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Regular Council Meeting December 11, 2023 Page 7 concerns directly to the corresponding company or government entity. Mr. McFadden gave a demonstration on the City website as how to report a street light that was out or how to report a down line. 26. Discuss and act on the addition of bid alternate #1 in the amount of $13,500.00 to the Lloyd D. Nabors Demolition contract for the Belford Building Demolition Project. City Engineer Todd Mittge said in the previous recommendation he had not included the bid for removal of the historical stars and chains, and the project had gone faster than scheduled. He said City Staff was asking City Council to approve this item and funding was available from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Norment and seconded by Council Member Kessel. Motion carried, 4 ayes — 0 nays. 27. Discuss and award a bid in the amount of $237,769.00 to One Reef, LLC of Paris for services related to asbestos abatement in the Grand Theater; and authorize City Staff to negotiate a contract. Mr. Mittge said the City owns the Grand Theater located at 21 Lamar Avenue, and the building was in a state of disrepair, requiring asbestos abatement and debris removal before restoration and revitalization could begin. He explained the project underwent an Asbestos Testing and Investigation study and on August 28, 2023, the City Council authorized advertisement of bids for the project, which were advertised on September 27, 2023. Mr. Mittge reported that six bids were received and were opened at City Hall on November 9, 2023 and ranged from $237,769 to $416,253.00. He said that he and Paul Dennehy, Designing Architect, evaluated the bids utilizing a comprehensive scoring system and based upon scoring of the submittals, One Reef, LLC was recommended for award of the project. City Manager Grayson Path said staff had an initial estimate of $100,000.00 for the scope of work but during evaluation, the bids came in higher than anticipated. He also said the City could utilize existing ARPA funding to cover the difference of $137,769.00. A Motion to award a bid in the amount of $237,769.00 to One Reef, LLC of Paris and authorize City Staff to negotiate a contract was made by Council Member Norment and seconded by Council Member Kessel. Motion carried, 4 ayes — 0 nays. 28. Receive a presentation about the Street Mill and Overlay Projects, discuss and authorize the City Staff to proceed with design and bidding for 2024 projects. Mr. Path said City Staff had spent a good bit of time examining arterial roadways all over town to identify those in most need of a mill and overlay and due to limited funding, the City was not able to address all arterial roadways. He explained the goal was to mill and overlay those roads that had the heaviest traffic in the community, and outlined the following: