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Demolition and Backfill: This work was removed from the contract on the basis that City work I <br /> crews could perform the work and save on the total project cost. The contract reduction for this <br /> was $21,500. City Engineering & Infrastructure crews have completed the demolition and <br /> earthwork that was removed from the contract at a cost of$6,844.69. <br /> Sewer Replacement: This work was removed from the contract at a contract reduction of <br /> $25,100. The plan was that it could be added back into the contract if it was found that the sewer <br /> needed to be replaced because of its condition or if it was not deep enough to serve the new <br /> fountain improvements. The Engineering Division had the sewer inspected using a video camera <br />' at a cost of$2,000 by TeleScan Inc. (this work will be donated by TeleScan to the project at no , <br /> cost to the City). The inspection found the sewer to be in good shape with noted exceptions and ' <br /> can provide adequate service given the limited needs of the fountain. The exceptions are two i <br /> locations in the line that need to be repaired to fix cracking and joint problems and a portion of ' <br /> the sewer near Franklin Street which must be replaced. The two smaller repairs can be made 'i <br /> without having to dig the old sewer up, but will have to be done by a private contractor. The <br /> sewer near Franklin Street will have to be excavated to make the necessary repairs and correct '� <br /> other noted problems relating to a catch basin and a sewer service from the Transfer House. City <br /> crews will be doing this work. A decision was made to relocate the existing manhole in the park <br /> so it would not be in the new sidewalk around the fountain. City crews did this work at a cost of <br /> $1,599.26. <br /> The existing sewer was found to be deep enough to serve the new fountain, but not deep enough <br /> for the utility vault foundation drain to flow by gravity. It was recommended to AE that a sump <br /> pump be used as opposed to relaying the entire length of sewer for what is expected to be limited <br /> flows from the foundation drain. AE is currently in the process of working this matter out, but it <br /> will be an add-on to the contract. <br /> Landscapin� This work was removed at a contract reduction of$14,000 subject to the City <br /> deciding how it wants to proceed on the landscaping. It is work that staff considers essential to <br /> the project and should be done. The City Forester made infortnal inquiries to obtain quotes on <br /> the plant material as proposed by AE. He only received one quote which was about $2,200 for <br /> the plant material. We estimate that the plants, plus weed-block material and mulch, will be <br /> $3,000 to $3,500. If a City work crew with 1 full-time employee and 2 or 3 temporary <br /> employees does the work, it is estimated that the City's labor cost will be an additional $1,000. <br /> This work cannot be done until the fountain is completed. CF expects to be done around July 1. <br /> This work may be delayed until later in the summer after the Decatur Celebration to avoid <br /> planting during the heat of sununer. The landscaping can be done by City crews or quotes from <br /> private landscape contractors can be obtained. In either case, it should be less than if the work is <br /> added back into CF's contract. <br /> Sidewalk Replacement: This work was removed at a contract reduction of $53,544. The <br /> sidewalk was removed to give the City an opportunity to decide if it wants the work done and if <br /> it does, how it should be done. The new sidewalk is important to the total fountain project and <br /> should be done. The total square footage of sidewalk is 4,920. It consists of two circular rings <br />