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MEMORANDUM
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To: Mayor, City Council, and City Manager
From: Valecia R. Tizeno, First Assistant City Attorney
Date: October 14, 2009
Subject: P. R. No. 15554; Council Meeting October 20, 2009
Attached is P. R. No. 15554 approving the payment of
the final retainage to Trevino Group, Account No. 301-1601-
591.82-00, Project GO-804. This was tabled at the October
6, 2009 Council Meeting.
Also attached is a letter from the Guarantee Company
of North America USA consenting to the release of the final
retainage and guaranteeing that the City of Port Arthur
will remain harmless therefrom.
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THE GUARANTEE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA USA
6351 Preston Rd. # 115
Frisco, Texas 75034
Phone 972-2946717
Fax 972-294-6714
Fax 877-533-2566
Mr. Mark Sokolow, City Attorney
City of Port Arthur, Texas
Re: The Trevino Group, Inc.
Port Arthur Fire Station, Our Bond No. 75050988
Release of Retainage
Dear Mr. Sokolow:
The Guarantee Company of North America USA has issued a payment and pertormance bond on behalf
of the Trevino Group which obtained a desigNbuild contract as it relates to a new Fire Station for the City
of Port Arthur. The Trevino Group has requested from the City of Port Arthur the release of final
retainage. Section 9.10.2 of the agreement delineates the procedures for payment wherein the City may
release the funds upon receipt of the consent of surety to final payment with a bond to indemnify the City
against liens. The Trevino Group has indicated that their subcontractors or contractors were the following
of whom they owe monies and that they will pay the amounts due once they receive the final retainage.
The Trevino Group, Inc. will obtain a Final Release from all subcontractors listed below. The Trevino
Group, Inc. will also obtain a Final Release from White Cap Industries and DMJ. The Trevino Group, Inc.
will pay DMJ and White Cap Industries via joint check to White Cap Industries and DMJ.
SUBCONTRACTOR NAME: RETAINAGE:
Simplex Grinnell $ 4,970.90
T. J. Morgan $ 3,143.50
Plumbing Specialties $ 9,721.00
Britain Electric $11,768.58
SKR Construction $10,552.44
Beaty Overhead Door $ 1,974.60
AAAbsolute Gutters $ 595.20
Tello Masonry $ 5,726.18
Absolute Insulation $ 658.70
Nederland Glass $ 550.45
National Networks $ 782.43
Marble Crafters, Inc. $ 644.65
Interior Selections $ 2,568.97
A G. Welding $ 448.00
nse ~ r.~__. 4...ion $22 000 00 to be oaid to DMJ and suoolier White Cao via joint check
TOTAL 76105.60
The Guarantee Company of North America USA consents to the release of the final retainage and will
hold the City of Port Arthur harmless therefrom.
~ncerely,
Dani~ameso~
Regional Surety Manager
The Guarantee Company of North America USA
P. R. No. 15554
10/02/09 is
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PAYMENT OF THE
FINAL RETAINAGE TO TREVINO GROUP. Account No.
Project GO-804, 301-1601-591.82-00
WHEREAS, the City Council approved Resolution No. 09-417
wherein the City Council approved the release of retainage of
$149,554.40 on the condition that the Trevino Group document that
the email dated September 22, 2009 is accurate; and
WHEREAS, the Trevino Group is in the process of resolving the
payments to subcontractors or suppliers of DMJ who have not been
paid and
WHEREAS, the Guarantee Company of North America USA issued the
performance and payment bonds; and
WHEREAS, the Guarantee Company of North America USA is aware
of the issues involving the subcontractors or suppliers and has
recommended the release of the Retainage as denoted in Exhibit "A"
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble
are true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Manager is herein authorized to
release the Retainage of $149,554.40 to the Trevino Group.
Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution
be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council.
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READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of
A.D., 2009, at a Meeting of the City Council of
the City of Port Arthur, by the following vote: AYES:
Mayor
Councilmembers
NOES:
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ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
CITY MANAGER
APPROVED A3 TO THB AVAILABILITY OF FIINDS:
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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EXHIBIT "A"
TIIE GUARANTEE COMPAiYI' OF NORTH AMERICA USA
6351 Preston Rd. # 115
Frisco, Texas 75034
Ftrone972-294-6717
Fax 972.294-6714
Fax 877-533-25(16
October 2, 2009
Mr. Mark Sokolow
City Attorney
City of Pori Arthur, Texas
Re: The Trevino Group, Inc.
Port Arthur Fire Station
Our Bond No. 75050988
Release of Retainage
Dear Mr. Sokolow:
This is to confirm our various conversations and correspondence regarding The Guarantee
Company of North America USA's awareness of the unpaid vendors/suppliers on the referenced
project.
This will also re-confirm our approval for the City to release the retainage owed to The Trevino
Group, Inc. on this bonded project.
Sincerely,
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Daniel R. Jameson
Regional Surety Manager
The Guarantee Company of North America USA