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' � � Page 2 <br /> . <br /> September 23 Koester authorized to proceed with an accelerated construction schedule due to <br /> permit acquisition delays, construction contract requirements, and to ensure that <br /> the sites are ready for Spring 2003 dredging use. <br /> The construction start-up delays and accelerated construction schedule will require additional <br /> compensation to Koester. The estimated costs are: <br /> Start-up Delay Costs of Idle Equipment $24,120 <br /> Additional Equipment Mobilization/Demobilization 14,490 <br /> Equipment Rent - Additional Cost 50,528 <br /> Extra Supervisor Costs 18,729 <br /> Extra Rental Equipment Idle Time 36,685 <br /> Total $144,552 <br /> Therefore, it is recommended that the Agreement price be amended from $2,064,000 to <br /> $2,208,552 (an increase of$144,552). <br /> It should also be noted that Koester and Chastain are jointly examining potential value <br /> engineering cost savings for this project. The preliminary estimate of these savings is in the <br /> range of$50,000 to $70,000. City staff will inform Council as these savings come to fruition. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTION: <br /> None foreseen. <br /> INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: <br /> Homer L. Chastain & Associates <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: <br /> John A. Smith, Assistant City Manager for Public Services, phone 424-2833 <br /> j asmith@decaturnet.org <br /> Keith D. Alexander, Director of Water Management, telephone 424-2863 <br /> e-mail kdalexander@decaturnet.org <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: <br /> This project is being paid by the Water Capital Fund. Depending on weather conditions, it is <br /> anticipated that construction will be completed in the first quarter of 2003. <br /> Attach. 2 <br /> cc: Stephen E. Yeager <br /> Gregg Foltz, Homer L. Chastain & Associates <br /> Gregory Head, Koester Contracting Corporation <br />