Loading...
R-30-24 Ratifying and Approving the Purchase of Water Meters from Water Resources Inc FY2474d P,-30-2-q 418 Main Street I Lemont, IL 60439 TO: Village Board Meeting FROM: Ted Friedley, Public Works THROUGH: SUBJECT: A Resolution Ratifying and Approving the Purchase of Water Meters from Water Resources Inc FY24 DATE: April 22, 2024 SUMMARY/BACKGROUND This Resolution serves to ratify R-66-23 for the purchase of water meters from Water Resources, Inc. It has become necessary to purchase an additional $23,000.00 of water meters due to vendor constraints and the increase in new home construction this fiscal year. The Resolution will increase authorization from $130,000.00 to $153,000.00. ANALYSIS Consistency with Village Policy Budget (if applicable) STAFF RECOMMENDATION Pass Resolution Ratifying and Approving the Purchase of Water Meters from Water Resources Inc FY24 BOARD ACTION REQUESTED Pass Resolution Ratifying and Approving the Purchase of Water Meters from Water Resources Inc FY24 ATTACHMENTS A Resolution Ratifying and Approving the Purchase of Water Meters from Water Resources Inc FY24.pdf VILLAGE OF LEMONT RESOLUTION NUMBER R-'-W-24 A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF WATER METERS FROM WATER RESOURCES INC FY24 JOHN EGOFSKE, Village President CHARLENE M. SMOLLEN, Clerk JANELLE KITTRIDGE DAVE MAHER KEN MCCLAFFERTY KEVIN SHA UGHNESSY RICK SNIEGOWSKI RON STAPLETON Trustees / Published in pamphlet form by authority of the Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lemont on _2024 RESOLUTION NO. R- �J� -24 A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF WATER METERS FROM WATER RESOURCES INC FY24 WHEREAS, it has become necessary for the Village of Lemont "Village" to replace certain water meters throughout the Village; and WHEREAS, the Village has purchased water meters from Water Resources Inc. for approximately 27 years; and WHEREAS, the relationship between the Village and Water Resources Inc. has been satisfactory to the Village; and WHEREAS, the water meters to be provided by Water Resources Inc. are compatible with the Village's existing systems and infrastructure; and WHEREAS, Section 5/8-9-1 of the Illinois Municipal Code (651LCS 5/8-9-1) allows the Board of Trustees of the Village ("Village Board") upon a vote of two-thirds of the trustees then holding office, to waive the requirements for competitive bidding; and WHEREAS, the Village previously approved Resolution R-66-23 on 11/13/23 approving the purchase of water meters from Water Resources Inc. in the amount not to exceed $130.000.00; and WHEREAS, since that date, the Village determined that additional water meters will need to be purchased.; and WHEREAS, The Village Board has determined that it is advisable, necessary, and in the best interest of the Village to waive competitive bidding and increase the purchase amount from $130,000.00 to an amount not to exceed $153,000.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lemont, Counties of Cook, Will and DuPage, Illinois, as follows: SECTION 1: The Foregoing findings and recitals are hereby adopted as section One of this Resolution and are incorporated by reference as if set forth verbatim herein. SECTION 2: Waiver of Public Bid Requirements and Authority to Purchase. The Village Board hereby waives the competitive bidding requirements otherwise applicable to the purchase of water meters from Water Resources Inc. at a price not to exceed $153,000.00. SECTION 3: The Village Administrator or his designee is hereby authorized to execute any documents and take any other steps necessary to purchase water meters from Water Resources Inc. at a price not to exceed $153,000.00, and to otherwise conduct this resolution. SECTION 4: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval as provided by law. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COUNTIES OF COOK, WILL, AND DUPAGE, ILLINOIS, ON THIS 2-2- DAY OF d^ ` 2024. PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE BOARD MEMBERS: AYES Janelle Kittridge Dave Maher Ken McClafferty Kevin Shaughnessy Rick Sniegowski Ron Stapleton G�OFIF Prf E --� J� a S LLEN Village Clerk NAYES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: i/ JOHN EGOFSKE President