HomeMy WebLinkAboutN. NECHES ENGINEERS - ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGES TO FIRE STATION #4City of Port Arthur, Texas ,.
Mayor and City Council Communication
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' Authorize Payment in the Amount of $7,612.69 to
Proj IKEF54 Neches Engineers of Beaumont, Texas for the 1
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RECOMMENDATION: ,
We recommend that the City Council authorize the payment in the amount of $7,612.69 to Neches
Engineers of Beaumont; Texas for assessing the extent of damages to Fire Station #4.
BACKGROUND:
The. National Flood Insurance Program adjuster assessed the. flood damages to Fire Station #4 in Sabine
Pass at only $175,000. Because of this, in order to protect the City's interests, it was felt that an
independent assessment was advised. John Shackelford, P.E., of Neches Engineers was contacted and
requested to evaluate the extent of the damages to the building, the integrity of the structure, and give a
cost estimate to repair the damages.
Based on standard commercial materials, Neches Engineers reports an estimated cost to repair the Fire
Station #4 and garage as just over $700,000. This value greatly strengthens the City's negotiating
position with the. insurance agencies regarding the damage assessment.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT: ,
Funding is available in Project IKEFS4 121-2300-901.54-00.
EMPLOYEE/STAFF EFFECT:
None.
SUMMARY: '
We recommend that the City Council authorize the payment in the amount of $7,612.69 to Neches
or assessing the extent of damages to Fire Station #4.
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Ross E. Blackketter, P.E.
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Rebecca Underhill, CPA '
Assistant City ManagerlAdministration
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