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SUBMISSION OF WATER LINE PERMIT NO. WL000014113099 ISSUED BY THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (ODEQ) FOR THE HIGH PRESSURE PLANE WATER LINE REPLACEMENTS PROJECT.
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BACKGROUND: The High Pressure Plane Waterline Improvements (WA0131) will install approximately 3,200 feet of 24-inch, 5,900 feet of 16-inch waterline and appurtenances to serve the northern and southern areas of the high pressure plane, respectively. The improvements will provide a more sustainable pressure in all areas of the high pressure plane located in northeastern Norman.
DISCUSSION: Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC) completed modeling, surveying and design services under Contracts K-0607-122. As a part of the project requirements, a construction permit from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) is required.
The design drawings and specifications were submitted to the ODEQ on February 2, 2013 and were approved on February 7, 2013. As noted on the attached permit, the ODEQ requires permit receipt to be made a matter of permanent record in the City Council minutes.
The bid opening occurred February 22, 2013 and the City Council acting as the Norman Utilities Authority will consider awarding the bid and approval of the construction contract and bonds in a separate item on the March 12, 2013 agenda. Construction is to begin in March 2013.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that receipt of ODEQ Permit No. WL000014113099 issued February 7, 2013, be noted and made a matter of permanent record in the minutes of the City Council of the City of Norman.