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MINUTES OF THE EMERGENCY MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301
NORTHEAST LOOP 820, AUGUST 1, 1978 - 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Faram called the emergency meeting
to order August 1, 1978, at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor
Councilmen
Dick Faram
Denver Mi 11 s
Sidney Cavanaugh
Jim Wood
Lena Mae Reeder
James F. Cato
Councilwoman
Mayor Pro Tern
STAFF' PRESENT:
City Manager
City Secretary
City Engi neer
Di rector Fi nance
M. E. Riddle
Jeanette Moore
Dick Knowlton
Ruth Pinner
MEMBER OF THE PRESS:
Mid-Cities News
Wanda Adams
ABSENT:
Councilmen
Dave Freeman
John Michener
APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM
Consideration and approval of signing an
addendum on the Water Contract, to
speed-up the water line
Mayor Faram made the following statement:
A contract to construct a 16 inch water
supply line from Fort Worth to the City of
North Richland Hills was executed on March 29,
1978, The completion dates as set forth
in the contract is December 17, 1978.
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Because of the severe water shortage
that has existed during the early summer
months a meeting was held with the contractor
and City counsulting engineers.
The following terms were agreed upon
subject to approval of the City Council:
(1) That completion of the east-west
transmission line would be September
22, 1978. The City would pay an
additional $22,700.00 over and
above the amount of the original
contract. A 1 arger, addit i únd
piece of equipment and crew would
be deployed by the contractor
August 1, 1978
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that accounts for the additional cost
including expense to the contractor for
salaries and overtime.
(2) An additional bonus to be paid
by the City for every day prior to
September 22, 1978 that the line
is completed and esculating from
$200.00 for the first day, at the
rate of $100.00 a day to a
maximum of $800.00 per day.
(3) A penalty of $75.00 per day would
be assesed the contractor for
completion time after September
22, 1978. Time lost by the
contractor caused by conditions
behond his control (blasting
through rock, enclement weather,
etc.) are not to be assesed aganist
the contractor. However, the bonus
arrangements in item 2 would not
be paid if construction of east-
west portion is not complete by
September 22, 1978.
If the drought conditions continue to
exist additional revenue from water sales
could he1p off-set this additional cost.
The Chair respectfully requests that the
terms of the agreement be approved by the
Council.
Councilman Woods moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Reeder, to accept the conditions of the
agreement.
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Councilman Mills asked Mr. Knowlton if
North Richland Hills had a certainty that
they would be able to get water.
Mr. Knowlton stated that Mr. Bronstad,
Director of Utilities, had checked with
the State about a direct connection and
was advised there would not. be a problem
with the Health Department. Mr. Knowlton
advised the Council the City of Fort Worth
had offered to loan the City of North Richland
Hills a meter for the line.
ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST:
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August 1, 1978
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Councilman Mills stated he felt Mr. Bronstad
should get this in writing from the Health
Department.
Mr. Knowlton stated it would be a
good idea to have it in writing.
Motion to approve signing the addendum
carried 5-0.
Mayor Faram adjourned the emergency meeting
of August 1, 1978.
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