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South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —April 25, 2013 When the proposal was submitted by Troyer, it was thought the windows project would coincide with the Skyway Bridge project. Because of delays in being able to start the windows project (occupancy of certain floors, weather, etc.), the two projects will not be running concurrently. Because of delay, we need to increase the original Troyer agreement. The amount of this increase is $10,000, taking the total to a not -to- exceed of $17,000. Construction cost for the windows project is $302,100, making this new agreement amount 5.6 %, which is below the industry standard of 10 %. Staff requests approval of this amended professional service proposal in the not -to- exceed amount of $17,000. Ms. Jones asked whether the delay has anything to do with the discovery of the mold in the skyway. Mr. Relos responded that it does. Ms. Jones asked since The Troyer Group had not anticipated this, remediation is part of the repair. Mr. Relos responded that when they were doing a mock up on the first window and began removing the vinyl interior wallpapering, they discovered the mold. Since then, they have been doing quite an extensive research throughout the building to see the full extent of the mold. They are now going through a testing phase of the entire building which will be handled separately from our contracts. Mr. Downes asked when the bridge project is expected to be done. Mr. Relos responded they are planning on it being finished soon. They were able to work on the interior of the bridge during the winter season. The big delay this spring has been the EFIS exterior which cannot be installed temperatures are at least 40 degrees at night. Upon a motion by Mr. Varner, seconded by Ms. Schey and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Amendment to Proposal for Professional Services related to Memorial Hospital Area Fagade Improvements. (5) Ratification of Letter of Authorization for president of Silver Hawks to file petition for variances for Coveleski signs. Mr. Inks noted that there is a sign that has been put up on the synagogue /team store does not meet the sign ordinance. There are also some banners that will be framed in on the main entrance into the building that are outside the sign ordinances as well. The letter is authorization for Joe Hart, the President of Silver Hawks, on behalf of the Redevelopment Commission, to request the variances for the signs. Ms. Jones noted that authorization was to sign the petition. Ultimately, the Board of Zoning Appeals makes the decision on the variance.