HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 08 Emergency Purchase Notification J. Malever
City of Ocoee ▪ 1 N. Bluford Avenue ▪ Ocoee, Florida 34761
Phone: (407) 905-3100 ▪ www.ocoee.org
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: October 6, 2026
Item #: 8
Contact Name: T'Jean Tomlinson, Trent Hopper Department Director: Jen Bolling
Contact Number: Ext. 4301, Ext. 4306 City Manager: Craig Shadrix
Subject: Notification of an Emergency Purchase with J. Malever Construction Company for
Repairs to Franklin St. per Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) Requirements and
in accordance with Section 21.6 of the City of Ocoee Code of Ordinances. (Utilities Director
Bolling)
Background Summary:
On Thursday, August 27, 2026, a 12-inch water main on Franklin Street near the intersection of Maguire Road
experienced a catastrophic failure at the bottom of the pipe. The failure released a large volume of water that
damaged the Franklin Street eastbound right-turn lane and the north entrance of Circle K at 400 Franklin
Street.
Due to the size and impact of the break, J. Malever Construction Company, an approved contractor for City
construction projects, was contracted for maintenance-of-traffic, debris removal, and restoration and repaving
the affected areas following completion of the water-main repair with a repair coat of $119,064.68, which is
over the City Manager's $50,000 approval threshold.
Staff notified the City Manager and FDOT of the extent of the damage and received authorization to perform
all necessary repairs to reopen the roadway as quickly and safely as possible.
Issue:
Provide notification to the Honorable Mayor and City Commission of an Emergency Purchase that exceeds the
City Manager’s normal purchase authority in accordance with Section 21.6 of the City of Ocoee Code of
Ordinances.
Recommendations:
Not Applicable - Notification only
Attachments:
1. J Malever Invoice - Franklin St Repair
Financial Impacts:
Funding for the $119,064.68 is available in G/L code 401-533-10-3400: Water Field Op Contractual Services
City of Ocoee ▪ 1 N. Bluford Avenue ▪ Ocoee, Florida 34761
Phone: (407) 905-3100 ▪ www.ocoee.org
Type of Item: Consent