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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-10-0006 Cover Memo Version 3 2-11-2010SEOPW & Omni Boards of Commissioners Meeting February 11, 2010 SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST AND OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Board Chair Marc D. Sarnoff and Members of the CRA Board Date: February 1, 2010 File: 09-01182 Subject: Resolution Ratifying the Issuance of Two Work Orders to Under Power Corporation for Emergency Repairs. From: James H. Villacorta LJ References: Executive Director Enclosures: Supporting Documentation; Legislation BACKGROUND: 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 two work orders, in a total amount not to exceed $15,000, to Under Power Corporation for emergency repairs to transformers, ballasts, conductors, 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 had ceased operating due to failure of ballasts, transformers, or lamps. Further inspection revealed that approximately 2,100 feet of copper conductor had been stolen 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 two work orders to Under Power Corporation, the CRA's current vendor for maintenance of street lights. JUSTIFICATION: Section 4.4.4, at page 51, of the 2009 Omni Redevelopment Plan, as amended, specifically provides for improvements to the public realm, which includes making improvements to "Omni area streetscapes...sidewalks, crosswalks, landscaping, and lighting...." 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: $15,000 from Omni Tax Increment Fund, "Other Contractual Services," Account Code No. 10040.920101.534000.0000.00000.