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December 18, 1995
4 : 00 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Getty, Jordan.
Members absent : Murphy.
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Murphy. Motion carried.
The request of the Administrative Director for authorization to
proceed with the process of the purchase of telephone equipment and
voice mail and approval of the tentative schedule was reviewed.
Bob Stevenson, Administrative Director, informed the committee that
an inventory of all city telephones is currently being compiled
which will be incorporated into the Request for Proposals . Mr.
Stevenson stated that staff is currently preparing RFPs and that
the following companies will be sent a RFP: AT&T, MTC Systems, New
Century Communications (NCC) , Digital Communications and Omega
Communications . The following tentative schedule was reviewed:
1 . December 18, 1995 to Building & Grounds Committee .
2 . December 29, 1995 mail RFPs .
3 . January 10, 1996 - Tour of city departments and meeting
with all companies .
4 . January 29, 1996 - RFPs due.
5 . February 5, 1996 - Recommendation to Building & Grounds
Committee.
6 . February 12, 1996 - Finance Committee .
7 . February 19, 1996 - Council agenda.
Councilperson Getty questioned if voice mail is necessary for
everyone . Staff is currently contacting all departments to solicit
the number of voice mail each will require . Mr. Getty inquired as
to why staff is compiling an inventory of the telephone needs when
Digital Communications has already completed an inventory. Mr.
Stevenson reported that staff does not have that information and
that Digital was not hired to perform the inventory for the city.
Police Chief Koehrsen inquired if the tentative schedule could be
moved up and information presented to both the Building & Grounds
and Finance Committees on the same date . Councilperson Getty
instructed Mr. Stevenson and Jim Quint, MIS Manager, to do an
inventory to include the number of telephones, types and number of
voice mail for each department . Moved by Getty, seconded by Jordan
to proceed with the Request for Proposals and that the above
tentative schedule be approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Murphy.
Motion carried.
The Police and Fire Chiefs' plans for answering telephone calls on
the second and third shifts due to the relocation of dispatch
services were reviewed. Police Chief Koehrsen presented the
following information. On Monday through Friday, from 8 : 00 a.m. to
5 : 00 p.m. , existing secretaries and clerical staff will be assigned
to answer the calls . From 5 : 00 p.m. to 1 : 00 a.m. , current
Dispatcher Jerry Bodecker will be available to handle these duties .
From 1 : 00 a.m. to 8 : 00 a.m. , the records clerk will be offered
overtime at the Teamsters rate of $15 . 74 per hour to staff this
position. The same plan would be used for Saturdays and Sundays,
for all three shifts . If the records clerks and Dispatcher
Bodecker decline the overtime, police officers will be utilized at
the time and a half rate. It is estimated that the above plan will
cost $1, 306 . 92 per week. Fire Chief Magsamen' s plan would utilize
a temporary receptionist for eight hours per day, Monday through
Friday at a cost of $1, 000 . 00 per month. AT&T answering system and
call forwarding will be utilized at a cost of $100 per month, and
$200 for technician cost of rerouting telephones within Fire
Headquarters . Councilperson Jordan inquired whether the Police
Department could utilize Answer Iowa at a cost of approximately
$200 per month. Chief Koehrsen stated that the 291-4345 number
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receives approximately 20, 000 per month and he did not think Answer
Iowa would be willing to answer those number of calls for $200 per
month. Councilperson Getty asked if there were funds available in
the budgets to pay the proposed costs . Bruce Me:_singer, Finance
Manager, stated that there is savings in budget l:Lne items due to
the consolidation of dispatch, and any funds used will result in a
reduction of savings .
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Getty that the discussion on the Fire
and Police Departments' plans for answering telephone calls be
tabled, and that a Public Works Committee meeting be scheduled for
Thursday, December 21, 1995 at 4 : 00 p.m. for further discussion and
review. Ayes : Two. Absent : Murphy. Motion carried.
The request of the City Planner for authorization to seek proposals
for sale of property located at the intersection of 9th Street and
Washington Street (former LeRoy' s DX) was reviewed . The Planning
Department has received several offers to purchase the above
property. The property was purchased from the Iowa Department of
Transportation in conjunction with the Relocated Highway 218
project . The offers received vary in scope and amount of traffic
generated. In order to deal with each prospective developer on an
equal basis, the Planning Department feels it would be in the best
interest of the city to prepare a proposal kit that details the
specifics required for the development of the property. Don
Temeyer, City Planner, stated that the types of items that will be
reviewed include : traffic generated, types of buildings to be
build on the property, proposed land use, etc . Moved by Getty,
seconded by Jordan that said request to seek bids be approved.
Ayes : Two. Absent : Murphy. Motion carried.
Councilperson Getty stated that there have recently been several
accidents at the corner of Washington and llth. Streets, and
neighbors have requested that barricades be put at the
intersection. He would like to set up a meeting of the Building &
Grounds Committee to discuss this intersection.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Jordan, seconded by Getty that the meeting be adjourned at 4 :29
p.m. Ayes : Two. Absent : Murphy. Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
Building & Grounds Committee
November 20, 1995
5 : 30 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Getty, Jordan, Murphy
It was moved by Jordan, seconded by Murphy to approve the agenda as
amended adding approval of a change order for construction of the
maintenance storage building at Ridgeway Towers. Ayes : Three .
Motion carried.
Housing Block Grant Program Manager Rich Earles provided the bid
tabulation for the new floor coverings for the public areas at
Ridgeway Towers and the construction of a storage building. Bids
received were :
Floor Coverings :
Peterman & Haes $11, 825 . 00
Town & Country $10, 800 . 00
Diamond Vogel Paint Center $10, 967 . 34
Maintenance/Storage Garage
Brothers Construction $17, 821 . 00
L&L Construction $16, 338 . 30
Merle Gleason Construction $12, 925 . 00
It was recommended to accept the low bid of Town & Country in the
amount of $10, 800 . 00 for new floor coverings and to accept the bid
of Merle Gleason Construction in the amount of $12, 925 . 00 for
construction of a new storage building. It was moved by Jordan,
seconded by Murphy to approve the recommendation from the Housing
Authority awarding the low bid to Town & Country for floor
coverings and Merle Gleason Construction for construction of a
storage garage . Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
Administrative Director Bob Stevenson informed the committee that
a fiber optic hookup needs to be established between the Main Fire
Station, Black Hawk County Jail and City Hall to accommodate the
consolidated dispatch center. Staff has been meeting with all
parties to determine the most economical manner to achieve the
communication link which is needed by January 7, 1996 . January 7,
1996 is the deadline for notification to US West to complete phone
switching procedures to the consolidated dispatch center. Fiber
cable is proposed to be installed using existing phone conduit in
the right of way which should already have a pull string through
it . Communications Engineering has submitted a proposal for the
purchase and installation of fiber through the conduit . There
could be additional cost if trenching is required because the
conduit has collapsed. It was moved by Murphy, seconded by Jordan
to approve the proposed fiber connection and to forward to the
Finance Committee for final approval . Ayes : Three. Motion
carried.
