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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN MAY 26 1998 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT Lulu L.Smith DAVID W. MOORE, MAYOR Bobbie J.Patterson,Mayor Pro Tern Guy N.Goodson CITY COUNCIL MEETING Andrew P.Cokinos John K.Davis MAY 26, 1998 Becky Ames Lane Nichols,City Attorney Ray A. Riley,City Manager Patrice Fogarty,City Clerk The City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in a regular session on May 26, 1998, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas, at 1:30 p.m. to consider the following: OPENING * Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call * Presentations and Recognition * Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m. The Reverend Frederick Lyons, youth minister at Borden Chapel Baptist Church gave the invocation. Water Utilities Director S. A. Webb led the pledge of allegiance. Present at the meeting were: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, and Davis. Also present were Ray A Riley, City Manager; Lane Nichols, City Attorney; Patrice Fogarty, City Clerk; and Barbara Liming, Deputy City Clerk. *Presentations and Recognitions Three proclamations were issued: "Emergency Medical Services Week," May 17-23, 1998, presented to the Beaumont Emergency Medical Services staff and to David Slaughter and American Medical Response workers (read today since no meeting was conducted last week); and "YMCA's Racial Justice Awards Day," May 28, 1998, (recipients to be Mayor David W. Moore and former Congressman Jack Brooks). Mayor Moore presented Gordon Williams, a SETCAST student who tapes City Council meetings, a Certificate of Appreciation for providing service to the community via weekly televised City Council meetings. Mayor Moore announced that Gordon has been invited to work with Black Entertainment Television in Washington, D.C. this summer and congratulated him for being selected for this opportunity. Police Chief Tom Scofield, accompanied by Sgt. Evans, Officer Roger Trahan and Mr. Paul Grady, owner of The Bicycle Shop at 4496 Highland Avenue, asked Ms. Paubla (Paula) Ydrogo to join them. Chief Scofield enumerated Paula's interest and service to the Avenues Neighborhood Association, City Council meetings and assistance in various neighborhood and community problems. He told about her three-wheel bicycle being stolen and community interest in replacing Paula's mode of transportation. In addition, her home burned and destroyed all her personal belongings. Chief Scofield presented Paula with a new three-wheel bicycle and a collection of funds received from the community and members of the Police Department to help with replacement of her personal items. Chief Scofield thanked Mr. Grady for assistance in providing the bicycle at a reasonable price and added comments about small acts of kindness and the community. Mayor Moore told Paula that a lot of people care about her and advised her to speak with Mr. Wilson of the Housing Authority, who is in the audience today, about possible temporary shelter. Sgt. Evans commented that this was a community effort, a lot of people who have never met Paula contributed to the fund because they wanted to help her, and said their action restores faith in the community. Paubla (Paula) took opportunity to individually thank Councilmembers, Chief Scofield, Officer Trahan, Sgt. Evans, and Mr. Grady. She said even though her loss was great, she was thankful that God was with her. She said her little dog warned her, and the fire was on her bed. Paubla thanked everyone, said her heart has been touched, and that without God's help she wouldn't be here. Mayor Moore added his appreciation to Mr. Paul Grady for his generosity. Ms. Sandy Bruce reported that the Parenting Seminar held May 16th at the Sterling Pruitt Center was very successful with 65 parents and 35 children in attendance. Five professionals addressed subjects of interest regarding parenting and families. Mrs. Clark said the program was so successful that they will continue to meet throughout the summer and join in the Celebrating Family event in September. She said they want to touch as many families as possible and be a vital part of the community in providing support and care for children in need. Mrs. Sandra Riggs representing Chapter 292 of the Vietnam Veterans of Southeast Texas thanked Mayor Moore and Councilmember Cokinos for their time, effort and support of their organization. She commented about the many years each has supported their efforts with the memorial they have been able to erect and presented them with plaques "in appreciation for your service to your country and your support of Vietnam Veterans, their families, and