SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Ratify and confirm a purchase order with Florida Structural Group (FSG) of Fort Myers, FL for emergency clean up removal of the Clearwater Community Sailing Center floating docks and pilings destroyed by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton in the amount of $126,125 pursuant to emergency declaration, Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(k). (consent)
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SUMMARY:
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on September 26-27, Florida Structural Group was contacted and available on an emergency basis to remove the two damaged floating docks, gangway and pilings located at the Clearwater Community Sailing Center. Before they were able to mobilize on site for this work, Hurricane Milton hit Clearwater. Since then, the floating docks and pilings are a navigational hazard, and the Coast Guard requested their immediate removal. The City Manager approved $126,125 under an emergency declaration, per Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(k) to remove the pilings and docks and is requesting council to ratify and confirm this decision.
The work by the contractor includes mobilizing on site with barges, crane, luff forklift and manpower; removal of floating docks and pilings and transfer to parking lot; removal of gangway on North dock and all dock pilings and dock decking; clean up and demobilize from the site. This work has already begun. The water-based crane and barge contractors can often take up to six months to bring these sorts of specialized machinery on site. FSG was already in the area were available immediately to begin work to quickly remove the noted navigational hazards.
Florida Structural Group was selected to perform these emergency services based on the recommendation of the city EOR, Pennoni Associates, and their availability to do the project. They have performed quality services for other projects managed by Pennoni and were very responsive, and staff was confident that they could handle the complexities of removing these hazards from the water way within a short period of time. Florida Structural Group was prepared with manpower and equipment and in the local waterways ready to do this work.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
This purchase will be coded to special program code 1817525-546300-D2402, disaster response - Hurricane Helene. Reimbursement will be requested and is anticipated from FEMA.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
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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.
• 1.3: Adopt responsive levels of service for public facilities and amenities, and identify resources required to sustain that level of service.
• 2.3: Promote Clearwater as a premier destination for entertainment, cultural experiences, tourism, and national sporting events.
• 3.1: Support neighborhood identity through services and programs that empower community pride and belonging.
• 3.2: Preserve community livability through responsible development standards, proactive code compliance, and targeted revitalization.
