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CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 02-165
RESOLUTION APPROVING EXPENDITURES OF $26,411 FOR MOLD
REMEDIATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
WHEREAS, mold is present in the Civic Center Complex, and
WHEREAS, staff and consultants have conducted research to locate the source of the
problems and identify solutions, and
WHEREAS, equipment has been purchased and installed to prevent future mold
problem, and
WHEREAS, contaminated areas need to be cleaned by qualified contractors, and
WHEREAS, the City engaged the Institute for Environmental Assessment to obtain
quotes from qualified contractors and supervise the work of the selected contractor, and
WHEREAS, work has performed in the Early Childhood Center, and invoices received
in the amount of $26,411.00, and
WHEREAS, the funding source for these proposed improvements would be the Capital
Improvement Fund (401);
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lino
Lakes authorizes and approves the expenditure of $26,411.00 for mold remediation in the
Early Childhood Center portion of the Civic Complex and designating the Capital
Improvement Fund (401) as the funding source.
Approved by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 28TH day of October, 2002.
ATTEST:
Ann J. Blair, CG ty Clerk
J. Bergeson, Mayor
STAFF ORIGINATOR:
MEETING DATE:
TOPIC:
VOTE REQUIRED:
AGENDA ITEM 4C
Linda Waite Smith, City Administrator
October 28, 2002
Consider Resolution 02-165 Authorizing Expenditure
of $26,411 from Capital Improvement Fund (401) to
Pay for Mold Remediation in Early Childhood Center
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BACKGROUND:
In late August we became aware of mold in the Civic Complex. On September 9, the
City Council authorized expenditures of $26,000 to install carbon monoxide detectors at
several locations, a centralized electronic monitoring system that alerts us to problems
and allows us to check those areas from one location, and a programming control override
to help dehumidify air brought in from outside.
The Institute for Environmental Assessment evaluated the damage to the building interior
and obtained quotes from contractors qualified to perform decontamination.
Cleanup began in the Early Childhood Center which had the most damage. We have
received invoices totally $26,411 for these services. We will incur additional costs as the
other two sections of the Civic Complex are decontaminated.
We are requesting authorization to use $26,411 from the Capital Improvement Program
Fund (401) to pay for cleaning up mold in the Early Childhood Center. The Finance
Director has advised us to use the same fund for all expenses related to mold problems in
order to simplify documentation as we seek reimbursement. We are currently gathering
information to assist us in an insurance claim or legal action.
OPTIONS:
1. Adopt Resolution 02-165 Authorizing $26,411 in Expenditures from the Capital
Improvement Fund (401) for Remedial Measures to Address Mold in Civic Center
Complex.
2. Decline to Adopt Resolution 02-165.
3. Return to staff for further review and/or action.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Option #1
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