19. Authority to Bid - Depot Building Exterior ImprovementsTo: Al Thelen, Interim City Manager
From: Ross Flambeck, Redevelopment Manager
Subject: Depot Building Improvements
Date: March 29, 1996
The Chamber has asked the City to proceed with the exterior improvements to the Depot Building. The
project to refinish the exterior of the building with dryvit will provide a permanent solution to the failing
stucco and painting problems. The project was guesstimated at $22,000 by a local contractor and the
Council approved the amount in the FY96 budget.
After receiving actual proposals from the two local applicators, the low quote is $30,775 (a $7225
increase). In discussing the difference with the applicators, the reasons for the increase are:
The application of a sub -base mesh called "panzer mesh" will provide additional protection
from damage and vandalism. The mesh will be installed from the ground up to a height of
six feet around the entire building.
Because the building is owned by the City and TIF money is paying for the repair work,
prevailing wage rates must be used. The original quote given to the Chamber over six
months ago did not include the wage rate schedule. The new estimate does reflect the
increased cost of labor.
Recommendation:
Additional money from the "Unallocated" portion of the TIF budget should be transferred to cover the
increased cost. The repair work will provide a long term solution with little or no maintenance, protect
the architectural character of the building, provide a durable solution to protect the City's assets in the
building, and provide better insulation to reduce heat loss. The Chamber has agreed to spend an
additional $8,000 to $10,000 of their funds to repair the fascia and paint the trim.
Because the estimated work exceeds $25,000, the City Council will need to authorize legal
advertisements for bid and award the contract.