Okaloosa County BOCC — January 17, 2017 — Agenda Packet

Agenda Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, January 17, 2017– 6:30 PM Okaloosa County Administration Building I. Public Comments II. Public Hearing - 6:30 PM 1. [WS] Public Hearing - Approval to authorize Okaloosa County Water and Sewer (OCWS) to construct the Garniers Water Main Improvements Phase ID (Newport/Essex Area) Project. District: 2 III. Public Comments Okaloosa County adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations for access to this meeting upon request. Please call the County Administrator’s Office at (850) 651-7515 to make a request. For Hearing Impaired, Dial 1-800-955-8771 (TDD), and 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in order for Okaloosa County to provide the requested service. Revised: 1/11/2017 5:07 PM Page 1 of 1  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: January 17, 2017 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Jeff Littrell SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Approval to Authorize OCWS to Construct the Water Main Improvements (Newport/Essex) DEPARTMENT: Water and Sewer BCC DISTRICT: 2 STATEMENT OF ISSUE: In accordance with Chapter 255, Public Property and Publicly Owned Buildings, Florida State Statues (F.S), Section 255.20, Local bids and contracts for public construction works; specification of state-produced lumber, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) must hold a public meeting to discuss the County’s proposal to construct new water mains and install new fire hydrants to serve the Newport/Essex Area using Okaloosa County Water and Sewer Department (OCWS) staff and equipment. Specifically, the statute states that a County government may “self-perform” public works projects valued at greater than $300,000... “When the governing board of the local government, after public notice, conducts a public meeting under s. 286.011 and finds by a majority vote of the governing board that it is in the public's best interest to perform the project using its own services, employees, and equipment.” The public hearing shall constitute the public meeting as required by Section 255.20 of the Florida State Statues. BACKGROUND: The proposed Newport/Essex Area Water System Improvements Project will upgrade existing water lines from 2" to 6" in the Newport/Essex Area, which will facilitate the installation of new fire hydrants, increasing fire protection in the area. A map of the project area is attached for your review. The project encompasses new/upgraded public water system infrastructure serving approximately 130 homes. The project will include the installation of approximately 9 new fire hydrants, 6,000 L.F. of 6" water main (including 8" bores where necessary), and all associated appurtenances. Funding for this project is available in our Fiscal Year 2017 budget under capital improvements. OCWS is proposing to self-perform the construction of the new water mains and installation of the new fire hydrants to serve the Newport/Essex Area. OCWS plans to construct the water mains and install the fire hydrants using OCWS staff and equipment to expedite completion of the project. OCWS estimates that using their own forces and equipment to construct the project will shorten the construction schedule and will reduce the project costs over contracting with an outside construction company. OCWS has estimated the project to cost approximately $472,000.00. As stated in the attached Public Notice, a cost breakdown of the project could be viewed by the public at BCC office