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239 January 28, 1992 Asbestos removal efforts in.the library have encountered additional asbestos which must be removed during this ~project. In addition, the renovation planned for the Elm Avenue Neighborhood Facility under the UPAR Grant, has encountered further unexpected asbestos in the form of floor tiles which must be removed from this facility to allow the overall renovation to proceed. The change orders for these two work items will result in additions to the contract exceeding the 25% allowable under our purchasing ordinances. Because work is in progress on the library, as weil as the the Neighborhood Facility, your approval is requested to exceed the 25% change order limitation. It is anticipated that the total change orders will not exceed $60,000, of which $10,000 is currently available from prior appropriations, or approximately 36% of the contract. To cover the cost for these changes, as well as for increased monitoring costs, an appropriation of $'50,000 from the funds allocated in the approved FY 1991-92 CIP for asbestos abatement is requested. The Director of General Operations recommends approval of the increase to Nash Construction, as well as appropriation of the additional $50,000. I concur with the recommendations and, therefore, request your approval to exceed the 25% change order limit for the asbestos removal contract with Nash Construction and appropriation of the additional $50,000. I am requesting your approval of these items on first reading as the contractor is presently on site performing the previously authorized work. With your approval of this item, the balance available in the Capital Improvements Fund is $13,175,070." (A) Motion of Mr. Clemons and seconded by Mr. Epperson, the following ordinance was adopted on first reading, and by the following vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $50,000.00 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND FOR THE REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS FROM THE CITY OWNED ELM AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY AND THE MAIN LIBRARY." Ayes: Clemons, Corprew, Epperson, King, Hawks, Williams, Webb Nays: None (B) Motion of Mr. King and seconded by Mr. Epperson to authorize the City Manager to execute an amended contract and to exceed the change order limit as requested and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Clemons, Corprew, Epperson, King, Hawks, Williams, Webb Nays: None 92-31 - Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of an ordinance to amend Chapter 14 of the City Code of Portsmouth, Virginia, 1988, by amending Sections 14-5(j), 14-6[a), 14-10, and 14-13(a)(1) pertaining to the Floodplains. "Acting on advice of the Virginia Division of Soil and Water Conservation, the City of Portsmouth recently adopted a new Floodplain Ordinance. The ordinance was reviewed and approved by the State prior to final adoption. Subsequent review by the Federal ~mergency Management Agency (FEMA) revealed that minor revisions were needed before the ordinance would be in full compliance with federal regulations. The changes recommended by staff are those required for full compliance with FE~A's requirements.