HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_0628Vernon said he was asking the board to approve Martin Boal Anthony
sum bid of $220,500 for architectural and engineering fees. He said the amount was higher l than
what would normally be required on a new construction project, but it was important to know the
conditions of the building before construction started. He said that much of the work "formed a
basis for the renovation of the entire building." Mr. Vernon said that if one spread out the
additional costs over what would typically be budgeted for the renovation of a 90,000 sq. fl.
building, then the percentage basis came down. He said the charges were based upon a task
related assessment -- the number of hours that would be required to perform the services.
Commissioner Johnson noted the non-construction costs had an evaluation of the plumbing,
HVAC, electrical, data, voice, fire alarm and sprinkler system in the amount of $13,500. He said there
was another charge of $29,150 for plumbing and HVAC. Johnson said he understood the $13,500 was
to evaluate the existing systems, and the other charge was included to design any new components that
might be needed. He asked if this was correct.
Vernon said yes. He said the costs were to adapt the existing HVAC systems to some newly
created spaces. Vernon said some walls would be changed -- some new spaces would be created within
the footprint of the building.
Commissioner Ray said she understood that some of the costs were in preparation of the entire
90,000 sq. feet -- not just the first floor.
Vernon said this was correct. He said accessibility to the entire building, and all of the
building's infrastructure systems, would be reviewed in terms of utilizing the complete structure.
Commissioner Johnson said that if the request were approved, the county would be spending a
quarter of a million dollars just to evaluate the systems of a building that was four times the size needed.
He said the greatest percentage of the costs would not have to be spent if the county built a building to
meet its needs. Johnson said the county was evaluating a building just to see if it was suitable. He
said he understood that some of the costs were applicable to all
needed. four floors, but three floors were not
OTIO by Commissioner Johnson to deny the request to approve the contract with Martin
Boal Anthony and Johnson.
VOTING: Ayes — 1 (Johnson); Nays -- 4.
OTION by Commissioner Ray to approve the contract with Martin Boal Anthony and
Johnson and to amend the Capital Projects Ordinance by transferring $220,500 from Capital Reserve
construction, a reimbursement be made to the Capital Reserve Fund, into the Capital Projects Fund and that once the county obtained the financing for the renovation and
Commissioner Johnson said that at no time, during the course of the debate, had he ever said that
additional space was not needed in Mooresville. He said additional space was needed, but he felt there
were better options than buying the former hospital building.
VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays — 1 (Johnson).
Request for the Confirmation or Appointment of a Delegate & Alternate Delegate for the
Centralima Council of Government's Executive Board: Chairman Tice said that at the present time
Commissioner Ray served as the delegate, and Commissioner Johnson was the alternate for Centralina's
Executive Board. (Ray and Johnson were both agreeable to continue in their roles as the delegates.)
OTIO by Chairman Tice to appoint Karen B. Ray as the Delegate for the Centralina Council
of Government's Executive Board and to appoint Steve D. Johnson as the Alternate Delegate,
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
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