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RESOLUTION NO.____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING (1) THE AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT TO PATRIOT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $162,227 FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK THAT FUELS THE BACK-UP GENERATOR AT LIFT STATION 29 AS PART OF THE EMERGENCY GENERATOR REPLACEMENT PROJECT (CIP 455-705); (2) THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,000; AND (3) FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER SECTION 15301(b)– EXISTING FACILITIES
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, CIP 455-705 addresses the removal of the underground storage tank located within the Bank of America Parking Lot which fuels the back-up generator at lift station 29 as part of the replacement of emergency generators and automatic transfer switch (ATS) equipment located at ten (10) of the District’s lift stations; and WHEREAS, the underground storage tank is experiencing ongoing failures and has failed inspection numerous times; and
WHEREAS, it was determined beneficial to accelerate the decommissioning of the Underground Storage Tank ahead of the planned construction for CIP 455-705 to reduce further violations and potential fees; and
WHEREAS, out of two (2) bids received and opened, Patriot Environmental Services submitted the lowest responsible and responsive bid in the amount of $162,227; and
WHEREAS, a project contingency in the amount of $32,000 will enable expedient resolution of changes to the plans resulting from any unforeseen conditions; and WHEREAS, MCK America, Inc. will perform construction management and support services throughout construction and closeout; and WHEREAS, this Project is categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(b) – Existing Facilities; and
WHEREAS, funding is available in the budget for CIP 455-705 Emergency Generator Replacement Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District does hereby:
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1. Authorize the President to execute an agreement with Patriot Environmental Services in the amount of $162,227 for the removal of the Underground Storage Tank (UST) located within the Bank of America Parking Lot which fuels the back- up generator at Lift Station 29 as part of the Emergency Generator Replacement Project (CIP 455-705); and
2. Approve a construction contingency in the amount of $32,000 with authorization given to the District Manager, or his designee, to execute contract change orders up to the contingency amount; and
3. Find that the Project is categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302 (Class 2) – Existing Facilities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED minor, non-substantive revisions may be approved by the President and the District Board, and any other documents may be executed as necessary to effectuate the terms of the Agreement as authorized above.
PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District at the regular meeting held on the 20 th day of January 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ART KIESEL, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
PRISCILLA SCHAUS, DISTRICT SECRETARY