HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-028 Authorizing CM to execute a contract with James Carey for architect services for library expansionRESOLUTION N0.09-028
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT WITH JAMES CAREY FOR ARCHITECT SERVICES FOR THE
LIBRARY EXPANSION
WHEREAS, in 2006, the City undertook a competitive solicitation for architect services
to provide consulting, design and potentially construction services for the library expansion; and
WHEREAS, in response to the solicitation, the City selected Cazdwell Architects
(Seattle), and the City Council approved (August 21, 2006) the City Manager's execution of a
contract for services with Cardwell, and the City contracted with Caldwell for services. Jim
Carey was the lead designer and project manager with Cardwell for the Port Townsend project.
In 2007, the principle architect/founder/owner in Cardwell retired and Jim Carey established his
own firm. With City approval (to maintain continuity of service, and avoid delays and added
costs to the City if a new architect had to take over the project), Jim Carey continued with the
design work as the successor to Caldwell.
WHEREAS, the City is to receive federal monies to assist in the capital construction for
the library expansion. The earlier the City can demonstrate it is able to comply with State
Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) requirements, the more likely it qualifies for additional
federal funding assistance. Therefore, the City desires to proceed as rapidly as possible with
design work to get the project ready to qualify for federal funding assistance; and
WHEREAS, maintaining design services with Jim Carey would maintain continuity of
service, and avoid delays in the project, and avoid risk and jeopardy to likely federal funding
assistance resulting from delays, and avoid added costs to the City if a new architect had to take
over the project, and the above justifies a waiver of any new bid process, which process would
likely only result in one bidder who could meet the City's needs for expedited completion of this
design project (or only meet the City's needs at significantly greater costs to make up for the time
and experience Jim Carey has with the project).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Port Townsend that the City Manager is authorized to execute necessary agreements with Jim
Carey for architectural and design services for the library expansion.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port, Townsend at a regular meeting
thereof, held this 15th day of June, 2009. \UUUY~,(/`~ .
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Michelle Sandoval, Mayor
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Pamela Kolacy, MMC, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
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John Watts, City Attorney
Resolution 09-028