our Chapter. Vietnam Veterans of America, Southeast Texas Chapter 292, May 24, 1998." Beaumont Housing Authority Commissioner John Goodyear, Executive Director Ernest Wilson, and Mr. Bob Pollard reported activities of the Beaumont Housing Authority. Mr. Goodyear said that current audits reveal a good bill of health for the Authority, and said they are in the best shape they have been in for a number of years. He said their recent rating with the Department of Housing and Urban Development was 98 out of a possible 100, and that the good rating is due to the hard work of the Executive Director and his staff. He said their budget was increased slightly, that they have 780 apartments to manage, 50 scattered sites, and said that after the first of the year they hope to get started with 50 units in the Charlton-Pollard area. He said their desire is to assist with home ownership by allowing a portion of rental payments to be applied to an ultimate down payment for home ownership. Mr. Goodyear thanked City staff, the City Manager, the Building Minutes;W26/W;Page 2 Codes Division, Council, and Mayor Moore for aiding the Housing Authority in their efforts to provide affordable housing in Beaumont. Councilmember Davis expressed gratitude for a safer and cleaner community provided by the Housing Authority, to Mr. Goodyear for being a dedicated and caring chairman, and to Mr. Wilson for taking on a big job in accepting his position with the Housing Authority. In conclusion of their report, Mr. Pollard presented a challenge to City Council to participate in a basketball game as a fundraiser for construction of a child development center. Mayor Moore accepted the challenge for City Hall employees and Council to be involved in the benefit basketball game. *Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items (excluding 1 through 3). No one wished to address these items. *Consent Agenda The following consent agenda items were considered: * Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held May 12, 1998; * Confirmation of committee appointments - Resolution No. 98-121 Marion Tanner- Beaumont Advisory Commission for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect A) Approve the reallocation of prior period Community Development Block Grant balances totaling $58,950 to the Small Business Revolving Loan Fund (unexpended balance of 1993 and 1994 program years) - Resolution No. 98-122 B) Authorize the acquisition of properties for the Concord Road Project (Parcel 2: 2240 Gulf, $4,200, Gene Perez, Jr; Parcel 7: Live Oak at Valentine, $30,000, E. G. Cordts, Jr.; Parcel 11: 2490 Concord, $3,050, Brian MacCallum; Parcel 12: 2510 Concord, $3,800, Brian Mac Callum; Parcel 15: Plum at Concord, $4,650, Harry & Madelyn Lombardo, trustees for Denise Lombardo; and Parcel 40: 3035 Concord, $5,500, Albertha & Joseph Mahoney) - Resolution No. 98-123 C) Approve a resolution consenting to the financing by the Bell County Health Facilities Development Corporation on behalf of Bell County, Texas to provide funds for a new retirement community to be located in the 7000 block of Calder (owned and operated by Buckner Retirement Services) - Resolution No. 98-124 Minutes;5/26/98;Page 3 D) Authorize the acquisition of a Utility Easement in the amount of$3,692.50 (.048 acre utility easement from Texaco P.A.W. Employees Federal Credit Union to provide service to property between Tri-Con and Texaco Credit Union on Dowlen) - Resolution No. 98-125 E) Authorize the settlement of a lawsuit: Juliet P. Simon et al v. City of Beaumont et al (agreement to convey 1.4487 acres of Perlstein Park to Perlstein heirs or to person, corporations or entity they nominate in writing to be the recipient of said-remaining park land) - Resolution No. 98-126 and (authorize a deed to Weingarten Realty Investors, the entity the Perlstein Heirs have nominated as recipient of the remaining park land with the City of Beaumont receiving a street easement for the portion of Perlstein Park included in the Liberty-Laurel III Improvement Project) - Resolution No. 98-127 Councilmember Smith moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Goodson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Ames and Davis Noes: None GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Consider the annexation of non-contiguous areas into the corporate limits of Beaumont The first reading of an ordinance ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS,AND EXTENDING THE BOUNDARY LIMITS OF SAID CITY SO AS TO INCLUDE THE SAID PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS, AND GRANTING THE SAID TERRITORY AND TO ALL INHABITANTS THEREOF ALL OF THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF OTHER