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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-05-27 92-277 ORDERDate YMay 19,v1992 Item Na m-9 27 Item/Subject: Authorizing Jobs Creation Bond Application Responsible Department Community 6 Economic Development Commentary: The Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is legislated to implement $28 million in grant awards designated for municipalities in the Jobs Creation Bond Package that will be voted on by Maine citizens on June 9, 1992. Applications are due by May 29th. The staff is developing 6 potential applications, all of which will require matching local funds to be competitive. The potential projects are (1) the Mogan Road Fire Station, (2) Police Station improvements, (3) Maine Business Enterprise Park infrastructure, (4) Civic Center and Auditorium heating and ventilation system improvements and Auditorium seating, (5) Public Works complex improvements, and (6) re ovation of 3 buildings at EIA for cargo and enterprise center u Preliminary descriptions and cost estimates for each potential Project area attached. These proposed projects were reviewed by the Community 6 Economic Development Comdttee at its May 18th meeting and will be reviewed in full with the City Council at the May 27th meeting. a kyay aa, Brae Manager's Com encs: ..� . P 3a. (�"j$r p1a1p �a a .P,�Fa,.$�rnt.�.-iw�m�oed'e%.•eAu�)�..,6a w " a�ad sa4k gAp.ej,��laed rl F � w u!it9 heaQ cry mamasr Assembled Information: 6 Budget Approval: Frm"Direcor Legal Approval: (L-� cirysoliaimr dF Introduced For XFassage First Reading Page_ of ❑Referral Aeeirm to Councilor Soury May 27,1992 92-277 CITY OF BANGOR Authorizing Jobs Creation Bond Application By W My CW"WH Of He City ofHonest: ORDERED, MT WHEREAS, the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is legislated to implement $28 million in grant awards designated for municipalities in the Jobs Creation Bond Package that will be voted on by Maine citizens on June 9, 1992; and WHEREAS, DECD is currently soliciting applications from municipalities prior to the primary and referendum vote with an application deadline of May 29, 1992; and "A WHEREAS, Jobs Bond funds, if approved by referendum, will be available to Maine communities for municipal infrastructure capital improvements; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR THAT, the City Manager is hereby authorized to prepare and submit Jobs Creation Bend Applications to the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development for the following projectai BE IT FURTHER ORDERED THAT, the following Provisions will be inserted erted in all requests for proposals and contracts associated with the Jobs Creation Bond Issue: - a. to the greatest extent possible, jobs to be created by the project will not be at the expense of jobs currently in existence; %2 277 b. to the maximum extent possible, a minimum of 90% of the persons employed by the project will he Maine residents; C. to the maximum extent possible, materials and supplies will be purchased from Maine suppliers; and d. contractors and subcontractors on this project will pursue in good faith affirmative action programs. IN CITY 199NCIl NaY 27, i992 eaende ae Aadd a: Amended by dd�ngeafter "the follovivg pre dt " 1n lthe lo projects paragra the follovin; Road,Ct6 Fir< Station an - NO; Road, Police s Enterprise riseV8t1l Mainengo Bvaiveee Auditorium Civ Par, Bangor stem Improvements, and Civic G A 8 ion Te Iinal, ente. Gens A Enterprise Terminal. Enterprise Cea[er, FAA Office 92-2)) ORDER Title, ppthoilsip8. ropy, GFgptinn, ARN. Application ......YTV.'. 1..S0��^�'��' .... i/ Cowci]man xe CITY OF RANCOR, MAINE Engineering Department 92 277 MEMA May 18, 1992 To: Edward A. Barrett, City Manager From: James D. Ring, Acting City Engineer Subject: Jobs Bond Projects The following are descriptions and coat estimates for improvements o the existing Public Works facilities and the existing Police Station, which may be submitted for funding under the proposed Jobs Bond Referendum. It should be noted that these estimates and descriptions of work are extremely preliminary at this point, and will require considerable refinement should the projects Be undertaken. I. Improvements ro the Public Works Complex This project would provide a umber of key improvemeate t0 the Overall Public Works facility,. including additional storage at the existing Public Works building, an additional salt shed building, a recycling processing facility, security fencing, and cleanup of the property along Union Street. as follows: 1. Onion Street cleanup - includes demolition of two existing storage structures, removal of pavement and concrete, grading, looming and seeding. $90,0000 2. Expansion to existing Public Works building - This is to provide cold storage formerly provided by existing buildings on Union Street. $150,000. 