DR8802-CS 920505TO: Alan D. Ratliff, City Manager
FROM:~nneth M. Griffin, P.E., City Engineer
SUBJECT:
DATE: May 5, 1992
As we discussed last week, there are still two items to be completed
before we finalize the N. Kaye Street Drainage project. Neither one of
those items were part of the construction project. Because they do not
involve Rhode Construction, each of those items will be handled separately
by the City.
The first one involves the property owned by Mr. Welch. During the
discussion with Mr. Welch for the easement acquisition, he was informed
that the City would relocate his back fence to the existing stockade
fence. There is currently about a five foot Dap between the two fences.
This was not included as part of the construction contract. Therefore,
the City obtained an estimate from Dee's Deck and Fence to relocate the
fence. Dee's Deck and Fence was the low estimate when the City replaced
the fence adjacent to Blake Svejkovsky's property. The estimate from
Dee's Deck and Fence to relocate the fence on Mr. Welch's property is
$1,316.00.
The other item, not specifically covered in the contract, is for the
replacement of a tree on property owned by Mr. Walker. The easement
document indicates that the City will replace trees on an inch per inch
basis. During the installation of the storm drainage system, a 6" oak
tree was removed from Mr. Walker's property. This tree provided shade for
a dog pen that he hms at the rear of his property. We have received a
couple of estimates from local nurseries on the installation of a 6" oak
tree to replace the one removed by the City. Landmark Nurseries provided
a price of $360.00 for the tree, however, that did not include the
installation or the ~uarantee for the tree. North Lake Nursery provided a
cost of $600.00 for the 6" oak tree. This included the installation and a
one year guarantee on the tree.
The original contract amount for Kaye Street was $180,629.23. Previously,
the City authorised the replacement of the fence on Blake Svejkovsky's
property for $1,126.32. The construction project has been completed now
and the libel cost is $170,281.23. The difference from the estimate to
the final cost is due to the amount of sod used on the project. The
estimate was 5,000 square yards and the actual usage was 2,400 square
yards.
Memo to Ala~ D. Ratliff, City Manager
May 5, 1992
Page 2
My recommendation is to authorize Dee's Deck and Fence to relocate the
fence on Mr. Welch's property at a cost of $1,316.00 and authorize North
Lake Nursery to install a tree on Mr. Walker's property at a cost of
$600.00. This will bring the total project cost to $173,323.55.
The breakdown is as follows:
Actual Construction Cost $170,281.23
Fence for Blake Svejkovsky's property 1,126.32
Fence on Mr. Welch's property 1,316.00
Tree on Mr. Walker's property 600.00
Total $173,323.55
If you concur with these recommendations, please sign and return a copy of
this and I will authorize the appropriate people to complete the Kaye
Street Drainage project.
If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me at your
convenience.
KMG/bd
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