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and at risk of collapsing due to significant damage to the structural integrity as a result of fire, natural dilapidation, faulty wiring, or other elements causing the structure to be uninhabitable; and
WHEREAS, th is severely damaged vacant structure also become a public nuisance, resulting in material annoyance, inconvenience, discomfort, or injury to another person or the public; and
WHEREAS, qualified staff from the Planning & Development Department conducted field assessments to determine current conditions of the property posing an imminent danger to life, health, and safety, and makes a determination whether an demolition is necessary to prevent collapse, further collapse, and to remove hazards to the general public; and
WHEREAS, once Planning & Development Depar tment staff determine d a demolition is necessary, the pre -approved agreements will allow authorized contractors to perform the services of demolition, testing for hazardous materials, and the removal of hazardous materials/debris without delay; and WHEREAS, the City of Fresno desires to authorize contracting authority to the Planning & Development to enter these agreements with the proposed contractors; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Fresno as follows:
1. The foregoing facts constitute an urgent necessity for the preservation of life, health, or property.
2. The requirement of advertising for bids is hereby waived pursuant to Charter section 1208(a).
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3. The Planning & Development Department is authorized to enter a requirements contract with David Knott Incorporated (DKI) for demolition services for a term of up to six months, with an amount not to exceed $589,972.
4. The Planning & Development Department is authorized to enter a requirements contract with Centec Construction for the removal of hazardous materials from the demolition site, for a term of up to six months, with an amount not to exceed $99,360.
5. This resolution shall be effective upon final approval. * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Attachments:
David Knott Incorporated contract
Centec Construction contract
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF FRESNO ) ss.
CITY OF FRESNO )
I, TODD STERMER, City Clerk of the City of Fresno, certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Fresno, at a regular meeting held on the day of 2023.
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT :
ABSTAIN :
Mayor Approval: , 2023
Mayor Approval/No Return: , 2023
Mayor Veto: , 2023
Council Override Vote: , 2023
TODD STERMER, CMC
City Clerk
By:
Date
Deputy
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ANDREW JANZ
City Attorney
By:
Brandon M. Collet Date
Supervising Deputy City Attorney