HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 10 22 Consent 202 Blumberg Blvd/Town Center Trail project
COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 202
CONSENT X
INFORMATIONAL
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR
October 22, 2007
Meeting
MGR~ /Y'
Authorization
REQUEST: Public Works Department requesting approval for an increase in the
authorization of an additional $14,890 for the Blumberg Boulevard/Town
Center Trail project.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is to request approval to increase the authorization
for t,ite Blumberg Boulevard construction an additional $14,890 for completion of the
original construction contract to cover cost overruns primarily associated with the
electrical service location and paver quantities.
CONSIDERATIONS:
On January 8, 2007, the Commission approved funding and authorized construction of the
Town Center Trail by Southeastern Enviroscape, Inc. Value of the approved contract with
Southeast Enviroscape was $1,400,928.45 with a 5% contingency, for a total approval of
$1,470,975. Funding was approved from the following line codes as:
Town Center Trail & Infrastructure
Transfer from Town Center Improvements
Transfer from Doran Phase IIA
Transfer from Town Center Streetscape
(305-65000-30045)
(305-65000)
(115-65000-30101)
(115-65000-30011)
$800,000
$278,000
$310,000
$140.000
TOTAL
$1,528,000
This funding was inclusive of City purchased Pavers, Sylvester palm trees, Design costs and the
contract with Southeast Enviroscape.
Construction cost for the contract with Southeast Enviroscape has exceeded the original
authorization by $14,890, bringing the total contract cost with Southeast Enviroscape to
$1,485,865. There were two primary change orders required that caused the contract to exceed
authorized funding. A change in the location of electrical panels at cost of $29,940 and an overage
in the estimated quantity of pavers required to be installed at a cost $23,965.
102207 _ COMM _Consent _202_ Town _ Center_Trail
Consent Agenda Item 202
October 22, 2007
Page 2
Costs to date are:
SRI Design Cost
CPR Design Cost
Paver Cost
Palm Tree Cost
Construction Cost
$ 33,000
$ 42,875
$ 53,275
$ 36,830
$1.485.865
Total
$1,651,845
There are additional features Staff believes will enhance the project are: adding additional
benches to the pavilions, bicycle racks, low voltage up lighting for the trees, drinking water
fountains, large decorative pots with flowers, sculptures and upgraded decorative street signs along
Blumberg Boulevard. The cost for these additional items is estimated at $80,000 which will be
brought back to the Commission in the future for consideration.
FUNDING
Line Code (305-65000-30045) has adequate fund balance for the required changes of
$14,890 in cost over runs on the construction contract with Southeast Enviroscape.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Commission approve the expenditure of additional funds in the
amount of$14,890 for cost overruns related to the construction contract with Southeast
Enviroscape.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
COMMISSION ACTION:
102207 _ COMM _Consent _202_ Town _ Center_Trail