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805 April 22, 1986 REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 86-116 Letter from $22,185 from the Capital CenTer in Mount Hermon. the City Manager recommending adoption of an ordinance to appropriat Improvement Program for repairs to the Joseph E. Parker Recreation "The 1985 Capital Improvement Budget authorized replacement and repairs to several facili ties' roofs mn the City of Portsmouth. Mount Hermon Joseph E. Parker Recreation Center was one of these rec3mmendations. Roof replacement is needed on the flat part of the main roof with other repairs being made to the main "A" roof section with all amr vents to be removed With an alternative ventilation system (fan) being placed in the west end of the building. Ail sheet metal fasteners on the entire roof structure are to be replaced with ~ larger size teflon coated fastener with a teflon grommet. This request covers all repairs as outlined and award shoula be made to the responsive lo bidder. Contractor Amount of Bid Sun Roofing Company, Inc. $44,400 Roof Engineering Corporation 36,964 Roo£-Tech, Inc. 20,169 The Director of 5eneral Services and the City Engineer have investigated Roof-Tech, Inc. regarding qualifications, work performance, and financial status, and they recommend award of the contract to the apparent low bidder. The total project cost is $22,185 which includes a 10~ contingency. I recommend appropriation of the necessary funds and award of the contract to the apparen low bidder." On motion of Mr. Beamer and seconded by Mrs. Lucas, on first reading; award of contract to RQof-Tech, Inc., adopted by unanimous vote: the following ordinance was approved low bidder, as re.commended, and was 'AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $22,185 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR REPAIRS TO THE JOSEPH E. PARKER RECREATION CENTER. ' 86-117 $105,543 from perties. Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of an ordinance to appropriat the Capital Improvement Program for miscellaneous improvements to school pro- "The Portsmouth School Board has requested appropriations of $105,543 for miscellaneous improvements to school properties. The requested funds will be used to upgrade existing facil ities mo comply with federal safety requirements, and for general improvements for the better- menz of school property. The current Capital Improvement Program (CIP) allocates $420,000 for miscellaneous school renovations. Therefore, sufficient funding exists for the requested appropriation. I have spoken with the Superintendent and I concur with his recommendation. Council's favorable consideration is requested." Therefore, On motion of Mr~ Beamer and seconded by Mrs. Webb, the following ordinance was.approved on first reading, and was adopted by unanimous vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $105,543 FROM THE CAPITA[ IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS TO SCHOOL PROPERTIES." 86-118 Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of an ordinance to amend the Code of the City of Portsmouth by amending Sections 23-73(a) and 32-116 pertaining to riding on sidewalks. "At the request of the Traffic Engineer, the City Attorney has reviewed the applicable provisions of the City Code pertaining to vehicles riding on sidewalks and the protection of the sidewalks when vehicles are required to cross same. The City Attorney indicates that that~ there are provisions in Chapters 23 and 32 pertaining to riding on sidewalk and protec- tion of sidewalk when crossing, but recommends that such sections be revised so as to clarify that violation of them constitutes a traffic infraction and are punishable by a fine of not less than five dollars ($95.00) nor more than twenty-five dollars 4525.00). In addition, if any damage is done to the sidewalk by reason of it not being properly protected in the manner prescribed, the offender will be responsible for the cost of all repairs to the sidewalk in addition to any fine that may be imposed for the violation. I recommend the adoption of this amendment in order to clarify the City Code and to assure compliance with the enabling legislation contained in the State Code." On motion of Mrs. Webb and seconded by Mr. Gray, the following ordinance was ed6pted on first and final reading, and by the following vote: