Fischer Cold Storage AsbestosCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
February 13, 2001
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Fischer Cold Storage Warehouse Asbestos Abatement Project
Public Works Director Mike Koch is recommending acceptance of the construction contract for
the Fischer Cold Storage Warehouse Asbestos Abatement project as completed by Advanced
Technologies Corporation in the final contract amount of $3,200.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval.
MCVM/jh
Attachment
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Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Tim Moerman, Assistant City Manager
Michael A. Koch, Public Works Director
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
February 12, 2001
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Michael A. Koch, Pub,lc Works Director
Fischer Cold Storage Warehouse Asbestos Abatement Project
INTRODUCTION
The enclosed resolutions provide for the acceptance of the construction contract for
the Fischer Cold Storage Warehouse Asbestos Abatement Project.
BACKGROUND
On October 18, 2000, the City completed the Plastics Center, Inc. property
acquisition which included the Fischer Cold Storage Warehouse and Carriage
building. Tenants which occupied the property were given formal lease termination
notices and have since completely vacated the property.
Pursuant to the Development Agreement with Platinum Hospitality Group, Inc., the
City is required to complete the demolition of existing structures and provide
environmental site clearance prior to finalizing the property lease agreement.
Prior to starting the demolition and site clearance project, all asbestos containing
building materials were removed and disposal of from the Fischer Cold Storage
Warehouse.
DISCUSSION
The asbestos abatement work has been completed on the project by Advanced
Technologies Corporation of Cedar Falls, iowa in the final contract amount of
~3,200.
RECOMMEND__ATION
I would recommend that the City Council accept the improvement and recommend
that the final contract amount be established at ~3,200.
BUDGET IMPACT
The project cost for the Fischer Cold
Project is as follows:
Storage Warehouse Asbestos
Abatement
Bi~d Final
Total Project Cost ¢3,200 ¢3,200
The project will be funded with General Fund balances from Fiscal
revenues over-budget and from DRA surplus distribution,
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
The City Council is requested to adopt the attached resolutions
improvement and establishing the final contract amount.
Year 2001
accepting the
Prepared by Robert D. Schiesl, Civil Engineer
cc: Pauline Joyce, Administrative Services Manager
Pam Myhre, Acting Community and Economic Development Director
Prepared by: Michael A. Koch, Public Works Director
Address: 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001-4864
RESOLUTION NO. 53-01
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT
Whereas, the contract for the Fischer Cold Storage Warehouse Asbestos
Abatement Project has been completed and the City Manager has examined the work and
filed his certificate stating that the same has been completed according to the terms of the
contract, plans and specifications and recommends its acceptance.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and that said
improvement be and the same is hereby accepted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Treasurer be and he is hereby directed
to pay to the contractor from the General Fund in amount equal to the amount of this
contract, less any retained percentage provided for therein.
Passed, approved and adopted this 19'ch
day of February, 2001.
/rerrance M. Dugg~or
Attest:
~'~eanne F. Schneider
Prepared by: Michael A. Koch, Public Works Director
Address: 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001-4864
RESOLUTION NO. 54-01
FINAL ESTIMATE
Whereas, the contract for the Fischer Cold Storage Warehouse Asbestos
Abatement Project has been completed and the City Engineer has submitted his final
estimate showing the cost thereof including the cost of estimates, notices and inspection
and all miscellaneous costs;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the cost of said improvement is hereby determined to be $3,200.00
and the said amount shall be paid from General Fund of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this 19th
day offer u~0~l .~~
~1 erri~ce M. Dug~/Mayor
Attest:
~i~anne F. Schneider