Resolution 82-2999CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 82 -2999
A RESOLUTION DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
AND AUTHORIZING AND ORDERING CONTRACT
FOR REPAIRS OF CITY WATER WELL NO. 4
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins owns and operated five public water wells
No. 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6, which are the source of water for all practical purposes
for the people of Hopkins, including fire and other possible disasters,
WHEREAS, Hopkins water well No. 3 has been condemned and closed by the
State of Minnesota Board of Health due to tarvia contamination, which well has
not been replaced, and
WHEREAS, on February 5, 1982 th City Manager was advised that Hopkins
Water Well No. 4 had ceased its operation and required immediate and substantial
overhaul and repairs inclnriing the removal and exchange of certain well
mechanisms, pipes and parts, and
WHEREAS, time is of the essence for such repairs, which repairs must
be made as soon as possible, and
WHEREAS, it is apparent that such repairs must be cam enced immediately
to avert possible damages which might be caused by lack of city water, and
WHEREAS, possible bidding for such work cannot be used because of such
emergencies, and competitive bids therefor will not be received
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Hopkins as follows:
1. That an emergency exists in the City of Hopkins in connection with
conditions and operations of the public city water system in the city.
2. That the cost of the repairs and overhaul of said Hopkins city water
well no. 4, after thorough examination of its condition, has been quoted to be
in the sum of $26,797.00.
3. That such repair and overhaul is to be commenced immediately and
must be completed expeditiously in order to avert the shortage and dangers
arising out of its present condition.
4. That the firm of Layne- Minnesota Company, whose address is 3147
California N. E., Minneapolis, Minnesota, an experienced, reliable and reputable
well and water organization, has offered or bid for the repairs and overhaul
necessary in connection with said well no. 4, in the total sum of $26,797.00,
with the understanding that such repairs shall commence immediately.
5. That the Mayor and the City Manager are hereby authorized,
empowered and directed to enter into and sign a contract with said Layne
Minnesota Company for the repair and overhaul of said Hopkins water well no. 4
as hereinabove described.
Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Hopkins, Minnesota,
at a regular meeting held the 16th day of February, 1982.
J. Scott Renne, Robert F. Miller,
City Clerk Mayor
Joseph C. Vesely,
City Attorney