Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Public Works

TO:	David P. Cronin, P.E., City Engineer
FROM:	Matt Bond, P.E., Stormwater Engineer/Farmland Project Manager
CC:	Charles Soules, P.E., Director of Public Works Mark Thiel, Assistant Public Works Director
Date:	June 20, 2013
RE:	Project PW1334 - Safety/Security Fence around the above ground storage tanks at the former Farmland Industries Nitrogen Plant Site

Project Description

With the acquisition of the former Farmland Industries Nitrogen Plant site came the maintenance cost associated with the two existing above ground storage tanks on the site.  The redevelopment work at the site has removed the existing perimeter fence along 23rd Street due to necessary site grading.  As a result the site is easily accessible raising safety and security concerns associated with the tall storage tanks.  Staff believes that it is prudent to construct a safety/security fence around each of the above ground storage tanks.  This will help to prevent individuals from climbing on the tanks as well as prevent the theft of copper wire from the electrical systems used for pumping the tanks.

Project Funding

The estimated project cost is $30,000.  The project is being funded with the environmental remediation fund obtained with the acquisition of the site and has been approved by the Kansas Department of Health & Environment.

Project Schedule

Advertise for bids: June 26, 2013	Anticipated Start Date: Early August 2013
Bid date: July 16, 2013	Project Completion Date: Early September, 2013

Action Request

Set bid date of July 16, 2013 for PW 1334 - Construction of Safety/Security around the two above ground storage tanks on the former Farmland Industries Plant site.