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Resolution to Ratify the Emergency Purchase Order Request and Appropriate Funds for Steel Push Wall Repair at Material Recovery Facility (MRF) with Speed-Tech Equipment Co. ($37,278.93) (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
The attached resolution ratifies the emergency purchase order authorization, and appropriates funds for, the necessary repairs of the steel push wall at the Ann Arbor Material Recovery Facility (MRF) with Speed-Tech Equipment Co. As provided in City Code 1:317, the Public Services Area received an emergency approval for the steel push wall repairs at the MRF with Speed-Tech Equipment Co.
The current condition of the wall poses a safety concern and has allowed for the collection of compostable material in proximity to the wall. In an effort to eliminate any unmitigated cause of the MRF fire on August 8, 2017, Global Green Services Group, LLC (GGSG) will clean and remove waste and compostable debris from the site. It is imperative that this push wall repair coincide with the cleaning effort in order to successfully mitigate the site.
Speed-Tech Equipment Co. complies with the City's non-discrimination and living wage ordinances.
Staff
Prepared by: Cresson Slotten, Systems Planning Manager
Reviewed by: Craig Hupy, Public Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Howard S. Lazarus, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, Recycling is a component of the City's Solid Waste Resource Plan and is a valued service of the community;
Whereas, Protection of the City's Material Recovery Facility (MRF) structure and the workers engaged in recycling related efforts at the MRF is of utmost importance;
Whereas, On August 8, 2017 there was a fire incident at the MRF;
Whereas, During the fire investigation it was noted that the steel push wall within the MRF was damaged and in need of repair;
Whereas, The current condition of the wall poses a safety concern for staff and has allowed for the collection of compostable material in proximity to the ...
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