Votes at a glance: bond refinancing, ADA contracts and multiple appropriations approved by Glendale council
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Summary
The council approved a $45 million electric revenue bond refunding, awarded a $3.44 million ADA construction contract, increased an on-call sewer contract by $2 million, and approved a water master plan consultant amendment and IGT appropriation; settlements were also authorized.
At its March 31 meeting the Glendale City Council approved a series of formal actions spanning financing, capital projects and appropriations.
Key votes and outcomes
- Electric revenue bond refunding (Ordinance 9a): Council adopted an ordinance authorizing up to $45,000,000 aggregate principal of electric revenue refunding bonds to refinance prior 2006/2008 bonds (refinanced in 2016). Staff said the refunding is expected to save approximately $5.6 million. Vote: passed (one recorded no vote).
- West Glendale ADA curb ramp project, Phase 2 (Item 5b): Council awarded a construction contract to CJ Concrete Construction Inc. in the amount of $3,444,149, approved a 20% construction reserve ($688,830) and appropriated $4,305,186 for the project. Vote: passed (roll call recorded).
- On-call sewer and storm drain repairs contract (Item 10a): Council authorized an amendment to contract number 8002780 with WA Rassig Construction Company increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $2,000,000 for a total not-to-exceed $3,200,000 and appropriated funds. Vote: passed.
- Water master plan / Arcadis amendment (Item 10b): Council approved a $127,211 amendment to the Arcadis professional services agreement to complete additional technical work and outreach for the water master plan; staff noted a $200,000 state grant reduces net cost. Vote: passed.
- Fire Department IGT appropriation (Item 10d): Council approved an appropriation increase to cover the city's intergovernmental transfer payments tied to the public provider ground emergency transport program so the department can continue participation and receive federal reimbursement. Vote: passed.
- Legal settlements: Council authorized two settlement payouts (amounts recorded in motions) to resolve pending suits; motions approved by roll call.
Several items had public comment or substantive Q&A before votes, most prominently questions about the 20% construction reserve on the ADA project and the scope and costs in the water master plan. The council recorded roll-call votes on the major items and the motions passed by simple majority.
