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CommunityRedevelopmentAgencyL

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Meeting Agenda - City Hall Council Room, 101 White Ave. Live Oak, FL

Tuesday, June 25th

, 2013 - 6:30 PM, or shortly thereafter

o (1) Review and Approval of Meeting Minutes 5-28-13 Meeting minutes.Motion needed to accept as presented, or to accept with corrections as noted.

o (2) Presentation by Dennis Nixon pertaining to Walk & Talk.o (3) Board discussion and possible action pertaining to an award for the demolition of the Robinson

and Chambliss downtown buildings, subject to the City accepting the property.

o (4) Board discussion and possible action pertaining to Heritage Park and Gardens proposedimprovements or repairs. (* Item added as a continuation from last months meeting staff has notreceived any additional documentation to date.)

o (4) Board discussion and possible action pertaining to proposed improvements to Old City Hall asrequested by phone by the Chamber of Commerce. (* No additional documentation has been

received by staff to date.)

*Note any exterior alterations to this site are required to be applied for and approved by the

Historic Preservation Agency, by method of a Certificate of Appropriateness, prior to any workcommencing.

o (5) Board discussion and possible action pertaining to estimates received for underground stormwaterstructures to be installed.

o (6) Board discussion and possible action pertaining to clock tower and/or sign for City Hall or otherappropriate location.

o (7) Board discussion and possible action pertaining to CRA staffing and job descriptions.Pursuant to 286.0105, Florida Statutes, the City hereby advices the public that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by

the City Council with respect to any matter considered at its meeting or hearing. The person will need a record of the

proceedings, and that for such purpose, affected persons may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,

which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent

by the City for the introduction or admission into evidence of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorizechallenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26,

Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting, shall contact the Live

Oak City Clerks Office at (386) 362-2276, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

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Community Redevelopment Agency

Tuesday,May28,2013 6:30p.m.

TheCityofLiveOakCommunityRedevelopmentAgencymetonMay28,2013at6:30p.m.inCityHall.

ThefollowingofficialswerepresentChairmanJacobGrantham,CouncilmanAdamPrins,Councilman

Mixon,CouncilmanJohnYulee,CouncilmanBennieThomas,BoardMemberTimAlcorn,andBoard

MemberBarneyEverett. AlsoinattendancewereBoardAttorneyLucasTaylor,DirectorofPublicWorks

BrentWhitman,DevelopmentManagerGeorgeCurtis,andCityClerkJohnGill

Themeeting

was

called

to

order

by

Councilman

Jacob

Grantham,

Chairman.

MinutesfromtheApril16th,23rd,and30thwerepresentedforapproval. CouncilmanPrinsmovedto

accepttheminutesforApril16th,23rd,and30th;whichwassecondedbyCouncilmanMixon. Motion

carriedunanimously.

Mr.KeithLeibfriedpresentedanopportunityfortheCitytoassistintheenhancementofHeritagePark

andGardens. Mr.Leibfriedrepresentedthreegroups(FirstFederalBankofFlorida,SuwanneeValley

CommunityFoundation,andHeritagePark)allofwhichareinterestedinthedevelopmentofthe

community. ThesegroupshavecommittedtoprovidingfundingforenhancingHeritageParkand

GardenswiththestipulationthatMr.LeibfriedobtaincontributionsfromtheCity/Countyfor

$

20,000.00.

CurrentlyFirstFederalhascommittedto$10,000.00,andtheSuwanneeValleyCommunityFoundation

hascommittedto$10,000.00. Mr.LeibfriendisalsoincontactwithPCStoseeiftheycouldcontribute

$10,000.00.

CarolynSpilitorprovideddetailsonthevisionandnecessaryrenovationsforHeritageParkandGardens.

DuetothelackofADAcompliantbathrooms,outdoorlighting,andsidewalks,managementhashadto

limitactivitiesbookedforthepark. Withtheestablishmentofaparkinglot,patios,ADAbathrooms,

playgrounds,andoutsidelighting,theparkcanthenbecomeavenueforreunions,variousfamily

parities,weddings,artshows,andothercommunityevents.

