HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-13-11 Board of Public Works Meeting AgendaBOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
A meeting of the Board of Public Works will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at 4:45
p.m. in Common Council Chambers — Third Floor, City Hall, 108 East Green Street, Ithaca,
New York.
Agenda
1. Additions or Deletions to Agenda (Items 1 -5: 15 min.)
2. Mayor's Communications
3. Communications and Hearinas from Persons Before the Board
4. Response to the Public
5. Reports
Special Committees of the Board
Council Liaison
Board Liaisons
Superintendent and Staff
Other Department Heads
6. Approval of Minutes (5 min)
6.1 November 30, 2010, Regular Meeting Minutes — Resolution
6.2 December 8, 2010, Regular Meeting Minutes — Resolution
6.3 March 9, 2011, Regular Meeting Minutes — Resolution
7. Administration and Communications
8. VOTING ITEMS
8.1 Buildings, Properties, Refuse and Transit (5 min.)
A. Request to Increase Budget Authorization for the Ithaca City Court
Renovation Project — Resolution
8.2 Hiahways, Streets and Sidewalks
8.3 Parkina and Traffic (5 min.)
A. Approval of County Employee Monthly Parking Rate Five -Year Adjustment
Plan — Resolution
8.4 Creeks, Bridges and Parks (10 min.)
A. Approval of Decorative Chain in Front of Monuments in DeWitt Park —
Resolution
B. Award of Contract for City of Ithaca Skatepark Redesign — funded by
Capital Project #732 and Social Venturesffemuchin Skate Fund —
Resolution
8.5 Water and Sewer
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
9.1 Columbia Pedestrian Bridge Rail Options— Discussion & Possible Resolution
(15 min.)
9.2 Special Requests from Ithaca Festival — Discussion (10 min.)
9.3 Handling of New License Fees Appeals— Discussion (10 min.)
9.4 Status of Boatyard Grill Parking Area— Discussion (10 min.)
9.5 Inlet Island Municipal Parking Lot Update— Discussion (10 min.)
9.6 Appeal of Snow Removal Bill for 205 Thurston Avenue — Discussion (10 min.)
9.7 Snow Storm Response— Discussion (10 min.)
10. New Business
11. Adiournment
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meeting.
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Notes for BPW Aaenda. Anvil 13. 2011
8.1 Request to Increase Budget Authorization for the Ithaca City Court Renovation
Project — Resolution
Attached is a resolution and Tom West's memo recommending a budget increase for the Court
Project budget. The increase of roughly $103,000 is divided among the design costs
($38,000), bid construction costs with a contingency allowance ($47,000), and the in -house
costs that did not appear in the original budget ($18,000). While the costs will be shared with
the Office of Court Administration, the current estimate is that the cost sharing will result in the
City picking up 75% of the final cost.
8.3 Approval of County Employee Monthly Parking Rate Five -Year Adjustment Plan —
Resolution
Attached is a copy of the County Administrator's request for a new MOU covering parking for
downtown county employees which will replace the expired agreement and phase out the
discounted parking rate over the five year period. While I was recommending a three year
period for the phase out, I have written this resolution using the proposed "five years" of
increases, which makes the fifth year (2015) 100% of open market rate. It is five years from
2010, but it is only one year longer than I had in mind.
8.4A Approval of Decorative Chain in Front of Monuments in DeWitt Park - Resolution
The attached resolution reflects my understanding of the Board's discussion at it meeting on
March 23, 2011.
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8.46 Award of Contract for City of Ithaca Skatepark Redesian — funded by Capital
Protect #732 and Social Venturesfremuchin Skate Fund — Resolution
The resolution and backup material was provided by Lynne Yost who has been working with
the skate park representatives and members of the design selection committee to arrive at this
point. It is my understanding that this project has a roughly $400,000 project budget and
$275,000 in current funds, including the city's commitment of $100,000. The project's sponsors
believe that the project will be better situated to get grants and to succeed in fund raising if
they have the project design and presentation materials in hand. This resolution would allow us
to proceed with design.
9.1 Columbia Pedestrian Bridge Rail Options — Discussion
The issue of the height of the handrails for the Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge came up in
the public comments during design, and has now resurfaced as construction has restarted and
the discussion of Means Restriction for several community bridges has been promoted by
Comell. The current design calls for a high conventional rail (adequate for bicyclists) similar to
what was installed on Comell's Trolley Bridge (52 "), but is substantially shorter than the chain
link fence (8') that was on the bridge before demolition, and shorter than the current temporary
fencing on the Trolley bridge (8') after Correll supplemented it in the Spring of 2010.
We have the option of leaving the design as is, or modifying the handrail to add some
additional height. Three proposals are provided here with estimated additional construction
costs of roughly $50,000 to $85,000 depending on the option selected, and a design fee of
$15,000 for a project cost of $65,000 to $100,000. This cost will be born by the city as the
federal funds are already fixed under a grant. The project is just starting so it is hard to know
how the allowances for changes already budgeted will hold up, but I would not be comfortable
making the decision to install any of the higher handrails without adding at least $50,000 to the
budget.
We need to make a decision, and seek additional funds if needed, in order to keep the project
on schedule.
9.2 Special Requests from Ithaca Festival — Discussion
The Ithaca Festival is planning a Masquerade Ball on Friday night, June 3, 2011, from 9 p.m.
to midnight. Their first choice is to hold the ball at the Ithaca Farmer's Market location. If that
is not available, they would like to move the ball to the large pavilion in Stewart Park. Holding
the event in Stewart Park will require permission from the Board for the Ithaca Festival to the
use of the park after 10 p.m. A letter is enclosed explaining the event.
Also enclosed is a letter asking if the Festival can host pony rides in Stewart Park again this
year. Last year, the Board approved the allowance of horses in Stewart Park on Saturday of
the festival, with specific provisions such as a clean -up plan and special insurance from the
stable. The Ithaca Festival is asking to do the same thing again this year. We are not aware
of any problems during last year's event.
9.3 Handlina of New License Fees Appeals — Discussion
The city attorney has requested this item, but I would have done so shortly. It is probably not a
surprise that there are a lot of parties that received bills for their new license fees (roughly four
times their previous bills) who think they are in some special situation that needs review. The
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attorney's office must be getting more phone calls than DPW, as they were listed in the letter
as a resource for explaining the new billing approach.
9.4 Status of Boatyard Grill Parking Area — Discussion
9.5 Inlet Island Municipal Parking Lot Update — Discussion
These are continuations of Inlet Island items that have appeared previously and are on -going
topics. We have now lost a quarter of the year in discussions about parking and the budgeted
income adopted by Common Council for that area. These are discussion items requested by
the attorney's office. I have no backup at this time.
9.6 Appeal of Snow Removal Bill for 205 Thurston Avenue — Discussion
The DPW cleared and salted the sidewalk at 205 Thurston Avenue on February 10, 2011, two
days after a modest snowfall and a week after more significant snowfall. The property owner
has protested the bill. When I questioned Streets and Facilities the photos that were provided,
I was told that hard packed snow was cleared and salt added which improved the walking
surface markedly. The fact that it is all white makes it hard to appreciate the change in these
photos. We do not usually go back several hours later to take our photos. They would
probably show the improvement after the salt had time to act but would result in a large
increase in time to document the change. I believe the question for the Board is the quality of
walking surface we expect the property owners to maintain. The code says it should be "free
and clear (or substantially clear in another location) of snow, ice and other obstructions...."
9.7 Snow Storm Response — Discussion
The Board started a discussion about the DPW response to the 15" of snow that fell on March
7th. I believe the Mayor requested the topic at Larry Roberts' request, but may have wanted a
broader discussion because of a weekend snow storm that had occurred in January ( ?). This is
a place holder... should you make it this far in the agenda.
