CR 01-033 Blake Water Tower Paint Project
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April 25, 2001
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Council Report 2001-33
APPROVE FINAL PLANS AND AUTHORIZE BIDS
BLAKE WATER TOWER PAINT PROJECT
PROJECT 2001-03
Proposed Action.
Staff recommends adoption. of the following motion: Move that Council approve plans as
presented. and authorize bids for. the rehabilitation and painting of the Blake .Water
Tower. Proiect 01-03.
Overview.
The Blake Water Tower was last painted in 1988. The steel tank is showing significant
signs of corrosion due to the failure of the old paint system. The current Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) includes this year 2001 Project with an estimated cost of
$500,000. In February 2001 the City Council authorized the design of this project. A
detailed interior inspection and though review of underwater videotaping has shown that
there is enough corrosion to warrant complete repainting. The engineering estimate of
construction cost is $291,250. This cost covers all the upgrades that are needed to bring
the tower into compliance. The plans are completed and are now presented to Council
for approval and ordering bids.
Primary Issues to Consider.
· Description of Improvements
. Paint color and graphics
. Project schedule
. Impact on water distribution system
Supporting Information
. Project schedule
. Construction cost estimate
Michael G. Lauseng, Utility Supe . tendent
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Council Report 2001-03
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Analysis of Issues.
Description of Improvements.
. Complete corrosion control and painting of interior and exterior of tank: using
necessary containment system.
. Install new electrical service
. Replacement of exterior ladders
. Replacement of the roof railing to meet existing regulations
. Installation of additional manway in wet riser
. Installation of painters manway
. Hopkins lettering
Paint color and graphics
The color will be the same as the Moline Water Tower and the lettering will be evenly
divided on the tank: horizontally' in 3 locations using the same letter color that was applied
to the Moline Tower. The new lettering will be visible from any direction coming into
Hopkins.
. Project Schedule
The project schedule is tentatively set as follows:
Advertised for bid:
Bid opening:
May 4, 2001
May 18, 2001
The construction schedule will be included the award of bid document.