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

Browse Search

The Mayor asked Mr. Kimball to check into this matter and make a report and send this report to the Council before next Monday. Councilman Stout moved that after Mr. Kimball makes his report that the City Manager anser this letter stating that the Council feels that this letter is unfounded and the people are still b Bing bothered by the balls, seconded by Councilman Weiss and carried. Councilman Herkner stated that he would like to have a recommendation, possibly by the engineer, as to how these balls can best be kept from going over the fence. TheMayorasked the City Manager to If�l get the proper person to make a report. This was followed by discussion. 1I��JI CITY MANAGER REPORT REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF POLICE BUILDING. The City Manager submitted the following report: Honorable Mayor and City Council Redwood City, California Gentlemen: o Re: Construction of Police Building The Council will recall. that at the time the present architect was employed, the construction cost of the police building was .estimated at $130,000. In a letter under date of September 27, 1956, Mr. Nobler advises that, due to the increased cost of labor and materials, his estimate now is $169,500. This, of course, is exclusive of architect's fees, new furniture, and other unforseen incidentals. The following table indicates the total estimated cost of the building completely equiped for occupancy. Also, the funds availableand the additional amount of money it will be necessary to raise, according to Mr. Nobler's last estimate. FUNDS NEIDID Architect's estimated cost of construction 169,500.00 Architect's fee (6%) 10,170.00 Estimated cost of Furniture and Equipment 9070.00 Estimated cost of legal fees for bond sale 300.00 Cost of borings 19090.00 TOTAL FUNDS NEEDED 190,930.00 FUNDS AVAILABLE 9 1956 Bonds $ 150,000.00 1944 Bonds 232400.00 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $ 1:(3,4UU4UU AMOUNT TO BE RAISED FROM OTHER SOURCES $ 17,530.00 Unless the Council is willing to appropriate the additional amount needed from Capital funds, for the completion of this project, it would appear that the plans must necessarily be revised -to conform to the amount of funds available before we can proceed with advertising for bids. Respectfully submitted, E. A. ROLISON, City Manager Councilman Spillers moved that they go ahead and advertise -for bids. City Attorney Costello stated that it would be better to hold this over for one week. Councilman Spillets withdrew his motion and then moved that this be carries on the agenda for one week, seconded by Councilman Weiss and carried. Councilman Herkner was of the opinion that the Council should look at this matter at a study meeting. The Mayor informed Councilman Herkner that they had a meeting while he was away on a vacation. The Council had not been able to find anything that could be deleted. - -Councilman Granger entered the meeting at 8:30 P. M. CITY MANAGER REPORT REGARDING PERMIT TO PICK UP AND HAUL RUBBISH IN THE CITY LIMITS BY WALDEN H. PARKER. In his report, the City Manager stated that when this permit was first issured, Mr. Parker was doing occasional hauling on special order, but since that time has deveoped a regdlar scheduled route for pickups. The City Attorney advises that this is in violation of our agreement with the San Mateo Scavenger Company, and it is therefore recommended that his application for renewal of the permit be denied. Councilman Granger moved approval•of the recommendation, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. Councilman Weiss spoke on the subject and he suggested that the City Attorney, at his leisure, look