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Council tables demolition of 504 1st Avenue over salvage language and asbestos questions
Summary
The board delayed awarding a $56,900 demolition bid for 504 1st Avenue after trustees requested clearer contract language about asbestos abatement and whether steel beams are to be salvaged or retained for future city use.
The board considered bids to demolish a building at 504 1st Avenue; the lowest responsive bid was $56,900. Staff said the job was rebid after a hazardous-materials inspection identified asbestos that must be treated separately and that several bidders provided different language regarding salvaging steel beams.
Trustees and staff debated whether bids permitted contractors to take steel beams for salvage or whether beams would remain on site for future city use. One trustee noted some bids stated contractors would salvage beams while others left beams onsite. Staff said the city needs clearer verbiage stating salvage stays with the property (or otherwise clarifying ownership). A trustee moved to table the item so staff could add explicit language clarifying salvage and other bid provisions; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote. The demolition award will return to the board after staff provides clarified contract language and a schedule for excavation and asbestos abatement.
