HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 06 22 Consent Item A
June 22, 1998
Meeting
CC~MMISSION AGENDA
ITEM A
Consent X
Informational
Public
Hearing
Regular
MGR ~DEPT_
Authorization
REQUEST: City Manager requesting City Commission authorization to award a
bid for the removal and disposal of the old communication tower
behind City Hall.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this agenda item is for the City Commission to authorize the
award of a bid for the removal and disposal of the old communication tower
behind City Hall.
CONSIDERATIONS:
At the April 13, 1998 City Commission meeting, Commissioner Michael S.
Blake inquired into the need for two communication towers on City Hall
property. The City Manager responded to Commissioner Blake's inquiry by
stating that he had a list of vendors to get proposals for the removal of the old
communi,cation tower.
Proposals were requested and received for the removal and disposal of
the old (x)mmunication tower behind City Hall.
The old communication tower behind City Hall was erected when City
Hall wal> built. The code requirements at that time was not as
comprehensive as code requirements are today for structures such as
communications towers, especially in the areas of wind loads and
carrying capacities (number of antennae that can be mounted on the
tower).
The value of the old tower is determined by its age, height, and ability to
meet current code requirements. As more communities change their
communication infrastructure to the 800 Mz System, the worth of
communication towers, like the old one behind City Hall, reaches a point
of havin~1 no resale value only salvage value.
Mr. Bill Geisler, who owns a company that constructs communication towers,
was asked to comment on the proposals. Mr. Geisler stated that the price was
fair and reasonable and that all three vendors are reputable.
FUNDlNG:
General Fund Reserve
RECOMMENDATIONS:
City Manager recommending the City Commission authorize the award of a bid
to removl~ and dispose of the old communication tower behind City Hall to
Tower Systems South, Inc. in the amount of $4,500.00, plus a 10%
contingen.cy.
IMPLEMENTATION:
Upon approval.
ATTACHMENT:
Bid Tabulation
COMMISSION ACTION:
BID TABULATION
FOR
COMMUNICATION TOWER
REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL
Tower Systems South, Inc.
Galaxy Site Services, Inc.
Clifton's Tower Service, Inc.
$4,500.00
$4,750.00
$5,500.00