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• Regular Meeting 10/17/79 7 6. CONSIDER AWARDING BID - REMODELING THE UPSTAIRS OF THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 911 S. EIGHTH (NUTRITION CENTER) (CONTINUED) Mayor Meza stated that if it was agreeable with Mr. James Arthur of Arthur Construction Company, he would sign a letter that will be addressed to Mr. Arthur, reference the City of La Porte Job No. 79-2123, Nutrition Center Remodeling: 'flear Mr. Arthur: Your firm has submitted a bid of $70,000.00 to the City of La Porte on the above referenced job. The City of La Porte requests your consent to the deletion of the items shown on the attached schedule, from this job, resulting in a contract price of $49,000.00. The City of La Porte will waive the filing of a surety bond, provided, no money will be paid to you, as contractor, until completion and acceptance of the work by the City. If this letter accurately states your understanding of our • agreement, please note your agreement and acceptance by signing and returning a copy of this letter, retaining a copy for your files. Yours very truly, CITY OF LA PORTE By: J. J. Meza, Mayor (For the City Commission)" It was moved by Commissioner Tomerlin, seconded by Commissioner Simons to negotiate with the low bidder., Arthur Construction Company, Mr. James Arthur, to reduce the scope of the work, and reduce the contract price to $49,000.00, in accordance with the letter agreement, with attached schedule, attached to these minutes, and, if accepted by the contractor, to let the contract to Arthur Construction Company for $49,000.00, job to be finished no later than December 31, 1979. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, and Simons, and Mayor Meza. NAYS: None. c: