HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Works/Planning - 12/15/2008Public Works Committee Agenda
Councilmembers: Ron HarmonDebbie RapleeDeborah Ranniger, Chair
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December 15, 2008
5:00 p.m.
Item Description Action Speaker Time Page
01. Approval of Minutes Dated December 1, 2008 YES None 03 01
02. Authorize/Surplus Vehicles YES Ron Green 05 03
03. Information Only/Storm Utility Pipe
Replacement & Maintenance NO Greg Reed 15 --
04. Update/Information Only - Residential Traffic Chad Bieren
Calming Program NO Rob Knutsen 05 --
05. Information Only/2nd & 3rd Quarter Summary NO Tim LaPorte 10 --
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES
for December 1, 2008
Committee Members Present: Committee Chair Deborah Ranniger and Committee Members
Debbie Raplee and Ron Harmon were present. The meeting was called to order at 5: p.m.
ITEM 1 – Approval of Minutes Dated November 17, 2008:
Committee Member Raplee moved to approve the minutes of November 17, 2008.
The motion was seconded by Harmon and passed 3-0.
ITEM 2 – 2009 Water Treatment Chemical Contract with Equa-Chlor:
Public Works Director, Larry Blanchard explained that the City annually advertises for water
treatment supply chemicals. The treatment chemical is required to supply potable drinking
water to the City’s water customers. Sodium Hydroxide is used in the water system as a pH
adjustment for corrosion control. Blanchard noted that the funding impact of $114,000 would
come from the 2009 operating budget.
Harmon moved to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign the 2009 Water
Treatment Chemical Supply Agreement between the City of Kent and Equa-Chlor for
25% Sodium Hydroxide, subject to terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney and the Public Works Director. The motion was seconded by Raplee and
passed 3-0.
ITEM 3 – 2009 Water Treatment Chemical Contracts with Cascade Columbia
Distribution:
Public Works Director, Larry Blanchard explained that, in order to meet State and Federal
Regulations for drinking water standards the City annually advertises for water treatment
supply chemicals. Sodium Fluoride is used to fluoridate the drinking water in an effort to help
prevent dental cavities in young children and Potassium Permanganate is used as an oxidizer in
the removal of iron and manganese. Blanchard noted that the funding impact of $36,810.80
would come from the 2009 operating budget.
Raplee moved to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign the 2009 Water
Treatment Chemical Supply Agreement between the City of Kent and Cascade
Columbia Distribution for Sodium Fluoride and Potassium Permanganate, subject to
terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and the Public Works Director.
The motion was seconded by Harmon and passed 3-0.
ITEM 4 – Transit Service Agreement By and Between King County and the City of Kent
for Route 918:
Senior Transporation Planner, Cathy Mooney explained that this Commuter Shuttle service was
started in February 2003 to meet each Sounder Train in the morning and afternoon. In
summary, this Agreement is different than previous Agreements in that it is for a period of
three (3) years rather than our previous practice of renewing the Agreement each year. This
agreement will be covered by a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) federal grant.
The City’s 20% match is estimated at approximately $22,488 per year. This amount is in the
budget.
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES
for December 1, 2008
Harmon moved to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign the Transit Service
Agreement by and between King County and the City of Kent for the Route 918,
subject to terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and the Public Works
Director. The motion was seconded by Raplee and passed 3-0.
ITEM 5 – Information Only/Customer Focus Report Public Works Engineering:
Deputy Public Works Director, Tim LaPorte presented an informational PowerPoint presentation
on Customer Focus for Public Works Engineering.
Public Works Director suggested to the Public Works Committee that if they had additional
comments regarding some of the customer questions asked or if additional questions were
needed please send them to Tim LaPorte or Larry Blanchard. The survey will be sent out in
early January 2009 to the Public Works committee.
For informational Purposes Only – Motion Not Required
ITEM 6 – Update-Information Only/Solid Waste Contract Request for Proposals
(RFP):
Environmental Conservation Supervisor, Kelly Peterson gave an update on the current solid
waste contract which expires on December 31, 2008. He explained the new processes in the
request for proposals and will come back to the committee with more information at a later
date.
For informational Purposes Only – Motion Not Required
Adjourned:
The meeting was adjourned at 5:37 p.m.
Next Scheduled Meeting:
Monday, December 15, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.
Katcha Harmaning, on behalf of Cheryl Viseth,
Public Works Committee Secretary
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500
Fax: 253-856-6500
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
DATE: December 9, 2008
TO: Chair Deborah Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: December 15, 2008
FROM: Ron Green, Fleet Manager & Don Millett, Operations Manager
THROUGH: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Vehicle and Equipment Surplus
Veh. # Year Make Mileage Reason for Disposal
3170
1998 Ford Crown Vic 85,815 Repair costs to engine (intake
manifold) exceed value of vehicle.
3195
1999 Ford Taurus 64,397 Vehicle involved in an accident,
repairs are more the value of vehicle.
3802B 2005 Ford Crown Vic 88,842 Totaled in accident 11/08.
3805B
2005 Ford Crown Vic 83,522 Vehicle costs exceed value of vehicle.
Meets replacement criteria.
5361 1991 Chevrolet C1500 81,561 Repairs exceed value of vehicle
6571
1998 John Deere Tractor 3,180
(Hours)
Differential repairs exceed the value
of the tractor.
6302 2002 Toro Proline Mower N/A Engine seized.
8719
1989 Chevrolet C20 95,660 Vehicle has reached it useful life, cost
of repairs exceed value of vehicle.
8700
1992 Ford Taurus 51,202 Vehicle totaled in accident (10/2008).
8805
1992 Ford Taurus 54,065 Transmission needs replaced, ½
leaking oil. Not worth repairing.
9959
1974 Dodge Van Vehicle is outdated and does not meet
customer needs.
3721
2003 BMW Motorcycle 25,694 Cost of transmission repair exceeds
the value of the vehicle.
5405
1997 IHC 4700 Truck 59,600 Maintenance costs rising, vehicle no
longer meets customer needs.
Miscellaneous Parts: Used Patrol car dog kennel.
Summary: The listed vehicles/equipment comply with current replacement policy
guidelines and have been replaced. The equipment will be sold at auction or to smaller
cities and agencies as needed.
Motion: Move to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to approve staff to
appropriately dispose of #13 vehicles and miscellaneous equipment as described
in this memorandum, subject to terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney and the Public Works Director.
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