Mr.TaylorstatedthattheCRAcouldnotattributefundsforpurposesotherthantoeradicateblight. It

wouldnotbepossibleforthemtodonatemoneyforgeneraluse. Instead,theCRAwouldhavetoattributemoneytospecificprojectsthatmeetCRAstatutes. Mr.TaylorverifiedthattheCRAcould

contributefundsforthespecificuseofroofrepair,andoneinteriorwall.

AtthisMr.Alcornrequestedthreeestimatesbeobtainedfromlicensedcontractorsfortheroofand

interiorwallandbroughtbackbeforetheCRAboardatthenextappointedtime.

CouncilmanGrathamaskedwhethertheCountywouldbeinvolvedinfundingtheimprovements. Mr.

LeibfriedstatedtheCountydirectedhim,toseekfundingfromtheCRA. AlthoughtheCitywastoldthey

wouldnothavetocontribute,itwasalwaystheintentionoftheHeritageParkboardtoseekassistance

fromtheCRA.

Mr.Alcorn

made

amotion

that

at

the

next

meeting

Mr.

Leibfried/Ms.

Spilitor

bring

estimates

from

three

licensedcontractorsfortherepairoftheroofandoneinteriorwallforreview. Mr.Leibfriedaskedifthe

commitmentfor$20,000.00waspartofthatmotion. Mr.Alcornexplainedhecouldnotputthatvalue

tothemotion;itwoulddependonthecostoftheestimates. Additionalitemsforconsiderationcanonly

bereviewediftheymetCRAstatutesandweregoingtobringaboutatangibledifference,hedidnot

wanttheCRAtofundstudies.

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Atthis,Ms.Spillitorprovidedaprojecteduseforthefarmsteadonthepropertytobeutilizedfor

classroomsforartorgardeningprograms. Mr.TaylorexplainedtheCRAcouldonlysafelyfund

improvementsontheexterior,givingtheFaadegrantprogramasanexample. Ms.Spillitorasked

aboutoutdoorlightingorhandicapramps;towhichMr.Taylorsaidwouldbeapplicable.

CouncilmanGranthamrequestedthatMr.Leibfried seekfundingfromtheCounty. Mr.Leibfriedstated

hewould

attempt

to

get

$10,000.00

from

the

County,

if

successful

he

would

pursue

gaining

$20,000.00

fromtheCRA. Mr.Leibfriedaskedhadtheyreachedacommitment. TheBoardgavehimamajority

approvalpendingtheestimatesforrenovationsandthesuccessofobtainingfundingfromtheCounty.

Mr.Alcornwithdrewhisearliermotion.

ThenextpresentationwasbyDeanGrossrepresentingStormTrap,stormwatermanagementsystems.

Duringthepresentation,Mr.GrossprovidedexamplesofhowtheStormTrapsystemshavebeen

implementedwithsomebeingunderroads,parkinggaragesandbaseballfields. Inoneexample,they

wereabletoattain120,000cubicfootofstoragedetention. Withthelifespanoftheconcretefixtures

beinganestimated100+years,theStormTrapsystemofferslastingfixturesaswellascreatesausable

surfaceforotherfunctions.

Mr.Alcornaskedhowthewaterpercolatedoutofthedetentioncontainers. Mr.Grossstatedthatthey

wouldpercolatefromthebottom;attimes,watermaybestoredfor23daysbeforeempting. Ifthe

groundisstoneorclaybased,asandbaseisaddedandthewaterflowsintoinfiltrationwells.

Inaddition,Mr.Alcornquestionedwhethertheverticaldistanceoftheunitscouldbeadjustedtofitthe

givenareaforinstallation. Mr.Grossstatedthattheycould,withthemosteconomicalonebeing11

foottall.

TheCRAboardwasinterestedinobtaininginformationandestimatesonthedetainoption.

CouncilmanGranthamrequestedthatMr.Lucasdeterminethevolume,width,andheightnecessaryfor

ofasingle(5ft.) andadoublestack(11ft.) StormTrapsystemfortheareasofWarrenStreet,the

vacantlot

owned

by

the

city,

to

Pine

St.

and

relay

that

information

to

Mr.

Gross

for

estimates.

CouncilmanMixontabledhisitempertainingtoTrueLegacyGroupsofferforvideoproductionfor

simulationsofstreetsandbuildingsforvisioningpurposes.

