HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-08-0017 Cover Memo (2)SEOPW & Omni Boards of Commissioners Meeting
April 28, 2008
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST Item # 3
AND OMNI
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Michelle Spence -Jones Date: April 18, 2008 File: 08-00199
and Members of the CRA Board
From: James H. VirlacoOil
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References:
Executive Directo
Subject: Ratification of Issuance of a Work Order
To Under Power Corporation for
Emergency Repairs
Enclosures: Supporting Documentation; Legislation
BACKGROUND:
The attached Resolution ratifies the Executive Director's issuance of a work order, in the amount not to exceed
$11,313.42, to Under Power Corporation for emergency repairs to street lights in the two -block area immediately
surrounding the Performing Arts Center ("PAC Super Block Project"). Pursuant to Resolution Nos. CRA-R-05-
0021, CRA-R-05-0044, and CRA-R-06-0039, the CRA funded certain non-standard streetscape improvements,
including unique street light, in the PAC Super Block, with the understanding that the CRA would fund
maintenance of non-standard improvements,
JUSTIFICATION:
Section V.B. of the redevelopment plan, entitled "Capital Improvement Projects," at paragraph 3, specifically
provides for "[p]ublic infrastructure improvements, including but not limited to, utilities, streets, sidewalks, parks,
landscaping and upgrading of publicly -acquired easements. Due to the sudden nature and extent of the outage,
these repairs were performed on an emergency basis utilizing the CRA's existing lighting contractor.
FUNDING: $11,313.42 from Omni Tax Increment Fund, "Other Contractual Services," Account No.
10040.920101.534000.0000.00000.
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