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Gry of El -,-, River REQUEST FOR ACTION TO ITEM NUMBER Housin Redevelo went Authori 4. AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY December 12, 2011 Annie Deckert, Director of Economic Develo ment ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED By Approve contract with Veit and Company fox the demolition Cal poxmer, Ci Administrator and removal of 716 and 720 Main Street REVIEWED BY ACTION REQUESTED Staff is seeking authorization to approve contract with Veit and Company for the demolition and removal of 716 and 720 Main Street in the amount of $59,600. BACKGROUND In 2006, the HRA purchased 716 and 720 Main Street in Elk River with the intent to expand downtown surface parking. In August of 2011, city staff and Loukes Associates Building Consulting Group inspected the HRA buildings in addition to Elk River Meats to review their condition. The inspection determined that snow and/ox roof loads have the potential to collapse the roof of the 720 Main Street. The 720 Main Stteet building was red tagged on September 23, prohibiting anyone from entering the building. On October 3, 2011, the HRA authorized staff to proceed with obtaining proposals fox costs to demolish the 716 and 720 Main Street buildings. Staff is working with Randy Schumacher, The Schumacher Croup, LLC, to manage the project. A structural engineer review and asbestos and regulated waste survey was completed prior to the creation of the bid specifications. Items containing asbestos were found in both buildings. A building condition report was completed on Elk River Meats, which will be utilized to determine any effects the demolition process has on the meat market Pex the shared wall agreement, the HRA is responsible for any necessary repairs, etc. which need to be executed because of the process. In the event of a predicted snow event over three inches or actual snow accumulation exceeding four inches, staff will proceed with the snow removal plan as outlined in the policy attached to this report. PROTECT TIMELINE Notices for bids were published on November 9 and November 26, 2011. A mandatory walk-through fox all bidders was held on November 29 and bid opening was held on December 6. A total of five bids were received for the demolition and removal of the buildings. Bids ranged from $59,600-$108,500. Staff is recommending approval of the bid in the amount of $59,600 from Veit and Company. If the HRA moves forward with approval, Veit and Company will move forward with the process t/~FAEI 1- N:ADepa~tmcntsVCommuni[y DcvdopmcntAIfconomic Dccclopmcnt\Houlmn BuildingsADcmolidonA~etiun Itcywstcd ~~~~~ 12-73-71.duc~