M I N U T E S
BUILDINGS
& PARKS CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE
2007-03-23
Meeting No. 3
Attendance
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Chair: Councillor C. Moretti Vice Chair: Councillor V. Burke Councillor J. Webster (10:45) |
Staff: J. Livey, C.A.O. S. Andrews, Director, Asset Management L. Irvine, Manager, Parks & Open Space Development D. McClean, Fire Chief A. Moore, Senior Buyer T. Murphy, Special Events Coordinator D. Pearce, Manager, Real Property A. Seabrooke, Director, Strategic Services M. Shatil, Project Consultant W. Snowball, Deputy Fire Chief V. Shuttleworth, Director, Planning and Urban Design S. Sydij, Finance G. Taylor, Manager, Community Centre Operations H. Tse, Project Consultant D. L. Wells, Manager, Programs A. Wolfe, Project Consultant C. Raynor, Committee Clerk |
The
Councillor C. Moretti in
Councillor C. Moretti disclosed an interest with respect to Items 5 b) and c), by nature of being on the Board of the Markham Bocce Association, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
1. MINUTES
OF
THE BUILDING AND PARKS CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
That
CARRIED
2. EVENTS
Ms. T. Murphy, Special Events Coordinator,
advised of a slight revision to the events schedule previously circulated.
Committee was advised that the
3. PARKS
a)
Ms. L. Irvine, Manager, Parks and Open Space
Development, advised that a Request for Quote (RFQ) has closed and bidders are
being evaluated. It is expected that the preferred bidder will be selected next
week.
b) McKay House Tender
Ms. Irvine advised that a report selecting
the preferred bidder will be coming forward shortly. It is expected that
construction of the hardscaping will conclude in September, 2007.
c)
Ms. Irvine advised that the tender will be
released next week and that construction might commence in June, 2007.
d) Landscape
architectural consultant hires
Ms. Irvine
advised that RFQs for consultants on the Wismer and
4. FIRE
a) Land
Acquisition – Ca
Mr. D. Pearce, Manager, Real Property, advised that a report on the Cornell land acquisition will be forthcoming to General Committee on April 2, 2007.
Ms. V. Shuttleworth, Director, Planning and Urban Design, provided a brief update on the Cathedral land acquisition. It was noted that the current landowners are in the process of conveying the subject lands to a third party. It is expected that the acquisition process will accelerate once the conveyance is completed.
5. RECREATION
AND CULTURE
a) East
Mr. A. Seabrooke, Director, Strategic Services, advised that a report on the matter will be forthcoming to General Committee on April 2, 2007.
b) Centennial Community
Centre Expansion
Councillor C. Moretti disclosed an interest with respect to Item 4 b), by nature of being on the Board of the Markham Bocce Association, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter. Councillor V. Burke chaired discussion of this item.
Mr. M. Shatil, Project Consultant,
provided an update on progress and an update on the contingency budget (Appendix A).
Mr. A. Wolfe, Project Consultant,
provided an update on the construction of the bocce courts. Committee was
advised that the Markham Bocce Club has requested that the courts be depressed
so they are in line with competition specifications. Additionally, they have
requested changes to the proposed kitchen layout.
Mr. G. Taylor, Manager, Community
Centre Operations, advised that construction has severely limited access to the
squash courts. It was suggested that staff contact squash users and determine
the best course of action, such as a refund of user fees or temporary closure
of the squash facilities.
c) GO Transit Parking
Deck
Councillor C. Moretti disclosed an interest with respect to Item 4 c), by nature of being on the Board of the Markham Bocce Association, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter. Councillor V. Burke chaired discussion of this item.
Mr. A. Wolfe, Project Consultant, advised that a status report will be forthcoming to General Committee on April 16, 2007.
d)
Mr. Wolfe advised that a design
workshop with staff and consultants will take place on April 5, 2007. Committee
was advised that no decision has been made on what will happen to the existing
building.
5. LIBRARY
a)
Mr. Shatil provided an update on
construction and the relocation of staff to the Seneca building. Committee was
provided with an update on the contingency budget (Appendix B). It was noted that the contingency budget may need to
be increased.
Committee noted that the Markham
BIA is very pleased with progress so far.
ADJOURNMENT
The
APPENDIX A
Centennial Community Centre
Construction
Contingency Report
•
Increased
contingency amount $795,000
•
COs
approved to date $579,000
•
Contemplated
CO (Estimate)** $103,300
•
Contingency
remaining $112,700
* Contingency
increased by $150,000, following Council resolution
**Includes
APPENDIX B
Construction
Contingency Report
•
Initial
contingency amount $381,250
•
Contingency
Available for
Contractual Changes Orders* $349,000
•
Approved
Change Orders $163,500
•
Contemplated
CO (Estimate) $145,700
•
Contingency
remaining $ 39,800
* $32,255 of the construction
contingency has been identified as the funding source for the transformer
upgrade.