Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to make payment to George J. Igel & Co., Inc. for services rendered during the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Alum Creek Drive Phase B/SR104 - Williams Road project, located within the Far South Community Planning Area.
The Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Alum Creek Drive Phase B/SR104 - Williams Road project was awarded to George J. Igel & Co., Inc. through the bid process and approved by City Council with Ordinance 0997-2012. The project encompassed the widening and reconstruction of approximately 2.07 miles of Alum Creek Drive from SR104 to Williams Road; the addition of curb and gutter, a closed drainage system and street lighting, the widening and reconstruction of 850 feet of Watkins Road; the addition of 4 miles of 8 foot wide shared use path/sidewalk on both sides of Alum Creek Drive; and the construction or reconstruction of handicap ramps at appropriate locations including intersections, service drives and driveways.
Under the terms of that agreement, the contractor is entitled to a bonus if the landscaping elements installed as part of the project survived a predetermined establishment period. The Department of Public Service also has agreed to reimburse George J. Igel & Co., Inc. for costs associated with replacing two detector loops damaged during milling operations on Williams Roads.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
The contract compliance number for George J. Igel & Co., Inc. is 31-4214570 and expires 2/3/17.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $5,159.12 are available for this project in the Streets and Highways Bond Fund within the Department of Public Service. An amendment to the 2015 Capital Improvements Budget is necessary for the purpose of providing sufficient spending authority for the aforementioned project expenditure.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION.
Emergency action is requested in order to allow this project to continue without additional...
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