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B.tA Request to Increase Budget Authorization for the Ithaca City Court Renovation
Project — Resolution
WHEREAS, Capital Projects 747 and 748 were established in 2009 in the amounts of
$460,000 and $285,000 respectively for the preparation of plans and specifications and
construction of renovations to heating, ventilation, air conditioning and the window wall, and
WHEREAS, bids were opened on March 29, 2011, and
WHEREAS, the total project budget is projected to exceed the authorized budget by $102,853,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby requests that Common Council
authorization Capital Project 747 to be increased by $63,769 and Capital Project 748 be
increased by $39,084.
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108 East. Green SLreeL, Rhaca, New York 14850 -5690
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OFFICE. OF THE CITY ENGINEER
Telephone: 607/274 -6530 Fax: 607/274 -6564
To: Board of Public Works
From: Tom West, Assistant City Engineer
Date: March 30, 2011
Re: Capital Project 747 / 748 — City Court Renovations — Budget Adjustment
This is a recommendation to increase the budget authorization for capital projects 747 /
748 from $745,000 to $848,000.
On March 29, 2011 bids were opened for renovations to the City Court. The original
scope of work included modifications to the heating, ventilation and air conditioning
system as well as renovations to the leaky window wall. During the design process the
consultant was asked to evaluate the roof of the building since it is two to three years
beyond its warranty. Our budget authorization, established in 2008, is $745,000. This
includes $95,000 for plans and specifications and $650,000 for construction.
As shown in the following table our total projected budget is $847,852. This includes
plans and specifications, $104,968, contract administration, $27,750, construction
contracts, $656,062, moving and storage, $7,500, contingency, $33,178, finance and
miscellaneous expenses, $18,395.
The project requires an additional $102,853
The budgeted contingency is shown as 5%, $33,178. This is unusually low because the
construction contract prices include $70,000 in allowances for unforeseen expenses.
An equivalent contingency is approximately 15 %.
The finance costs are also somewhat lower than usual because the borrowing has
already been locked in at a lower rate.
Approximately 25% of the overall costs will be reimbursed by the Office of Court
Administration. Up to 100% of costs associated with security improvements will be
reimbursed by the OCA; we will know the breakdown upon award of contract.
The add - altemate of $136,252 for roof replacement is not recommended at this time.
Upon authorization of additional funding I recommend award of contracts to the low
bidders as shown on the accompanying bid tabulation.
If you have questions or require further documentation please contact me at
tomwrcbcitvofithaea.ora or 327 -0710.
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8.3 Approval of County Employee Monthly Parking Rate Five -Year Adiustment Plan
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca and Tompkins County executed a Memorandum of
Understanding in November 2000 allowing county employees to park in the Cayuga Street
Parking Garage at a discounted monthly rate, and
WHEREAS, the Memorandum of Understanding expired as of November 31, 2010, which
would have caused a 28% increase in the monthly parking rate for county employees, and
WHEREAS, County Administrator Joe Mareane proposed a five -year plan to phase in the
adjustment of rates paid by county employees, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has reviewed the information provided and discussed
the proposed plan with staff and Mr. Mareane, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby approves a five -year plan and directs
staff to execute the new rate plan beginning May 1, 2011, and then each January 1s' for the
following four years, wherein the rate charged for the county employee parking permits will be
84% of the open market rate for 2011, 88% in 2012, 92% in 2013, 96% in 2014 and 100% in
2015, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works requests that the Superintendent, City Attorney,
County Administrator, and staff review and update the Memorandum of Understanding from
November 2000, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the same.
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Tompkins County
Department of Administration
COUNTY ADMINISTaATOR
Joe Mareane
125 East Court Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 DEPUTY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Phone: (607) 274 -5551 Paula E. F. Younger
Fax: (607) 274 -5558
"Pronmting eeedknce m Counry opemROns while respecting the needs ofthe people we serve. "
Mr. William J. Gray, P.E.
Superintendent of Public Works
City of Ithaca
108 E. Green Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Re: Cavuga Parkin Garage Agreement
Dear Mr. Gray,
RECEIVED
JAN 2 8 2011
Office of the
Supt. and
Thank you for the opportunity to discuss a successor to the November 2000 Memorandum of
Understanding between the City and County regarding parking arrangements intended to support and
sustain the County's Library and Mental Health Building. The agreement contains numerous provisions,
including the allocation of up to 100 spaces in the Cayuga Parking Garage at a monthly rate equal to the
"lowest paid rate the City charges for monthly parking permits in any of its off - street facilities."
