O-2011-3395 contract POH for EMServices/Barbour’s Cut Terminal

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of r A Parks & Recreation Department imp ho We are dedicated to the provision sod management of superior parks and recreational facif,lies innovative programs, and services which will provide our customers with pleasure and enrichment. 7 � October 26, 2011 IN Gilbert Smith, Superintendent Harris County Precinct 2 Parks - ed 1892 Via email: gilbert.smith @pct2.hctx.net Re: Electrical Repair Work; Sylvan Beach Park Dear Gilbert: As we discussed this morning, we need to do some adjustments to the 27 pier floodlights. The current configuration has the floodlight supports perpendicular to the pier and about 30" over the water, making it very difficult to change burnt out bulbs from the pier deck. This was a problem that we didn't identify until we went to change the first burnt out bulb. We are proposing to swivel the support mechanism for each floodlight 90° so that it is parallel with the pier; then swivel the floodlight mounting mechanism back 90 so that they face the water. In order to do this, we will need to add additional conduit and wiring from the junction box located under each floodlight, to the floodlight itself. We obtained a working estimate from Complete Electric (the electrical contractor for the pier) for +1- $13,000. We plan to fund the project utilizing the Sylvan Beach Escrow Fund. The current fund balance is approximately $215,000, so there are sufficient monies available to fund this needed repair. The operating agreement calls for the City to obtain Harris County approval, for repairs exceeding $5,000. Upon Harris County approval to proceed, we will obtain quotes for the work from 3 responsible electrical contractors and take the most advantageous price. Once awarded, the work should take approximately 30 days to complete, and should not require closing the pier. We are asking for approval from Harris County Precinct 2 Parks, to move forward. We look forward to continue working with you to provide this recreational amenity for La Porte and Harris County citizens. Please don't hesitate to give me a call or return email with any questions you may have. Sincerely, li Steps en L. Barr, Director Par s & Recreation Department c: Traci Leach, Assistant City Manager Marlene Rigby, Operations Manager Scott Bradley, Superintendent of Parks 1322 South Broadway La Porte, Texas 77571 Telephone: (281) 470 -7275 Facsimile: (281) 470 -1361 parksandrec@elia-porta.tx.us