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'86 June il, 1985 The Public Utilities Director reports there are six houses on septic tanks of which three can be served by extending existing sewer lines. The depth~of the sewer line will be less shallow than normally required, but would be acceptable based on existing topography. For the remaining houses, the property owners will be required to install pumps to provide necessary pressure to get sewer into the City's gravity line. The cost for extending the City's sewer line 300 feet is therefore recommended that $14,300 be appropriated for Public emergency work." estimated at $14,300. It is Utility crews to initiate On motion of Mr. Beamer and seconded by Mrs. Webb, the following ordinance was approved on first reading by unanimous yore: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $14,300 FROM THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR INSTALLATION OF SEWER LINES IN THE SHEA TERRACE AREA." 85-169 Letter from the City ~anager recommending adoption of an ordinance to appropriat $170,000 for the completion of the contract work for Phase I and Phase II of High Street im- provements. "The City's contractor for High Street Improvements, Conrad Brothers, have done an excel lent job working with City staff and the various utility companies to minimize impact on merchants while at the same time expenditing work. The professional commitment by Conrad Brothers is uncommon and the City is fortunate to have scmeone of their caliber involved in this project. Phase II of the High Street Improvements (Crawford to Washington) has been progressing as scheduled; however, your approval is necessary regarding the following: o Court Street Sidewalk City CC~uncil recuested that sidewalks be incorporated into High Street project ... cost $26,000 o Utility Work - Due to age of utilities, unanticipated conflicts have occurred ... cost $35,000 o Street Replacement - As experienced in Phase I the poor condition of concrete has resulted in increased costs ~;~ cost $82,000 Traffic Signalization Removal of overhead traffic signalization at Dinwiddie and Washington Street intersections and replacement with period style fixtures/ lightings ... cost $20,000 o Overtime To expedite work adjacent to 1846 Courthouse, o~%5inee was authorized ro ensure opening for Mary Rose exhibit ... cost $7,000 The above noted contract changes City Council to increase the contract $1,905,000) for Phase II." total $170,000. Therefore, I recommend approval by for Conrad Brothers by this amount (original amount On motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mr. Whitlow, the ~ollowing ordinance was approved on first reading by unanimous vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $170,000 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO HIGH STREET." 85-170 $10,900 for bidder. Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of an ordinance to appropriar dredging at City Park boat ramp channel and award o£ contract to responsible, low "An investigation of the City Park boar ramp channel revealed that it has become clogged with silt and sand to the extent that its depths are at its 1978 pre-dredging level. Funding has been identified in this year's Capital Improvement Plan to accomplish this emergency work. Bids were solicited from eight (8) contractors; however, only one responded (due to small scope of project and short project schedule'. The bid was opened on May 31, 1985 for dredging the channel and is as follows: CONTRACTOR BID PRICE Hard,~a]~Constructors, [nc. $ 9,000 City Estimate 10~000 The total project cost (including contract administration and inspection] is $10,900. The Director of Planning, Engineering, and Inspections has investigated Hardaway Constructors, Inc., regarding qualifications, work perfcrmance, and financial status and he recommends award of the contract to the sole bidder. I concur with this recommendation and request that City Council appropriate the amount of $10,9~0 and authorize award to Hardaway Constructors, Inc." On motion of Mrs. Lucas and seconded by Mr. Gray, the following ordinance was approved on first reading; award of the contract to Hardaway Constructors, Inc., being responsible low bidder, and was adopted bY unanimous vote: