BOOK 26_1955-11-28 to 1957-06-17

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146 --- -- _ W J The estimate of the consulting engineer on this project was $153,830 based on previous contracts in Parking Lot VII and resonable anticipated increases since that time. Although the low bid of Ascar Holmes is approximately 22% over the consulting engineer's estimate, it is the recommendation of the City Engineer that the contract be awarded to Oscar Holmes as per his bid, after a consultation with the con- tractor, Attorney and City Manager. Councilman Stout offered RESOLUTION 2033 AWARDING THE, CONTRACT TO OSCAR HOLMES and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Herkner. Tom Tuite, Jr. raised the question of what was going to happen to the Marshall parking lot.. This was followed by discussion after which the motion carried on roll call with Councilmen Britschgi and Spillers being noted absent. The City Manager was asked to prepare a financial statement on expenditures of the parking lots. 9 ACCEPTANCE HIGHLANDS TERRITORY NO. 2 SOUR JOB, OAKLAND SE17ER CONSTRUCTION CO. City Attorney Currie stated IiII that he would prefer that this not be accepted unti;. the apsessment spread is ready. If the job is accepted now, then there wouldn't be any comeback if there were any complaints at the time of the public hearing for acceptance by the property owners. Councilman Stout moved to carry this on the agenda for one week, seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried. . COMMUNICATION 0. C. JONES REGARDING ANTICIPATED DATE CF COMPLETION, PARKING LOT NO. VII The Clerk read the following letter:: Dear Sir: We are in receipt of your letter dated April 26, 1956, requesting statement as to anticipated date of completion for subject job. This office is well aware of the liquidated damage clause of our contract and every effort will be made to bring the job to a rapid conclusion. Ha7ever3 as stated in my letter to the Engineering Department on December 213.1955, this office feels the manner in which working days were charged on this particular job was objectionable and hardly consistent lith the intent of the specifications or with other State and City jobs running simultane- -ously.-_This,"_coupled with -other factors for'whloh this Company was -not responsible, resulted .in,a seemingly prolonged operation. Nevertheless, it is our sincere intent to work as R-? expeditiously as possible and give your city a structurally sound parking lot by May 25, 4 1956. Very truly yours, 0. C. JONES and SONS By K.L.Parkhurst Councilman Herkner moved that the City Engineer write a letter to 0. C. Jones giving them the particulars as to the number of men they have had working onthe job in the past week or so. This was followed by discussion after which Councilman Herkner changed the motion to have the City Clerk tivrite the letter stating the particulars ( to be obtained from the City Engineer), seconded by Councilman Stout. Council- man Granger was of the opinion that a copy of this letter should be sent to the bonding,Company. The motion carried. City Engineer Jain stated that the specifications state that a superintendent will be on the job at all times to.consult with oub engineers, and to date this has not been the case. Mayor Royer suggested that this should be care of in the letter to the contractor. Councilman Stout moved that a copy of p_.1 this letter be mailed to* the Bonding Company, seconded by Councilman Weiss. The motion carried on roll r_ call with Councilman Herkner and Mayor Royer voting No and Councilmen Britschgi and Spillers being noted absent. PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPROVE RE,D1700D CITY MERCHANTS SOFTBALL.TEPM PROPOSAL TO ERECT SMALL CONCESSION ,1. 4 STAND AT HAWES PARK DIAMOND. The proposed size of the concession stand is approximately 8' x 101. The Commission wish to go on record as approving this project, provided: (1) any necessary legal, financial, and health arrangements are worked out to the satisfaction of the City Council and City Manager. (2) the building to be erected obtains proper city clearance and that it be of attractive appearance and in conformance with its surroundings. (3) a proper maintenance.and clean-up program be worked out with the Park and Recreation Superintendents.