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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-18-2006 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA September 18, 2006 The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular session in the Room 101, City Hall, 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 7:30 P.M. on Monday September 18,2006. Council President Barbara Wi~son, with Clerk Treasurer Peggy Wilder at the desk, called the meeting to order. Also present were City Attorney Les Merkley and Deputy Clerk Barbara Hollis. Council President Wilson welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to stand as Councilperson Grooms gave the invocation. Council President Wilson then asked all those present to join her in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. The roll was called and those present were: Counci1persons John Perkins, Keith Fetz, Connie Sellers, Barbara Wilson, Phil McCauley, and Ron Grooms. Absent: Councilperson Ed Zastawny. Following discussion, Councilperson Fetz made the motion to remove agenda item #22, and add Ordinance of Appropriations & Tax Rates and a request for funding, second by Councilperson Grooms, passing on a vote of 6-0. Council President Wilson presented the minutes for consideration by the Council. Councilperson Fetz made the motion to approve the minutes of September 5, 2006, (7:30 P.M.) as presented, second by Councilperson Perkins, passing on a vote of6-0. Clerk Treasurer Wilder present~d the claim list for consideration by the Council, explaining one additional claim for the Council. Councilperson Sellers feels the claims to Office Supply for $1,680.00, Corporate Office Furniture for $10,223.00, Office Environment for $4,363.98, and Office. Supply for $439.49 should not be paid from EDIT as listed but should be paid from the TIF or Redevelopment (Bond Issue). Following all discussion, Councilperson Sellers made the motion to approve the claims adding the one additional and tabling the four from EDIT as discussed second by Councilperson McCauley. Councilperson Fetz asked City Attorney Merkley if the City should be paying utilities and maintenance if the City does not own the building. Attorney Merkl(~y September 18, 2006 2 does not feel this a problem as the City is occupying the building. Councilperson McCauley would like to take up this matter with the Department of Redevelopment rather than penalize vendors. Clerk Treasurer Wilder feels an agreement should be in place. Councilperson McCauley would be happy to follow up with the Department of Redevelopment. Councilperson Fetz is concerned with City employees doing work on the property on City time. Clerk Treasurer Wilder explained it would be considered an outstanding debt if employees work outside their departments and the State Board Of Accounts would require repayment. Councilperson Perkins is concerned that there does not seem to be anyone working on the. punch list. Attorney Merkley said he has advised the Department of Redevelopment not to make the final payment until all subs are paid. Councilperson McCauley will take up these concerns with the Department of Redevelopment. The motion to apprbve the claims with one additional and 4 tabl(~d passed on a vote of 6-0. PUBLIC COMMENT: Ms. Terri Hicks, a resident of 3032 Capital Lakes Drive, has reviewed the copy of the fiscal plan. She cannot understand why she will be taxed for 2008 and receive no services. She feels nothing is defined. Ms. Pat Lowry, a resident of 3502 Holmans Lane read in the paper that Councilperson Perkins is talking about Holmans Lane going commercial. Ms. Lowry says "don't stir up". She asks why take in more (annexation) before you take care of what you have. There are many drainage problems and nothing is being done. If the City says they are going to do something, why don't they? Mr. Summers, a resident of 3019 Seminole Drive, has read the plan and is against annexation. He does not feel it is credible and he would prefer the truth. Mr. Mike Hutt, a resident of2l23 East 10th, would like to see the City follow thru with the practice of all vehicles bearing City stickers as was done in a pnor administration. Mr. Hutt asked about rezoning Holmans Lane to commercial. Zoning Director Hicks explained the area. Councilperson Perkins explained he has only talked about Holmans Lane becoming four lanes. September 18, 2006 3 AGENDA ITEMS: Ms. Janice W. Leavell, Chair, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Committee appeared before the Council reading aletter (attached) requesting additional funding for 2007. Following all discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to increase to $1,500 the King Holiday portion of special projects for 2007, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6-0. Mr. Gary Leavell appeared before the Council to request $2,000 to help with National Race Equality Week to be celebrated Saturday, September 30, 2006 at Henry Lansden Park. Mr. Leavell said this is a "City of Jeff thing" not a "Claysburg thing". Following all discussion, Councilperson Grooms made the motion to appropriate $2,000 in the 2006 Council Special Projects, .and $2,000 in the 2007 Council Special Projects, second by Councilperson Perkins, passing on a vote of 6-0. Ms. Vernita Cornett appeared before the Council with an update on the fundraising and programs to benefit the spay/neuter program. She explained the Paul Hornung public service announcement was done pro bono. Volunteer are picking up. Ms. Cornett explained the upcoming Paw Pals program. She also encouraged all to attend the J. B. Ogle Animal Shelter open house that will be held Saturday, September 23,2006 from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. Ms. Jill Saegesser, Executive Director, River Hills, and Mr. Doug Heberle appeared before the Council to request passage of a Resolution of support and a match of $474,000 for Spring Street Revitalization CFF Grant. Councilperson McCauky expressed concern for the 2007 EDIT budget, saying this would be a tremendous project. Councilperson Grooms said he would like to revisit this in December. Ordinance No. 2006-0R-5l, An Ordinance Transferring Certain Funds Within Same Department (Fire Department) was presented for consideration. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 2006-0R-5l, second by Councilperson Fetz, passing on a vote of 6-0. Councilperson Perkins next made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2006-0R-5l on all three readings, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6-0. Planning and Zoning Director Chester Hicks explained the need for passage of Resolution No. 2007-R-38, A Resolution To Advertise For An Additional Appropriation September 18, 2006 4 (Planning and Zoning). Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2006-R-38, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6-0. Clerk Treasurer Peggy Wilder explained the need for passage of Resolution No. 2006-R-39, A Resolution To Advertis~ For An Additional Appropriation (Department of Finance). Councilperson Fetz made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2006-R-39, second by Councilperson Perkins, passing on a vote of 6-0. Clerk Treasurer Peggy Wilder explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2006-0R-4I, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2003-0R-I8, An Ordinance Establishing A Fixed Asset Capitalization Policy. Councilperson Fetz made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2006-0R-4I on the second and third readings, second by Councilperson McCauley, passing on a vote of 6-0. Councilperson Perkins presented Ordinance No. 2006-0R-48, An Ordinance Determining That The City Executive Shall Not Have The Authority To Veto Zoning Ordinance. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2006-0R-48 on the second and third readings, passing on a vote of 4-2. Councilpersons Grooms and McCauley voted against passage. Clerk Treasurer Peggy Wilder explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2006-0R-49, An Ordinance Transferring Funds Within Same Department (Information Technology). Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2006-0R- 49 on the second and third reading, second by Councilperson McCauley, passing on a vote of 6-0. Clerk Treasurer Peggy Wilder presented and explained Ordinance No. 2006-0R- 52, An Ordinance Fixing Basic Salaries Of Appointed Officers And Employees Of The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana For The Year 2007. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2006-0R-52 on the first reading, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6-0. Clerk Treasurer Peggy Wilder presented and explained Ordinance No. 2006-0R- 53, An Ordinance Of Appropriations And Tax Rates. Councilperson Fetz made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2006-0R-53 on the first reading, second by Councilperson Perkins, passing on a vote of 6-0. No public comment was voiced. I' September 18,2006 5 Clerk Treasurer Wilder explained the plans for the Youth Commission Haunted House, requesting funding. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to allow $5,000 from the Council Special Projects for the Youth Commission Haunted House, second by Councilperson Fetz, failing on a vote of 2-4. Councilpersons Sellers, Grooms, Wilson, and McCauley voted against passage. Councilperson Perkins then made the motion to allow $2,500 from Council Special Projects for the Youth Commission Haunted House, second by Councilperson Fetz, passing on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilperson McCauley, Wilson, Sellers, Fetz, and Perkins. Nays: Councilperson Grooms. CLERK TREASURER COMMENTS: Clerk Treasurer Wilder explained the need to purchase Web Link at a cost of $11,00 and a need to upgrade Laserfiche. Following Discussion, Councilperson Fetz made the motion to approve $25,000 from EDIT furniture and fixtures, second by Councilperson McCauley, passing on a vote of 6-0. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilperson Perkins said the annexation committee is happy with Umbaugh and the fiscal plan. Umbaugh has done in excess of 100 fiscal plans and not one has been dismissed. The plan is detailed and the numbers speak for themselves. Councilperson Fetz noted two members of the Ethics Board are here. The first meeting will be next week. Councilperson McCauley noted there have been a lot of requests for funding at public meetings. He suggests the budget committee collect information and make recommendations. There is a need to develop a policy for screening. Councilperson McCauley is reviewing EDIT funds. Councilperson Grooms noted the special projects budget for next years saying there is a need for some controls. Co~ncilperson Grooms noted the next meeting will be September 29,2006 and will be the second reading of the budget. He will not be able to attend that meeting. The October regular City Council meetings will be held on the second and fourth Mondays, October 9, and 23,2006. -~ I, September 18, 2006 6 Council President Wilson reminded all of the executive session to be held one half hour prior to the September 29, 2006 meeting. Council President Wilson received a call just prior to the meeting that Mayor Waiz was not able to be here this evening due to a family situation. Council President Wilson said her great grandson received a liver, pancreas, and small bowel transplant oVer the weekend and is doing well. Attorney Merkley noted Mayor's Night In the Neighborhood would be at 6 P.M. tomorrow. Council President Wilson reminded all of the 1 As there was no further business to co ouncil, the meeting was adjourned 9:30 P.M. ATTEST: ~~()'i~ .~ PEGGY ~, C{ERK AND TREASURER '- I, Reauest for More FuodioS! for the Dr. Martin Luther KinS!.. Jr. Holidav Committee Jeffersonville City Council September 18, 2006 On behalf of the King Holiday Committee thank you for this opportunity to speak with you this evening. For over 20 years the City of Jeffersonville has celebrated the life. and legacy of D.r. Martin LpJJter I5il!g, Jr.. Tltecjtizell~ o"tlt~ C9Jmty and city have continued to support our efforts to keep the Dream of Dr. King of peace and justice for all alive. I come to you this evening as the chair of this committee to request additional funding for this committee. Since 1998 the King Holiday Committee has provided over 30 scholarships in the amount of $500.00 each to students in most of the high schools both public and private in Clark County. These high schools have been Borden, Charlestown,Clarksville, Benryville, Jeffersonville, New Wa~hington and Our Lady of Providence. We also awarded one scholarship to a student at the University of Evansville. For the stated 20 years the city has committed $500.00 to the King Holiday Committee. This money has served asoQ.r seed money for the scholarship fun.d. The annual. Scholarship Breakfast's revenues and. Memorial Service's public. offering help to make it possible for us to award at least 4 scholarships each year. We are asking for an additionar$I,OOO.OOin addition to the $500.00 for a total of $1,500.00 in order to award more scnolarships. A pledge from the JeffersonviJIe/Clark.County N~ A. A. C.P. of $500.00 to the Scholarship Fund.in their name for the King Holiday Scholarships was announce in January 2006 at the Memorial Service. . The committee is committed to the students of this county and the . legacy of Dr. King. We want all students in the county to receive a higher education if they desire to do so. We are here to help them! I look forward to your positive responsive to this request and thank you once again for this opportunity to speak with you tonight. Janice W. Leavell Chair, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Committee \ Quartermaster:'Rendv.