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06/04/1990 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY June 4, 1990 The City Commission, meeting as the Community Redevelopment Agency, met in regular session at City Hall, Monday, June 4, 1990 at 1:08 P.M., with the following members present: Richard Fitzgerald Acting Chairperson Sue Berfield Member William Nunamaker Member Mary Vaughn Ex Officio Member Absent: Rita Garvey Chairperson Lee Regulski Member Also Present were: Ron H. Rabun Executive Director Michael Wright Assistant City Manager Cynthia E. Goudeau Secretary ITEM I. - Minutes: Member Berfield moved to approve the minutes of the February 26, 1990, meeting. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. ITEM II. - C.O.#1 - Cleveland Street Sidewalk Replacement (Downtown): On May 19, 1988, the Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency awarded a contract to L.G. Couch Construction, Inc. to remove the existing concrete sidewalk and replace it with concrete brick pavers on Cleveland Street between Osceola Ave. and Myrtle Ave. The contract also included the construction of 22 brick planters. As work progressed, it was determined that two additional brick planters were needed in order to produce an astheically attractive product. The existing curb, particularly in the 500 block of Cleveland Street, is of poor quality and does not have sufficient structural strength to withstand removal of the existing sidewalk adjacent to it. Therefore, the item designated for curb work is being increased to allow for curb removal and replacement. An increase is needed for brick planter removal in order to demolish two large brick planters at 500 Cleveland and allow for the installation of the concrete brick pavers. Initially city crews were to do the work but it was decided to let the contractor do the task. An increase in items for facing brick is an adjustment to reflect acutal quantities used. In response to a question, Michael Wright, Assistant City Manager, indicated that it was the recommendation of the engineering department to change the contract to have the contractor remove the additional two planters. He also indicated that the concrete debris is being relocated to the shuffleboard court where it is being used as the sub base for a landscaped sound buffer. Member Nunamaker moved to authorize payment of C.O.#1 to the Cleveland Street Sidewalk Replacement with L.G. Couch Construction, Inc. increasing the contract in the net amount of $8,503.50 for a new total of $350,147.25 and to amend the Community Redevelopment Agency budget to include the additional appropriation of funding to the project and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. ITEM III. - Time Extension to the option to purchase the Bilgore Site: On June 1, 1989, the City Center Development Corporation ( H & G Structures) signed a one year option to purchase a tract of Community Redevelopment Agency owned property commonly known as the Bilgore Site. The Corportion has the right to extend the purchase option for a second year upon payment of an additional $25,000.00 on or before June 1, 1990. Due to a decision by a partner to withdraw from participation, the City's primary contact with the project, John Gallant, has requested the City extend the option renewal date until September 3, 1990. Mr. Gallant has stated the time extension is necessary to secure additional investors. Preliminary Site and Building Plans of the project have been completed and are available for review in the City Manager's Office. Michael Wright, Assistant City Manager, indicated that ten days prior to the expiration of the option, the partner withdrew. He stated Mr. Gallant is requesting until September 3, 1990, to find a new partner and execute the second year of the option. Discussion ensued regarding whether or not approval of the extension would automatically extend the deadline for completion of the project and it was indicated this was not the case. Suggestions were made that in order to extend the time in which to execute the option, that it be requested that Mr. Gallant pay either the interest the CRA would have made on the $25,000.00 or a quarter of the $25,000.00 option price. Discussion also ensued that September 3, 1990, was the Labor Day holiday and that if the extension is granted, it should be granted until September 4, 1990. Member Nunamaker moved that for a $750.00 fee to extend to 9/4/90 the time period for execution of the option. Discussion ensued regarding whether or not a quarter of the $25,000.00 due should be requested. It was indicated that this is a close deal and that Mr. Gallant has moved forward in good faith. It was also indicated that should this deal fall through, the CRA would remarket the property. It was also stated that the City would not be extending this option in three months increments. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. ITEM IV. - Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 1:27 P.M.