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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/24/1976 Meeting M I NUT E S EUGENE CITY COUNCIL March 24,1976 ~ - Adjourned meeting - from March 22, 1976 - of the Common Council of the city of Eugene, Oregon, was called to order by His Honor Mayor Lester E. Anderson at 11:30 a.m. on March 24, 1976 in the Council Chamber with the following Council members present: Gus Keller, Eric Haws, Neil Murray, Ray Bradley, D. W'. Hamel, and Edna Shirey. Council members Wickes Beal and Tom Williams were absent. -A-l I - Property Acquisition, 1458 Ferry Street Some Council members viewed the property on tour prior to the meeting. Manager ex- plained that the property, if purchased, would be used as a West University Neighbor- hood community center, a meeting place and activity center for that neighborhood. He said initial offers had been made in line with several appraisals and the Com- munity Development Act. It is now necessary to negotiate with the owner. It is not assume that condemnation proceedings will be filed, he said, since it is likely the city's offer would be accepted. Resolution No. 2493 - Authorizing negotiation and condemnation for acquisition of property at 1458 Ferry Street was read by number and title. Bob Thomas, acting Renewal Agency director, said acquisition of the property had been recommended by the Joint Community Development Committee and the Housing and Community Development Commission under the current year's budget. Acquisition also has been approved in next year's community development application. - In response to Councilmen Keller's question about availability of parking, Mr.Thomas said there was none provided because the center would be within walking distance of those using it in the West University neighborhood and it was also across the street from Central Presbyterian Church where parking was available. '--' Councilman Bradley asked what interest the neighborhood organization would have in theownership of the property if it was acquired, whether the building could be used for any purpose other than a community center, where proceeds would go if the city decided to sell the property later, who would be responsible for maintenance and what was expected in the way of maintenance costs. Mr. Thomas answered that the West University Neighborhood group would have no interest in the ownersip of the building. He said the center would be used for any purpose consistent with the Com- munity Development Act and that if it should be sold by the city, fund therefro~ would go to the Community Development Fund. He added that there is flexibility _ the property could be traded, or sold and the funds used with other funds under .the Community Development Act to acquire other space, if it is determined that is needed. The intended use at this time, he said, was for a community center for that neigh- borhood. Maintenance would be the responsibility of the parks department and would be funded from the parks budget. Mr. Thomas continued that the Community Development Committee has recommended allocation of $6,000 for a caretaker or part-time director for the facility for the next action year. Ed Smith, parks director, explained that the building was in very good repair, it was small and could be used immediately without extensive modification. Operational cost could be kept to a minimum - that was one reason for recommending its acquisition, he said. - Councilman Bradley then asked if it was thought the city would be showing favoritism in buying this property for the West University neighborhood. He noted this was the first acquisition of its kind for a specific neighborhood and that it was not con- '-- 3/24/76 - 1 l7t nected with school district use. Mr. Thomas said the issue of favoritism came up in HCDC discussion but consensus was that there was none because other neighborhoods have elementary schools or junior high schools serving as community centers. This neighborhood has none and this facility would provide a focus for neighborhood activities. He added that it should in no way be construed as a precedent or that centers would be acquired for other neighborhoods. .~' - Councilman Bradley wondered about the conditional use permit which would allow the neighborhood center - what would staff recommend if the property was purchased and the permit was denied by the hearings official. Mr. Thomas noted that the option on the property would expire before the hearing on the permit. However, he said chances were pretty slim that the permit would not be granted because of pressures from the neighborhood, and staff was prepared to make a positive recommendation on the use permit. If the permit was denied, he said, the city would probably have no choice but to sell the property. He was sure, he said, there would be no money lost. Councilman Keller assumed the property was zoned for residential use and that if it did have to be sold, it would still carry the residential zoning. Mr. Thomas answered that was true, that the property is now zoned R-3 but is developed as single-family residence. Mr. Keller moved second by Mr. Haws to adopt the resolution. Councilman Bradley said he would vote in favor of the motion, although reluctantly, because of his basic philosophy that funds should go into program areas rather than into property acquisition and accompanying maintenance costs - serving peopel rather than structures. Rollcall vote was taken on the motion to adopt the resolution. Motion carried, all Council members present voting aye. II - Bids, Remodeling Legal Center Building, 858 Pearl Street, for City Offices were received as follows: Maximum' Bid Alt #1 Alt #3 A1t #4 Folding Stair Carpet Bidders Bond Time Partition Finishes 1st Floor Powell Industrial Builders Yes $ 157,633- 110 $ 1,496 $ 2,347 $ 1,496 A. E. Stafford Yes 171,917 130 2,317 2,135 1,820 H. J. Burrows Yes 160,640 125 2,850 4,720 1,360 L. P. Hardie Yes 159,362 125 1,660 2,344 1,490 **Byron Nelson Yes 148,778 105 1,833 2,300 1,496 John T. Moody & Sons Yes 178,300 120 2,100 4,350 1,600 ** Renegotiated contract with Nelson 134, 778 105 No No No -- I-A-2 Copies of bid tabulation were distributed to Council members with the explanation that contract award was required together with authorization to spend up to $75,000 from the contingency fund for the project sinc~ there were insufficient funds remain- ing from the original allocation to cover the bids as proposed. Manager reviewed the bids, pointing out the deletions proposed to reduce the total cost and saying that actual cost billed'to the city would be ~ to $134,778, the recommended award. He said there was about $60,000 available from the original appropriation. That money, plus $75,000 from the contingency fund would cover the cost of the low bid. However, there is the possibility the project would not cost - 3/24/76 - 2 ~'1~, . I~. - - "- - "- e the total $134,778. Costs involve moving and other special items anticipated, and there is considerable pressure to have the move pretty well completed by the end of June to avoid additional costs. Mayor Anderson asked if the time stated ln the tabulation for completion referred to working days. Manager answered that it referred to calendar days. Mr. Keller moved second by Mr. Haws to award contract for remodeling the building at 858 Pearl Street to Byron Nelson up to his bid price of $134,778, and authorize transfer of $75,000 from the contingency fund to cover the cost of the project. Rollcall vote. Motion carried, all Council members present voting aye. Upon motion duly made, seconded, and carried, the meeting was adjourned. ~~~L- )#~ Charles T. Henry City Manager 3/24/76 - 3 113