File #: 19-0890R    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Withdrawn
File created: 12/12/2019 In control: Planning and Economic Development
On agenda: 12/16/2019 Final action: 1/27/2020
Title: RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING DEDA RESOLUTION 19D-48 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH RACHEL CONTRACTING, LLC FOR DEMOLITION OF THE PASTORET TERRACE BUILDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $148,683.
Attachments: 1. 19D-48-Construction Agreement Complete-Pastoret Terrace, 2. 19D-48 Resolution Authorizing Demolition of Pastoret Terrace, 3. FINAL APPROVAL OF SECTION 138 BY SHPO - 2018-2473 12-20-19, 4. 121819 Pastoret Draft Suitable Course of Action Plan SHPO FINAL FINAL

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RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING DEDA RESOLUTION 19D-48 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH RACHEL CONTRACTING, LLC FOR DEMOLITION OF THE PASTORET TERRACE BUILDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $148,683.

 

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CITY PROPOSAL:

 

WHEREAS, the Duluth Economic Development Authority (“DEDA”) is the owner of the Pastoret Terrace Building and the Robeson Ballroom Building (together the “Pastoret”) located at the intersection of N. 2nd Avenue E. and E. 1st Street; and

 

WHEREAS, DEDA approved resolution 18D-25, approving an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (“EAW”) to evaluate the existing condition of the Pastoret and demolition thereof as the necessary and most reasonable action to address the condition thereof, and the EAW was subsequently approved by the appropriate government agencies; and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to DEDA resolution 18D-38, DEDA applied for a demolition permit to raze the Pastoret building, obtained plans and specifications for the demolition, and advertised for bids for such demolition; and

 

 

WHEREAS, a bid opening was held on Friday, December 13, 2019, and the lowest qualified bid was by Rachel Contracting, LLC to demolish Pastoret in an amount not to exceed $148,683; and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to city council Resolution 10-0229, city council approval of any expenditure over $100,000 by DEDA is required; and

 

WHEREAS, DEDA will review and is anticipated to approve DEDA Resolution 19D-48 at its regular meeting of December 18, 2019, authorizing award of a contract to Rachel Contracting, LLC to demolish the Pastoret on its bid of $148,683; and

 

WHEREAS, approval of DEDA resolution 19D-48 by the city council is conditional on DEDA approval of the resolution.

 

                  NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that, subject to the approval thereof by DEDA at its meeting of December 18, 2019 and pursuant to Resolution 10-0229, the city council hereby approves resolution no. 19D-48 of the Duluth Economic Development Authority authorizing a contract in the amount of $148,683 with Rachel Contracting, LLC for the demolition of the Pastoret Building and the Robeson Building located at the intersection of N. 2nd Avenue E. and E. 1st Street.

 

Statement of Purpose

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:  The purpose of this resolution is to authorize a DEDA contract to cause the demolition of the Pastoret Terrace building and associated Robison Ballroom.

 

City purchasing officials conducted the bid process on behalf of DEDA. Seven bids were received and evaluated. Based on the analysis of the bids received, Rachel Contracting, LLC was selected to proceed with the demolition project, at a cost not to exceed $148,683. DEDA anticipates issuing a Notice to Proceed to the selected contractor following approval.

 

Pursuant to Resolution 10-0229, city council approval of any expenditure over $100,000 by DEDA is required.