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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2003 AT 7:30 PM
Regular Meeting:
San Rafael Redevelopment Agency
Also Present: Rod Gould, Executive Director
Gary T. Ragghianti, Agency Attorney
Jeanne M. Leoncini, Agency Secretary
Present: Albert J. Boro, Chairman
Gary O. Phillips, Vice -Chair
Barbara Heller, Member
Cyr N. Miller, Member
Absent: Paul M. Cohen, Member
CLOSED SESSION — CONFERENCE ROOM 201 — 7:00 PM:
VOTER
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF AN URGENCY NATURE: 7:49 PM
None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Member Miller moved and Member Phillips seconded, to approve the following Consent Calendar items:
ITEM RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of Monday, Minutes approved as submitted.
March 17, 2003 (AS)
2. Monthly Investment Report for Month Ending February, Accepted Monthly Investment Report
2003 (MS) —File R-123 for month ending February, 2003, as
presented.
AYES: MEMBERS: Heller, Miller, Phillips and Chairman Boro
NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Cohen
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
3. REPORT ON BID OPENING AND RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO DJA
CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,098,000.00 RE THIRD & "C" STREET
PARKING STRUCTURE, PROJECT NO. 10707 (BID OPENING HELD ON FRIDAY, MARCH 21,
2003) (PW) — FILE (SRCC) 4-1-557 x R-140#8 x R-430
Interim Assistant Executive Director (Public Works) Andrew Preston reported that the bid opening for
this project took place on March 21, 2003. From six bidders, the low bid was received from Dennis J.
Amoroso Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of $6,098,000, with the Engineer's Estimate at
$6,620,541. Mr. Preston explained that Dennis J. Amoroso is a local San Rafael contractor, having
offices on Fifth Avenue. Having requested references and experience from the contractor, staff found
these satisfactory.
Mr. Preston stated that the total fiscal impact of this project, including the soft costs, design, property
acquisition, construction costs, construction management, etc., is $9.3 million. The funding comprises
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$2.6 million from Redevelopment Agency funds and the remainder, $6.7 million, from the recently sold
parking bonds.
Mr. Preston stated it was staff's recommendation that the project be awarded to Dennis J. Amoroso
Construction Company, Inc.
With regard to the Engineer's Estimate of $6.6 million and the low bid of $6.1 million, Member Phillips
requested confirmation that the contractor had not omitted anything. Mr. Preston reported that staff
checked and everything was included in the bid. He explained that the bidding environment at the
moment is very competitive and Dennis J. Amoroso was extremely diligent and keen to obtain a job on
his own doorstep. As most of his projects are either in Southern California or the East Bay, he pursued
this local job with vigor.
Should everything proceed as planned, Member Heller inquired as to when this project would begin.
Mr. Preston stated that if the contract were awarded this evening, within three days, staff would write to
the contractor requesting his bonds , insurance and three signed agreements, and the contractor would
have seven days to return this material. Subsequent to a pre -construction meeting and time to obtain
materials, etc., Mr. Preston predicted the work would commence within four to six weeks from this
evening.
Member Phillips moved and Member Heller seconded, to adopt the resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-10 — RESOLUTION AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR "THIRD AND C
STREET PARKING STRUCTURE" PROJECT NO. 10707, TO
DENNIS J. AMOROSO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., IN THE
AMOUNT OF $6,098,000.00 (Lowest responsible bidder)
AYES: MEMBERS: Heller, Miller, Phillips and Chairman Boro
NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Cohen
AGENCY MEMBER REPORTS:
4. Farmers' Market: - File R-181 x R-447 (Verbal)
Economic Development Director Nancy Mackle issued a reminder that the Farmers' Market season
commences on Thursday, April 10, 2003.
Chairman Boro thanked Ms. Mackle and her staff for their work in getting the Parking Garage to the point
where construction could commence.
There being no further business, the San Rafael Redevelopment Agency meeting was adjourned at 7:52 PM.
JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Agency Secretary
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