CITIZENS;AND BINDING SAID INHABITANTS BY ALL OF THE ACTS AND ORDINANCES OF SAID CITY was introduced. The City Manager identified the three areas considered for annexation and reviewed two requests for deletion from the proposed annexation in Area 1. Mr. N. G. Butler's property, a vacant five-acre tract, is located immediately adjacent to Tyrrell Park. His taxes would increase $13.84 per year, but a recommendation for annexation is made because of its proximity to Tyrrell Park. The Golden Triangle Gun Club has also requested its property be deleted because City ordinance prohibits discharge of fire arms within city limits. Annexation of the gun club's property would put them out of business. Therefore, the recommendation is to delete their property from the proposed annexation. Council discussion included Councilmember Goodson expressing the Port of Beaumont's zoning concerns. Planning Director Steve Richardson explained that upon annexation the property automatically is zoned RS, City staff conducts a study, and the rezoning process Minutes;5l26M;Page 4 begins. The City Manager interjected that there should be sufficient time to begin advance planning for t he rezoning process to take place simultaneously with annexation procedures. The ordinance was passed to its second reading on a motion made by Councilmember Smith. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Ames and Davis Noes: None 2. Consider a request for a zone change from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling- Highest Density) to GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) for six lots fronting the south side of the 2700 block of Washington Boulevard; Councilmember Ames moved to approve Ordinance No. 98-35 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT,TEXAS, AND IN PARTICULAR THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICTS,AS INDICATED UPON THE ZONING MAP OF BEAUMONT,TEXAS, BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED RM-H(RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-HIGHEST DENSITY) DISTRICT T GC- MD(GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING)DISTRICT FOR LOTS 1 THROUGH 6, BLOCK 5, BOOKER HEIGHTS ADDITION, FRONTING THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE 2700 BLOCK OF WASHINGTON BOULEVARD, LYING BETWEEN ST. HWY 124 AND GOLIAD STREET, BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Goodson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Ames and Davis Noes: None 3. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a consignment shop and an office for a graphics and business forms business in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District at 2251 McFaddin; Councilmember Smith moved to adopt Ordinance No. 98-36 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A CONSIGNMENT SHOP (RETAIL, USED WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S CLOTHING) AND AN OFFICE FOR A GRAPHICS AND BUSINESS FORMS BUSINESS IN AN RCR(RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION) DISTRICT LOCATED AT 2251 MCFADDIN (EXISTING FRAME RESIDENCE), IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Minutes;526198;Page 5 Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Ames and Davis Noes: None 4. Consider adopting a resolution nominating C & D Robotics, Inc. as a qualified business for a one-time state sales tax refund Mayor Pro Tem Patterson moved to adopt Resolution No. 98-128 authorizing nomination of C & D Robotics, Inc. to receive a one-time incentive of a sales tax refund for the period February 1, 1998 to January 31, 1999. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Ames and Davis Noes: None 5. Consider approving a contract for architectural services for the design and construction management of three neighborhood fire stations; Councilmember Goodson moved to approve Resolution No. 98-129 authorizing a contract with Steinman &Associates Architects, Inc. for architectural services for the new fire station to be located on the west side of South Major Drive, north of Washington Boulevard, and for Fire Station No.'s 3 and 11 to be relocated on Walden Road and Woodrow Street for a renegotiated fee of 6.8% of the construction cost, estimated to be $1,500,000. Mayor Pro Tem Patterson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Ames and Davis Noes: None 6. Consider approving a contract for the repair and repainting of the elevated storage tank located at Washington Boulevard and Municipal Drive; Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Resolution No. 98-130 authorizing a contract with Coatings, Inc. in the amount of $217,432 for repair and repainting the interior of a 1.0 million gallon elevated storage tank. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Minutes;5!26198;Page 6 Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Ames and Davis Noes: None 7. Consider approving a contract for Guard and Event Staff Services for use in the Convention Facilities Division/Community Services; Councilmember Ames moved to approve Resolution No. 98-131 authorizing a contract for guard and staff for events held at the Civic Center, Julie Rogers Theatre, Fair Park facilities, and other locations directed by the Convention Facilities Division for an estimated annual cost of $116,000, reimbursed by event promoters. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Ames and Davis Noes: None 8. Consider approving an annual contract for the sale of brass casing water meters Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Resolution No. 98-132 authorizing a contract for sale of old brass casing water meters to Sampson Steel Corporation at the rate of 70% of the Iron Age (publication of the Institute of Steel Recyclers, Inc.) spot price. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Ames and Davis Noes: None WORK SESSION * Status report relating to the Concord Road Project Prior to receiving the status report, Mayor Moore announced receiving information last Friday from Congressman Lampson regarding federal approval of a $7 million appropriation for the project. Mayor Moore spoke of completing the project all the way through the city to Highway 105. City Manager Riley pointed out that Congressman Lampson is part of the Transportation Committee and able to influence funding for this project. He added that the addition of the Minutes;5l26/9B;Page 7 Concord Road Project to Highway 105 would provide proper emergency evacuation and complete circular traffic with the M. L. King Parkway. He said the scheduled workshop and news about the $7 million appropriation were well timed and added comments about working to the advantage of street and storm drainage and completion of the project to Highway 105. Councilmember Smith mentioned meeting with Senator Gramm in Washington, D.C. about the project and the exceptional assistance provided by a member of his staff. Councilmember Davis questioned the role of Carolyn Chaney in receiving this appropriation. City Manager Riley said she is an extension of Beaumont, has been very instrumental in using her knowledge to represent us, and without her action as a liaison, this would not have happened. Councilmember Davis said he favors using whatever means possible to complete the Concord Road Project to Highway 105. He stated that in the future, this decision will be viewed as wise and proper planning. Councilmember Smith added support for the completion of the project to Highway 105, and said we won't reach full achievement by stopping short of 105. Mayor Moore commented about Carolyn Chaney arranging all the meetings in Washington, thanked Senator Gramm's office for assistance, and said we must be aggressive. City Engineer J. P. Colbert reviewed the status of the Concord Road Project for the Public Works Department as outlined in Exhibit°A." He said that Concord Road was originally one of twelve projects included in the 1980 TIP Bond Issue with an estimated cost of$5 million. Mr. Colbert reviewed circumstance and developments that have occurred since that time to enhance and expand the project to an estimated $14.2 million three-phase project. The first phase would be from IH-10 to approximately St. Helena Street with a start date in midsummer; the second phase would continue from St. Helena to the railroad tracts with construction to begin in the fall of 1998; and phase three would begin in January, 1999, from the railroad tracks to East Lucas. Mr. Colbert explained other facets of construction and said this design proposal would result in two separate contracts with Schaumburg & Polk and Dikita. Council discussion included appreciation for expansion of the project to solving drainage problems, the importance of meeting time tables because of the length of time the project has been anticipated, the need to hold contractors accountable and how to begin preparation for phase four that would continue to Highway 105. The City Manager explained the process that would occur during the next two to three months working with Minutes;5126198;Page 8 TXDot regarding contractual arrangements for continuation of the project to Highway 105. Councilman Davis questioned priorities after Concord Road and Walden Road's completion, and Council concurred that Folsom to the Parkdale Mall area should be next. Councilmember Davis expressed a desire for a longer range program to be outlined and priorities referenced, and Mayor Moore told the City Manager that this would be a good topic of