SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Ratify and confirm a not-to-exceed amount of $88,128.50 for reconstruction and replacement work at Lifeguard Tower 0 performed by SERVPRO of Largo and Overhead Doors. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on September 26-27, SERVPRO of Largo was activated by the city to address several buildings that were flooded and damaged during the storm. On December 19, 2024, City Council approved clean-up and emergency protective measures work performed by SERVPRO in the amount of $22,157.10 for Tower 0.
The reconstruction work performed by SERVPRO and Overhead Doors included replacing drywall and painting, stucco repair, raised electrical, replacing breakaway walls and installation of new garage doors. Previously approved mitigation work plus the current reconstruction and replacement work total $110,285.60 for this claim.
SERVPRO was selected to perform these emergency services due to the quality services they have provided on other city claims and because they are on our response contractor recommendation list from the city’s insurance carriers and broker. They continue to be responsive, and Risk Management was confident that they could handle the complexities of the Hurricane Helene response and report after damage assessments were completed. Once the EOR inspected city buildings, SERVPRO was called in to demo any non-cementitious walls that received flooding and to begin the cleaning and dehumidification process.
SERVPRO is nationally recognized for commercial and residential disaster mitigation and has the experience, staff, and equipment to complete large loss mitigation and recovery by reducing the cost of mitigation and damage due to delay. This benefits the city by maximizing insurance recovery for the city’s insured properties.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
5907590-545900-D2402 - Hurricane Helene $88,128.50
The building damage and restoration costs have been reported to the City’s insurance carriers and FEMA. Costs not reimbursed will be funded by revenues from the General Fund, Special Program Fund, or Central Insurance Fund.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Approval of the purchase order supports several Strategic Plan Objectives, including:
• 1.2: Maintain public infrastructure, mobility systems, natural lands, environmental resources, and historic features through systematic management efforts. 