HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/02/1977 Adjourned Meeting 519
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 1977
The City Council met in session on this date at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at
City Hall. Council members present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Jean Allard, W. K.
"Pete" Moore, Dr. Bill Simmons, and Nadine Walker. Councilmen Holbrook and Wonder absent.
City Manager Eastman reported that Preston Shepherd had prepared a proposal to
complete the preliminary design and testing; provide the final design and pre-
paration of plans and specifications; and provide the construction supervision and
engineering of an asphalt overlay and related improvements on the Yakima Airport
Runway 9-27 and the taxiway, which has been reviewed by the FAA. City Manager
Eastman asked the Council's approval on this proposal and to enter into a contract
with Preston Shepherd, on an hourly rate paying his staff a time factor of 2.86 to a
maximum of $77,000. This amount would be less than continuing with the firm that had
been doing the preliminary design. The firm of Preston L. Shepherd & Associates had
been chosen specifically because Al Ray, a former City employee, has a good knowledge
of the Airport. The City does rotate the services of the various engineering firms
in the City. It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Simmons that the contract be
awarded to Preston L. Shepherd & Associates for the Yakima Airport Runway 9=27 and
Taxiway: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons and Walker voting aye by voice
vote. Holbrook and Wonder absent.
Speaking on the Capitol Theatre project, City Manager Eastman reported that it is
questioned as to whether the City would have to pay back money received from the fire
insurance company. City Manager Eastman reported that the bids we are looking at now
for the Capitol Theatre are good until June 4, 1977; after that, inflation could
bring costs up another $50,000 to $100,000. It is his recommendation that Council
award the four basic bids now, and hold up awarding the alternate bids until some
major decisions have been made regarding the planned use of this Theatre., Council
will need to make decisions on the acoustics, sound system and Green Room (reception-
concessions). The basic bid consists of general construction, ($278,000), mechanical
work ($328,596), electrical work ($146,359), and ceiling suspension system, lath
and plaster ($84,900), plus sales tax ($42,731), for a total of $880,586. This does
not bring the building up to minimum code requirements. Possible sources for funds
would be uncommitted FRS Funds, Capitol Theatre Trust Fund, and the County. The
$2.2 million expected expenditure will not be enough to rebuild the Capitol Theatre
to a functional point. That amount is closer to $2.7 million. It was the general
consensus of the Council that if the Capitol Theatre is to be built, it should be
built good. Councilman Allard objected to using FRS Funds for the Capitol Theatre,
if it would mean less funds for streets and fire trucks. Mayor Edmondson clarified
that matter by stating that we would not be using general tax money and have never
used FRS Funds for streets. Councilman Walker questioned if the City could have
another 30 day extension for the alternate bids. Bill Paddock, architect, stated
that the City already had one 30-day extension and he did not know how willing the
contractors would be for another one. Councilman Moore stated that it's possible the
Union members may strike, causing the cost to rise even higher, and a rebid would be
at a higher figure. We should withhold the alternate bids for a short time so
Council can study them. The Capital Theatre Committee, City and County should all participate
if it goes beyond the $2.2 million. It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore that the
bids for the general construction on the Capitol Theatre be awarded and hold the
alternate bids for further discussion: carried, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons and Walker
voting aye by voice vote. Allard voting nay. Holbrook and Wonder absent. 111
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Moore,
seconded by Allard that we adjourn at the hour of 8:45 p.m.: carried, Allard, Edmondson,
Moore, Simmons and Walker voting aye by voice vote. Holbrook and Wonder absent.
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