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Council Agenda

February 25, 2008, 6:30 p.m., Council Chamber

 

PRAYER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL:

CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PRECEDING SESSIONS:

• November 19, 2007,
• December 3, 2007,
• December 17, 2007, and
• December 27, 2007 regular Council meetings,
• January 4, 2008 and January 5, 2008 (Special Strategic Planning Sessions),
• January 7, 2008 and
• January 14, regular Council meetings.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

1. Single Lot Special Assessments Tax Roll

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

PERSONAL APPEARANCES:

• (A list will be provided on Monday)

REMARKS OF COUNCIL:

PETITIONS:

REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:
APPOINTMENTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSION MEMBERS:

1. Consideration of reappointing Abraham Allen to the Downtown Development Authority with a term to expire December 31, 2012. 

REPORTS FROM MANAGER:
Management Update:

Recommended Actions:

1. Recommending that two residential rehabilitation loans be written off the balance sheet, as they have been deemed uncollectible.  The total amount to be written off is $16,534.00.
2. Recommending that Council waive the potential conflict of interest present and allow the firm of Braun, Kendrick, Finkbeiner, PLC to represent the City of Saginaw in its negotiation with General Motors and Delphi Corporation with regard to the disposition of a section of sewer.
3. Recommending acceptance of the quote and issuance of a purchase order to Powell Fabrication in the amount of $2,433.00 for the purchase of replacement parts for the gaseous chlorine supply system for the Water Treatment Plant.  This vendor meets all requirements of the contract compliance provisions.  Funds are available in the Water Treatment Parts and Supplies Account No. 591 4730 861 7330.
4. Recommending that a purchase order be approved and issued to Compro in the amount of $3,180.00 for the annual evaluation of the cathodic protection system on the twin 30” steel river crossing water mains.  Compro is the sole source for this service and installed the existing system last year.  This vendor meets all requirements of the contract compliance provisions.  Funds are available in the Water Distribution Operations Other Services / Operating Services Account No. 591 4721 861 8005.
5. Recommending increasing Purchase Order No. 34535 with AirGas Great Lakes to $3,800.00 in order to have an adequate supply of welding gas through June 30, 2008.  This vendor meets all requirements of the contract compliance provisions.  Funds are available in the Motor Equipment Parts and Supplies Account No. 661 4480 841 7330.
6. Recommending acceptance of the low bid and issuance of a purchase order to Fox Scientific in the amount of $3,857.45 for the purchase of laboratory supplies to be used by the Wastewater Treatment Plant.  This vendor meets all requirements of the contract compliance provisions.  Funds are available in the Sewer Operation and Maintenance Laboratory Supplies Account No. 590 4830 861 7309.
7. Recommending that Purchase Order No. 35675 issued to R & R Ready Mix, Inc. be approved in the amount of $4,781.25 for the emergency purchase of ice control sand.  This vendor meets all requirements of the contract compliance provisions.  Funds are available in the Major Street Winter Maintenance Fund Streets and Road Materials Account No. 202 4655 841 7340.
8. Recommending that payment be made to Walker Process Equipment in an amount not to exceed $6,000.00 for the emergency inspection of sedimentation basin sludge handling equipment.  This vendor meets all requirements of the contract compliance provisions.  Funds are available in the Water Treatment Professional Services Account No. 591 4730 861 8001.
9. Recommending approval of payment to Bendzinski & Co., Municipal Finance Advisors in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 for providing financial advisory services.  This vendor meets all requirements of the contract compliance provisions.  Funds are available in the Water Administration Professional Services Account No. 591 4710 851 8001.
10. Recommending approval of the proposed rules and regulations for traffic control.
11. Recommending that Purchase Order No. 35515 issued to Engel’s Auto Body be increased to $6,877.83 to cover the deductible and repair costs of a police vehicle damaged in an accident.  This vendor meets all requirements of the contract compliance provisions.  Funds are available in the Police Department’s Building Maintenance Division Motor Vehicle Repairs Account No. 101 3014 721 8042.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:

1. An Ordinance to add §96.18, “Banner Petitions” to Chapter 96, “Streets and Sidewalks” of title IX, “General Regulations,” of the Saginaw Code of Ordinances O-1.

CONSIDERATION AND PASSING OF ORDINANCES:
RESOLUTIONS:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS:

 

Darnell Earley
City Manager