20131119 - Andalusia City Council Meeting - November 19, 2013
Date: 2013-11-19 Type: Regular Meeting
Quick Summary
Council approved the meeting minutes as presented. By Resolution 2013-32 the council awarded the base bid for the CDBG-funded Fagan Avenue/Whatley Street water, sewer and drainage project to Norden Construction for $581,384 (engineering firm recommended approval); the alternate resurfacing bid ($129,360) was not approved now and may be considered later if funds permit. Council also approved a one-time holiday (HR2013-012) for Friday, November 29, 2013.
Key Decisions
- Approved the Nov 19, 2013 meeting minutes (motion and second; approval indicated by raising right hand).
- Adopted Resolution 2013-32 to award the base bid for the CDBG water/sewer/drainage improvements (Fagan Ave/Whatley St area) to Norden Construction Company for $581,384, per the engineering firm’s recommendation.
- Approved HR2013-012 establishing a one-time holiday for Friday, November 29, 2013 (motion and second; all in favor).
Notable Discussion
- Project is partially funded by a Community Development Block Grant; the city and the utility board must provide matching funds.
- Bids included an alternate ($129,360) for additional resurfacing of streets not disturbed by utility work; the alternate was not approved now and may be acted on later if revenue is available.
- Council and staff noted substantial work to secure the CDBG; Clerk John Thompson was recognized for persistent efforts.
Action Items
- Enter approval of the Nov 19, 2013 meeting minutes into the record.
- Execute award/contract for the base bid to Norden Construction for $581,384 as approved by Resolution 2013-32.
- Coordinate city and utility board matching funds required for the CDBG project.
- Monitor project revenues and consider acting on the $129,360 alternate resurfacing bid if funds become available.
- Implement and notify staff of the one-time holiday HR2013-012 for Nov 29, 2013.