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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
September 30, 2003
CALL TO ORDER -
SPECIAL MEETING:
ROLL CALL:
Contract for Removal and
Relocation of Fire Hall
Communications Antennas
Deputy Mayor Campbell called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council
to order at 10:02 a.m.
Members Present:
Deputy Mayor Campbell, CouncilmembersBraun,
Headrick, Rogers, and Williams.
Members Absent:
Mayor Wiggins and Councilmember Erickson.
Staff Present:
Manager Quinn, Attomey Knutson, Clerk Upton, G. Cutler,
D. McKeen, and S. Sperr.
Public Present: P. Ripley.
Award of Contract for Fire Hall Communications Antennas Removal and Relocation,
Project 01-14:
Deputy Mayor Campbell asked Public Works & Utilities Director Cutler to review the
proposed contract for the removal and relocation of the Fire Hall Communications
Antennas. Director Cutler reminded the Council of the contract award at its last
meeting for the replacement and repairs to the Fire Hall roof and, in conjunction with
that project, it is necessary to remove and relocate the communications antennas to
avoid any disruption of communications for the Fire Department or delay in the
replacement of the roof.
There was concern with using the existing antenna pole, so a fiberglass utility pole has
been purchased for placement near the Fire Hall to be used as a communicationstower.
Director Cutler indicated there is more than sufficient capacity to support the
communication needs, and it was felt appropriate to use a firm already working with
the Fire Department on a regular basis.
The Small Works Roster was used to seek bids, and one bid was received from
Greentree Communications. It was anticipated that the costs would not exceed
$15,000; however, in view of the bid amount, it is necessary to seek Council approval.
Fire ChiefMcKeen responded to Councilman Braun that there are currently a dozen
antennas to be accommodated, and the time line for this portion of the project is 2 - 3
weeks. Director Cutler added that the addition of the fiberglass pole will result in the
permanent location of the antennas, plus there is additional capacity for the future
addition of other antennas. It was noted that the original tower was not installed in
accordance with the design specifications, so the cost to reinstall the tower in the
correct manner would prove to be too costly. It is expected that the City's insurance
will reimburse for the costs associated.
After further discussion, Councilman Williams moved to award and authorize the
Mayor / Deputy Mayor to sign the contract for the Fire Hall Communications
Antennas Removal and Relocation, Project 01-14, to Greentree Communications
in the amount of $16,121.80. The motion was seconded by Councilman Braun and
carried unanimously.
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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
September 30, 2003
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 a.m.
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