City staff has been investigating updating the telephone equipment
in all city buildings . Digital Communications has demonstrated new
equipment which provides many new features that have been added
since the purchase of our present system in 1981 . All departments
attended demonstrations of the new equipment and voice mail
features at Digital Communications. With the transfer of dispatch
personnel to consolidated dispatch the Police department is
attempting to replace the dispatchers answering the many non-
emergency calls received daily and feel that voice mail is a viable
option. A needs assessment and equipment inventory is currently
being completed to establish the approximate cost of purchasing new
equipment . It was moved by Murphy, seconded by Jordan to approve
the purchase of equipment and forward this to the Finance Committee
with recommendation of approval . Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
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Building Inspector Louis Cutwright requests authorization to
proceed with the repair and ADA improvements to the stairwells at
the East Fifth and West Fifth Street ramps . The stairs were
inspected and revealed severe deterioration of the stair systems
and it was recommended that two of the stairwells be barricaded as
the steps have fallen through. It was moved by Jordan, seconded by
Murphy to proceed with developing a change order for Greenly
Development to the existing contract for the repair and ADA
improvements to all stairwells in the two ramps . Ayes : Three .
Motion carried.
It was moved by Jordan, seconded by Murphy to approve a contract
with TBBS to do a full structural analysis of all three ramps at a
cost of $8, 500 . The inspection by Bossenberger for ADA
improvements identified serious structural problems in all three
ramps and it is recommended that the top level of the West Fifth
Street ramp be closed immediately. A repair list will be prepared
from the structural analysis and prioritized for approval after the
analysis is completed. Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
A change order for the construction of the maintenance/storage
garage at Ridgeway Towers is needed to meet the Building
Departments requirements for a commercial structure which requires
footings rather than a floating slab base. It was moved by Murphy,
seconded by Jordan to approve the change order in the amount of
$2 , 620 for the contract to construct the maintenance storage
garage . Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Murphy and seconded by Jordan to adjourn the meeting at 6 :30 p.m.
Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE
October 23 , 1995
4 : 30 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Getty, Jordan, Murphy.
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Murphy. Motion carried.
The following bids received for security services at city ramps
were reviewed:
Bidder Bid Amount.
Midland Security & Express Co. $9 . 74 per hour
Superior Security Services $9 . 50 per hour
The contract provides for security in and around the E. 5th Street,
E. Park Avenue, west side parking ramps and the Fourth Street
bridge walkway. Security is provided for the hours of 8 : 00 p.m. to
midnight, seven days per week (1, 460 estimated hours per year) , for
a total estimated yearly cost of $13, 870 . 00 . It was the
recommendation of the Deputy City Clerk that the low bid of
Superior Security Services in the amount of $9 . 50 per hour be
approved. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Getty that said
recommendation be approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Murphy. Motion
carried.
The request of the City Planner for authorization t.o seek bids for
floor covering and a garage at Ridgeway Towers, 225 W. Ridgeway,
was reviewed. Bids will be requested for carpetincrfor the second
and third floor hallways and a vinyl floor covering for the
kitchen, bathrooms and laundry room. The garage would be used for
maintenance and storage of the hot water heater and storage tanks,
several pumps and the boiler system. Councilperson Jordan inquired
about reimbursement for a resident at Ridgeway Towers who has
installed carpeting in their apartment . Rich EarlLes stated that
the carpeting in that case is in good condition, but the resident
did not like the color or texture. Moved by Jordan, seconded by
Getty that said request be approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Murphy.
Motion carried.
Murphy now present at 4 : 37 p.m.
The request of the Fire Chief for authorization to purchase door
openers and automatic door operators for Fire Headquarters was
reviewed. With the anticipated opening of the combined dispatch
center in December 1995, the dispatchers will no longer be utilized
to open and close the overhead doors at Fire Headquarters, 425 E.
Third Street . Automatic door openers and closers will allow fire
fighters to close the door when they go out on a call and reopen
the door when they return. The current door operators are over
twenty-five years old. With the utilization of radio controlled
door openers, it was the fire chief' s recommendation that the
motors for the door operators on five of the nine doors at fire
headquarters be replaced. Two quotes were received, one from
Christy Door and one from Overhead Door. The total cost for five
door openers and remote control transmitters would be approximately
$2 , 500 . 00 . General Obligation Bond money will be used to fund this
expenditure . Moved by Getty, seconded by Jordan that said request
be approved. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Jordan, seconded by Anders that the meeting be adjourned at 4 :42
p.m. Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE
October 9, 1995
5 : 00 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Getty, Jordan, Murphy.
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as amended to
add Item No. 2 entitled "Authorization to seek requests for
proposals for the repiping of the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention
Center chiller installation--Building Maintenance" , be approved.
Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
The request of Building Maintenance for authorization to seek
requests for proposals for a fire door for the boiler room ramp at
the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center was reviewed. The
Building and Grounds Committee authorized Buildincr Maintenance to
install a service ramp from the basement level to the boiler room
of the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. The old chiller
has been moved and two replacement chillers are in place . There is
extensive piping and control work yet to be completed. The large
opening Building Maintenance cut into the boiler room must have a
fire rated overhead door installed to be in compliance with fire
codes . The expenditure will be funded with monies from hotel/motel
tax funds . Moved by Murphy, seconded by Jordan that said request
be approved. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
The request of Building Maintenance for authorization to seek
requests for proposals for the repiping of the chiller installed
at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center was reviewed. In
an effort to save time and reduce the cost of many of the energy
conservation projects, Building Maintenance has been utilizing the
Heating and Cooling Chief Inspector to assist in drawing plans for
installation of related equipment . The piping will be the only
foreseeable work in the installation that will need to be
subcontracted, with Building Maintenance doing all of the control
and electrical work in-house. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Murphy
that said request be approved. Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Jordan, seconded by Murphy that the meeting be adjourned at 5 : 03
p.m. Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE
October 2 , 1995
5 :30 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Getty, Murphy.
Members absent : Jordan.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Jordan. Motion carried.
The request of the City Planner for authorization to return the bid
deposit submitted by Don' s Landscaping, Inc. for the Windows on
Waterloo, Phase IV, Project was reviewed. The project involves the
planting of 100 flowering crabapple trees in the area bound between
the southbound service road and the 218 viaduct between W. Park
Avenue and West Sixth Street . The city solicited bids for the
project, and Don' s Landscaping Inc . was the only bid received in
the amount of $28, 000 . Upon review of the bid and meetings with
the contractor, he indicated that he would not be able to complete
the work as bid, and the council rejected the bid submitted by
Don' s Landscaping at their regular meeting on September 11, 1995 .
The contractor has requested that the bid deposit to the amount of
$1, 400 . 00 be returned to him. The project has been re-bid and the
award of contract to Tiedt Nursery in the amount cf $32 , 139 . 60 is
on this evening' s council agenda. The city does have the right to
keep the deposit to make up the difference between the bids .
However, the bidding of the project did not cause an undue hardship
for the city; therefore, it was the recommendation of the City
Planner that the bid deposit from Don' s Landscaping, Inc . in the
amount of $1, 400 . 00 be returned. Moved by Murphy, seconded by
Getty that said recommendation be approved and the bid deposit be
returned to Don' s Landscaping, Inc . Ayes : Two. Absent : Jordan.
Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Murphy, seconded by Getty that the meeting be adjourned at 5 : 31
p.m. Ayes : Two. Absent : Jordan. Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE
September 25, 1995
4 :25 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Getty, Jordan.
Members absent : Murphy.
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Murphy. Motion carried.
The request of the City Clerk for authorization to seek bids for
security services at city ramps was reviewed. The current contract
with Midland Security expires on October 2, 1995 . The contractor
will be responsible for providing security in and around the E. 5th
Street ramp, E. Park Avenue ramp, West Side parking ramps, and the
Fourth Street bridge walkway. Security services will include but
not be limited to a person to walk the ramps and surrounding areas,
the traveled routes to and from the ramps, checking all activities
and insuring that all storage areas, cashier booths and offices are
properly secured, and checking all stairways and e=_evators . Moved
by Jordan, seconded by Getty that said request be approved and that
the bids received be brought back to the committee for approval .
Ayes : Two. Absent : Murphy. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Jordan, seconded by Getty that the meeting be adjourned at 4 :30
p.m. Ayes : Two. Absent : Murphy. Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE
August 28, 1995
3 :45 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Getty, Jordan.
Members absent : Murphy.
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Murphy. Motion carried.
The following bids received for asset valuation on city buildings
were reviewed:
Bidder Phase I Phase II Total Bid
Assetlink Inc . $ 14, 400 $ 9, 500 $23 , 900
Valuequest Ltd $ 22, 000 $24, 000 $46, 000
Lloyd-Thomas $ 45, 000 $20, 000 $65, 000
Jones Appraisal $100, 000
Phase I requires the valuation of real property buildings with a
completion date of October 30, 1995 . Phase II requires appraisals
of all supplies and equipment with a value greater than $2, 000 and
a life of over two years, with a completion date of May 30, 1996 .
It was the recommendation of the City Clerk that the low bid of
Assetlink Inc . be accepted. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Getty
that said recommendation be approved. Ayes : Two. Absent :
Murphy. Motion carried.
A lease agreement to rent space formerly used by the city' s print
shop was reviewed. Joe Fox, of Allbee Printing, has submitted a
proposal to establish a trial period of in-house printing services
to be provided by a subsidiary of Allbee Printing, Pit Stop
Printing. Mr. Fox has proposed renting the space formerly used in
the city' s print shop along with the rental of one press and
folding or binding equipment . The print shop will be staffed by
employees from Allbee and will provide printing services to the
City of Waterloo in addition to other customers . Moved by Anders,
seconded by Getty that the 90-day lease with Allbee Printing to
rent space located in the basement of city hall be approved. Ayes :
Two. Absent : Murphy. Motion carried.
The request of Building Maintenance to install lockers in the
women' s restroom on the second floor of city hall was reviewed.
Eight lockers in good condition have been located in the basement
of the old Carnegie Library. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Getty
that said request be approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Murphy.
Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Jordan, seconded by Getty that the meeting be adjourned at 4 : 16
p.m. Ayes : Two. Absent : Murphy. Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE
August 14 , 1995
4 : 05 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Getty, Jordan.
Members absent : Murphy.
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Murphy. Motion carried.
The request of Building Maintenance for authorizat_on to seek bids
for a boiler for Fire Station #8 was reviewed. There is only one
brand of modular boiler that meets all the criteria for rebates,
pay back and expected life that the city and energy project
require . The boiler can be purchased directly from a factory
representative and installation bid through a local heating and
cooling contractor, which would save the mark up normally expected
when purchasing from a contractor. The cost of the boiler is
expected to be between $12, 000 . 00 and $15, 000 . 00 and could be
shipped within a few weeks . It was moved by Jordan, seconded by
Getty that the request of Building Maintenance for authorization to
purchase a high efficiency modular boiler for Fire Station #8 be
approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Murphy. Motion carried.
The request of Building Maintenance for authorization to seek
request for proposals for re-roofing of Carnegie Annex, Fire
Station #6, Fire Station #8 and Recreation Center was reviewed. On
April 3, 1995, the Building & Grounds Committee approved bidding of
roof replacements for Carnegie Annex, 22 squares on the roof of the
Recreation Center and Fire Stations #6 and #8 . The original
concern was whether the new roofs should have tapered insulation
installed or torn down to the deck and reroofed. Installing taper
roofs adds about 20 percent to the cost of the job and requires
architectural drawings . In most cases scuppers and roof drains
must be added due to the increased flow of water off the deck. A
tapered roof increases the useful life of the roof by about 25
percent . Most of the flat roofs reviewed by building maintenance
are in excess of 25 years old. With proper maintenance a new roof
could be expected to last for 30 years . Since it is hard to make
a 40 year projection on the useful life of a building, it may be
unreasonable to contemplate a roof that may outlive the structure.
It was the recommendation of building maintenance not to alter the
taper or pitch of the roof on the buildings, but to re-roof as
originally constructed. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Getty that
authorization to seek request for proposals for re-roofing the
Carnegie Annex, Fie Stations #6 and #8 and part of the Recreation
Center be approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Murphy. :\lotion carried.
With no further business before the committee, is was moved by
Jordan, seconded by Getty that the meeting be adjourned at 4 : 14
p.m. Ayes : Two. Absent : Murphy. Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
August 7, 1995
4 : 25 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Getty, Jordan.
Members absent : Murphy.
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Murphy. Motion carried.
The request of the Building Maintenance Supervisor for
authorization to proceed with repairs to city buildings was
reviewed. On April 3 , 1995 the Building & Grounds Committee
authorized the building maintenance department to seek bids for re-
roofing of Carnegie Annex, Fire Station #8, Fire Station # 6 and
one level of the Recreation Center and Library. After consulting
with department heads and an inspection, building maintenance has
determined that the following buildings need roof repairs : Fire
Station #1, City Hall Annex, and the Street Department . It was the
Building Maintenance Supervisor' s recommendation to hire Fuller
Roofs and not to seek quotes because the hours required to make
appointments and conduct inspections would offset any possible
savings . Fuller Roofs has applied the roof surfaces on most of the
city buildings and has records of previous repairs and materials
used in the original installations . Moved by Getty, seconded by
Jordan to forward said request to the Finance Committee with
recommendation of approval . Ayes : Two. Absent : Murphy. Motion
carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Jordan, seconded by Getty that the meeting be adjourned at 4 :31
p.m. Ayes : Two. Absent : Murphy. Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE
July 31, 1995
4 :45 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Getty, Jordan, Murphy.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Jordan that the Agenda, as amended to
add request of Building Maintenance for authorization to proceed
with repairs to air-conditioner at Byrnes Park Pro Shop, be
approved. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
Randy Shepherd, Building Maintenance Supervisor, provided a list of
capital improvements needed for the Five Sullivan Brothers
Convention Center. Several items on the list would be applicable
for funding through the energy improvement funds but the hotel pays
the utility bills as part of the contract for management and so the
City wouldn' t receive any payback benefit to apply for debt
repayment . Those items on the list which would be eligible for
energy improvement funding would be an air handling unit
replacement and chiller replacement .
Hotel management has requested replacement of the chiller and
carpeting the lobby area as an immediate need. The other items on
the list may be stretched out for completion through fiscal 1998 .
The balance of the maintenance improvement escrow is currently
$134, 244 which along with the annual budgeted figure of $50, 000
would place the City in a deficit position if all the listed
improvements at an estimated cost of $503 , 000 are completed by
1998 .
Councilperson Jordan moved to ask for the City Attorney to review
the current management contract for the convention center and to
provide a legal option to the Building and Grounds Committee before
any capital improvements are approved, the above motion was
seconded by Murphy. Ayes : Three. Motion carried .
Randy Shepherd requested approval of an emergency repair to the
Byrnes Park Golf Pro Shop air conditioning system. There is a
failed valve in the heating and cooling system which is causing the
system to operate in a diminished capacity. It is suggested that
two forced air 90% efficient heating and cooling units be
installed. Sufficient savings will be realized with the new units
to meet the six year payback guideline of the energy conservation
program.
The total cost of the project is estimated to be $6, 800 including
labor from in house staff . Moved by Jordan, seconded by Murphy to
approve the repairs to the Byrnes Park Pro by City personnel for a
cost of $6, 800 . 00 . Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Murphy, seconded by Jordan that the meeting be adjourned at 5 : 15
p.m. Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE
July 24 , 1995
5 : 00 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Getty, Jordan, Murphy.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Jordan that the Agenda, as proposed,
be approved. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
The following bids received for lease of city-owned land located at
U. S. 20 and Kimball were reviewed:
Bidder Bid Amount
Dick & Marie Brown $200 . 00
Mark Moser $302 . 00
It was the recommendation of the City Planner that the bid of Mark
Moser in the amount of $302 . 00 be approved. Moved by Jordan,
seconded by Murphy that said recommendation be approved. Ayes :
Three . Motion carried.
The following quotes received for one-time cleaning of carpeted
areas of City Hall were reviewed:
Bidder Bid Amount
Stanley Steamer $1, 255 . 00
Servicemaster $1, 306 . 79
AAA Professional $1, 645 . 00
City Hall currently contracts with Premiere Cleaning for janitorial
services in City Hall . Spot cleaning and bi-annual cleaning of all
carpeted areas are within the scope of our current contract, but
Premiere Cleaning lacks the specialized equipment necessary to deep
clean the carpets . It was the recommendation of Building
Maintenance that the low bid of Stanley Steamer in the amount of
$1, 255 . 00 be approved. Moved by Murphy, seconded by Jordan that
said recommendation be approved and Building Maintenance instructed
to investigate the cost of scotchguarding the carpet . Ayes :
Three . Motion carried.
The following quotes received for 150 pairs of lamps for exit
lights were reviewed:
Quoter Quote Amount
3-E $4, 677 . 00
Van Meter $4 , 875 . 00
The LED lamps are screwed into the existing sockets and in most
cases require no modifications . They have a 20 year warranty and
use only two watts of electricity per fixture . The lamps qualify
for a $10 . 00 per fixture rebate from Mid-West Power and are more
cost effective than the LED kits or PL conversions that Building
Maintenance had originally planned to use . There are approximately
156 exit fixtures in all city buildings . The units have a total
annual operating cost of $1 . 75 per fixture. Funding for this
project is available from the Energy Capital Loan Notes and will be
reimbursed through energy savings identified in the Technical
Engineering Analysis . Moved by Jordan, seconded by Murphy that the
low bid of 3-E in the amount of $4, 677 . 00 for 150 units be
approved. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
The following bids received for thermostatically controlled
replacement valves for City Hall were reviewed:
Quoter Quote Amount
Winterbottom Supply $2, 738 .40
Plumb Supply $2, 856 . 00
Winn-Nelson $4 , 241 . 20
City Hall utilizes two heat distribution systems for heating season
temperature control . Air handlers that distribute tempered air
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through duct work and diffusers, and perimeter radiant fin tubes
located under exterior windows . The perimeter heat from the fin
tubes is controlled by manual valves that have been frozen for
years . Due to the positioning of office furniture and remodeling
of office space, it is difficult to maintain a comfort range with
the existing valves . Thermostatically controlled replacement
valves will automatically maintain the desired set point in the
office where they are installed. The purchase of the valves would
be funded with Energy Capital Loan Notes and reimbursed through
energy savings identified in the Technical Engineering Analysis .
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Jordan that the low bid of
Winterbottom Supply in the amount of $2, 738 .40 be approved. Ayes :
Three. Motion carried.
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Murphy that discussion of treatment of
the lobby floor at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center be
tabled for one week and Building Maintenance instructed to prepare
improvement list for the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
and to schedule a tour of the Center. Ayes : Three . Motion
carried.
The request of the City Planner for authorization to prepare bid
documents for placement of crabapple trees within the Highway 218
viaduct area and placement of topsoil and seeding was reviewed.
When the city entered into an agreement with the IDOT on June 20,
1994 for funding in the amount of $96, 559 . 50 for various plantings
within the Highway 218 viaduct area, the planting involved various
species of trees and ground cover. It has been determined that the
original plantings would cause maintenance problems and with a
delay in the parking construction a revision has been made to the
plan. The revised plan involves the planting of 99 crabapple trees
between Washington Street and the viaduct . Due to the poor
condition of the soils in this area, it will be necessary to
oversize the planting pits and place planting materials in the
excavation. The costs associated with this method are estimated at
$50, 000 . 00 . The IDOT has authorized to proceed with this work with
funding not to exceed $50, 000 . It also will be necessary to place
approximately 6 inches of topsoil over the area between Park Avenue
and West Fourth Street for seeding of grass at an estimated cost of
$10, 000 . 00 . This is not an eligible item under the grant with the
IDOT and therefore any costs associated with the topsoil placement
and grass seeding will be the responsibility of the city. Funds
are available in the Gateway Development account for the additional
work. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Murphy that authorization be
given to proceed with the project and preparation of the bid
documents . Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
The request of the City Clerk for authorization to seek bids for
asset valuation on city property was reviewed. The asset valuation
will be used in setting appropriate values for insurance coverage
and for the change to GAAP accounting methods to value our fixed
assets inventory. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Murphy that said
request be approved and bids brought back to the committee for
approval . Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
The request of Silos and Smokestacks to do a match benefit exchange
of the bricks acquired by the city as part of the 3rd Street
project was reviewed. Silos and Smokestacks is offering to stack
104 , 000 bricks in exchange for being allowed to remove 104, 000
bricks at no cost . The bricks will be used in the renovation of
the Chicago Great Western building located at the corner of East
6th and Sycamore Streets . Moved by Jordan, seconded by Murphy that
said request be approved. Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Murphy, seconded by Jordan that the meeting be adjourned at 5 : 32
p.m. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
Building & Grounds Committee
July 10 , 1995
3 : 45 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members Present : Chairperson Harold Getty, Scott Jordan. Absent :
John Murphy.
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Getty to approve the agenda as
proposed. Ayes : Two. Absent : Murphy. Motion carried.
Fire Chief Magsamen requested authorization to replace carpet in
the chief' s and secretary' s office . The current carpet is nine
years old and of residential quality. Heavy traffic patterns are
evident and the appearance is not suitable for the public . A
commercial carpet grade will be purchased for replacement . Moved
by Jordan, seconded by Getty to approve the request to seek bids
for replacement carpet with costs not to exceed $1, 300 for carpet
and installation. Ayes : Two. Absent : Murphy. Motion carried.
The City Planner requested authorization to solicit bids for
demolition of 197 W. Mullan Avenue for the Young Arena parking
project . The asbestos is currently being removed and it is
anticipated that it will be completed by the end of the month. It
would expedite the project if the award of the demolition bid would
be under contract by the time the asbestos removal is completed.
Upon receipt of the bids the results will be forwarded to the
Finance Committee for review and recommendation of award of
contract . Moved by Jordan, seconded by Getty to authorize the City
Planner to seek bids for demolition of 197 W. Mullan Avenue . Ayes :
Two . Absent : Murphy. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Jordan, seconded by Getty that the meeting be adjourned at 3 : 52
p.m. Ayes : Two . Absent : Murphy. Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE
June 19, 1995
6 :20 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Jordan, Murphy.
Members absent : Getty.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Jordan that the Agenda, as proposed,
be approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Getty. Motion carried.
The following bids received for replacement of carpeting at
Ridgeway Towers were reviewed:
Bidder Bid Amount
Peterman & Hayes $7, 600 . 00
Town and Country $7, 411 . 00
It was the recommendation of the Waterloo Housing Authority that
the low bid of Town & County in the amount of $7, 411 . 00 be
approved. Moved by Murphy, seconded by Jordan that said
recommendation be approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Getty. Motion
carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Jordan that the request of the City
Planner for authorization to seek appraisals for property located
at 2243 Independence Avenue in conjunction with Martin Luther King
Jr. Drive project be approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Getty.
Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Murphy, seconded by Jordan that the meeting be adjourned at 6 : 23
p.m. Ayes : Two. Absent : Getty. Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE
June 12 , 1995
4 : 15 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Jordan, Murphy.
Members absent : Getty.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Jordan that the Agenda, as proposed,
be approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Getty. Motion carried.
The request of the City Planner for authorization to seek bids to
lease city-owned land located at U.S . 20 and Kimball Avenue was
discussed. The city owns approximately 27 . 8 acres of land located
on the southwest corner of U. S. 20 and Kimball Avenue that has been
leased for pasture land since 1987 . The land was acquired by the
Iowa Department of Transportation as part of the Relocated U.S. 20
project and cannot be sold as it serves as a detention area. The
land is currently being leased to Dick Brown for $100 . 00 per year.
The city has received a number of inquiries from other persons
interested in leasing the land. Moved by Murphy, seconded by
Jordan that said request be approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Getty.
Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Murphy, seconded by Jordan that the meeting be adjourned at 4 : 20
p.m. Ayes : Two. Absent : Getty. Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE
June 5, 1995
4 : 10 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Getty, Jordan, Murphy.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Jordan that the Agenda, as proposed,
be approved. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
The request of the City Planner for authorization to seek bids for
asbestos removal for the building located at 197 W. Mullan Avenue
was reviewed. An asbestos survey is currently being performed on
the property and if asbestos is present in the structure, it will
be necessary to have it removed prior to demolition. This property
was acquired through condemnation proceedings for the Young Arena
parking. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Murphy that said request be
approved. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Jordan, seconded by Murphy that the meeting be adjourned at 4 :25
p.m. Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE
May 22 , 1995
4 : 00 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Getty, Jordan, Murphy.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Jordan that the Agenda, as proposed,
be approved. Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
The following bids received for installation of central air
conditioning in the 10 single family houses were reviewed:
Bidder Bid Amount
Carpenter' s Plumbing Co. $11, 095 . 00 ($9820 + coils)
G & G Plumbing & Heating $10, 900 . 00
Young' s Plumbing & Heating $ 9, 834 . 00
It was the recommendation of the Housing Director that the low bid
of Young' s Plumbing & Heating in the amount of $9, 834 . 00 be
approved. Moved by Murphy, seconded by Jordan that said
recommendation be approved. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Fire Chief for authorization to replace 40 yards
of concrete for the drive and parking areas at Fire Station #8 and
patch work at Station #1 was reviewed. The concrete at Station #8
will be torn out by the Street Department, with the concrete work
to be completed by on-duty and off-duty fire fighters . Station #1
needs patch work in the rear parking lot due to deterioration in
several areas . Three squares of sidewalk also need to be replaced.
Fire fighters will also complete the work at Station #1 . The total
cost for both stations will not exceed $3 , 200 . 00, and funds are
available in the building improvements line item. Moved by Jordan,
seconded by Murphy that said request be approved. Ayes : Three .
Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Murphy, seconded by Jordan that the meeting be adjourned at 4 : 05
p.m. Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE
May 15, 1995
4 : 00 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Getty, Jordan, Murphy.
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Murphy. Motion carried.
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Getty that the request of the Friends
of the Waterloo Art Museum to donate funds to renovate the east
wing kitchen at the Waterloo Recreation & Arts Center be approved
and the Recreation & Arts Director work with the Building Official
for ADA compliance . Ayes : Two. Absent : Murphy. Motion carried.
Murphy now present at 4 : 05 p.m.
The following bids received for architectural services for ADA
improvements for restrooms at City Hall, Five Sullivan Brothers
Convention Center, Library and Recreation Center, and doors and
entrances for the Commercial Street and East 5th Street ramps were
reviewed:
Bidder Bid Amount
Thorson Brom Broshar Snyder Architects 7%9
Flinn Saito Anderson 9%
It was the recommendation of the Building Official that the low bid
of Thorson Brom Broshar Snyder Architects of Waterloo in the amount
of 7z percent be approved. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Murphy
that said recommendation be approved. Ayes : Three . Motion
carried.
Councilperson Getty reported that he met with the Fire Chief to
review repairs to concrete at fire stations . City crews are
cutting out bad patches and fire personnel will be forming and
pouring concrete at a total estimated cost of $3 , 500 . 00
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Murphy, seconded by Jordan tha the meeting be adjourned at 4 : 14
p.m. Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE
May 1, 1995
4 : 20 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Getty, Jordan, Murphy.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Jordan that the Agenda, as proposed,
be approved. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Administrative Director for authorization to
purchase property in conjunction with the construction of the Water
Pollution Control Plant was reviewed. As part of the federal grant
from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) , the city must
purchase any property within 1, 000 feet of the treatment plant .
Planning and Zoning will assist with the acquisition of the
property and Community Development will assist with relocation of
the property owner. Funds are available to purchase this property
from the sewer fund. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Murphy that said
request be approved. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief to construct a combat range at the
Police Training Center was reviewed. Sergeant Blank reported that
training officers, with the assistance of the Street Department,
would build dividing walls between the two current ranges to create
a third range for shotgun training. Funds have been identified in
the Law Enforcement Trust fund from training fee revenues and the
remaining six thousand dollars needed is budgeted in the building
and grounds maintenance line item. Councilperson Jordan asked for
an explanation of the funds generated by training fees . Sergeant
Blank reported that outside area police departments such as LaPorte
City and Hudson have contracted to join the training sessions for
the Waterloo Police squads and pay fees which are dedicated to be
used in supporting the training program. Moved by Murphy, seconded
by Jordan that said request be approved. Ayes : Three . Motion
carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Murphy, seconded by Jordan that the meeting be adjourned at 4 : 35
p.m. Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE
April 24, 1995
4 : 30 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Getty, Jordan, Murphy.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Jordan that the Agenda, as proposed,
be approved. Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
The request of the City Planner for authorization to seek bids for
asbestos inspection services for Contract A-95 (I) was reviewed.
The city has acquired the property located at the northeast corner
of W. Mullan Avenue and Commercial Street for Young Arena parking.
In order to demolish the structures on the property, it is
necessary to have the buildings inspected for asbestos . If
asbestos is found to be present, it must be removed prior to
demolition of the buildings. Moved by Murphy, seconded by Jordan
that said request be approved. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Jordan, seconded by Murphy that the meeting be adjourned at 4 :35
p.m. Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE
April 17, 1995
3 : 00 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Getty, Jordan, Murphy.
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Murphy. Motion carried.
The following bids received for toilets for new low-flow
handicapped style toilets for Ridgeway Towers Apartments were
reviewed:
Bidder Bid Amount
Andy' s Plumbing & Heating $10, 160 . 00
Black Hawk Plumbing Co. $10, 450 . 00
Carpenter' s Plumbing Co. $ 8 , 202 . 15
G & G Plumbing & Heating No Bid
J & L Plumbing & Heating $8 , 775 . 00
Joe the Plumber No bid
Young' s Plumbing & Heating No Bid
It was the recommendation of the Housing Director that the low bid
of Carpenter' s Plumbing in the amount of $8, 202 . 15 be approved.
The following bids received for new vinyl sheet floor covering
installed at Ridgeway Towers Apartments were reviewed:
Bidder Bid Amount
Diamond Vogel Paint Center No Bid
Floor Decor, Inc . No Bid
Peterman & Hayes Carpet One $20 , 313 . 00
Riley' s Floors & More No Bid
Town & Country $15, 895 . 78
:t was the recommendation of the Housing Director that the low bid
of Town & Country in the amount of $15, 895 . 78 be approved.
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Getty that said recommendations be
approved. Ayes : Two . Absent : Murphy. Motion carried.
The request of the City Planner for authorization to seek proposals
for engineering services in conjunction with Sergeant Road Trail
was reviewed. The Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) has
awarded a grant in the amount of $357, 900 . 00 for the construction
of the trail . Award of this grant is subject to execution of an
agreement between the City of Waterloo and the IDOT, which is on
tonight ' s city council agenda for review and approval . As part of
the Sergeant Road Trail project, it will be necessary to select an
engineering consultant for the design and subsequent construction
inspection . Per the agreement , engineering fees are eligible for
reimbursement with the IDOT paying 75 percent of the costs and the
City paying 25 percent . It is anticipated that the project will be
completed by the end of November 1995 . Moved by Getty, seconded by
Jordan that said request be approved and the City Planner
instructed to bring the bids back to the Building & Grounds
Committee prior to approval by the full council . Ayes : Two.
Absent : Murphy. Motion carried.
The request of Building Maintenance for authorization to seek
requests for proposals for removal and recycling of the regulated
ballasts and lighting products removed from city facilities was
reviewed. To be in compliance with the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) regulations, the city is required to utilize the
service of a DNR certified vendor for said project . It was the
recommendation of Building Maintenance that the request for
proposal submitted by the Energy Group be approved. Moved by
Jordan, seconded by Getty that said recommendation be approved and
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BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE
April 10 , 1995
3 :40 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Getty, Jordan,
Absent : Murphy.
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Murphy. Motion carried.
The request of Building Maintenance to transfer two Vilter chillers
now located at the McElroy Auditorium to the Five Sullivan Brothers
Convention Center was discussed. Building Maintenance has been
having problems with the Trane chiller at the Five Sullivan
Brothers Convention Center and would like to investigate the
possibility of installing them at the convention center, or if that
is not feasible to offer them for sale . A verbal quote of $4, 000
has been received from a Minnesota firm. If the chillers can be
used at the convention center, the entire removal and installation
for this project can be funded from the Energy Conservation Project
budget . It is proposed that it will be necessary for Building
Maintenance to work overtime to complete the project, and they
estimate it will take 120 man hours . Moved by Jordan, seconded by
Getty that said request be approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Murphy.
Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Jordan, seconded by Getty that the meeting be adjourned at 3 :45
p.m. Ayes : Two. Absent : Murphy. Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE
April 3 , 1995
4 : 15 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Getty, Jordan, Murphy.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Jordan that the Agenda, as proposed,
be approved. Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
The roofing needs of city buildings were reviewed. Building
Maintenance submitted the following buildings for repair or
replacement : Carnegie Annex, Fire Station #8, Recreation Center,
Fire Station #6, and the Library. It was reported that the
Regional Training Center has federal funds for replacement of the
roof . Moved by Murphy, seconded by Jordan that the repair of the
roof at the Regional Training Center be added to the list and
authorization be given to seek bids and report back to the Building
& Grounds Committee with the bid results . Ayes : Three. Motion
carried.
Don Temeyer, City Planner, reported that the city was recently
awarded a statewide enhancement grant for construction of the
218/Cedar Valley Lakes Trail, Phase I and II . In order for the
engineering fees to be an eligible expense, the city is required to
go through a consultant selection process. Step one of the process
is establishing a committee to review the consultant proposals and
make a recommendation to the council . The committee members must
be approved by representatives of the Iowa Department of
Transportation. It was the recommendation of Mr. Temeyer that
Kevin Blanshan, Dennis Gentz, a city council member and himself be
appointed to the review committee. Moved by Jordan, seconded by
Murphy that said appointments be approved and that Councilperson
Murphy be appointed to the 218/Cedar Valley Lakes Trail Consultant
Review Committee . Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Murphy that the request of the City
Planner to seek Requests for Proposals for consultant services for
the 218/Cedar Valley Lakes Trail, Phase I and II, be approved.
Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Jordan that the request of the Housing
Director to seek bids for central air conditioning for the 10
Family Self-Sufficiency Single Family Houses be approved. Ayes :
Three . Motion carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Jordan that the request of the Housing
Director for revisions to Operating Budget for FYE 6-30-95 and FYE
6-30-96 to purchase central air conditioning for the 10 family
houses be approved. Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
Ms . Deb Collett, Housing Director, updated the committee on items
that were previously approved for bidding.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Murphy, seconded by Jordan that the meeting be adjourned at 4 :40
p.m. Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE
March 20, 1995
4 : 30 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Getty, Jordan, Murphy.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Jordan that the Agenda, as proposed,
be approved. Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
The roofing needs for city buildings was discussed. The Fire
Department has prepared specifications to re-roof Fire Station #6
and Fire Station #8 . Building Maintenance was instructed to send
a memo to all departments that submitted roofing needs in the
Capital Improvement Program. Randy Shepard is to compile the
information and ask Fuller Roofs Inc . to inspect the buildings and
make a recommendation. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Murphy to
table discussion for two weeks to evaluate the roofing needs of all
city buildings . Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
Change Order No. 1 to add kitchen ranges and hoods for the
handicapped accessible apartments in conjunction with the CIAP
Project at Ridgeway Towers Apartments was reviewed. A contract was
recently awarded in the amount of $123 , 767 .40 for the exterior
siding and kitchen cabinet-appliance replacement funded by a
$145, 100 CIAP grant . Due to the availability of funding, the
Housing Authority would like to add 5 kitchen ranges and range
hoods to the contract for the handicapped accessible apartments .
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Jordan that said change order be
approved and forwarded to the city council for formal approval .
Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
The request of the Housing Director for authorization to seek bids
for new Low-Flow toilets and floor covering for the kitchens and
baths in conjunction with the CIAP Project at Ridgeway Towers
Apartments was reviewed. Additional funds are available and the
Housing Authority would like to purchase new Low-Flow toilets for
the 45 standard apartments at an approximate cost of $10, 000-
$12, 000 and to cover 20 year old floor tile with vinyl coverings in
the kitchens and baths of all 50 apartments at an approximate cost
of $20 , 000-$24, 000 . The balance of the floor covering expense
would be funded using regular operating budget funds . Moved by
Jordan, seconded by Murphy that authorization be given to seek bids
with toilet model options per contractor' s recommendation. Ayes :
Three . Motion carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Jordan that the request of the Housing
Director to make modification to the Waterloo Housing Authority' s
operating budget for the year ending June 30, 1995 for funding in
the amount of $2, 952 for the balance of the kitchen and bath floor
covering and garbage disposals be approved. Ayes : Three. Motion
carried.
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Murphy that the request of the Housing
Director to seek bids for floor coverings to be funded by the
operating budget pending outcome of the CIAP Project contract, be
approved. Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Murphy, seconded by Jordan that the meeting be adjourned at 5 : 00
p.m. Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
March 13 , 1995
4 : 30 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Jordan, Murphy, Getty.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Jordan that the Agenda, as proposed,
be approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Getty. Motion carried.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Jordan that the request of Building
Maintenance to use the basement of the former Carnegie Library as
temporary storage for seasonal materials be approved. Ayes : Two.
Absent : Getty. Motion carried.
The request of Building Maintenance for authorization to purchase
stain removal for the ceiling tile at the Five Sullivan Brothers
Convention Center was discussed. A walk-through inspection of the
ceiling tile at the Center revealed nearly 600 stained ceiling
tiles, which are the result of plumbing leaks, condensation
problems and water infiltration. Due to the age of the current
tiles, attempts to locate a vendor with access to replacement tiles
have been unsuccessful . A quote in the amount of $460 was obtained
from a vendor who sells ceiling tile stain killer in an aerosol
can. It is guaranteed not to interfere with the acoustic qualities
or fire retardancy of the tiles . Four cases of the product would
restore the damaged tile and leave a few cases for future problems .
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Jordan that said request be approved.
Ayes : Two. Absent : Getty. Motion carried.
The request of Building Maintenance for authorization to seek
proposals for Engineering Services for the Energy Conservation
Project was reviewed.
Getty now present at 4 :40 p.m.
Suggested Energy Management Improvements (EMIs) recommended by the
Technical Engineering Analysis is only 25 percent completed. In
attempting to establish a plan of action for the remaining
recommended improvements, it has become apparent that the project
cannot proceed without securing engineering services . Most of the
EMIs require in-depth feasibility and cost effectiveness studies,
with specifications, will need to be drawn. The engineering
proposal would be based on a variable per hour and percentage fee
that could possibly exceed $25, 000 if all EMIs are completed.
Moved by Mollenhoff, seconded by Jordan that said request be
approved. Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Getty, seconded by Murphy that the meeting be adjourned at 4 :46
p.m. Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE
February 13 , 1995
4 : 00 p .m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Getty, Jordan, Murphy.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Jordan that the Agenda, as proposed,
be approved. Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
Staff availability for completion of the energy lighting project
was discussed. The following preliminary figures for direct lamp
and ballast replacement were presented:
No. of
Property Fixtures City Labor Contract
City Hall 670 $18, 090 $30, 150
Rec . Center 266 $ 7, 182 $11, 970
Fire Stations 256 $ 6, 912 $11, 520
Parks Hqtrs . 98 $ 2, 646 $ 4 , 410
Central Garage 42 $ 1, 134 $ 1, 890
Carnegie 120 $ 3 , 240 $ 5 , 400
1, 432 $39, 204 $65, 340
Excluding incandescent lamp and exit lighting replacements, the
city should realize an approximate savings of $26, 136 with
installation by city personnel at overtime costs . If an employee
were dedicated to the lighting project on straight time, the
savings would increase by approximately 25 percent, or an
additional savings of $8 , 500, resulting in an overall savings of
$34, 636 . It was the suggested by the Building Maintenance
Department that Jim Sullivan, Maintenance Assistant, Electrical, be
temporarily assigned to the project, and a temporary full time
position in the Building Maintenance staff be filled with the
hiring of a Maintenance Assistant, Plumber.
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Murphy that the recommendation of the
Building Maintenance Department to hire a temporary full time
person for a one-year period be approved. Ayes : Three . Motion
carried.
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Murphy that the proposal to recarpet
Rooms 10 thru 13 on the lower level of the Five Sullivan Brothers
Convention Center by using accent carpeting along the edge at a
cost not to exceed $3 , 000 . 00 be accepted. Ayes : Three . Motion
carried.
Councilperson Getty requested a list of ownership of city buildings
and property and appropriate insurance policies . This request was
referred to the City Attorney' s office .
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Murphy, seconded by Jordan that the meeting be adjourned at 4 :20
p .m. Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE
February 6, 1995
4 : 00 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Getty, Jordan, Murphy.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Jordan tha the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
Randy Shepard, Maintenance Assistant, updated the committee on the
energy conservation lighting project . The project at the Library
has been substantially completed for several weeks awaiting a final
ballast shipment . The following cost comparison of the actual per
fixture cost of city workers doing the work and the estimated cost
of contracting the project was reviewed:
2 Lamp 3 Lamp 4 Lamp
Fixture Fixture Fixture
City Workers $27 . 06 $30 . 89 $33 . 63
Contractor $45 . 00 $50 . 00 $50 . 00
The Building Maintenance staff requested permission to continue the
lighting project with the Recreation and Arts Center as the next
site and for authorization to implement the City Hall phase as time
permits . The Energy Group has recommended that all remaining
lighting project purchases be combined into one contract and to
seek bids . Moved by Murphy, seconded by Jordan that the Building
Maintenance staff be instructed to work with John Meyer of the
Energy Group to analyze the need for an additional person to
complete the energy lighting project and to bid materials and the
results be brought back to the committee on February 13 , 1995 .
Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Murphy that recarpeting of Rooms 10
thru 13 on the lower level of the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention
Center be tabled to February 13, 1995 . Ayes : Three . Motion
carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Jordan, seconded by Murphy that the meeting be adjourned at 4 : 15
p.m. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE
January 23 , 1995
4 : 30 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Getty, Jordan, Murphy.
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
Proposals for case management services for the Family Self-
Sufficiency (FSS) Program for the families in the 10 new public
houses and 50 Section 8 families were reviewed. Proposals were
received from Goodwill Industries, Lutheran Social Services and
Operation Threshold. The Waterloo Housing Authority hired a
temporary person to get the families in the 10 houses started in
the FSS program and has utilized Operation Threshold volunteer
services for 20 prior Section 8 clients . The demand for services
has increased with the new grants and Operation Threshold can no
longer provide the service for free . Deborah Collett, Housing
Director, suggested that Section 8 Administration funds derived
from the new grants be used to pay for the case management for
existing and new FSS clients . Ms. Collett presented the proposals
received and recommended either Goodwill Industries or Lutheran
Social Services . The contract would be for one year and closely
monitored. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Murphy that the
recommendation of the Housing Director to accept Goodwill
Industries' proposal for case management services be approved.
Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
The purchase of property located at 206 W. Mullan Avenue, 71
Jefferson Street and 21 River Road and the results of the
environmental site assessment was reviewed. The parcels are being
purchased in conjunction with the proposed intermodal parking
facility. The purchase of the property from E. Paul Browning in
the amount of $310, 000 was approved by the City Council on December
5, 1994 , subject to the results of an environmental site
assessment . Staff has received the results of the investigation
performed by Huntingdon Consulting Engineers and it appears that
there are no significant problems . The closing date with the
Brownings has been set for February 2 , 1995 . Moved by Jordan,
seconded by Murphy to proceed with the closing of the property with
the Brownings . Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Murphy, seconded by Jordan that the meeting be adjourned at 4 : 55
p.m. Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE
January 19, 1995
5 : 15 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Getty, Jordan.
Members absent : Murphy.
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes : Two. Absent : Murphy. Motion carried.
A change order to the original contract on the exterior renovation
of the Waterloo Public Library was discussed. The original plans
were to remove the panels above the garage on Cedar Street and
replace them with brick facing. This was too expensive and there
were some structural problems with the brick. It is necessary to
finish the edging of the brick already in place, and the proposed
facing will do this as well as blend this work to the rest of the
building. Also, the change order will replace the garage doors
with a finish comparable to the rest of the building. The existing
doors will not hold paint and sandblasting to remove existing paint
will damage the doors . Moved by Jordan, seconded by Getty that
Change Order No. 5 for a net increase of $18, 950 . 00 for work to be
performed in conjunction with the renovation of the Waterloo Public
Library be received, placed on file and forwarded to the City
Council for formal approval . Ayes : Two. Absent : Murphy. Motion
carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Jordan, seconded by Getty that the meeting be adjourned at 5 : 18
p.m. Ayes : Two. Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk