HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-10-0006 Cover Memo 10-26-09SEOPW & Ornni Boards of Commissioners Meeting
October 26, 2009
Item # 2
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
AND OMNI
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Michelle Spence -Janes Date: October 16, 2009 File: 09- 01182
and Members of the CRA Board
Subject: Resolution Ratifying the Issuance of
a Work Order to Under Power
Corporation for Emergency Repairs.
Fr tn: James H. Villacortay`� References:
Executive Director'
BACKGROUND:
Enclosures: Legislation
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners of the Omni Redevelopment District Community
Redevelopment Agency (CRA") approve and adopt the attached Resolution ratifying the issuance of a work
order, in an amount not to exceed $10,000, to Under Power Corporation for emergency repairs to transformers,
ballasts, and lamps on 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-05-0044, and CRA-R-06-0039, the CRA funded the
installation of certain non-standard streetscape improvements, including unique street lights in the PAC Super
Block, with the understanding that the CRA would fund maintenance of the non-standard improvements.
The Executive Director observed that approximately seven (7) street lights ceased operating, leaving a large
portion of the walkways surrounding the PAC unlit. The Executive Director deemed the repairs of street lights in
the PAC Super Block an emergency and issued a work order to Under Power Corporation, the CRA's current
vendor for maintenance of street lights.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section V.B., paragraph 3, at page 26, of the 1986 Omni Redevelopment Plan, as amended, specifically
provides for " [pjublic 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: $10,000 from Ornni Tax Increment Fund, "Other Contractual Services," Account Code No.
10040.920101.534000.0000.00000.