SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve an increase to existing purchase order with Pennoni Associates, Inc. of Clearwater, FL for professional services in connection with the repairs of Pier 60 in the amount of $28,350.00 bringing the total to $127,850.00 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
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SUMMARY:
Pier 60 and the Pier 60 bait shop are approximately 29 years old. Between August 29 and August 31, 2023, the structure sustained damage from Hurricane Idalia. The City hired Pennoni Associates Inc (Pennoni) to perform a structural assessment, identify and document the damage, and provide repair recommendations for a fee of $35,500.00.
Temporary repairs recommended by Pennoni were made to the pier by the City of Clearwater and the Pier was reopened on September 22, 2023. Pennoni issued a draft report to the City in October 2023 which identified damaged joints, pile caps, access decking and timber piles, some of which were a result of Hurricane Idalia and some of which are maintenance items, that needed to be repaired.
On December 7, 2023, the City Council authorized a purchase order to Pennoni to provide engineering services to develop construction documents and structural plans to make the necessary repairs to Pier 60 including the replacement of the Bait House catwalk which was damaged by Hurricane Idalia in the amount of $99,500.00 (the actual work order was for $99,550.00, a difference of $50.00). As the consultants began their design work on the catwalk repairs it was discovered that the original work related to the construction of the catwalk was never permitted with the appropriate state environmental agencies at the time of construction.
The additional work needed to permit the Bait House catwalk will include a land lease survey, State of Florida permitting application and meeting with State officials. The cost for this additional work will increase existing purchase order by $28,300.00 for additional work (+) $50.00 from original work order bringing the total to $127,850.00.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funding available in 181-D2302 Hurricane Idalia.
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.
• 2.3: Promote Clearwater as a premier destination for entertainment, cultural experiences, tourism, and national sporting events.
• 3.2: Preserve community livability through responsible development standards, proactive code compliance, and targeted revitalization.
