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Discussion of issues relating to the repair of the Gateway Monument at the intersection of Center Street and Railroad Street.
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Summary:
On August 9, 2016, a semi-trailer truck, while making an illegal turn from Railroad Street into oncoming traffic on Center Street, ran over the curb and struck one of the Gateway Monuments. This caused substantial damage to the Monument. The driver of the semi-trailer truck was cited for 1) Reckless Damage or Destruction and 2) Fail To Notify Owner - Striking Fixture/Landscaping.
City Staff notified our insurance provider (TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool) and the architect that designed the Gateway. The architect provided the following (see attached):
* Description/photos of damage and repairs to be made, and
* Damage assessment narrative and cost estimate. The architect's estimate to repair the damage is $46,600 +$2,000 for architect = $48,600.
It is critical that an experienced and qualified contractor be used to repair the damage to this very visible entry feature into the City. City staff asked the architect for any recommendations of experienced and qualified contractors that had constructed other gateway projects. We learned that Hoggatt, LP in Pasadena had constructed gateway projects for Morgan's Point, South Houston, and Galena Park and the architect had excellent experience with them. Staff, with the architect present, interviewed one of the partners with the firm (Mr. Mel Oller) and was very impressed. Hoggatt, LP submitted the attached proposal in the total amount of $46,965. The company also submitted their 1295 form and certificate of insurance. Bonds will be provided prior to construction. The construction will require approximately 9 weeks
The proposal will be forwarded to the TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool. TMLIRP will subrogate, which will take some time. Ultimately, we would anticipate that the only difference would be $2500 deductible.
Fiscal/Budgetary Impact:
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