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RESOLUTION NO. 16381
A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE AWARD OF AN EMERGENCY
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,759.00
TO RUSS GRADING AND EXCAVATING LLC, A COLORADO
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR PROJECT NO. 25-012
(SWAN03) — FOR EMERGENCY STORM SEWER POINT
REPAIR ON E. 13TH STREET AND READING AVENUE AND
APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF
$33,502.57 FOR ADDITIONAL WORK AND MATERIALS, AND
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE PURCHASING AGENT'S
EXECUTION OF THE SAME
WHEREAS, an emergency storm 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 Russ Grading & Excavating LLC,
under the 2025-2027 Emergency Storm Sewer Point Repair contract; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1
City Council hereby ratifies and approves the contract for emergency repair of storm
sewer on E. 13th Street and Reading Avenue with Russ Grading & Excavating LLC, Project No.
25-012 (SWAN03) - awarded to said bidder in the amount of $76,261.57 which amount includes
all contract change orders.
SECTION 2.
Funds for Project No. 25-012 (SWAN03) — Emergency Storm Sewer Point Repair on E.
13th Street and Reading Avenue shall be paid from the Stormwater Utility Fund — Project
Account SWAN03, Point Repairs & Pipe Cleaning.
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 any and 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 any payment authorized under the contract and the contract change order
in the amount of $76,261.57 are hereby ratified.
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SECTION 5.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
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INTRODUCED: July 27, 2026
BY: Ted Hernandez
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
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Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 27, 2026
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Clyde Bishop, City Clerk
FROM: Kurt Patrick, Director of Storm Water
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE AWARD OF AN EMERGENCY
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,759.00 TO
RUSS GRADING AND EXCAVATING LLC, A COLORADO LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR PROJECT NO. 25-012 (SWAN03) — FOR
EMERGENCY STORM SEWER POINT REPAIR ON E. 13TH STREET
AND READING AVENUE AND APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER IN
THE AMOUNT OF $33,502.57 FOR ADDITIONAL WORK AND
MATERIALS, AND AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE
PURCHASING AGENT'S EXECUTION OF THE SAME
SUMMARY:
This Resolution ratifies and approves the award of a construction contract in the
amount of $42,759.00 to Russ Grading and Excavating LLC, under contract No. 25-012
for an emergency storm sewer point repair on E. 13th Street and Reading Avenue and
approves a change order in the amount of $33,502.57.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
On 3/24/2025, City Council passed Resolution #15934, which approved the award of
the 2025 -2027 Emergency Storm Sewer Point Repair Contract to multiple contractors
which were qualified via competitive bid.
BACKGROUND:
Stormwater Utility was notified of a sinkhole on E. 13th Street and Reading Avenue. A
CCTV inspection revealed that the storm sewer had significant damage where the
sinkhole occurred. A visual inspection of the adjacent system revealed that two of the
existing inlets were brick and past their useful life and were also in need of
replacement. An emergency point repair was performed to repair the stormwater
infrastructure.
The contract with the unit prices for the estimated work performed by Russ Grading &
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Excavating LLC, can be found attached. This work was performed under the 2025-2027
Emergency Storm Sewer Point Repair Resolution #15934 through which contractors
were qualified via competitive bid.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funding in the amount of $76,261.57 will be paid from the Stormwater Utility budget —
Project Account SWAN03, for Point Repairs and Pipe Cleaning.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
None.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 25-012 E.
13th Street and Reading Ave.
Exhibit
2. 25-012 E.
13th Street and Reading Ave.
Change Order
3. 25-012 E.
13th Street and Reading Ave.
Contract
4. 25-012 E.
13th Street and Reading Ave.
Traffic Control
5. 25-012 E.
13th Street and Reading Ave.
Invoice