Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, November 20, 1957 to December 2, 1959, lvc000011-504

Mr. Bills was of the opinion that the City was very fortunate to get this firm to do this work and do it immediately, and requested this contract be entered into with the Western Real Estate Research Corporation and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign same. He stated further that these funds are budgeted out of the Federal Government Planning Advance Loan. Commissioner Whipple moved that the recommendation of the Coordinator of Urban Renewal, that the City enter into a contract with the Western Real Estate Research Corporation of Los Angeles in the amount of $3,300.00, to prepare the necessary land acquisition appraisals for the Madison School Urban Renewal Project, be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson voting aye; noes, none. Commissioner Sharp stated he was voting "aye" because all local resources had been exhausted as he was not in favor of approving contracts outside of the City of Las Vegas. URBAN RENEWAL Director of Planning Franklin Bills, Coordinator of Urban Renewal, presented the MADISON SCHOOL PROJECT recommendation that the City enter into a contract with Candueb and Fleissig, Urban Renewal Consultants of Newark, New Jersey, in the amount of $19,000.00 to make the Candueb and Fleissig necessary studies and prepare reports on general planning, land acquisition and Contract disposition, and family relocation needed to complete the final planning of the Madison School Urban Renewal Project. Approved Mr. Bills stated that a number of reputable consultants had been contacted and out of the several, two proposals had been received that would merit serious considera­tion. These proposals were submitted by EBASCO Services, Inc., of New York, and from the firm of Candueb and Fleissig, Newark, New Jersey, both of which are nationally recognized and doing a lot of work in this field. These firms submitted identical proposals of $19,000.00. Mr. Bills continued that this might sound like a substantial figure; however, he advised the Board that they had included approximately $23,000.00 in their approved budget for the Federal Government Planning Advance Loan for temporary staff for this work which would be used for this purpose. Mr. Bills added that this matter had been discussed with the principals of both firms as to how they would proceed with this contract and recommended in the best interest of the City to enter into a contract with the firm of Candueb and Fleissig. This firm would be ready to begin with this work immediately and we do have a deadline and must have this work completed by February 15, 1960, that must be considered in view of the Capital Grant Reservation for this project by the Housing and Home Finance Agency. Mr. Bills informed the Board that Mr. Candueb was present and would be willing to answer ary questions in regard to this contract. Commissioner Fountain moved the recommendation of the Coordinator of Urban Renewal for permission to enter into a contract with Candueb and Fleissig, in the amount of $19,000.00 to make the necessary studies and prepare reports on general planning, land acquisition and disposition and family relocation needed to complete the final planning of the Madison School Urban Renewal Project be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign same. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and he requested Mr. Candueb to include a time limit in this contract. Motion carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson voting aye; noes, none. BID 59.05; PAVING GOLF Director of Public Works, Richard Sauer, advised the Board all work had been COURSE RESERVOIR completed by Wells Cargo, Inc., for the paving of the Golf Course Reservoir, Bid No. Wells Cargo, Inc. 59.05, Contract #661H.43, and recommended this work be accepted and final payment be made in the amount of $1,021.73, and the Travelers Indemnity Company Bond, in Accepted and Bond the amount of $9,868.00, be released. Mr. Sauer advised further the 35-day Released extension period had expired. Commissioner Whipple moved the paving of the Golf Course Reservoir, Bid No. 59.05 be accepted and final payment in the amount of $1,021.73, be made to the Wells Cargo, Inc., and the Travelers Indemnity Company Bond in the amount of $9,868.00 be released. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson voting aye; noes, none. BID 58.34; PAINTING Commissioner Fountain moved the painting of the City Hall and Police Station, Bid CITY HALL AND No. 58.34, Contract #311H.11 be accepted as recommended by the Public Works POLICE STATION Department and final payment in the amount of $445.50, be made to the Antonsen Painting Antonsen Painting Company Company and the Great American Indemnity Company of New York Bond No. 674367, in the amount of $4,455.00 be released. Accepted and Bond Released Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson voting aye; noes, none. HOUSING AUTHORITY City Attorney Calvin Cory requested the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign a 90-day extension to the 90-day option which the Housing Authority has with the Extension of Option City on property designated as Parcel No. 1 generally located at 28th Street and Approved Charleston Boulevard. Commissioner Fountain moved a 90-day extension to the 90-day option with the Housing Authority on property designated as Parcel No. 1 generally located at 28th Street and Charleston Boulevard be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign same. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson voting aye; noes, none. 7-15-59