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CC - Item 4G - Resolution No. 2006-03 Greenbook Standard• TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS ROSEMWITY COUNCIL FROM: BILL CROWE, CITY MANAGER DATE: FEBRUARY 7, 2006 RE: RESOLUTION NO. 2006-03 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING THE "GREENBOOK" STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION Members of the Greenbook Committee, appointed by the Board of Directors of Public Works Standards, Inc., have prepared the 2006 Edition of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction. The Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, popularly known as the "Greenbook", is updated and republished every three years. This is the 14th edition of this book, which was originally published in 1967. The use of the Greenbook Standards minimizes conflict and confusion in Public Works construction and tends to lower construction costs through competitive bidding. The 2006 Edition of the Greenbook consists of six parts: 1. General Provisions 2. Construction Materials 3. Construction Methods 4. Rock Products 5. System Rehabilitation 6. Modified Asphalts The sidebars in the page margin of the Greenbook indicate either a new or modified section. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Rosemead City Council adopt Resolution No. 2006-03 and approve the 2006 Edition of the "Greenbook" Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction. Attachment COUNCIL AGENDA STEM No.~ 0 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS ROSEMr CITY COUNCIL FROM: BILL CROWE, CITY MANAGER DATE: FEBRUARY 7, 2006 0 RE: RESOLUTION NO. 2006-03 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING THE "GREENBOOK" STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION Members of the Greenbook Committee, appointed by the Board of Directors of Public Works Standards, Inc., have prepared the 2006 Edition of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction. The Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, popularly known as the "Greenbook", is updated and republished every three years. This is the 14th edition of this book, which was originally published in 1967. The use of the Greenbook Standards minimizes conflict and confusion in Public Works construction and tends to lower construction costs through competitive bidding. The 2006 Edition of the Greenbook consists of six parts: 1. General Provisions 2. Construction Materials 3. Construction Methods 4. Rock Products 5. System Rehabilitation 6. Modified Asphalts The sidebars in the page margin of the Greenbook indicate either a new or modified section RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Rosemead City Council adopt Resolution No. 2006-03 and approve the 2006 Edition of the "Greenbook" Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction. Attachment RESOLUTION NO. 2006-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING THE 2006 SUPPLEMENT TO THE "GREENBOOK" STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION WHEREAS, members of the Greenbook committee, appointed by the Board of Directors of Public Works Standards, Inc., have prepared the 2006 Supplement to the "Greenbook" Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction; and WHEREAS, uniformity of standards serve to minimize conflict and confusion in public works construction and tend to lower construction costs for future public works projects through competitive bidding by private contractors. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The 2006 Supplement to the "Greenbook" Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction prepared by the Greenbook Committee, appointed by the Board of Directors of Public Works Standards, Inc., be adopted. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2006. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK