191112

Emergency Ordinance

*Authorize contract with the lowest responsible bidder for the Halsey Corridor Lighting project

Passed

The City of Portland ordains:                                     

Section 1.  The Council finds:

  1. This PBOT project prioritizes investments for critical safety and maintenance improvements along NE Halsey Ave from NE 112th to 162nd.
  1. Through the planning process, we identified priority streetlight enhancement locations.
  1. The project addresses deficiencies in illumination along NE Halsey Ave by filling the lighting gaps between NE 112th and NE 162nd Streets.
  1. Project design has been completed and PBOT will be proceeding with bidding the project for construction.
  1. The Bureau of Transportation has funds budgeted in FY 2022/2023 and proposed FY 2023/2024 for construction, inspection, and management of the project.      
  1. The Bureau's level of confidence in the cost estimate for this project is moderate, the project scope is defined, plans and specifications are complete.    

NOW, THEREFORE, the Council directs:

  1. Upon the Council's acceptance of the Chief Procurement Officer's report recommending the lowest responsible bidder, the Chief Procurement Officer is authorized to negotiate and execute a contract, provided the contract has been approved as to form by the City Attorney's office.
     
  2. The Mayor and City Auditor to draw and deliver warrants chargeable to T01120.C42 when demand is presented and approved by the proper authority.

Section 2.  The Council declares that an emergency exists because a delay would unnecessarily delay the Bureau’s ability to perform the activities; therefore, this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Council.

An ordinance when passed by the Council shall be signed by the Auditor. It shall be carefully filed and preserved in the custody of the Auditor (City Charter Chapter 2 Article 1 Section 2-122)

Passed by Council

Auditor of the City of Portland
Mary Hull Caballero

Impact Statement

Purpose of Proposed Legislation and Background Information

  • Through the planning process, we identified priority streetlight enhancement locations.
     
  • The NE Halsey Avenue Corridor Lighting Project will address lighting safety improvements between NE 112th and NE 162nd
     
  • This legislation is to allow the NE Halsey Avenue Corridor Lighting Project to proceed to bidding for a construction contract.

Financial and Budgetary Impacts

  • No change to Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) budget is requested with this ordinance.
     
  • The project is in the Adopted CIP for FY 2022-23, listed as project T01120, Infill Lighting Program. The project is funded primarily with and General Fund.
     
  • The cost estimate was generated internally by PBOT and is a standard cost estimate.
     
  • Level of project estimate confidence is moderate.
     
  • No changes in staffing levels.

Community Impacts and Community Involvement

  • Safety projects are typically non-controversial and supported by neighbors and the broader community. 

100% Renewable Goal

Not applicable. 

Budget Office Financial Impact Analysis

This action authorizes PBOT to solicit bids for the Halsey Corridor Lighting project. The bureau has dedicated funds for the project within its FY 2022-23 Adopted CIP under the Infill Lighting Program.

Agenda Items

Passed

  • Commissioner Mingus Mapps Yea
  • Commissioner Carmen Rubio Yea
  • Commissioner Dan Ryan Yea
  • Former Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty Yea
  • Mayor Ted Wheeler Yea

Contact

Tom Bennett

Engineer III • Signals & Street Lighting

Requested Agenda Type

Consent

Date and Time Information

Requested Council Date