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Home My WebLink About180-05 RESOLUTION• RESOLUTION NO. 180-05 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE BIDS AND APPROVE THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BID RECEIVED FOR THE DEMOLITION AND DISPOSAL OF THE WALKER HOUSE LOCATED AT 901 SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the Building Services Division to solicit bids for the demolition of the Walker House at 901 South College Avenue and to accept the lowest qualified bidder for this project. PASSED and APPROVED this 6th day of September, 2005. ATTEST- � t Y .e9sG'', _o.• •A" ;FAYETTEVILLE: !At • y�.9RNSP -40?"‘„/ c. By: attiW Aieth S NDRA SMITH, City Clerk By: APPROVED: DAN COODY, Mayor a FAYETTEVILLE THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE 9/a los ot- io l da/fir bond/icon rPhpc f September 6, 2005 City Council Meeting TO: Mayor Dan Coody and Fayetteville City Council THROUGH: Stephen Davis, Financial and Internal Services Dirccto FROM: Coy Hurd, Project Manager DATE• August 19, 2005 SUBJECT: Demolition of the Walker House Recommendation: Because of the presence of toxic residue from mold contamination, Staff recommends that the Walker Housc be slated for demolition, and that bids be solicited for this work. We are asking the Fayetteville City Council to approve these actions. Background: On May 3, 2005, the Fayetteville City Council authorized the partial renovation of the Walker House (901 South College Avenue, adjacent to the Senior Citizen's Center) with a budget of $33,738. Before this work was to commence, Building Services Division (as is its policy) tested the structure for the presence of any hazardous materials or conditions. Testing found that the building contains a large amount of mold. This virulent mold is of the Aspergillus variety, and its residue is considered toxic. The opinion of our consultant, Cindy Hammons (whose report is attached), is that the building is currently unsafe for habitation and should be considered for remediation or demolition. The Building Services Staff concurs with this opinion, and feels that this structure should be razed. Discussion: • • memo of August 19, page two Rehabilitation of the building could cost in excess of $97,000. The interior of the building would have to be entirely gutted to the frame and the exposed surfaces treated with an approved fungicide. New insulation, finishes, and electrical components would then be required. 1t is most doubtful that the benefit of the building would support this large investment. Budget Impact: The cost of the demolition and disposal of the Walker House is predicted to be Tess than $16,000. After City Council approves demolition, Staff will seek bids in compliance with applicable purchasing policies and procedures. The funds are presently budgeted and reside in fund 02089. • • RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE BIDS AND APPROVE THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BID RECEIVED FOR THE DEMOLITION AND DISPOSAL OF THE WALKER HOUSE LOCATED AT 901 SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,ARKANSAS• Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the Building Services Division to solicit bids for the demolition of the Walker House at 901 South College Avenue and to accept the lowest qualified bidder for this project. PASSED and APPROVED this 601 day of September, 2005. ATTEST. By: SONDRA SMITH, City Clerk APPROVED: By: DAN COODY, Mayor Lakeshore Environmental Mold Resourres ofNorrh West Arkansas 6-26-05 Coy Hurd, Ph.D. City of Fayetteville 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 On 6-22-05, a mold evaluation was conducted at the residence located at 901 Wood, Fayetteville, AR, per your request. The following report is provided for your review. There was a strong odor of mold throughout the residence and in the garage. There are visible water damaged areas inside the residence as well as visible mold growth inside the residence. Tape liR samples were collected and examined microscopically at 400X magnification. The primary mold identified throughout the residence was Aspergillus. Aspergillus has been identified as a potential water indicator mold as well as a potential toxigenic mold. See attached photos. Even if the exterior repairs are made, the mold conditions as they exist now would make the residence unsafe for occupancy. Recommendations: Removal of all floor coverings Removal and replacement of damaged drywall (including the garage area Professional cleaning of all surfaces—treat with EPA registered fungicide Certified inspection of the HVAC unit—the unit is located in the crawlspace, the crawlspace was in 2-3 inches of standing water on the day of the inspection Inspection to determine the cause of standing water in the crawlspace Air sampling for mold once the cleaning and repairs are completed I1you have questions, please contact me. Cindy Hammons, BS, MPH, CSP Industrial Hygienist and Microbiologist P.O. Box 1356 Rogers, AR 72757 Phone:479.925-1715 Fax:479-925-2075 E -mall: c hazcorp@arka naa s. not Coy Hurd Submitted By • City of Fayetteville • Staff Review Form 9/6/2005 City Council Meeting Date Building Services Division Action Required: Financial and Internal Services Department The action required is for the Fayetteville City Council to authorize the Building Services Division to solicit bids for the demolition of the Walker House, 901 South College Avenue, due to the presence of a virulent mold. 16,000.00 Cost of this request 4470.9470.5315.00 Account Number 02089 Project Number Budgeted Item XX 19,996.00 Building Improve.- Leased Buildings Category / Project Budget 3,829.82 $ Program Category / Project Name Other Capital Improvements Funds Used to Date Program 1 Project Category Name 16,166.18 Sales Tax Capital Funds Remaining Balance Fund Name Budget Adjustment Attached • it—mss Date Original Contract Date: Previous Ordinance or Resolution # De Director Fi Soca nd In al Service Director Mayor omments g -14 -OS Date • Car DateDate Date Original Contract Number. Clarice Pearman - Res 180-05 From: Clarice Pearman To: Hurd, Coy Subject: Res 180-05 = _• Page 1 Coy, Attached is a copy of the resolution passed by the City Council September 6, 2005 authorizing you to go for bids regarding the Walker House demolition. Thanks. Clarice