Until the agreement lapsed in November 2010, County Library and Mental Health employees paid a
monthly rate of $44.90. Based on information you provided, the monthly rate in the Cayuga Garage for
the general public is $57.50 per month.
The City has indicated that after nearly 20 years, the discounted parking rate incentive provided to the
County as a part of the Library and Mental Health building developments should be discontinued in favor
of having County employees pay the market rate for parking, pointing to the fact that the posted monthly
rate for the general public in the Cayuga Garage is the lowest among all City garages.
The County has expressed a concern that the abrupt increase in rates will present a hardship to County
employees, who must may for their own parking, and has noted that the County employees are not
displacing others who would pay the higher public monthly rate. Therefore, the monthly income produced
by County employees is an addition to, rather than a subtraction from, the revenue the City receives from
the Garage.
In an effort to find a balance between the two positions, 1 am proposing a five -year plan to phase -in the
adjustment of rates paid by County employees. Specifically, 1 propose the following:
0 2010 (baseline) $44.90 = 80% of general public rate of $56.00
0 2011
84% of general public rate (which is now $57.30)
0 2012
88% of general public rate
0 2013
92% of general public rate
0 2014
96% of general public rate
0 2015
100% of general public rate
The "general public rate" shall be defined as the lowest monthly parking rate charged to the general public
in any City-owned off - street parking facility.
In addition, it appears that less than 100 County employees are actually puking in the facility.
Accordingly, we are prepared to reduce the maximum number of spaces affected by this agreement to 60.
We also agree that the November 2000 agreement contains provisions unrelated to the rate paid by County
employees that should be updated as a part of a successor agreement and are committed to working with
the City to addressing those items.
I would appreciate the City's consideration of this proposal at its earliest convenience.
Since ly,
—_
Joe Mareane
County Administrator
Cc: Carolyn Peterson, Mayor
Steven Thayer, City Comptroller
Jonathan Wood, County Attorney
Anita Fitzpatrick, Commissioner of Personnel
Martha Robertson, Chair, Tompkins County Legislature
8.4A Approval of Decorative Chain in Front of Monuments in DeWitt Park - Resolution
WHEREAS, the City has been approached by the Veteran's Memorial Restoration Committee
to install decorative chain around the war memorials in DeWitt Park in order to prevent
skateboarders from riding their skateboards on the monuments, and
WHEREAS, Holly Hollingsworth, representing the Committee, has reviewed this proposal with
the Parks Commission and the Presbyterian Church, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has reviewed and discussed the request, choosing a
plain link chain to be installed at the height of 36° in front of each monument as proposed by
the Restoration Committee, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works approves the installation of decorative chain in
front of the war memorial monuments in DeWitt Park in concept and directs the Superintendent
to work with the Veteran's Memorial Restoration Committee to install the chain at no cost to
the City.
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8.46 Award of Contract for City of Ithaca Skateoark Redesian — funded by Capital
Proiect #732 and Social Ventures/Temuchin Skate Fund — Resolution
WHEREAS, the current Skatepark is outdated, floods after significant rain making the park
unusable, and has developed cracks and an irregular riding surface, and
WHEREAS, presentations and reports were made to the Board of Public Works, Common
Council, Parks Commission, Planning Board, Project Coordinating Committee and other
groups to collect concerns, and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca established Capital Project #732 in the amount of $100,000 and
the Temuchin Skate Fund has agreed to allocate a total of $176,296 in existing funds and
grants toward the project, and
WHEREAS, the Temuchin Skate Fund plans to continue fundraising and submitting grant
applications with the cooperation of City of Ithaca for this project, and
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposals was issued, six responses were received, and two firms
were invited by the design selection committee consisting of Engineering staff, Youth Bureau
staff and Temuchin Skate Fund members to visit the project site and be interviewed and,
WHEREAS, the design selection committee recommends that Board of Public Works award
the design contract to Grindline Skateparks, Inc., now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca Board of Public Works hereby awards the contract for the
Preparation of the Ithaca Skate Park Redesign to Grindline Skateparks, Inc. for an amount no
to exceed $30,000, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to execute this contract contingent
upon there being a fully executed agreement between the City and outside funding agencies
covering the transfer of funds and sharing of costs, and that the Superintendent of Public
Works be and hereby is authorized to administer the same.
