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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />To: Honorable Mayor Adams and City Council <br /> <br />From: Julie Feier, City Manager <br /> <br />Date: July 20, 2007 <br /> <br />Subject: Weekly Update <br /> <br /> <br />The Task Force on Code Enforcement and Inspections will hold a public meeting <br />to solicit public input on code enforcement and inspections at Heman Park <br />Community Center on Thursday, July 26, from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM. <br /> <br />Kelly mediation <br />The (not arbitration) did not result in any immediate resolution. <br />However, we are proceeding with an attempt of global resolution on both the City Hall <br />and Fire House. Kelly agreed to the original proposal in the fall from the surety, to allow <br />an alternate contractor, Hankins to serve in the role as project manager. Due to the <br />large sum already owed sub contractors, over $100,000 on the firehouse alone, I am <br />not willing to pay over remaining retainage directly to Kelly. We will consider staggered <br />payments as work progresses, payable to Hankins and Kelly jointly. A related concern is <br />whether the remaining funds will be sufficient and will be used to complete the work in a <br />professional manner. In my opinion, if Kelly insists on seeking the $60,000 in <br />unapproved change orders beyond the contract prices, a complete settlement will not <br />be possible. I am willing to compromise on the City’s back charges for City Hall, even <br />though the damage caused by Kelly is well documented. I recognize that some <br />compromise might be needed if settlement is to be achieved. Hankin, Kelly, and staff <br />toured both facilities this week with the respective architects. I will continue to keep <br />Council advised. <br /> <br />Council’s 2008 meeting schedule <br />The first draft of the is attached. I have identified <br />the proposed Council meeting dates in bold and highlighted. City Hall holidays/closures <br />are underlined and conferences are italic in red. I have accounted for the religious <br />holidays from the previous year. The apparent conflicts are outlined below. <br />? <br /> March 10: City Clerk Conference & NLC Congressional City Conference <br />? <br /> April 21: There will be only one meeting in April to avoid Passover or back to <br />back meetings in May. We will be scheduling additional budget meetings in April. <br />? <br /> May 19: City Clerk Conference <br /> <br />