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Session 1316, Minutes Page 10 October 11, 1982 Mrs. Metcalfe moved to amend the motion by adding the proviso that no reconstruc- tion would be charged for if it occurred within thirty years of original construc- tion. Mr. Sc.hoomer, as seconder, accepted the amendment, and also asked that Mayor Mooney reconvene the special Council subcommittee on streets to examine the policy in much greater detail. Mro Adams asked for clarification of the amendment--he wished to know if it meant thirty years after construction or reconstruction., Mrs_ Metcalfe said it did mean that. All voted Aye on the amendment except Mrs. Thompson, who voted Nay. All voted Aye on the motion, as am-ended, except Mrs, Thompson and Mr. Lieberman, who voted Nay. The motion carried by a vote of four to two. RETURN TO DISCUSSION OF 1983 CITY CALENDAR Examples of the work of the low bidder, Comfort Printing, were circulated to Coun- cil. Mr. Ollendorff said the quality of work of this printer and the second lowest bidder, Krawll, was quite similar. The work of the others had not been examined, except insofar as some of them had worked for the City previously. Mrs. Metcalfe said if the Council did not think the printing quality was sufficient- ly high, it could instruct the City Manager to seek out the next lowest bidder who had acceptable quality. Mr. Ollendorff asked Mr. McPhail about time constraints. Mr. McPhail, Director of Finance, said the material had to go to the printer in early November. Mr. Ollendorff said there was not time to get new bids, however, there did seem to be time to examine the quality of other bidders prior to the next Council meeting on October 25. He felt the quality of the low bidder was adequate, although noting it was a subjective judgment. Mr. Adams asked how much had been budgeted for this item. Mr. Ollendorff said he thought it was $8000, so that even the low bidder exceeded the budgeted amount. Mr. Lieberman was concerned about Mr. Ollendorff's statement that the printing was adequate. Mr. Lieberman said the calendar went to every home in the City and was used for a full year. He thought the Council had made it clear in the past that quality was very important, as well as ensuring its arrival in homes in a timely manner. He asked Mr. Ollendorff to provide samples of all printing next year. Mro Ollendorff said there was an additional factor to consider--the City had em- ployed the services of a person who was skilled at layout, typesetting and print- ing supervision, and he believed that person could get the best possible quality from the printer that the printer was capable of producing, noting the City has not had that advantage in the past. Mrs. Metcalfe moved that the award be made to the low bidder, Comfort Printing, in the amount of $8959. Mr. Schoomer seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. PERSONNEL REPORT The Personnel report for the week ending October 9, 1982 was received and ordered filed.