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PRELIMINARY SKATEPARK PROJECT BUDGET CP #732
Frugal Budget Version based on current knowledge
Minimal latitude for change & L. Yost. A Green
unforeseen or challenging site
conditions. 8000 SF
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Grindline Quote = $28,385 for 15.000 SF park.
28,385
Project Startup, Community
Workshops, Conceptual Design
Detailed Design, Bid & Construction
Documents
Grindline Quote = $11,855 for 15,000 SF park.
(w /site work, foundation, drainage, landscaping)
6,520
Construction Phase Submittal Review,
Etc.
including reimburseables
7,500
Skate Park Design & Bid Phase
Reimbursables
This is for phone calls, postage, travel expenses,
reproduction costs etc.
4,700
Design & Testing Contingency (Inc.
Survey, Site Investigation if needed)
Use 12% of design cost for this project
4,189
SUBTOTAL
51,294
CONSTR RACT
Skate Park Construction & Site Work
Assume $35 /sf due to challenging site conditions.
Typical skate ark costs S30 /sf.)
294,000
DPW - labor & materials
For items like installing a bench or tree.
5,000
Public Art
1 % of construction cost
2,990
Construction Contingency
12% of construction cost
35,880
SUBTOTAL
337,870
OUSE EXPENSES="'
Construction Phase Testing 8 Owner's
Inspection
Testing and on site supervision to verify
construction is in accordance with plans.
6500
Finance/Bonding & Attorney
4,400
Miscellaneous Reimbursable
1
2500
SUBTOTAL
13,400
402,564
Funding Source
Benderson (for seating) 2,500
City of Ithaca CP# 732 (remaining) 91,700
Tem Skate Fund 173,796
Total Funds Available Now 267,996
Target Fundraising 2011 via Grants 115.000
Target Fundraising 2011 via Donations 19.568
Total Funds Projected in 2012 402,564
9.3 Columbia Pedestrian Bridge Rail Options — Discussion
WHEREAS, Currently, the City of Ithaca and project consultants (LaBelle Associates,P.C. and
TWLA) are working on a project to rehabilitate Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge over Six
Mile Creek, and
WHEREAS, the Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge over Six Mile is located in the City of
Ithaca and connects the west side of Six Mile Creek at Giles Street to the east side at Ferris
Place, and
WHEREAS, The project consist rehabilitation of the Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge over
Six Mile Creek (including removal and replacement of the bridge deck, railing, bridge seats,
bearings, and abutment backwalls; rehabilitation of wingwalls and abutment stems; structural
steel repairs and painting of structural steel; and aesthetic enhancements to the approach
plazas), water and sanitary sewer main removal and replacement and modifications to other
existing utilities.
WHEREAS, up on the Board of Public Works request, the City of Ithaca together with project
consultants has recommended Standard NYSDOT Pedestrian Fencing System (8 ft high) as a
means restriction measure on the bridge and
WHEREAS, the proposed Standard NYSDOT Pedestrian Fencing System (8 ft high)
implementation includes mounting a standard vinyl coated steel fence fabric system to the
exterior face of the proposed bridge railing system in the current contract documents, and be it
further
RESOLVED, That, as part of Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation Project, the
Board of Public Works here by approves the implementation of 8 ft high Standard NYSDOT
Pedestrian Fencing System as a means restriction measure on Columbia Street Pedestrian
Bridge, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca Board of Public Works recommends that the Common
Council increase the bridge share(CP#743) of the Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge
Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $50,000 for the out of scope work included in the
project.
