Number
010051
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing cancellation of Department of Public Works Invoice No. 71714 dated September 10, 1994 billed to M.J. Construction in the amount of $6,245.83. (City Attorney)
Analysis
This resolution authorizes cancellation of Department of Public Works Invoice No. 71714 dated September 10, 1994 billed to M.J. Construction for damage to lead cables, plastic cable and tile duct in the amount of $6,245.83.
Body
Whereas, M.J. Construction struck the cable and conduit at the Center of West Lisbon Avenue N.S. of West Lloyd Street during installation of an underground sewer line; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee, in marking the location of two cables at this location placed only one marking on the pavement; and
Whereas, Two conduits were buried at this location approximately two feet apart. When the contractor uncovered the first conduit he proceeded assuming there were no other conduits and then hit the second cable; and
Whereas, The contractor could not have known of the existence of the second cable absent the markings for it; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the Department of Public Works Invoice No. 71714 in the amount of $6,245.83 billed to M.J. Construction be and hereby is cancelled.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
Beverly A. Temple
BAT:kmm
04/26/2001
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