~tion,.~;Jeff'GityiPlall 'Sua.get;:':......{....... . ' . .- . "Updated:June26,2006 Thf~ ESlopinaJ Croup Below you will find a summary of the Jeff. City Hall project available funds and an updated list of expected project costs: ~.~r~:~ec;i~str.u.cti.o..n. CO.,5tS: ." 2.oLAlternates. .... ....>.... I Alternate 1 Acoustical ceiling panels Alternate 2 Acoustical wall panels Alternate 3 3rd Floor Council Offices Alternate 6 Lightning protection Alternate 7 Building Exterior Flood Lighting Alternate 8 Building Exterior Flood Lighting Alternate 9 Cupola Exterior Flood Lighting 3.0 I V olulitary DeductfveAlternates . Floor mount toilets in lieu of wall mount Level right self leveling in lieu of gyp-crete Keeping electrical circuits closer together Construction Contract Sub Total 4.0IChal1ge'Order'Costs: ." Change Order Sub Total Less work to be negotiated with Sun '1 - 6.01~$!~~i~VIiU~jiGt{~~~~~1 CarpeWCT/Base Allowance DatarTelecommunications Allowance' Security Systems Allowance Furnishing Allowance** Refinishing Mayor's Conference Table & Furniture Artwork Allowance**" Interior Signage Allowance**" Moving Cost Allowance Concrete Sidewalks Landscaping Estimated General Project Costs Sub Total ..7.0 r@:~l!~~]jj~~t!l'[~S1"!~I:-~- u July 1, 2005 June 26, 2006 $2,999,000 $2,999,000 $2,990 $2,990 $6,753 $6,753 $8,065 $8,065 $36,500 $36,500 $13,800 $13,800 $1.800 $1.800 $146,455 $146,455 ($5,500) ($5,500) ($7,000) ($7,000) ($1,100) ($1,100) ($13,600) ($13,600) $3,131 ;855 $3,131,855 $0 $369,117 $0 ($72,568) $300,000 $0 $3,431,855 $3,428,404 Budgeted Cost Actual Cost to Date $80,000 $0 $54,000 $47,305 $30,000 $24,457 $153,000 $3,500 $2,150 $17,100 $3,922 $13,600 $12,214 $25,000 $25,000 $0 $19,968 $0 $25;000 $376,200 $250,016 _ __ $3,8_08,055. $~,pI8,420. Difference $0 $0 $0 ($69,117) $72,568 ( L $3,451 In D D p M A 0 P P p $126,185 _$129,636 .._.. ,,_____..___._.___.__".__._._..,_.__________..___.._..~.,._._.... +__,_.__..._.______,___.__."._'___u_~.._.._ "_ _.._._h_____..____..._____..,_~__........_.._.._n___._._0'-'- Unknown variables: Window retainage,Eurniture for Council offices, chambers, .and Clerk Treasurer. *Does not include telephones, computers, or other equipment *'Does not include Council Chamber chairs or Council Offices **'Includes professional fees for design services 8.0 Available Funds:' (perCr()we,~Chizek-.september.t6,2005) PAR Amount of Bond City's Contribution Debt Service Res.erve Cost Underwriter's Costs Bond Issuance Costs Sub Total Available Money from Bond Council Approved Furnishings Money Council Approved Money for Clerk Treasurer Changes Council Approved Money for Council Office Changes Available Funds Total Anticipated Project Cost To Date Amount Project Costs are above/below Available Funds $2,995,000 $825,000 (Sun Prop. Money, Historic Pres. Grant) ($299,500) ($29,950) ($110,492) $3,380,058 $200,000 $28,100 $75.000 $3,683,158 $3,678,420 $4,739 Below Project Budget Currently -----_." Comments Sewer. Sidewalks, andscaping) c. in iine 4.0 ata Network Tech allman Systems ending aster Craft shley Gallery EC ending ending. Prevo By Sun ending. Prev. By Sun 4- "" Quartermaster Renovation Budget Updated: May 17.2006 Change Order History - Detailed Information Available Upon Request Change Order One Concealed Conditions Change Order Two Concealed Conditions Change Order Three Owner's Request Change Order Four Connection to storm not completed by Sun Construction Change Order Five Owner's Request Concealed Conditions Change Order Six Owner's Request Concealed Conditions Change Order Seven Building and Site Issues Owner Requested Change Order Eight Concealed Conditions Owner Requested (Clerk Treasurer Relocation) Change Order Nine Credit Change Order Ten Building and Site Issues Owner Requested Change Order Eleven Flooring (Carpet, VCT Base) Owner Requested City Court (Addition to scope) Owner Requested Building and Site Issues Change Order Twelve Owner Requested Building and Site Issues Change OrderThirteen Owner Requested Building and Site Issues $21,042 $17,732 $5,112 $27,600 $8,875 $19,900 $12,883 $4,166 $5,350 $440 $5,245 $28,034 -$3.818 $14.951 $1,539 $118,549 $17,621 $978 $2,093 $676 $31,591 $11,717 $16.841 -.. --ITotal?~~.~~-'~~-"7~~--:CT ........- ........ """-.-..------.---- . - '. .. . -," . .$3'69.