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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 26, 2007 7 MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councihnember McClung seconded a motion to approve Resolution 07-40, Awarding the 2007 Pavement Management Program to Midwest Asphalt Company in the amount of $1,106,991.85. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Councilmember Grant asked what the Enterprise Fund balance would be. Ms. Iverson responded they had sufficient balances. She noted the PIR fund had a balance of over five million on March 7, not including the assessments. F. Motion to Award Contract to Buildinl! Restoration in the amount of $119,168 for repair and investil!ation of the City Hall Chimney Ms. Wolfe stated the City Hall had experienced numerous leaking problems in the chimney area. The City contracted with the engineering firm Wiss, Janey, Elstner & Associates (WJE) to investigate the cause of the water intrusion. The engineering firm has recommended removal of all the stone cladding on the chimney area and its associated flashing. The City has continued to experience water intrusion in the chimney area and regardless of the outcome ofthe arbitration proceedings, the City will have to repair the chimney area. The City Council previously approved a motion for Wiss, Janey, Elstner, Associates, to prepare bid documents for replacement of the stone in the chimney of City Hall. Additionally, the City Council authorized staff to advertise and request sealed bids for the chimney recladding proj ect. The City received three bids with Building Restoration Corporation coming in with the lowest bid. After the removal of the stone, WJE will do an examination ofthe existing conditions. Based on WJE's observations, there may be additional costs for repair. Since these repairs will be of a time sensitive nature, staff also seeks authorization to do additional repairs up to $25,000, which may be recommended by WJE. WJE had originally estimated the cost ofrepairs to be $105,000 to $125,000. Ms. Wolfe indicated staff was recommending funding for this project come from the PIR fund. Mayor Harpstead asked if the potential report would be done by Building Restoration Corporation. Ms. Wolfe responded that was correct. Mr. Scherbel explained the Building Restoration Corporation's restoration process. Councilmember Grant stated he would be abstaining from the vote due to a distant, but possible conflict of interest. MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councihnember McClung seconded a motion to approve awarding the Contract for the Chimney Recladding Project-City Hall Building to Building Restoration Corporation in the