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20160405 Andalusia City Council Meeting April 5 2016

Council approved meeting minutes; adopted Res 201603 to declare 13 items surplus; adopted Res 201604 and Res 201605 to reject bids for Andala building and Clark Theater (authorize negotiation); approved Westgate...

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20160405 Andalusia City Council Meeting April 5 2016

Date: 2016-04-05 Type: Regular Meeting

Quick Summary

Council approved the March 15 regular meeting minutes and the March 18 special meeting minutes. The council adopted Resolution 201603 declaring 13 items surplus. Resolutions 201604 and 201605 were adopted to reject an Andala building bid and two Clark Theater bids, respectively, to allow negotiation for better pricing. The council approved an agreement for testing at Westgate and reappointed Larry Avery and Jill Curry to the TNR committee. The new fire chief reported on the county ad valorem tax that supports fire departments.

Key Decisions

  • Approved minutes for the March 15 regular meeting (motion, second; vote by raising hand).
  • Approved minutes for the March 18 special meeting (motion, second; vote by raising hand).
  • Adopted Resolution 201603 declaring 13 pieces of city property surplus and authorizing their sale.
  • Adopted Resolution 201604 to reject the sole bid for the Andala/Big Mike’s renovation and authorize the mayor to negotiate with bidders.
  • Adopted Resolution 201605 to reject both bids received for the Clark Theater rehabilitation and authorize pursuit of better pricing/negotiation.
  • Approved agreement between the City of Andalusia, the Utilities Board, and Westgate Development, Inc. for testing at Westgate (motion passed).

Notable Discussion

  • Council and staff noted the single bid for the Andala/Big Mike’s project and two bids for the Clark Theater were considered excessive by city experts.
  • City attorney advised that bids could be rejected to allow negotiation for better pricing.
  • New fire chief reported on the Covington County ad valorem tax that assists fire departments.

Action Items

  • Enter approval of the March 15 and March 18 meeting minutes into the record.
  • Process sale of the 13 surplus items identified in Resolution 201603 and remit proceeds to the general fund as appropriate.
  • Mayor/administration to negotiate with bidders for the Andala renovation and Clark Theater projects and return recommended terms to council before final action.
  • Execute and implement the approved testing agreement with the Utilities Board and Westgate Development, Inc.
  • Record appointments of Larry Avery and Jill Curry to the TNR committee.

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