HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 1985-10 - Board RESOLUTION NO. 85 10
OF THE
TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
SUPPORTING CONTINUATION OF THE
RURAL ELECTRIFICATION ADMINISTRATION'S
ENGINEERING STANDARDS DIVISION
WHEREAS, the Truckee Donner Public Utility District is of the
opinion that the Engineering Standards Division is one of the most
valuable services provided by the Rural Electrification Administration;
and
WHEREAS, the REA Engineering Standards Division provides for:
1. The safety of employees and the public.
2. Loan security to REA and other lenders.
3. Centralized expertise not available to borrowers for new material
approval that is essential to assure long-life quality
construction.
4. Input to code committees.
5. Essential uniformity in construction so that storm repairs can
be accomplished by other systems and contractors.
6. Enforcement that only a government agency could objectively
provide.
7. Standards for bid letting that are of enormous value in every
construction project.
WHEREAS, a study prepared by an outside firm for NRECA clearly shows
elimination of the Division would be detrimental to not only
cooperatives, but also private industry, the Federal government, and
countries around the world; and
WHEREAS, attempts to replace the functions of the Division with a
private organization would prove unsuccessful and costly;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the
Truckee Donner Public Utility District that it strongly urge the REA to
continue its role of providing Engineering Standards relating to the
approved list of materials, the standardized construction drawings and
specifications, and the standards for bid letting.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner
Public Utility District at a meeting duly called and held within the
District on the 19th day of February 1985, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Cooley, Corbett and Hamilton.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Duffy and Maass.
TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
BY
L. Martin Du y, President
ATTEST:
Susan M. Craig, Deputy DistrtZt Clerk