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RESOLUTION NO 2006-218
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AWARDING A PURCHASING AGREEMENT OF
$45,210 TO JENAL ENGINEERING CORPORATION FOR
UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE TANK REMOVAL AT THE
JOHN LIPPITT PUBLIC WORKS CENTER
WHEREAS, the Public Works Center (PWC) currently utilizes three underground
storage tanks (USTs) to hold unleaded and diesel fuel; and
WHEREAS, in May 2003, the 20,000-gallon UST at the John Lippitt Public Works
Center (PWC) failed to pass a state-mandated test ensuring the integrity of the outer shell, and
WHEREAS, no fuel leaked into the ground; and
WHEREAS, as a result, the San Diego County Department of Public Health has directed
the City of Chula Vista to remove these two non-compliant USTs; and
WHEREAS, the San Diego County Department of Public Health (DEH) granted a permit
for temporary closure, valid for one year; and
WHEREAS, during the PWC construction, two existing USTs (this 20,000 gallon tank
and a 10,000 gallon tank) that were installed by SDG&E in 1987 were modified and reused; and
WHEREAS, an additional I O,OOO-gallon UST was also installed; and
WHEREAS, at construction completion, all tanks pass the shell integrity test; and
WHEREAS, it was in a subsequent test, after six months of service, that the 20,000-
gallon UST failed; and
WHEREAS, it was decided at that time to close the other tank installed in 1987, and
WHEREAS, the new tank that was installed during the construction of the PWC passed
the test and is still in service; and
WHEREAS, this tank will require extensive modifications if it were to remain in service;
and
WHEREAS, the fuel island unleaded dispensers would need to be replaced and the
underground piping would need to be modified; and
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WHEREAS, on June 4, 2004, Council approved Resolution 2004-203 establishing new --..
Capital Improvement Project No. GG 187 for the replacement of two underground fuel storage
tanks; and
WHEREAS, staff believes it is in the City's best interest to remove the three existing
tanks and install two new tanks, which will ensure current regulations are met through 2010; and
WHEREAS, specifications for the tank installations and fuel island modifications are
being developed and staff will return to Council soon to award the contract for that work; and
WHEREAS, the DEH has directed that the tanks be removed by August 1, 2006 or be
fined $500 a day until removed; and
WHEREAS, approval of this resolution will allow staff to meet the deadline prior to
installing two new tanks and completing modifications to the fuel island; and
WHEREAS, three bids were submitted for tanks removal, and Jenal Engineering was the
apparent low bidder.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, does hereby award purchasing agreement of $45,21 0 to Jenal Engineering Corporation for
the removal of three underground fuel storage tanks at the John Lippitt Public Works Center.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
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City Attorney
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 18th day of July 2006 by the following vote:
AYES
Councilmembers:
NAYS.
Councilmembers:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
ATTEST
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
Castaneda, Chavez, McCann, Rindone, and Padilla
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I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2006-218 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 18th day of July 2006.
Executed this 18th day of July 2006.
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Susan Bigelow, MMC, City -rk