10 - Amendment No. 1 to professional services agreement with Jason Hart Engineering to include asbestos survey - Belford Building Demolition Project

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Mr. Hart has researched and recommended ERI Consulting in Tyler, TX as a qualified firm to perform the asbestos work needed for our project. He has received a proposal from them to share with us for review and approval. We therefore have an amendment to our Professional Services agreement prepared for you tonight to review and approve, commissioning ERI Consulting to perform the necessary asbestos survey and report of the Belford Building. In addition, the City has been in discussions with Harrison, Walker and Harper (HWH) who owns the small building connected to the Belford on the northern wall. While demolition of the Belford building while maintaining and protecting this smaller building is possible, demolition of the Belford is more feasible and efficient while demolishing this smaller building at the same time. HWH has indicated that they would like to see their building demolished as part of our process and has agreed to cover the costs associated with design and demolition of their building. The City does not have any orders on this building, therefore we cannot use public funds in the removal of it. To this point, the City Attorney and HWH Attorney are working together to draft an agreement that we hope to bring back to you at the next Council meeting which will work to address two more amendments to Mr. Hart's agreement, both related to the HWH building. BUDGET: Amendment 41 for the ERI Consulting asbestos survey and report is set at $1,850.00. A future amendment for onsite work will be negotiated later, either with ERI Consulting or another firm. The City is using ARPA funds to fund the Belford Building demolition. OPTIONS: 1. Approve Amendment #1 for the Belford Building asbestos survey and report and authorize the City Manager to sign. 2. Request additional information, edits, and/or reject the amendment. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve Amendment #1 for the Belford Building asbestos survey and report and authorize the City Manager to sign.