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<br /> City for the implementation and construction of flashing beacons. You'll see that we've moved a
<br /> couple flashing beacons that were not in operation down in the south side over to two (2) of our
<br /> charter schools, Career Academy and Success Academy. Pinhook Park improvements, there are a
<br /> couple of projects, really quickly, that we are assisting VPA on in 2020. Pinhook Park is one (1)
<br /> of the last remaining big projects we are putting out to bid. It goes out to bid this fall and it includes
<br /> trail access improvements, playground improvement, a boat/kayak launch, and also some
<br /> improvements to the building itself. We are excited about this project. We've had a lot of
<br /> i ' itbe a fun project here.
<br /> neighborhood and public engagement on this project. So, we anticipate to p ode t
<br /> Again, it will bid this fall,but it will be mostly a 2020 construction season project. Morris Theater
<br /> plaster ceiling work. So,this has been a very interesting project for our staff If you recall,back in
<br /> August of last year, a three (3) foot section piece of the decorative plaster was found broken in
<br /> many pieces on the mezzanine level. No one was injured and the theater was empty, so, we knew
<br /> this was a problem. Immediately we brought out a forensic engineer and they did some
<br /> investigation and the basis of that investigation told us that it didn't appear that there were any
<br /> other loose pieces of this plaster, but we still needed to take up a safety measure and protective
<br /> action. We installed a hanging net system. If you've been to the Morris,maybe you've seen it, and
<br /> maybe you haven't. It was there in time for Phantom of the Opera.
<br /> She went on, We will, and we are trying to, do more remedial repair. So, we want to take the net
<br /> down and we want to repair this plaster. We did a bid this year and we received no bids because
<br /> the construction timeline is very definitive. It can only be done when the theater is shut down, not
<br /> operating and there are no shows. Because we weren't able to get any bidders, it is challenging
<br /> work. They need to erect some scaffolding in order to get up to the ceiling of the Morris. We are
<br /> aiming to do this again and rebid this fall with a little more of a scheduled projection for our
<br /> contractor. We are bidding this fall with the anticipated 2020 timeframe. The Muessel Grove
<br /> public restroom, unfortunately, has been down for quite a few years now. We did a bid this year
<br /> for this project and did not get any bidders. So, we will be making some slight modifications and
<br /> will be rebidding this project in the fall. It could end up being mostly a 2020 project by the time
<br /> it's all said and done, but this tells you what's been our story lately, which is that there is a lot
<br /> work happening and are a lot of projects where we are simply not getting bids,or competitive bids,
<br /> because there is a lot of work out there for contactors to pick and choose from. There is a little
<br /> complication to the work, a tighter schedule and working near a dam can also change a contractor's
<br /> viewpoint and then increase the price, accordingly.
<br /> She continued, Finally, Fire Stations Three (3) and Six (6), we are helping the Fire Department
<br /> with these projects. One(1)of my engineers,Alishia,and I have been working with them this year
<br /> to really identify how they can make their budget go the furthest on two (2) station improvements
<br /> — Three (3) and Six (6). These are renovations looking at creating some more accommodating
<br /> spaces for our firefighters. They are spending so much time there and, of course, we also have a
<br /> focus on some of the HVAC upgrades in both stations. Of course, one (1) of the components at
<br /> Six (6) on Western Avenue, is really about accommodating our increasingly diverse department
<br /> now. There is a single restroom at Six (6), so, we are going to make that into various separate
<br /> restrooms so that there is some privacy.
<br /> Committee Chair White stated, There is a lot of information and I had emailed Mr. Horvath and I
<br /> anticipate a response, but I let him know some of my concerns and questions. As I look at the
<br /> budget,it is very comprehensive. I do have concerns regarding the increases in areas such as traffic
<br /> calming, but then I look at Light Up South Bend, or Curbs and Sidewalks, that remained flat. I
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