Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Trevor M. A. Fisher (Acting Director)
Department: Public Works Division: Construction Management
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution within the General Capital Outlay Fund transferring funds in the amount of $50,000 from the fund's reserve for project contingencies to the Main Jail Judges Bench, 1st Appearance Court Remodel project to allow for an increase in the project's change order allowance to support cost increases associated with this project. (Commission District 4)
ACTION: (T-10:56 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2022-002.
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Furr voted in the affirmative telephonically.
B. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE increase in change order allowance for contract between Florida Palm Construction, Inc., and Broward County (PNC2121779C1), for the Main Jail Judges Bench, 1st Appearance Court Remodel project, from $35,844 or 10%, to $179,442 or 50% of the original contract amount of $358,844; and authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute the same. (Commission District 4)
ACTION: (T-10:56 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Furr voted in the affirmative telephonically.
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Why Action is Necessary
A: Board approval is required to transfer budget from reserves.
B: Board approval is required to increase change order allowance above 10% of the original contract amount, in accordance with Broward County Procurement Code, Section 21.56.
What Action Accomplishes
A: Provides additional one-time funds of $50,000 to fund an increase to the Main Jail Judges Bench,1st Appearance Court Remodel's change order allowance to address cost increases associated with the project.
B: Increases change order allowance from 10% to 50% of the construction contract amount.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT DIVISION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.
The Main Jail Judges Benc...
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