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(6 ft high)) — Resolution
Alternate 2
WHEREAS, Currently, the City of Ithaca and project consultants (LaBella Associates,P.C. and
TWLA) are working on a project to rehabilitate Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge over Six
Mile Creek, and
WHEREAS, the Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge over Six Mile is located in the City of
Ithaca and connects the west side of Six Mile Creek at Giles Street to the east side at Ferris
Place, and
WHEREAS, The project consist rehabilitation of the Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge over
Six Mile Creek (including removal and replacement of the bridge deck, railing, bridge seats,
bearings, and abutment backwalls; rehabilitation of wingwalls and abutment stems; structural
steel repairs and painting of structural steel; and aesthetic enhancements to the approach
plazas), water and sanitary sewer main removal and replacement and modifications to other
existing utilities.
WHEREAS, up on the Board of Public Works request, the City of Ithaca together with project
consultants has recommended modification of the height of the proposed woven steel mesh
panels bridge railing system in the contract documents from 4' -4" to 6' -0" as a means
restriction measure on the bridge and
WHEREAS, the woven steel mesh panels would be replaced with a stainless steel wire rope
and mesh system (attached) which would be more aesthetically pleasing and will be built of
virtually maintenance free materials, and be it further
RESOLVED, That, as part of Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation Project, the
Board of Public Works here by approves the implementation of 6 ft high Pedestrian Bridge
Fencing System as a means restriction measure on Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge, and
be it further
RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca Board of Public Works recommends that the Common
Council increase the bridge share(CP#743) of the Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge
Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $79,000 for the out of scope work included in the
project.
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Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge Railing Upgrade (Custom Pedestrian Bridge Fencing
System (8 ft high)) — Resolution
Alternate 3
WHEREAS, Currently, the City of Ithaca and project consultants (LaBelle Associates,P.C. and
TWLA) are working on a project to rehabilitate Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge over Six
Mile Creek, and
WHEREAS, the Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge over Six Mile is located in the City of
Ithaca and connects the west side of Six Mile Creek at Giles Street to the east side at Ferris
Place, and
WHEREAS, The project consist rehabilitation of the Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge over
Six Mile Creek (including removal and replacement of the bridge deck, railing, bridge seats,
bearings, and abutment backwalls; rehabilitation of wingwalls and abutment stems; structural
steel repairs and painting of structural steel; and aesthetic enhancements to the approach
plazas), water and sanitary sewer main removal and replacement and modifications to other
existing utilities.
WHEREAS, up on the Board of Public Works request, the City of Ithaca together with project
consultants has recommended Custom Pedestrian Bridge Fencing System (8 It high) as a
means restriction measure on the bridge and
WHEREAS, the proposed Custom Pedestrian Bridge Fencing System (8 ft high)
implementation includes design and fabrication of a post extension system that would be
connected to the top rail of the proposed woven steel mesh panels bridge railing system in the
current contract documents, and
WHEREAS, the woven steel mesh panels would be replaced with a stainless steel wire rope
and mesh system (attached) which would be more aesthetically pleasing and will be built of
virtually maintenance free materials, and be it further
RESOLVED, That, as part of Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation Project, the
Board of Public Works here by approves the implementation of 8 It high Custom Pedestrian
Bridge Fencing System as a means restriction measure on Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge,
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca Board of Public Works recommends that the Common
Council increase the bridge share(CP#743) of the Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge
Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $100,000 for the out of scope work included in the
project.
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Columbia Street Pedestrian Bridge Balline Upgrade
Below is a Cost Estimate to upgrade the proposed Pedestrian bridge railing. The upgrade would include the addition of
a &ft pedestrian fencing system. Two options were investigated.
Option 1: Mount a standard vinyl coated steel fence fabric system to the exterior face ofthe proposed bridge railing
system in the current contract documents.
Option 2: Design and fabricate a post extension system that would be connected to the top rail of the proposed
bridge railing system in the current contract documents. The proposed woven steel mesh panels
would be replaced with a stainless steel wire rope and mesh system. This system would be more
aesthetically pleasing and will be built of virtually maintenance free materials.
