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
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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMr CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BILL CROWE, CITY MANAGER
DATE: FEBRUARY 7, 2006
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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