DATE: December 10, 2019
SUBJECT: EMERGENCY SINKHOLE REPAIR AT PEPPER PARK IN NATIONAL CITY
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RESOLUTION BY A 4/5 VOTE RATIFYING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S EMERGENCY DECLARATION AND AUTHORIZING CONTINUED ACTION FOR THE EMERGENCY SINKHOLE REPAIR AT PEPPER PARK IN NATIONAL CITY INCLUDING PROCUREMENT OF A CONTRACTOR TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF UNDERGROUND FAILURE, DETERMINE THE SEVERITY OF THE DAMAGE, AND MAKE REPAIRS.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
After a series of storm events and surge of high tides beginning November 26, 2019, a sinkhole was discovered at Pepper Park on Saturday, November 30, 2019. The sinkhole was observed to be approximately 5 feet deep, 3 to 4 feet wide at the surface and 6 feet wide at the bottom. Since the sinkhole is located in an area of the park that is highly used by the public and in anticipation of future storm events, urgent investigations and repairs to the site were required to prevent further damage to District property. The scope of work necessary to excavate, dewater, investigate, and repair the damage would exceed the capacity of General Services and is projected to exceed staff's direct negotiating limits of $60,000 pursuant to California Public Contracting Code. Therefore, a declaration of emergency was necessary in order to execute the exigent repair work.
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 on Monday, December 2, 2019. This authorized the immediate execution of contracts to repair the damage to protect District-owned property. The declaration of an emergency waives the necessity of formal bidding procedures as otherwise 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 is required.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution by a 4/5 vote ratifying the Executive Director's ...
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