HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 15042: QUALITY CRETE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (RESCIND)PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
COUNCIL ACTION MEMO
TO Stephen B. Fitrgibbons, City Manager
FROM Ross E. Blackketter, P:E., Director of Public Works
SUBJECT P.R. #15042 -Rescind Contract with Quality Crete Construction
DATE 22 December 2008
RECOMMENDATION:
I recommend that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 15042, rescinding the
contract with Quality Crete Construction.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council awarded a bid on 26 August 2008 to Quality Crete Construction for the
construction of sidewalks and handicap ramps for an amount of $40,600. The relationship
has not proven to be a beneficial one, with complaints from both parties. Accordingly, the
City and Quality Crete Construction have agreed to rescind the contract for a total amount
of $25,200.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT:
None.
EMPLOYEE/STAFF EFFECT:
None.
SUMMARY
I recommend that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 15042, rescinding the
contract with Quality Crete Construction.
Ytv,..
Ross E. Blackketter, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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PR 15042.
12/22/08 reb
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION RESCINDING THE CONTRACT WITH QUALITY
CRETE CONSTRUCTION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS
AND HANDICAP RAMPS.
WHEREAS, on August 26, 2008, the City awarded a bid to Quality Crete
Construction for the construction of sidewalks and handicap ramps in the amount of
$40,600; and,
WHEREAS, the City and Quality Crete Construction have agreed to rescind the'
contract in return for payments totaling $25,200 for work completed, $15,200 of which
has previously been invoiced and paid, leaving $10,000 remaining (see agreement
attached as Exhibit "A'~; and,
WHEREAS, rescinding. this contract, is herein deemed an appropriate action;
now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR:
THAT, the facts-and opinions in the preamble are true and correct; and,
THAT, the contract with. Quality Crete Construction in the amount of $40,600 for
construction of sidewalks and handicap ramps is hereby rescinded, and payment of the
remaining $10,000 is hereby authorized; and,.
THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of
the City Council.
PR 15042
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READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the
at a
day of A.D. 2008
meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor:
Councilmembers:
Mayor
Attest:
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney ~ ptq,
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION
Stephen B. Fitzgibbons
City Manager
Ross E. Blackketter, P.E.
Director of Public Works
APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF
FUNDS:
Rebecca. Underhill, CPA
Assistant City Manager/Administration
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EXHIBIT A
AGREEMENT
Parties (City of Port Arthur and Quality Crete Construction) mutually agree that the
contract awarded to Quality Crete Construction on 26 August 2008 will be rescinded. In
addition, this agreement mutually releases both parties from this contractual obligation,
contingent-upon City Council approval of rescinding this contract.
Quality Crete Construction has no further obligation on the City of Port Arthur in return
for a payment of $ /o_~ in addition to the $15,200 that has already been
paid. This will bring the total payment to an amount of $ ,2 S. 20 y
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
BY:
F~
Stephen B. Fitrgibbons
City Manager i/lG v~~ ~ ~` J
Printed Name: ~/
SUBSCRIBED AND Sy OR o b~fore me by the above named
n this the ~~~
day of ~~ 20~. /
Notary Public in and for the State of
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