Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract and All Necessary Change Orders with Blastco Texas Inc. for the Chestnut 0.5 MG Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
(2B: Balance available resources to accommodate the growth and maintenance needs of the city)
MEETING DATE: June 3, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Engineering
CONTACT: Blake Sills, PE, Engineering CIP Manager
Paul Tucker, PE, Senior Utility Engineer
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approval of Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
* This Resolution authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract and all necessary change orders with Blastco Texas Inc. for the Chestnut 0.5 MG Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project (CIP Project WA2240) for a total contract amount up to a not to exceed amount of $4,500,000.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The existing 0.5 Million Gallons (MG) Chestnut Tank located near the general area of the Northwest corner of South Chestnut Street and East Davis Street formerly served the 794 pressure plane of the City's water distribution system from 1952 until the tank was taken out of service by the Public Works Department on March 5, 2003.
* Since the elevated storage tank was taken out of service in 2003, it has remained in use for various cellular providers (per existing leases) as well as an iconic structure in the Historic Downtown McKinney area.
* An inspection of the existing tank structure was performed on September 18, 2020 and included recommendations to preserve and further utilize the structure including:
o Repaint the interior and exterior of the elevated steel tank. The existing paint coatings will be removed prior to repainting.
o Wind stability analysis for long-term empty tank condition and mounting of equipment;
o Various structural repairs expected for the age of the structure to preserve integrity and function;
o Improved mounting hardware for use by...
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