DiscussionmovedtopossibleactionpertainingtofundingforMuseumimprovements,withcomments

byLucasTayloronallowableexpenditures. Mr.Taylorexplainedthatexpenditureswouldhavetobefor

exteriorimprovements. PamWiliksChairmanoftheSuwanneeCountyHistoricalCommissionsought

clarificationonwhatimprovementswouldtheCRAcover. Mr.Taylordidconfirmthatexteriorlighting,

decking,ramps,andrailingswereitemstheCRAcouldfund. TheMuseumboardwouldneedtotake

fundstheyhadraisedfordecking,rampsandrailingsandusethosetowardstheirinterior

improvements. Goingforward,theMuseumBoardwouldneedtobringplansandaminimumoftwo

estimatesfor

exterior

projects

back

before

the

CRA

board

to

be

approved

for

funding.

Ms.WiliksprovidedanestimatefromWoodsElectricalforexteriorlighting. Fromthis,Mr.Alcorn

movedtoapproveexteriorlightingfortheSuwanneeCountyHistoricalCommission. Thiswasseconded

byCouncilmanPrins.

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Mr.AlcornamendedhismotiontoincludefundingtobepulledfromtheFaademoniesfor$3,250.00to

bepaidtoSuwanneeCountyHistoricalCommissionpendingMr.Curtisapprovalofthework.

CouncilmanPrinsamendedhissecond. Motioncarriedunanimously.

Mr.Lucas

updated

the

Board

pertaining

to

underground

power

estimate

along

Conner

Street.

Mr.

Lucas

statedthatitwouldtakeaminimumofonemilliondollarstomoveoverheadelectricalunderground.

TheBoardtooknoactionatthistime.

Mr.WhitmanupdatedtheBoardpertainingtoCSXROW,whichincludesConnerStreet,andongoing

actionstomeetwithCSXtodeterminehowtoobtainapprovalforredevelopmentofstreetcorridor.

CSXROWmanagementwasuncertainastotheirownershipofConnorStreet. CSXisresearchingthis

andhadsaidtheywouldgetbackwithMr.Whitman.

Mr.CurtisupdatedtheBoardpertainingtoproperCRA/Cityprocedureforpropertyacquisitions,with

opinionbyLucasTaylor. Mr.Taylorsaidhewasfinewiththeproposedpropertyacquisitionprocedures.

Mr.Curtis

presented

the

Environmental

Study

on

the

Robinson

and

Chambliss

downtown

buildings.

Mr.WhitmanreceivedtheresultsfromPSI,indiscussingtheresultswithPSIitwassuggestedtohim

thathecontactacontractorforremovalestimates. Mr.WhitmancontactedOsteenBrothersandTrey

Faucetforestimatesonhazardousmaterialremoval. Thebottomlineestimatewas$75.00pertonof

hazardousmaterials:withthetotalcostrangingfrom$12,375.00to$24,750.00. Thisdoesnotinclude

nonHazardousmaterial,whichwouldbeanadditional$5,000.00. Mr.Alcornmovedtoreleasethe

demolitionanddisposalofthebuildingsouttobid,whichCouncilmanPrinsseconded. Motioncarried

unanimously.

Mr.GranthamrequestedthatMr.WhitmanalerttheBoardoncethebidsarein. Oncehenotifiesthe

BoardtheywillholdaspecialcalledCRAmeeting.

Mr.Curtis

introduced

for

discussion

possible

action

pertaining

to

County

owned

retention

area

(Warren,

Wilbur,Church,andSuwannee)proposedimprovements. Mr.Curtisdiscussedreplacingthefencingand

utilizingtheareaforevents. Mr.Alcornprovidedtheboardwithestimatesforblackaluminum,three

rail,andchainlinkfencing.

CouncilmanPrinsmovedtoattemptaninterlocalagreementwiththeCounty,fortheCitytomake

improvementsaroundthesaidretentionpond,butfortheCountytoberesponsiblefortheupkeepof

saidproperty. CouncilmanMixonsecondedthis. Motioncarriedunanimously.