-'-f1-1'7:f~ . l ,: Summar B C y y ategorv Owner Requested Items $206,424 Concealed Conditions $68,085 Buildinq and Site Issues $70,826 Storm and Sanitary to be by Sun $27,600 Credit -$3,818 $369,117 Total 7% Percentage Owner Requested Change Orders 5% Percentage All Other Chanqe Orders 12% Total Percentage Change Orders l CLARK COUNTY PRESENTS "PAW PALS" JB OGLE ANIMAL SHELTER FRIENDS IS A NON-PROFIT GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS ON A MISSION TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE ANIMALS OF CLARK COUNTY. THIS FUND RAISER IS A COMMUNITY WIDE EFFORT TO BRING ATTENTION TO THE NEEDS OF THE SHELTER. SOON YOU WILL SEE LIFE SIZE DOGS AND CATS ALL AROUND THE KENTUCKIANA AREA. THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT WAYS TO PARTICIPATE. NON- PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS SCHOOLS CAN BENEFIT WHEN THEY CAN SHARE IN THE PROCEEDS. SPONSORSHIPS RANGE FROM $1500.00-$3500.00. THE SPONSORS MAY CHOOSE THEIR OWN ARTIST OR SELECT FROM OUR liST OF OVER THREE HUNDRED ARTIST. 1. THE FIRST $500.00 OF EACH SPONSORSHIP WILL COVER THE ADMINISTRATIVE FEES-(CONCRETE STATUE, IDENTIFICATION PLAQUES, ONLINE WEB-SITE, LIVE AUCTION 2007, BROCHURE ETC.... 2. $1500.00 SPONSORSHIP - DOG OR CAT- FIRST FIVE HUNDRED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE FEES AND $1000.00 DOLLARS TO THE ARTIST. THIS ANIMAL WILL GO UP FOR AUCTION AND ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE SHELTER. 3.$2500.00 SPONSORSHIP- DOG OR CAT- $500.00-FEES, $1000.00-ARTIST, $1000.00-SHELTER DONATION. SPONSOR WILL OWN ARTWORK. 4. $3500.00 SPONSORSHIP- DOG AND CAT $500.00 FEES, $1500.00-ARTIST, $1500.00-SHELTER DONATION. SPONSOR WILL OWN BOTH PIECES OF ARTWORK. . ~"",- '" ~,~". ..,. <~ "'-;N>:;>~l1','~"f:~".I~\-,."~ "'.":';,"".1 ,'i:. < ,;l>./"',-, 1(1: ;'d.>;' -',%1.. -,~.",-- ,}. ,'.,,, > -. C I T Y 0 F' ;.J E' F F~E R.(S 6 N V ) L L E l' ~,;,;,,,t?,~ <~3t ~~""~:<<~~~t:;~!~':.,1j:t~~f~~;':~~HV;""~",~'K~:;~~~".;,~.~,;,,,,,,~,~~~,~"~1"J.,';...,r~ _"',' ~ _, ' t;"/-:"-,'__ "".\I"{:'~ -<<r-....,'<r.~-' '!;:~~ '."'~"" '" .... ':>!......"'_....4~'""'.."'~.,,~.. ....,""~~" ~.,~ .~~" ''''1\:>.', ","' " "''-'...~~.,''''''''~-'''''' ~ . OFFICE OF CITY COUNCIL CONNIE SELLERS City Council - Discric[ 4 812 - 283 - 5943 office 812 - 284 - 9303 home 502 - 432 - 5883 cell scsellers4@msn.com City - County Building 501 E. Court Avenue Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130 Barry Cahill, Director Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission 501 East Court Avenue Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130 Re: Jeffersonville City Hall Project Dear Mr. Cahill: Please let this serve as an open records request. Please provide copies of all of the following documents: 1. Copies of all invoices paid by the Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission, the City of Jeffersonville, and/or any other governmental entity wherein the work performed, the item purchased and/or the services performed are attributable to the construction/renovation of the Jeffersonville City Hall. Also,eopies of the approved -claims-which-demonstrate-thefundffOm which the invoice is paid. This shall include claims from all governmental entities which have paid and/or are paying invoices for the benefit of the construction/renovation of City Hall. 2. Copies of all contracts for services entered into by and between the City of Jeffersonville and contractors and/or sub-contractors who are performing services on the Jeffersonville City Hall project; 3. A list of the names of all sub-contractors who are performing work on the Jeffersonville City Hall project. Copies of their contract and/or copies of a description of the work to be performed; 4. A full and complete explanation of the "concealed conditions" that allegedly existed which substantiate the necessity for change orders one, two, five, six, fu"'1d eight on the attached Exhibit "A"; 5. All documents that purport to support the allegation that the owner requested those changes as described in change order three, five, six, seven, eight, ten, eleven, twelve and thirteen; 6. Copies of any and all documents which purport to suppOli the contention that the individual and/or entity that authorized the "owner requested" changes had the authority by law, statute, ordinance or otherwise to approve changes. 