AUTHORIZING THE CONSERVATION, PLANNING, AND ZONING DEPARTMENT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH MZ CONSTRUCTION INC. TO REPAIR THE PIPE ON THE OUTLET OF THE HONEY CREEK STRUCTURE #3 (WHITE MOUND DAM).

AUTHORIZING THE CONSERVATION, PLANNING, AND ZONING DEPARTMENT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH MZ CONSTRUCTION INC. TO REPAIR THE PIPE ON THE OUTLET OF THE HONEY CREEK STRUCTURE #3 (WHITE MOUND  DAM).

            WHEREAS, the Honey Creek Structure #3, commonly referred to as the “White Mound Dam,” is located approximately 500 feet northwest of the end of South Lake Road in Franklin Township; and 

            WHEREAS, the White Mound Dam was created in 1970 with assistance from the Natural Resources Conservation Service as part of the PL-566 program to control flood damage and provide recreation for the general public and helped to fund the White Mound County Park, and was one of three structures designed to alleviate flooding problems within the watershed, the county accepted responsibility for maintaining the structures for the next 100 years; and

            WHEREAS, in 2015, the then 45-year-old structure was found in need of repair due to vandalism of the pipe coating and cutting of the wire band that surrounds the outlet pipe; and

            WHEREAS, this repair will repair the damage and keep the White Mound Dam structure  a permanent impoundment structure for both flood control and recreation; and

            WHEREAS, the bid from MZ Construction Inc. was found to meet the requirements put forth in the bid solicitation notice and was selected by the Highway and Parks Committee and Conservation, Planning, and Zoning Committee as the most advantageous bid for the required work.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, met in regular session, that the bid of  MZ Construction Inc. for repair of the Honey Creek Structure #3 (White Mound Dam) for $16,455.00 hereby be accepted.

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Administrative Coordinator is hereby authorized to sign a contract with MZ Construction Inc. for dam repair services.

For consideration by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors on September 20, 2016.

Respectfully submitted,