Mr.CurtisintroducedfordiscussiontheWarrenSt.parkinglotproposedimprovements. TheBoard

discussedpossiblyscreeninginthedumpsterandmovingittoadesignatedarea;alsoadding

landscapingandfencing. Mr.AlcornmovedtoputtheprojectouttobidperMr.Curtisdirectionwith

bothwhite

vinyl,

and

black

chain

link

fencing.

Councilman

Prins

seconded

the

motion.

Motion

carried

unanimously.

Mr.CurtisintroducedfordiscussionthedemolitionandcleanupofParcel2302S13E0574204.0121,

(915BrownAve.N.W.). Mr.Curtissoughtauthorizationtoputthisouttobid. CouncilmanPrinsmoved

thattheCRAauthorizeMr.Cutistoputouttobidtheparcellistedat2302S13E0574204.0121for

demolition. Mr.Alcornsecondedthismotion.Afterdemolition,theCRAwillrecommendattheJune

Councilmeetingforthepropertytobeplacedonthetaxrollsforsale. Motioncarriedunanimously.

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Mr.CurtisintroducedfordiscussionpossibleactionpertainingtoCityownedparkinglotonUS90

(Parcel2302S13E0672353.0081)beingrehabbedwithresurfacing,restripping/repainting,newADA

signage,andwayfindingsignagestatingPublicParking. ThislocationisbetweenPooleRealtyand

PrevattLawFirm. Mr.Alcornmovedtoopenthisprojectforbids,whichCouncilmanPrinsseconded.

Motioncarriedunanimously.

Mr.Curtisintroducedfordiscussionpossibleactionpertainingtodecorativestreetlightpolesinparking

lot(Parcel2302S13E0672353.0081),aswellasinotherdowntownareas,todeterminebestcourseof

actiontomakethemmoreattractiveandtobettermatchblackstreetfurniturerecentlyordered. OMI

hadagreedtopaintthelightpolesiftheCityprovidesthematerials. Inaddition,theglobeswillbe

inspectedforpossiblereplacement. CouncilmanPrinsmovedtohavethelightpolespaintedblack,by

CH2MHill,withtheCRAprovidingmaterials,whichCouncilmanGranthamseconded. Motioncarried

unanimously.

Mr.Curtisintroducedfordiscussionpossibleactionpertainingtoreplacementscheduleforstreetand

stopsigns(andpoles)intheCRAdistrict. TheboardheldthatthiswouldbedependentuponDOT

approvalandgavetheconsensusforMr.Curtistoobtaincostestimatesforthereplacements.

Mr.CurtisintroducedfordiscussionpossibleactionpertainingtoproposedacquisitionofHowellowned

vacantdowntownlot(Parcel2302S13E0635202.0021). Mr.CurtissoughtfortheBoardtomakea

recommendationtotheCityCouncilforthepurchaseoftheproperty,usingCRAfunds,andforthe

BoardtoapprovetheappraisalofthepropertyattheexpenseoftheCRA. Bypurchasingtheproperty

andperformingsomeredevelopmenttotheproperty,theCRAcanmakeitmarketableforbusinessand

addincentivetoattractinvestments. Noactionwastakenatthistime.

Mr.CurtisintroducedfordiscussionpossibleactionpertainingtoCRAfundinganEconomic

Developmentincentiveprogram,withinputfromMr.Tayloronallowableexpenditures. Mr.Taylorheld

thatthiswaspossibleunderChapter166. ItwasrequestedofMr.Curtistoobtainthespecificsandthis

wouldbediscussedatthenextworkshop.

Mr.CurtisintroducedfordiscussionpossibleactionpertainingtoInvoice#1559,#1567byEutaw

UtilitiesInc.forengineeringservices,requestedbyAdamPrins. Mr.Alcornmovedtopaytheinvoices

#1559and#1567for$3,250.00fromCRAfunds,fortheconsultingservicesprovidedtotheCRA,which

CouncilmanPrinsseconded. Motioncarriedunanimously.

Mr.CurtisintroducedfordiscussiontheWelcomeBannersthathavebeeninstalledonthelightpoles

nearOldCityHall,andtheremaining38banners. TheBoardconsensuswastoremovethebanners,

placeeightoftheminMillenniumPark,andpossiblydonatesometotheSuwanneeCountyHistorical

Commission. Mr.Curtiswillresearchinformationaboutbracketsandreplacementbanners.

Mr.

Curtis

introduced

for

discussion

pertaining

to

what

procedures

staff

is

to

utilize

for

proceeding

with

projects. TheBoardwishedtoprecedewiththeadoptedprocurementprocedures.

Mr.WhitmanprovidedanupdateontheHelvenstonSt.sidewalk. Threepaperbidswereplaced:

McCallConstruction$112,072.55

Osteen$130,882.00

Worth$175,142.00

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TheCityCouncilapprovedMcCallConstructionfortheproject.

Mr.WhitmandiscussheCRAportionfromWhiteAvetotheWestCrapsDriveestimatebeingfor$

54,285.00,andfromtheWestCrapsdrivetoLeeSt.beingfor$21,014.00. Thestartdatefortheproject

hasbeenscheduledforJune3,2013.

Mr.Curtis

updated

the

Board

on

the

status

of

CRA

Grants.

Ms.

Car

included

areport

in

the

CRA

packet

thatcoveredthestatusoftheCRAGrants.

Withnootherneworoldbusiness,themeetingwasadjourned.

CouncilmanJacobGrantham

ChairmanofCRA

ATTEST:

CityClerk

JohnW.Gill

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Demolition Estimates Report

Brent Whitman is not able to attend the CRA meeting, however, he provided the following informationpertaining to this agenda item:

No contractor license record can be found pertaining to the low bidder, Statewide Concrete, LLC. According to Roy Rogers, recent changes in state building code require a license for demolition.

Based on this, Brent Whitman stated that Cross Environmental, at $37,500.00 is the lowest,qualified bidder (second lowest bidder) and should be selected.

The low bidder/ second low bidder situation as of 6-21-13 was still be evaluated by Mr. Rogers andthe low bidder has indicated that he is seeking an award based on the fact that the bid package didnot specify that a contractor license was required if available, more information pertaining to theongoing evaluation will be presented at the meeting and there is the possibility that a legal opinionmay need to be rendered on the matter.

Demolition will be from the edge of the sidewalk along US-90 to the edge of the pavement ofWarren Street, including the sidewalk on the south side of the buildings.

After demolition and debris removal, fill dirt will be added to grade, and the area will be seeded andhayed.

The alternate amount pertains to the City owned Fleet Lot, which is directly east of the subjectbuildings. Brents recommendation is that this alternate amount also be included as the costs for removal of

the slab for this lot will be much higher than this, if not done at the same time as the otherdemolition and he agreed that removal of the slab would help with the restoration needed to theentire area pertaining to the work necessary to deal with the sinkhole issues.

Upon this phase of the project being decided on, bids will be advertised for this sinkhole restorationwork which is needed.

The total job amount, if Cross Environmental is awarded the job, including demolition and thealternate slab removal, is $42,300.00.

There is currently $100,000 in the CRA budget for Contractual Services 661-1206-512.34-13. Any motion for approval of the demolition should include the statement that it is contingent on City

Council agreements by the current property owners and acceptance of the properties by the Citywith work commencing once the City closes on said properties.

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043-2013 Asbestos Removal (inc. Bldg. Demolition)

Statewide Concrete LLC $34,499.00

Cross Environmental $37,500.00

Cross Construction $50,000.00

Curts Construction $53,800.00

Registers Custom Services $64,800.00

OSteen Brothers, INC. $73,487.00

ALTERNATE - NON-BID/CHANGE ORDER ESTIMATE(Fleet Lot Slab Removal at same time as Bldg. Demo.)

Cross Environmental $4,800.00

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Lane P. Lucas, P.E.

Eutaw Utilities, Inc.

2822 Remington Green Circle

Tallahassee, Florida 32308

RE: Live Oak - Basin 1 - Live Oak , FL

Dear Lane,

StormTrap, LLC is pleased to offer the following opinion of cost for the installation of the StormTrap system

for the above stated project. Please note that the opinion of cost assumes that all spoil will be left on site andis exclusive of any applicable taxes. Assumptions used for this project are as follows (see page 2 of the design

for complete design criteria): Cover: 1ft (min) to 6ft (max); Groundwater: below system invert; Loading

ASTM C857 HS-20

om Units DOUBLETRAP BUDGET ESTIMATE

Total Water Storage Provided 6.56 Acre-Feet or 285,721 C.F.

Footprint (Outside Area) (199' x 149')Interior Square Footage 23530 SqFt.

218

(StormTrap Units +Delivery StormTrap Units (see attached layout)

SUB TOTAL FOR MATERIAL AND FREIGHT

$979,551.00

Excavation

(StormTrap Area +Minimum Cov 15,123 C.Y. @ $9.00 Per C.Y.

Overdig Excavation

(Overdig is 1:1 Slope per OSHA 2,909 C.Y. @ $9.00 Per C.Y. $26,180.59

Install Units(Crane +Labor Costs for Setting 436 Pieces @ $100.00 Per Piece $43,600.00

SUB GRADE (C.Y.)

(6" for Stone Base +2 FT Overha573 C.Y. @ $33.00 Per C.Y. $18,896.11

Backfill

(Filling Overdig w/ 3/4" Stone, to 2,918 C.Y. @ $30.00 Per C.Y. $87,538.26

SUB-TOTAL FOR INSTALLATION

$312,318.82

TOTAL OPINION OF COST FOR MATERIAL AND INSTALLATION

Please feel free to call me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Dean Gross

Dean Gross

J une 13, 2013

LEED Contribution and Water Quality

Available Upon Request

$1,291,869.82

$136,103.85

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Lane P. Lucas, P.E.

Eutaw Utilities, Inc.

2822 Remington Green Circle

Tallahassee, Florida 32308

RE: Live Oak - Basin 2 - Live Oak , FL

Dear Lane,

StormTrap, LLC is pleased to offer the following opinion of cost for the installation of the StormTrap system

for the above stated project. Please note that the opinion of cost assumes that all spoil will be left on site and

is exclusive of any applicable taxes. Assumptions used for this project are as follows (see page 2 of the design

for complete design criteria): Cover: 1ft (min) to 6ft (max); Groundwater: below system invert; Loading

ASTM C857 HS-20

Total Water Storage Provided 3.99 Acre-Feet or 173,934 C.F.

Footprint (Outside Area) (229' x 73')Interior Square Footage 14296 SqFt.

136 StormTrap Units (see attached layout)

(StormTrap Units +Delivery +J ointTape +J ointWrap)

SUB TOTAL FOR MATERIAL AND FREIGHT $644,957.00

Excavation 8,523 C.Y. @ $9.00 Per C.Y. $76,704.04

(StormTrap Area +Minimum Cover +6 Inches of Stone)

Overdig Excavation 2,586 C.Y. @ $9.00 Per C.Y. $23,276.95

(Overdig is 1:1 Slope per OSHA Standard)

Install Units 272 Pieces @ $100.00 Per Piece $27,200.00

(Crane +Labor Costs for Setting Units)

SUB GRADE (C.Y.) 331 C.Y. @ $33.00 Per C.Y. $10,912.58

(6" for Stone Base +2 FT Overhang Around Perimeter)

Backfill 2,589 C.Y. @ $30.00 Per C.Y. $77,661.36

(Filling Overdig w/ 3/4" Stone, to Top of Roof Slab)

SUB-TOTAL FOR INSTALLATION $215,754.93

TOTAL OPINION OF COST FOR MATERIAL AND INSTALLATION $860,711.93

Please feel free to call me if you have any questions.

J une 13, 2013

LEED Contribution and Water Quality

Available Upon Request

Dean Gross

Sincerely,

Dean Gross

11'-4" Headroom Units DOUBLETRAP BUDGET ESTIMATE

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CRA Job Descriptions and Staffing Status Report

The CRA / Planning Departments interns service to us will likely end in the first or second week of

August. She has been and continues to be a tremendous asset to both departments.

As for me, recent tests have revealed some unexpected health related conditions that need immediate

attention, which I will be addressing over the next three months. As such, I find that I will be unable to put

in the extra hours, which I had previously been able to commit to, required to properly manage all the

related CRA duties. Additionally, through my service to the CRA the last 2 months, I have identified thatthere are certain skills pertaining to project management which I do not posses.

I do posses the skills pertaining to what I would term, an analyst position. At this time, I will be happy tocontinue to assist the CRA, to the best of my abilities and as time allows, within my normal 40 hour work

week.

Because project management is so vital to implementing identified and funded projects, I have researched

and included descriptions of that kind of position, for your consideration. Below is an actual job

announcement for a similar position with the Gainesville CRA, as well as descriptions for similar jobsobtained through internet searches. Obviously, the salary for such a position would need to be adjusted to

an amount agreeable to the Board, so this was included as an example for a larger CRA in this area.

My recommendation is that the CRA Board should continue to meet monthly to designate and fundprojects, and that a full time Project or Construction Manager head up the CRA, and directly answer to the

Board. I also recommend that this or whatever position the Board deems appropriate, is advertised during

the month of July, so that interviews and hiring could take place in late July / early August to coincide withthe completion of the intern service.

My preference would be then to assist the CRA as an analyst, to evaluate, study and propose planamendments, ordinances, resolutions, assist with budgeting and any related duties which pertain to the

framework in which the CRA is to operate. My hope is that by October 1, 2013, that I will be able to devote

a few extra hours a week to these kinds of duties, on an as needed basis. I ask for your consideration that if

this arrangement is satisfactory, that any afterhours CRA time over 40 hours be compensated at my normalhourly rate.

Sincerely,

George Curtis

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Job Title: Community Redevelopment Agency Project Manager

Closing Date/Time: Sun. 05/31/09 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Salary: $25.70 - $37.26 Hourly$53,451.00 - $77,503.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time Regular

Location: Gainesville, Florida

Department: Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)

NOTE: This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants do not need to re-apply.

Experienced Project Manager Needed to Help Enhancethe Gainesville Way of Life!

The City of Gainesvilles award winning Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is looking for an experienced

project manager to serve their College Park / University Heights redevelopment district. As project manager,

you will be responsible for planning and directing major capital projects and assisting with the formulation ofoperational policies and procedures to maximize the CRAs impact on enhancing the communitys quality of life.

You will spend your days:

Planning, directing, supervising, coordinating, and evaluating major capital projects, including but not limited to,roadway improvements, stormwater, park and public space projects, including assisting in the coordination ofplanning, design, specification, construction management, cost control and long-range planning studies.

Assisting in formulating operational policies and procedures for functions and projects.

Assisting in research for and preparation of annual budget.

Directing activities of project coordinators, consulting firms, and contractors, as needed.

Recommending selection, promotion, discharge, and other appropriate personnel actions.

To be considered for this position you must have graduated from an accredited four year college or university withmajor course work in construction management, engineering or design and six years progressively responsibleexperience in an engineering or project management position or any equivalent combination of education andexperience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
http://www.gainesvillecra.com/redev_college_index.phphttp://www.gainesvillecra.com/redev_college_index.php

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"Construction Manager"

Job Description - Part 1

Job Duties and Tasks for: "Construction Manager"

1) Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.

2) Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to construction sites.

3) Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations.

4) Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing

the owner or developer.

5) Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements witharchitects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.

6) Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.

7) Direct and supervise workers.

8) Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.

9) Select, contract, and oversee workers who complete specific pieces of the project, such as painting or

plumbing.

10) Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects.

11) Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports.

12) Develop and implement quality control programs.

13) Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site.

14) Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve

matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.

15) Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures,

facilities, and systems.

16) Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures are

being carried out.

17) Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans, using computers.

18) Direct acquisition of land for construction projects.

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Job Description and Typical Daily Activities - Part 2

Job Activities for: "Construction Manager"

1) Making Decisions and Solving Problems -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the

best solution and solve problems.

2) Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from

materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

3) Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work -- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize,

organize, and accomplish your work.

4) Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to

identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

5) Scheduling Work and Activities -- Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work ofothers.

6) Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant

sources.

6) Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevantsources.

7) Communicating with Persons Outside Organization -- Communicating with people outside theorganization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external

sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

8) Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others -- Getting members of a group to work together toaccomplish tasks.

9) Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates -- Providing information to supervisors,co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

10) Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information -- Estimatingsizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a

work activity.

11) Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards -- Using relevant information

and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or

standards.

12) Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships -- Developing constructive and

cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

13) Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others -- Handling complaints, settling disputes, and

resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

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14) Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge -- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying newknowledge to your job.

15) Thinking Creatively -- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships,

systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

16) Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others -- Translating or explaining what information

means and how it can be used.

17) Performing Administrative Activities -- Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as

maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

18) Developing Objectives and Strategies -- Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the

strategies and actions to achieve them.

19) Documenting/Recording Information -- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaininginformation in written or electronic/magnetic form.

20) Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating,

recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

21) Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People -- Assessing the value, importance, or quality of

things or people.

22) Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates -- Providing guidance and direction to

subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

23) Monitoring and Controlling Resources -- Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the

spending of money.

24) Processing Information -- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or

verifying information or data.

25) Developing and Building Teams -- Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation

among team members.

26) Analyzing Data or Information -- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of

information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

27) Performing for or Working Directly with the Public -- Performing for people or dealing directly

with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

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Job Description and Skills Required - Part 3

Skills Needed for: "Construction Manager"

1) Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related

documents.

2) Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative

solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

3) Coordination -- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

4) Instructing -- Teaching others how to do something.

5) Mathematics -- Using mathematics to solve problems.

6) Active Listening -- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand thepoints being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

7) Writing -- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

8) Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions tochoose the most appropriate one.

9) Active Learning -- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and futureproblem-solving and decision-making.

10) Negotiation -- Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

11) Troubleshooting -- Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

12) Complex Problem Solving -- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information todevelop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

13) Time Management -- Managing one's own time and the time of others.

14) Monitoring -- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to

make improvements or take corrective action.

15) Installation -- Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

16) Social Perceptiveness -- Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

17) Service Orientation -- Actively looking for ways to help people.

18) Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

19) Persuasion -- Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

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20) Learning Strategies -- Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriatefor the situation when learning or teaching new things.

21) Speaking -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.

22) Repairing -- Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

23) Management of Material Resources -- Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment,facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.

24) Operations Analysis -- Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

Job Description and Abilities Needed - Part 4

Abilities Needed for: "Construction Manager"

1) Oral Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will

understand.

2) Oral Comprehension -- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through

spoken words and sentences.

3) Problem Sensitivity -- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not

involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

4) Inductive Reasoning -- The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or

conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

5) Information Ordering -- The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern accordingto a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical

operations).

6) Deductive Reasoning -- The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that

make sense.

7) Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in

writing.

8) Speech Recognition -- The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

9) Speech Clarity -- The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

10) Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

11) Written Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others willunderstand.

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12) Visualization -- The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its

parts are moved or rearranged.

13) Fluency of Ideas -- The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is

important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).

Job Description Including Education, Experience, Knowledge - Part 5

Knowledge, Experience, Education Required for: "Construction

Manager"

1) Building and Construction -- Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the

construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

2) Mathematics -- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

3) Design -- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision

technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

4) English Language -- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the

meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

5) Public Safety and Security -- Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to

promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property,

and institutions.

6) Administration and Management -- Knowledge of business and management principles involved instrategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production

methods, and coordination of people and resources.

7) Customer and Personal Service -- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and

personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, andevaluation of customer satisfaction.

8) Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

9) Engineering and Technology -- Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and

technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and

production of various goods and services.

10) Economics and Accounting -- Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the

financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

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Job Description

Project Manager - Construc tion Superintendent

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide management oversight for all phases of the construction project, including coordinating workers, material,

and equipment, ensuring that specifications are being followed, and work is proceeding on schedule and within

budget.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Develops a cost-effective plan and schedule for completion of project following a logical pattern for utilization

of resources.

Selects and coordinates work of subcontractors working on various phases of the project.

Oversees performance of all trade contractors and reviews architectural and engineering drawings to make

sure that all specifications and regulations are being followed.

Is responsible for proper administration of construction contracts and for obtaining all necessary permits and

licenses.

Supervises assistant managers, reviews their reports, checks on any reported difficulties, and corrects any

safety violations or other reported deficiencies.

Tracks and controls construction schedule and associated costs to achieve completion of project within time

and monies allocated.

Reports to owners and architects about progress and any necessary modifications of plans that seem

indicated.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of a four-year degree program in construction management or construction science. Graduate

engineers or architects will also be considered if they have additional training in business administration and

accounting.

Five years or more of experience assisting or supervising construction projects of increasing complexity.

Ability to work under pressure and coordinate numerous activities and groups of people who need to

cooperate to achieve maximum efficiency.

Good oral and written communication skills.

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