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May 26, 1992 This work is essentialIy~complete with only minor cleanup, landscaping, and pavement markings required. However, during the preparation for final paving, substandard base conditions were~encountered, resulting in necessary change orders which will exc~ed~the~25% allowable'limit'~of the construction- ~ contract. ~ ......... ~ ' ~ In addition, seasonal weather conditions, which prolonged the construction schedule, caused overruns in traffic control, signalization, and engineering inspectioh~ costs. An additional appropriation of $26,100 will be necessary to cover theseloverruns calculated as fotlows: Traffic Control'ahd Signalization - s 4,532%67 Engineering, Inspection & Administration $10,683.40 Construction Contract S10,883.93 TOTAL ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $26,100.00 The Director of Public Works has requested permission, therefore~ to,exceed the allowable 25% limit for change orders on the construction contract with Aldo Construction Corporation and an additional appropriation of $26,100. All changes have been approved by the Virginia Department of Transportation and all associated costs are 100% reimbursable by the State~ I, therefore, concur with the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and request your approval of this action. Since the project is nearing completion, I recommend your approval of the appropriation ordinance." Motion of Mr. Hawks and seconded by Mr. King, the following ordinance was adopted, and by the following vote: (a) "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $26,100.00 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL, SIGNALIZATION, AND ENGINEERING TNSPECTION COSTS IN THE PORT NORFOLK'AREA.'' Ayes: Corprew, Epperson, King, Hawks Nays: Clemens (b) Motion of Mr. Epperson and seconded by Mr. King, to authorize the City Manager to execute an amended contract with Aldo Construction Corporation to exceed the 25% on the current contract, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:-Corprew, Epperson, King, 8awks Nays: Clemens 92-191 - Letter from the Deputy City Manager recommending adoption'of'five resolutions to-acquire~portions of properties by eminent domain. "The City Attorney's Office has completed the acquisition of properties necessary for the widening of High Street at Shirley Road. As you.are aware., High Street is also be be widened in the area of Maryview Hospital and Willett Dr{ve. There are five properties remaining in that area for which no agreementhas been made as to the purchase price. The~Ci~y Engineer believes that there will be considerable savinos:by bidding out-both portions of the project together. Therefore,~I~ r~commend your adoption of the attached Eminent- Domain resolutions. ~This will enable the City Attorney's Office to acquire these properties immediately, by Certificates of Taking." (a) A resolution to provide for the acquisition of certain property owned by Leondios C. Loizou and Helen G. Loizou under eminent domain proceedings pursuant to the Charter of the City of Portsmouth.