03-13-14 Redevelopment Commission Minutes

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South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—March 13, 2014 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) D. South Side Development Area (1) continued... Mr. Divita noted that Resolution No. 3209 approves an amendment to the Master Agency Agreement with the Board of Public Works for$926,828 worth of design, coordination, demolition and construction of proposed improvements to the Fellows Street Project. $12,306 is for an amendment to an existing agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering to update the maintenance of a traffic plan,revise construction phasing and bid documents, coordinate utilities, and offer bid services. The additional fee is necessary because of greater than anticipated coordination with DLZ,the city's property acquisition agent for this project,with Cardno JFNew,the drainage design consultant, and with Indiana & Michigan Power regarding movement of utility poles. Additionally, there is a proposed $2,592 scope of services change with Cardno JFNew allowing them to complete drainage design work. The addendum also sets a budget of$12,000 for the demolition of the house and removal of other site improvements located at 4404 Fellows Street, the future location of a drywell system that will manage storm water from the project area. Finally,the addendum sets a budget of$900,000 for construction of a left-turn lane on southbound Fellows at Ireland Rd. Curbs, sidewalks,trees, and storm water inlets will be added to Fellows Street between Ireland and Walter. Fellows Street intersections north to Teri Street will receive pavers to handle storm water and serve as a traffic calming device. Mr. Divita noted that a full draft of the final construction documents has been completed, and final revisions are expected to be completed in April. The demolition at 4404 Fellows will be awarded in April and finished by June. The necessary property acquisitions and/or construction easements have been completed for nine of the eleven properties in the project area. Property acquisition is anticipated to be completed by May 1. The project will be bid this spring and construction is expected to take two to three months. Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 3209, including the$926,828 budget. Ms. Schey asked whether the Commission has provided the Commissioners an itemized breakdown of the demolition costs. She noted that when the Council allocates money for a demolition, it is $6,000,not$12,000. She wanted to know why there is such a difference and whether other items are similarly over-priced. Mr. Divita responded that there is an itemized list of construction costs, though the Commission has not been provided that list. There is no such breakdown of demolition costs. The demolition does,however,include removal of curbs and sidewalks and any underground,hidden substructures. Ms. Divita said he would provide Commissioners the breakdown of construction pricing. 5