05-05-92SpMtg MAY 5, 1992
A Special Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Thomas E. Lynch in the
First Floor Conference Room at City Hall at 6:37 P.M., Tuesday, May 5,
1992.
Roll call showed:
Present - Commissioner Jay Alperin
Commissioner William Andrews
Commissioner Armand Mouw
Commissioner David Randolph
Mayor Thomas E. Lynch
Absent - None
Also present were - City Manager David T. Harden and City Attorney Jeffrey S. Kurtz
Mayor Lynch called the meeting to order and announced that this
meeting has been called for the purpose of considering the following:
1. Currie Schneider and Associates Contract. The Commission is to
consider approval of Service Authorization No. 6 in the amount of $1,875
to Currie Schneider and Associates for Fire Station No. 1.
Larry Schneider, representing Currie Schneider and Associates,
stated on February 14, 1992, there was a sign off of 95% by all parties,
regarding modifications to the water service and the lines, to accept
what had been accomplished to date and to proceed with negotiating for a
building permit with those modifications. On March 3rd a building
permit was applied for; on March 9th there was a meeting with Public
Utilities addressing their concerns regarding the line going underneath
the concrete driveway.
Upon question by Mayor Lynch, the City Manager advised that he
feels it should be moved because this is an emergency facility.
Discussion followed regarding the length of time involved in
negotiating the contract.
Mr. Andrews questioned the reason for the increased cost. All
persons involved spoke briefly in explanation of those changes that will
require an additional fee. Mr. Andrews commented that his objection is
that if someone in that particular department can dictate that a change
be made after the plans are approved, the City should be liable for the
cost.
The City Manager commented that this change is not a matter of
Code requirement but, as owners of the project, staff feels this is a
better long term solution.
Mr. Mouw requested confirmation that this is what is wanted by
the Engineering Staff and the City Manager and that approval is given
for payment of the design work and installation when that time comes.
The City Manager and William Greenwood, Director of Environmental
Services, concurred.
In response to Dr. Alperin's question as to the necessity for
this change, Mr. Greenwood stated that Bob Phillips, a valued City
employee, recommended that, for operation and maintenance, it is best if
a utility can be kept in a non-paved area. Upon further question, Mr.
Greenwood advised that there are very few main breaks under pavement.
Mr. Mouw moved for approval of Service Authorization No. 6 in
the amount of $1,875 to the firm of Currie Schneider and Associates for
Fire Station No. 1, seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews -
Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
Mayor Lynch declared the meeting adjourned at 7:04 P.M.
City Clen~
ATTEST:
The undersigned is the City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach
and that the information provided herein is the minutes of the meeting
of said City Commission of May 5, 1992, which minutes were formally
approved and adopted by the City Commission on~ - ,~tl /2, /~g~ -
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