discussion for the summer retreat. COMMENTS * Councilmembers comment on various matters Councilmember Cokinos thanked the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 292 for the plaque presented to him today. Councilmember Smith congratulated Mayor Moore and former Congressman Brooks for selection as recipients of the diversity awards, and expressed regrets for not being able to attend the ceremony Thursday evening because she will be chairing a meeting in Houston, and added that she is proud of the mayor and to be part of this council. Councilmember Ames added her congratulations to Mayor Moore and former Congressman Brooks. Councilmember Davis thanked Jamie Johnson and the City Manager's office for helping to not only solve the immediate problem of Mrs. Richard, one of his constituents, but assist her with other concerns that she presented. Also, he thanked Mr. Riley and Councilmember Smith for a good selection of Dr. Novelli as the Health Authority for the Public Health Department, and congratulated Mayor Moore and former Congressman Brooks as recipients of the diversity award and commented about the importance of this issue and his pleasure with the Y's nomination. Mayor Pro Tem Patterson also congratulated Mayor Moore and Congressman Brooks and requested Kyle Hayes' assistance with a citizen complaint. Mayor Moore announced the beginning of the summer reading program and asked parents to encourage their young people to take advantage of the libraries, thanked staff for their quick response to the request for a left turn signal at Lucas and Helbig, and said there is a situation on East Calder near Caldwood Elementary School where yield signs may need to be replaced with stop signs because of traffic problems. Mayor Moore asked Michael Sterling to approach the podium. Mayor Moore introduced Michael as an 11th grade student from Ozen High School who will be working in the City Manager's office this summer as part of the Mo-Beau Green Team. He explained that Michael will get the opportunity to be an effective voice for young people in this experience, welcomed him, and said he is looking forward to working with him this summer. Minutes;5/26198;Page 9 *Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes) Mr. Gene Landry, 8580 Braeburn, on behalf of the Drug Free Beaumont Commission, invited Council to attend a reception this afternoon at 5:00 p.m. for a recognition ceremony of certain individuals at the Civic Center. Mrs. Marie Easley, chairman of the M. L. King Commission, announced that tomorrow morning at 7:30 a.m. bricks will begin to be laid around the pedestal area of the new Martin Luther King statue. She asked that Council bring their personalized bricks with them for the ceremony and announced that citizens may still purchase additional bricks with their names inscribed at $25 per brick. Also, Mrs. Easley asked for assistance with a problem across the street from the park area. She said there is mold and mildew that is creating an odor that is seemingly caused by a water main under the freeway that has been broken for an extended period of time. Water Utilities Director S. A. Webb said he is unaware of a problem in that vicinity, but would look at the area today. EXECUTIVE SESSION *Executive Session in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code to discuss contemplated or pending litigation: Ray Brown and Ernest Traylor vs. City of Beaumont *Executive Session in accordance with Section 551.074 of the Government Code to discuss evaluation of a public officer or employee: specifically the City Attorney and City Manager There being no further business, the meeting recessed at 3:25 p.m. to reconvene in executive Zssion. Mayor David W. Moore Patrice Fogarty, C&Clerk Minutes;5/26/96;Page 10 CITY OF BEAUMONT ...... PUBLIC WORKS • ` INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM May 22, 1998 TO: Ray Riley, City Manager FROM: Tom Warner, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: CONCORD ROAD COMMENTS Concord Road was one of the twelve projects included in the 1980 Transportation Improvement Program Bond Issue. The engineering design began in 1985, however, this work was halted due to the engineering firm filing for bankruptcy and the City's loss of $ 20 million. The proposed design, as developed in 1985, included the use of the existing 18 feet of concrete pavement on Concord, widening the roadway on each side, the installation of curbs and gutters, and an asphalt overlay to provide a smooth riding surface. Although the proposed design included curbs and gutters, the design also left the open ditch drainage system in place. Based on 1982 dollars, the estimated cost for Concord Road was $ 5,000,000. After severe flooding