3. New salt shed - This may Be eligible for partial reimbursement from the State in four or five years. $100,000. 6. Recycling facility - This would be for remodelling the existing separate portion of the Equipment Storage building facing Maine Avenue, and would also involve construction of a 25 -foot long addition to provide additional space for handling and processing recyclables. The purchase of a baler is also included. $136.000. 5. Additional security fencing - This is for additional fencing to secure stock in the Public Warks compound aM to separate the various materials. $33,000. 6. Additional equipment storage - This is for the construction of a pole barn type storage structure equipped with engine block heaters. This would allow all of the plowing equipment to be stared under cover which would improve starting reliability, etc. during the wintertime, and would be located in the Public Works complex. $90,OOo. Subtotal: $599.000. Plus Engineering 6 Contingency 61,000. $660,000. Total Estimated Project Cost -1- 11. Pollee Station Renovations. This project wouldovYd2 277 additional interior and �Btructural renovations to the existing building, Improveenergy efficiency, enhance the exterior appearance of the building, provide considerably improved parking facilities behind the Station. 1. Construct interior renovations and make structural repairs to the garage area. $30,000. 2. Sand blast exterior and refinish with penetrating concrete stain - This would provideauniform color o the building exterior and greatly enhance overall appearance. $55,000. 3. Replace exterior windows with new energy efficient units. $65,000. 4. Construct fireproofing protection between adjacent levels. $15,000. S. Insulate roof. $15,000. 6. Sound proof I ventilation for shooting range. $5.000. 7. Modifications to heating system - This would Include rezoning for better control and efficiency, plus some upgrade work to existing boiler. $25,000. - 8. Repair existing retaining wall along Court Street, $10.000. 9. Replace nine existing overhead exterior doors. $40,000. 10. Construct exterior elevator from parking lot behind Police Station to access all floors. $90,000. 11. Reconstruct existing parking lot behind Police Station - This would also include Some improvements which would r existing overhead access doors from the front of the small Parks aandSRecreation storage building and relocate them to the back aide of the building, and construct additional perking behind this building for Parks and Recreation vehicles. This would allow additional general parking spaces to be created in the area to the front and aide of this building. $60,000. Subtotal: $420.000. Plus Engineering 6 Contingency 85 000. $ 0000. Total Estimated Project Cost If you have any questions regarding the foregoing, please contact -2- 92 277 Maine Business Enterprise Park Prosect Description The Maine Business Enterprise Park will be an upscale business and professional park in a natural or campus -like setting on 69.9 acres in the Bangor International Airport complex. It will contain 18 iota on which firma will be able to construct 1-2 story office type buildings. Strict covenants will control both the operation and appearance of the site Bud buildings. This project represents a reuse of land located between Mazzoni St., the University of Wain University College, and the airport runway, including land on both sides of Wain Ave. It includes two parcels owned and used by the University of Wain System. There are approximately 16 two story frame structures remaining which will be removed. The project also includes the buildings and parking lot associated with the general aviation functions of the airport and related activities on the westerly side of Wain Ave. This area will also have one building removed and have the parking lot reorganised to enhance its appearance and provide 3 lots as part of the business park. Lots ranging from 1.3 to 5.6 acres will be leased to business's involved in professional, light manufacturing and limited warehousing operations. Examples of such operations would be insurance companies, professional offices, computer software, publishing, bank operations