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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.