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2550 University Avenue West | Suite 400N <br /> St. Paul, MN 55114 <br /> Main 651.644.4389 + Fax 713.965.0044 <br /> HRGREEN.COM <br /> <br /> <br />December 13, 2024 <br /> <br />David Swearingen, P.E. <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer <br />City of Arden Hills <br />1245 West Highway 96 <br />Arden Hills, MN 55112-5743 <br /> <br />Re: Arden Manor Park and Floral Park Improvements Application for Payment #3 <br /> <br />Dear David, <br /> <br />In accordance with the Contract Documents, based on on-site observations and the data comprising this <br />Application for Payment, the Engineer certifies to the Owner that to the best of the Engineer’s knowledge, <br />information, and belief the Work has progressed as indicated, the quality of the Work is in accordance with the <br />Contract Documents, and Peterson Companies, Inc. is entitled to payment of the AMOUNT DUE THIS <br />APPLICATION for Application for Payment #3 and HR Green recommends approval of payment. <br /> <br />Note that this Application for Payment is solely for release of retainage. The retainage release process requires <br />the Contractor to provide some additional documentation as explained in SGC 15.06 “Final Payment” and S-34 <br />“Contract Closeout Procedures” in the Project Manual. The Contractor has provided all required documentation, <br />attached alongside this memo in the submittal email. <br /> <br />Note that there were concerns with the subcontractor lien release waivers as provided, and after consultation with <br />the Assistant Public Works Director and the City Attorney, it was concluded that the waivers are not needed at <br />this point due to the extent of time elapsed since completion of the construction work, however they are being <br />provided for reference to assist in answering any questions. <br /> <br />We recommend releasing retainage because construction has been complete since June 2024, all the required <br />accompanying documentation has been provided as noted above, and there is also a two-year maintenance <br />guarantee / warranty period. <br /> <br />Please let me know if you have any questions or need anything else. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />HR GREEN, INC <br /> <br /> <br />Thomas Jantscher, PE <br />Project Engineer <br /> <br /> Attachment A