This week's "The Week in Review"

Here are some highlights from "The Week in Review". You can access this week's version and previous editions from a link on the right side of this page.

Public Works:
Bid Openings: Public Works held two bid openings this week for key infrastructure projects. Both projects received multiple bids from well-qualified contractors, and bid prices still reflect a fairly competitive construction market:

Sewer Pipeline Rehabilitation Project – This project involves cleaning and lining approximately 5,500 feet of sewer pipe in Louise Avenue from Cottage Avenue to Main Street. The existing Louise Avenue sewer main is an unlined concrete pipe, and it has been significantly corroded over the years by sewer gases. This rehabilitation project will install a PVC-based liner that will protect the concrete pipe and extend its service life by another 25 to 30 years. Five construction bids were submitted, with an apparent low bid of $364,590.

Austin Road Pipeline Extension Project – This project involves installing approximately 20,000 feet of 12-inch to 24-inch water pipeline in Austin Road from Yosemite Avenue to Lathrop Road. The Austin Road pipeline is a major segment of infrastructure needed to convey SSJID treated surface water into the City’s existing potable water system. This pipeline will supply blending water needed to reduce arsenic levels at certain City wells, as well as improve system pressures and system reliability. The project will also support growth in the east and southeast areas of Manteca. Eleven construction bids were submitted, with the apparent low bid of $1,388,426.

Garbage Collection in City Parks: The Solid Waste Division is continuing to work with the Parks Division to streamline garbage collection in City parks. New containers have been installed and the garbage service has been integrated into residential routes where possible.

Information Technology:
New Telephone System: City staff members are undergoing training on the City’s new telephone system. The new system is scheduled to go online later this month. Main telephone numbers for the various departments will remain intact, providing little disruption to the general public. Eventually, callers will receive an automated telephone directory to help guide them to other specific phone numbers that will have changed. The system will not be fully automated, as the individual departments will still have people to answer calls for those who don’t need a specific extension. The new system is estimated to save the City $50,407 over the five-year lease (when compared to the City’s existing telephone system). At the end of the lease, the savings will increase to $118,366 per year.

Police:
Burglary Arrest: At 8:49 p.m. on June 10, units responded to a report of a residential burglary in progress, with suspects running and a neighbor chasing them on foot. It began at 1629 Bermuda Lane. Four suspects were seen carrying items from a residence to a car. The suspects had entered an open bedroom window. A neighbor who witnessed the subjects with the property quickly called 911. The suspects fled on foot after seeing the neighbor. Officers quickly established a perimeter and a yard-to-yard search was conducted with the assistance of a police canine. The canine flushed out the suspects from their hiding place and they began to jump fences in their attempt to get away. Police units from Lathrop and the Sheriff’s Department responded to Manteca and assisted in the search. Three suspects were captured but a fourth managed to elude detection. All of the stolen property was recovered, as well as the suspect vehicle, which was found to be an unreported stolen vehicle from Lathrop. In addition to the items stolen from the home, car stereos were found in the backseat. Two male juveniles and Kevin Hollins, 19, all residents of Lathrop, were arrested for burglary, possession of stolen property, conspiracy, and resisting arrest.