DATE: May 14, 2019
SUBJECT:
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EMERGENCY REPAIR OF THE FLOATING UPWELLER SYSTEM AT TUNA HARBOR
A) RESOLUTION BY A 4/5 VOTE RATIFYING THE EMERGENCY ACTION TAKEN BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND AUTHORIZING CONTINUED ACTION FOR THE EMERGENCY REPAIR OF THE FLOATING UPWELLER SYSTEM (FLUPSY) AT TUNA HARBOR INCLUDING PROCUREMENT OF CONSULTANT FOR SITE INVESTIGATION, PROVIDING DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REPAIR AND COST, AND PROCUREMENT OF A CONTRACTOR TO REPAIR THE DAMAGE
B) RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS WITHIN THE FY2019 BUDGET FROM PERSONNEL EXPENSE TO EXPENSE MAJOR MAINTENANCE PROJECT - EMERGENCY REPAIR OF THE FLOATING UPWELLER SYSTEM AT TUNA HARBOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $220,000 PURSUANT TO BOARD POLICY 90
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Due to a recent series of strong storm events and intense wake from the bay, one of the two guide piles securing the FLUPSY at the end of Dock 2 at Tuna Harbor was found to have been leaning from its vertical position and lost its ability to properly anchor the system. The FLUPSY sustained damage to its pile guides and was moved away from its location to prevent further damage. Urgent repair is required to remove the leaning pile and install replacement pile(s) to provide an adequate structural supporting system for the FLUPSY. In order to restore the FLUPSY to its original location for nurturing oysters, an expeditious repair is essential.
Pursuant to Public Contracting Code Section 22035 and 22050, Section 58 of the Port Act, and Board Resolution 2000-03, the Executive Director declared an emergency at the April 9, 2019 Board meeting. This authorized the immediate execution of contracts to investigate, quantify, and repair the damage to protect District owned property. The declaration of an emergency waives the necessity of formal bidding procedures as required by the State of California Public Contract Code; the Board is requested to consider this action. Pursuant to Board Resolution 2000-03, a 4/5 affirmative vote o...
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