SUBJECT:
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A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Waiving the Keep Jobs in Colorado Requirement for the Erie Lake Dam Repairs Project
Department
DEPARTMENT: Utilities
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): Bruce Chameroy; Water and Wastewater Division Manager
Weston Ring; Utilities Project Manager
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Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
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Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The staff recommends the passage of the resolution.
Body
SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
* This item is in front of council because it requires acceptance by the governing body.
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The Colorado Dam Safety, Office of the State Engineer (SEO) performed the annual inspection for Erie Lake Dam on September 26, 2022 and observed pooling water at the downstream toe of the dam, located along the southwest portion of the embankment. SEO instructed the Town to institute a daily monitoring plan and to update data on a shared file with photographs and measurements. On September 27, 2022, the Town cleared vegetation from the wet area and identified the active source of seepage. Todd Fessenden (Town Public Works Director) contacted HDR for support on evaluating the seepage issue. HDR was contracted with the Town of Erie to perform a data/records review of pertinent available documentation, perform an onsite dam examination, and deliver a technical memo of findings and recommendations.
Recently, the Town entered into a construction contract with Geo-Solutions for the construction of the designed solution. Geo-Solutions has requested the waive the Keep Jobs in Colorado requirement due to the specialized nature of the work they are completing on behalf of the town.
The Town's construction a...
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