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Tell City board awards demolition of 735 14th Street to M and R Backhoe for $6,900
Summary
The Tell City Board of Public Works and Safety accepted a $6,900 quote from M and R Backhoe to demolish 735 14th Street, instructing staff to invoice the landowner and to request that the auditor place a lien if the invoice is unpaid after 30 days.
The Tell City Board of Public Works and Safety on March 2 accepted a $6,900 quote from M and R Backhoe to demolish a nuisance property at 735 14th Street.
The board opened four quotes at the meeting: M and R Backhoe ($6,900), River City Logistics ($7,800), Brooks Lawn Care ($7,880.68) and SBS Excavating ($18,900). After confirming the low quote, Adam moved to award the work to M and R Backhoe; Gerald seconded and the motion carried with the board voting "aye." The board chair directed staff to proceed with the demolition and related invoicing procedures.
A city staff member said the city will send an invoice to the landowner after the work is completed and, "If the landowner doesn't pay the invoice within 30 days, then we will submit it to the auditor to place a lien on the property." The staff member noted that for similar projects under the $10,000 threshold the city solicits quotes rather than running a formal sealed-bid process to save money.
Board members discussed available demolition budget funds and the need to transfer or appropriate additional money because the demolition fund currently contains $5,000 and the low quote exceeds that amount. The mayor asked staff to confirm contractor insurance and licensing before scheduling work; staff said they would request a certificate of insurance from M and R Backhoe.
The board's action moves the city to the implementation phase pending contractor confirmation and invoicing of the property owner.