Option 3: Modify the height of the proposed bridge rall ing system i n the current contract documents from 4'4'
to 6-0 ". Remove the proposedwoven wire steel mesh panels and replace with a stainless steel wire rope
and mesh system.
Cost Estimates:
The following cost estimates are based on state wide bid price averages, supplier material cost quotes, and
engineering judgment. Costs that are based on engineering judgment are marked with an(*). Theseestimates
can vary up or dawn. Final costs will be obtained through the contractor once a concept Is selected.
Optionf: Standard NYSDOT Pedestrian Bridge Fencing System
Estimate Is based on NYSOOT Special Specification 607.0640 -16, Standard Bridge Detail Sheet FD2E,
and the Statewide Unit Bid Pdce Average.
$ =660 fit •$60 /ft= $39,600 SAY $50,000
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Price increase due to custom fabricated connections
and shop curving post at top of fencing system.
Option 2: Custom Pedes trian Bridge Fencing System (80.)
Webnet Material $107,000
(Cost provided by Supplier)
Material & Fabrication for Post Extensions $30,000
& Webnet Connection Tabs
Labor to Install Webnet • $8,0011
(Assume 2 Crews of 2 Labors)
Subtotal $145,000
Deletion of the proposed Steel Woven - $60,000
Wire Mesh Panels from Original Contract
Total Option 2 Upgrade: $85,000
Option 3: Custom Pedestrian Bridge Fencing System (60.)
••Assume Option 3 will have similar requirements for additional material and fabrication. The difference
mainly lies within the total height of the ailing system (6 ft. vs. 8 ft.)
Cost for Option 2 Upgrade $85,000
Deduct approximately 25% of total cost for Option 2
- $11,000
(Assume this is based on the calling height ratios)
Total Option 3 Upgrade:
$64,000
Difference to upgrade the Standard Pedestrian Bridge
Fencing System to Option 2: $35,WU (Range = $35,W0 to $50,0W)
Difference to upgrade the Standard Pedestrian Bridge
Fencing System to Option 3: $14,W0 (Range = $14,000 to$30,000(
Design Fee: $1S,Wo
Approximate design fee to modify existing proposed
railing system and confirm existing concrete bridge
deck design and steel girder capacity
Pmparedic, uRcHa Associates, P.C.
4/6/2011
CITY OFE2�-
lO8 E GRE STREET RECEIVED
ITHACA NY 4850
MAR 0 9 2011
Office of the
Supt. and
Engineering
Bill to:
RICHARD A HOLTZMAN
SHEILA K HOLTZMAN
6112 E SUNNYSIDE DR
SCOTTSDALE AZ 85254
Property :
205 Thurston Ave
Invoice From: Streets & Facilities
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Invoice Date: 02/18/2011
Invoice # : 00014395
Account #: 00003553
Due Date : 03/21/2011
PAI n d Streets & Facilities Division
General Billing Information
MAR 0 j - i7 7 2011 (607) 274-6580
Infonnetim specific to bill
(607) 272 -1718
CITY OF ITHAC X �F ITHACA, N.Y
Invoice Ref. REMOVE SNOW
Entry Date Item Category Item Description Qty Price Total
02/082011 LABOR REMOVE SNOW FROM SIDEWALK 1.00 $50.00 550.00
Total: $50.00
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THE FIRST INSTALLMENT OF THE NEX7 CITY TAX BILLING AND COLLECTED AS A PART THEREOF.
Ithaca Climate Sm aary
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Monthly Climate Summary for Ithaca, NY
February 2011
Day
Max
Temp
Min
Temp
Avg
Temp
Departure
from
Normal
nDD
CDD
Precipitation
Snowfall
Snow
Depth
1
18
6
12
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53
0
0.32
2.4
12
2
32
17
25
3
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0
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3.0
13
3
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15
28
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0
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13
4
27
1
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51
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13
5
34
17
26
4
39
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6
34
26
30
8
35
0
0.65
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13
7
35
27
31
9
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12
8
36
17
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5
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0.7
13
9
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29
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