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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6. F (3) final reimbursement for 807 W. Indiana Ave~ ~ C 3~ ~~pU TH ~` i ~~ Community & Economic Development ~ `_ IBiS 1200 County-City Building, 227 West Jefferson, South Bend, Indiana 46601-1830 Phone 574/235-9371 Fax 574/235-9021 To: Redevelopment Commission From: David Relos, Economic Development Planner Subject: Final Reimbursement -Building & Fire Dept Requirements for: Relocation of 807 W. Indiana Ave. Additional ADG Expenses Date: February 22, 2011 Final Relocation Payment for 807 W. Indiana Ave This is the staff report for the final, additional expenses related to the relocation of the private club located at 807 W. Indiana Avenue. On August 06, 2010, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2741 and an Administrative Settlement to acquire this property. At the time, this settlement was adequate for the relocation of the club, which is being acquired and relocated for the southern expansion of Ignition Park. While going through the process of getting a special exception needed by any private club to relocate within the City, the club was required by the BZA to install an 800 square foot hard surface off street parking area, in addition to planting arborvitae as a buffer along the alley. On October 01, 2010, the Commission approved a $3,500 payment to cover these expenses. As the club was preparing to move and get their new location ready, they were told that the new location was a "change in use", and that certain major additional items needed addressed. On November 19, 2010, the Commission approved an $11,500 agreement with Architectural Design Group (ADG), to design and submit plans down state for approval, draw up plan specs, and work with contractors to bid the work for the club. With this complete, building permits can be issued, the work commence, and eventually an occupancy permit granted. This will then allow the club to relocate, months after their anticipated move. After much work and bringing in additional consultants, ADG discovered that the club's new location would not be a change in use, thereby not requiring the building to be brought up to modern standards. However, the Building and Fire Departments are still requiring certain upgrades to the building (new first floor men's /women's ADA compliant bathrooms, exit signs & emergency lighting, hard wired smoke detectors on all levels, new electrical panel & minor electrical wiring issues, one new interior & 4 new exit doors, etc). What We Do Today Makes A Difference! Based on conversations with these two departments, ADG submitted plans down state and locally, which are now approved. In addition, bids from three local contractors have been received and reviewed by ADG, on the club's behalf. The low bidder for this work is Henry CAP Construction, in the amount of $56,290. Under our relocation policy, these additional costs would have been included in the original amount paid. This club's membership is small, and they have already agreed to move themselves at no expense to the Commission. Additionally, because of this delay, they have had to heat and pay utilities on two buildings this winter. With these new costs, this acquisition and relocation is still under budget. ADG Additional Payment for Work Above Original Scope Secondly, the work ADG needed to do to address the Building and Fire Department's concerns caused them to incur expenses that were out of the scope of work approved by the Commission on November 19, 2010. From my first hand experience, ADG had to go to great lengths to determine and discuss their findings that the club's move to this location was in fact not a change in use of the building. Because of their work, tens of thousands of dollars in additional expenses were determined not to be necessary. The additional work and expense ADG incurred amount to $2,350. Staff requests Commission approval to reimburse ADG for these additional expenses, and heartedly thank them for their guidance, patience, and knowledge in getting this job completed. It should be noted that ADG will continue to monitor the work for the club as construction progresses. Request for Approval Staff requests approval of this final, additional relocation payment to the club in the amount of $56,290, and the amount of $2,350 to ADG for their additional work to get this relocation work completed. Memo To RC re additional reloc costs fnal work.doc what we Do Today Makes A Difference! ARCHITECTURE DESIGN GROUP February 15, 2011 Mr. David Relos Economic Development Specialist City of South Bend Community & Economic Development 227 West Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, IN 46601 RE: Clubhouse Relocation Project 2602 Western Avenue Dear Dave: Our proposal, dated November 16, 2010 and approved by the Redevelopment Commission on November 19, 2010, outlined our Scope of Work for the Clubhouse Relocation Project. Subsequent to Commission's approval, ADG, Inc. incurred additional services to our approved proposal to further analyze the Indiana Building Code requirements for change of use, which required three (3) meetings with the South Bend Building Department, one (1) meeting with the Fire Department, two (2) site visits, and consultation with our code consultants. We respectfully request that an additional fee of two thousand three hundred and fifty dollars ($2,350) be authorized for compensation to cover the additional services and all reimbursable expenses, and be paid to ADG, Inc. ADG, Inc. is committed to the successful completion of this project and will continue to provide our contracted services and support to the City of South Bend. We trust that our request will meet your approval. Respectfully submitted, ARCHITECTURE DESIGN GROUP, INC William R. Lamie RA, AIA Principal c. file 922 E. Wayne Street South Bend, IN 46617 tel 574.288.6626 fax 574.288.6624