IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION authorizing Change Order No. 3 to the contract with Universal Construction of Lenexa, KS, for the Historic Truman Courthouse, Project No. 3147, increasing the contract amount by $48,330.00.
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RESOLUTION NO. 18209 July 8, 2013
INTRODUCED BY Dennis Waits, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, by Resolution 18028, dated November 19, 2012, the Legislature did authorize an agreement with Universal Construction of Lenexa, KS, for the renovation of the Historic Truman Courthouse, Project No. 3147, at a cost to the County not to exceed $4,800,000.00; and,
WHEREAS, by Resolution 18118, dated March 11, 2013, the Legislature did authorize Change Order No. 1 to the agreement with Universal Construction in the amount of $85,026.00, related to improvements for the City of Independence's Tourism Department Offices; and,
WHEREAS, by Resolution 18161, dated May 6, 2013, the Legislature did authorize Change Order No. 2 to the agreement with Universal Construction in the amount of $199,556.00, related to upgraded signage and additional overtime allowances; and,
WHEREAS, thunderstorms in June caused a drain to become clogged with debris resulting in water overflowing into the courthouse, thus damaging the ceiling and walls in the east stairwell; and,
WHEREAS, the insurance adjuster has determined that this damage is not a covered cost; and,
WHEREAS, additionally, there are cracks in the Brady Courtroom in need of repair work that extends beyond the original contract; and,
WHEREAS, Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $48,330.00 is needed to provide additional funds to cover the costs of these repairs; and,
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works recommends approval of the request; and,
WHEREAS, this project is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Jackson County; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson...
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