TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve the Thirteenth Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Contract No. 2023-17.001 for Construction Services Contract Phase II with Wharton-Smith, Inc., in the Amount of $84,342.00, for Demolition Services at the Art Center Building.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve the Thirteenth Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Contract No. 2023-17.001 for Construction Services Contract Phase II with Wharton-Smith, Inc., in the amount of $84,342.00, for demolition services at the Art Center building.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve the Thirteenth Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Contract No. 2023-17.001 with Wharton-Smith, Inc., for demolition services at the Art Center building.
* Pros: Advances the project on schedule utilizing a qualified vendor selected through a competitive process. This prevents costly repairs from Hurricane Ian damages and deferred maintenance, as the facility is not designed to current wind load requirements and does not comply with current ADA standards.
* Cons: Displacement of the current non-profit tenant.
Option 2: Deny the Thirteenth Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Contract No. 2023-17.001 with Wharton-Smith, Inc., for demolition services at the Art Center building.
* Pros: Allows the current non-profit tenant to remain in place.
* Cons: The cost of required repairs and deferred maintenance surpasses the cost of demolition. Given the facility's age and condition, there is a higher likelihood of wind damage to the facility from future storms.
Background Information
Due to Hurricane Ian, the Art Center building sustained significant damage and requires extensive repairs. In addition, the facility has a significant amount of deferred maintenance which will be required if the facility is to remain in operation. Staff has continued to work with representatives from th...
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