centers, mail order companies, laboratories and research and development operations. Retail uses, manufacturing, and heavy warehousing will not be Permitted. Mew utility services will be provided throughout the Park and to each lot. Water, sanitary sewer, and storm water drainage services will be installed to replace outdated systems. All of the existing overhead utility poles will be removed and replaced by a single overhead distribution line. Individual service to each lot will be underground. New street lighting with underground service will be provided. Project pevelopnnt Park development activities included in the Jobs Bond application will bez 1. Complete installation of a storm water drainage system, including detention basin and control structure. 2. 1300 feet of road construction on Illinois and Enterprise Ave.'s. FIRE STATION No. 5 Project Budoet Conshvctlon Hard Costs Construction Testing Landscaping Sewer Connection Contingency Subtotal Construction Soft Code Architectural & Engineering Design Bidding & Construction Administration Subtotal SUBTOTAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS Othercosts Land Purchase TOTALPROJECT COSTS $575,450.00 3,500.00 10,000.00 32,360.00 33000.00 55,310.00 $51,300.00 28.300.00 $x,100.00 �M 10. 92 277 FILE: 18—Wy-92 92 277 3. Removal of sixteen buildings. 4. Removal of pavement on abandoned streets and railroad tracks. S. Installation of 850 ft. of sanitary sewer line. 6. Relocation of a Little League field. The development budget for this part of the total project is approximately $1.2 million. The source of funds will has Community Development Funds $126,000 Univ, of Maine System 150,000 City of Bangor -Sewer Fund 28,000 Fm MA Grant 20,000 Airport Reserve Fund 28� 605,000 John Bond 605.000 Total $1,210,000 92 277 BANGOR AUDITORIUM and CIVIC CENTER REPAIRS / IMPROVEMENTS TO HVAC SYSTEMS 1. Replace Civic Center electdc(heat pump/ air conditioning) heating $120,000 system Mth steam / hot water system. 2. Remove asbestos insulation and repair major steam line in $15,000 Auditoriumtunnels. 3. Replace condensate return system in Auditorium. $30,000 4. Repair/replace Auditorium unit heaters in back halkvay,main $25,000 auditorium and main lobby. 5. Install automatic temperature controls throughout the Auditorium. $25,000 6. Repair piping and steam traps, and remove asbestos Insulation $25,000 found on some of the piping. SUBTOTAL $240,000 7. Replace all seats in the stadium and balcony. $197,000 FILE: TOTAL IMPROVEMENTS $437,000 18—May-92 92 277 Cargo Building - enterprise Center - FAA Office Building Renovation This project consists of the renovation of three buildings in the Bangor International Airport Complex. The buildings, #253, #271, and #96, are all farmer military buildings that have been put to various uses since the closing of Dow Air Force Base. Building #253, a former fire station, is currently being used for airport ramp maintenance functions. This project would renovate the building for use as an air cargo center and Foreign Trade Zone operation. The renovation would include relocation of existing ramp maintenance equipment, updating of the building's systems, removing some mom partitions, and installing a truck dock. Building #271, the former electronics shop, is currently used as the Enterprise Center, an incubator for small companies, and the Foreign Trade Zone operation. This project would relocate the Foreign Trade Zone to Building #253 and expand the Enterprise Center to the entire building. The renovation would include updating of the building's systems, installing area partitions, and constructing a "shared -use" reception and clerical area. Building #96 was most recently used as a headquarters for Bar Harbor Airlines. This project would renovate the building for use by the Federal Aviation Administration, which currently rents space in the General Aviation Terminal Building. Raving the FAA to Building #96 would provide additional office space the FAA has requested insuring its continued presence in Bangor, as well as enable the future renovation of the General Aviation Terminal Building. The renovation would include updating of the building's systema, removing asbestos, replacing all windows, installing air conditioning, and reconstructing office space. The budget for these three building renovations is: Building 4253 $250,000 Building 0271 100,000 Building #96 275.000 Total $625,000 The airport reserve fund will assume one-half of the cost, $312,500, with the Jobs Bond Fund the other half.