi-year
contract under which two contractors were qualified via competitive bid. An estimate was
Pipeline LLC., accepted the work.
The cost breakdown for the project is as follows:
Sanitary Sewer Replacement-related
Total: $ 5,076.19 3%
Surface Improvement Related
Total: $ 141,848.49 97%
Grand Total $ 146,924.68 100%
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funding for this project came from the sanitary sewer rehabilitation budget funded by the
Sewer User Fund. Funding was available and had been budgeted, appropriated, and
allocated to Project No. 24-033 (WWAN03) Emergency Point Repair.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
None
ALTERNATIVES:
Not approve the Resolution would require a finding that there was not an emergency
condition.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2-09-26 38 William White Blvd Emergency Point Repair Attachment
RESOLUTION NO. 16242
A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AN EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $146,924.68 WITH MILLER
PIPELINE, LLC., FOR EMERGENCY SANITARY SEWER POINT
REPAIR AT 38 WILLIAM WHITE BLVD, PROJECT NO. 24-033
EXECUTION OF THE SAME
WHEREAS, an emergency sanitary sewer repair was authorized by the Mayor in
accordance with Section 1-10-5 of the Pueblo Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the point repair work was awarded to Miller Pipeline, LLC., under the 2024-
2026 multi-year point repair contract; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
City Council ratifies and approves the contract for repair of the sanitary sewers at 38
William White Blvd with Miller Pipeline, LLC., Project No. 24-033 (WWAN03) - Emergency Point
Repair awarded to said bidder in the amount of $146,924.68.
SECTION 2.
Funds for Project 24-033 (WWAN03) - Emergency Point Repair shall be from the Sewer
User Fund.
SECTION 3.
The Purchasing Agent was authorized to execute said contract on behalf of Pueblo, a
Colorado Municipal Corporation, and the City Clerk properly affixed the seal of the City thereto
and attested the same.
SECTION 4.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform all acts consistent with the
intent of this Resolution and the contract to implement the transactions described therein.
Furthermore, all actions previously taken by officers and staff of the City consistent with the
contract, including contract change order in the amount of $100,174.68 and any other payment
authorized under the contract are hereby ratified.
SECTION 5.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: February 9, 2026
BY: Brett Boston
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED: __________________________
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY: ________________________
CITY CLERK