occurred in the City during the late 1970's and early 1980's, a master plan for drainage was developed. Identified in the master plan were twenty-two specific drainage projects. One of the projects identified was the Prince Street Outfall and Drainage Improvements. The Prince Street Drainage Area is bounded by Concord Road on the west. The preliminary engineering report for the Prince Street Drainage Project noted that an outfall to serve the section of Concord Road south of the railroad tracks could be provided in conjunction with the improvements to the Prince Street Drainage Area. The outfall would eliminate the need for the open ditch drainage system. Since the completion of this preliminary engineering report, the Capital Improvement Program has indicated the construction of the southern section of Concord Road would require an outfall to complement this project as well as the Prince Street Outfall Drainage Project. The City Council, in April of 1997, authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement for engineering services for the Concord Road Project. The firm of Schaumburg&Polk, Inc. was selected to design the paving and drainage improvements for this $7.5 million project. During the preliminary design of Concord Road, the engineer indicated that an outfall would also be needed for the northern section of Concord (railroad tracks to East Lucas). The cost of off site drainage, the southern and nor-them outPall, is estimated to be $ 3.5 million and $ 1.75 million, respectively. Drainage improvements on Concord Road proper were estimated at $ 1.96 million for the southern section and $ 1.47 million for the northern section. The EXHIBIT "A" To: Rav Rilev From: Tom Wamer RE: Cmoord Road May 22,1998 estimated cost to cotlstmuct the roadway is $ 3.7 million and $ 1.8 million for the southern and northern sections, respectively. Exhibit 1 is a summary of the estimated construction costs for each section. The total estimated cost for the Concord Road Project is $ 14.2 million. It was anticipated that the start of construction would have to be delayed in order to design the extensive amount of off site drainage required for this project. The drainage outfalls are required to be constructed prior to or during the construction of the roadway. However, in order to maintain the existing time schedule for construction, an alternate plan to complete the design was developed. The alternate plan calls for Schaumburg& Polk to design the roadway and on/off site drainage improvements for the section of Concord Road from IH-10 to the railroad tracks or the southern section. The roadway and on/off site drainage improvements for the northern section, from the railroad tracks to East Lucas, would be designed by DBdta Engineering. Currently, Dikita is a sub-consultant to Schaumburg& Polk and is responsible for designing only the roadway improvements for the northern section. This alternate design proposal will result in two separate contracts for the design of Concord Road instead of the current one contract. Schaumburg & Polk would continue to use ESPA Corp. as a sub-consultant on the southern section and increase their MBE participation from 12.5% to 20%. Additionally, Dildta's participation would increase from 17.5% to 100% since they would be the primary engineering consultant for the northern section. The engineering fee for Schaumburg& Polk to design the southern section, including off site drainage, is $768,940. Their original fee proposal included only $ 1.5 million for construction of the off site drainage improvements. A fee proposal from Dikita for the northern section has not been received as of this date. The construction of Concord Road would be accomplished by increasing the number of construction phases from two to three. The limits of construction for first phase would be from IH-10 to approximately St. Helena Street and would have an anticipated start date of midsummer. The second phase would begin in the fall of 1998 with the construction limits of St. Helena Street to the railroad tracks. The limits of construction for the third phase would be from the railroad tracks to East Lucas Street and would begin in January 1999. It is recommended the engineering contract with Schaumburg&Polk be modified to reflect the aforementioned changes and a new contract with Dikita, for the northern section of Concord Road, be authorized. C1W\- --- Tom Warner EXHIBIT 1 CONCORD ROAD CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE MAY 1998 SOUTHERN NORTHERN ELEMENT SECTION SECTION TOTAL ROADWAY $3,700,000 $1,800,000 $5,500,000 ON SITE DRAINAGE 1,960,000 1,470,000 3,430,000 OFF SITE DRAINAGE 3,500,000 1,750,000 5,250,000 $9,160,000 $5,020,000 $14,180,000