7. The list of the names of each and every corporation, company, professional service provider who received funds from that amount described as "Bond Issuance Costs" in line 8.0 in the attached exhibit. For each individual, corporation, company or professional service provider please state the amount paid and provide copies of the contract for services upon which the entity was paid. FOT each individual, corporation, company or professional service provider paid, please supply a copy of the check and/or draft that was utilized to pay said individual, corporation, company or professional service provider. Further, please submit copies of each and every invoice and/or claim that was presented by each individual, corporation, company or professional service provider referred to in line 8.0. Please provide this information not later than seven (7) days from the date of the personal delivery of this request. ~ r Qua rterrnas~erR.e-i1dy-ati6n \-JeffCity+-f'cill:B u dget 'Updated:.June26,2006 TrH~ ESLopinaJ GrnLJp Below you will find a summary of the Jeff. City Hall project available funds and an updated list of expected project costs: ~.~r~:~ec~i~st.ructi.o.nc. O."sts: 2.0 [Alternates _ -. - .. .. ../ .- Alternate 1 Acoustical ceiling panels Alternate 2 Acoustical wall panels Alternate 3 3rd Floor Council Offices Alternate 6 Lightning protection Alternate 7 Building Exterior Flood Lighting Alternate 8 Building Exterior Flood Lighting Alternate 9 Cupola Exterior Flood Lighting 3.0 IVoluntary Deductive;Altenlates, Floor mount toilets in lieu of wall mount Level right self leveling in lieu of gyp-crete Keeping electrical circuits closer together Construction Contract Sub Total 4.0 I CbarweOfderCosts: Change Order Sub Total Less work to be negotiated with Sun -I 5.0 l:Contingency/Conti rigency'Rerliaiiiing Total Construction Cost: I Estimated General Project Costs Sub Total July 1, 2005 $2,999,000 $2,990 $6,753 $76,547 $8,065 $36,500 $13,800 $1,800 $146,455 ($5,500) ($7,000) ($1,100) ($13.600) $3,131,855 $0 $0 $300,000 $3,431,855 Budgeted Cost $80,000 $54,000 $30,000 $153,000 $3,500 $17,100 $13,600 $25,000 $0 $0 $376,200 _ ~$3,8_0a,055_ June 26, 2006 $2,999,000 $2,990 $6,753 $76,547 $8,065 $36,500 $13,800 $1.800 $146,455 ($5,500) ($7,000) ($1,100) ($13,600) $3,131,855 $369,117 ($72,568) $0 $3,428,404 Actual Cost to Date $0 $47;305 $24,457 $90,000 $2,150 $3,922 $12,214 $25,000 $19,968 $25,000 $250,016 . ------..------------..-----..----.--------. .._..~.__.._-_. ----- .._---_._--_._---~_._-_._--.---_. .---- -. ---_._~--._---.._.._--" ...-...-- $3,6Ie,420 __ _Unknown variables: Window retainage, furniture for Council offices, chambers, and Clerk Treasurer. *Does not include telephones, computers, or other equipment **Does not include Council Chamber chairs or Council Offices ***Includes professional fees for design services 8.0 Available Funds: (perCrowe'.ChizekSeptember:16,.2005) PAR Amount of Bond City's Contribution Debt SerYice Reserve Cost Underwriter's Costs Bond Issuance Costs Sub Total Available Money from Bond Council Approved Furnishings Money Council Approved Money for Clerk Treasurer Changes Council Approved Money for Council Office Changes Available Funds Total . Anticipated Project Cost To Date Amount Project Costs are above/below Available Funds Difference $0 $0 $0 ($69,117) $72,568 ( L $3,451 I D D P M A 0 P P P $126,185 $12~.,63Q $2,995,000 $825,000 (Sun Prop. Money, Historic Pres. Grant) ($299,500) ($29,950) ($110,492) $3,380,058 $200,000 $28,100 $75,000 $3,683,158 $3,678,420 $4,739 Below Project Budget Currently Comments Sewer, Sidewalks, andscaping) nc. in line 4.0 ata Network Tech all man Systems ending aster Craft shley Gallery EC ending ending. Prevo By Sun ending_ Prevo By Sun -. Quartermaster RenovationBudget Updated: May 17,2006 Change Order History -Detailed Information Available Upon Request Change Order One Concealed Conditions Change Order Two Concealed Conditions Change Order Three Owner's Request Change Order Four Connection to storm not completed by Sun Construction Change Order Five Owner's Request Concealed Conditions Change Order Six Owner's Request Concealed Conditions Change Order Seven Building and Site Issues Owner Requested Change Order Eight Concealed Conditions Owner Requested (Clerk Treasurer Relocation) Change Order Nine Credit Change Order Ten Building and Site Issues Owner Requested Change Order Eleven Flooring (Carpet, VCT Base) Owner Requested City Court (Addition to scope) Owner Requested Building and Site Issues Change Order Twelve Owner Requested Building and Site Issues Change OrderThirteen Owner Requested Building and Site Issues $21,042 $17,732 $5,112 $27,600 $8,875 $19,900 $12,883 $4,166 $5,350 $440 $5,245 $28,034 -$3,818 $14,951 $1,539 $118,549 $17,621 $978 $2,093 $676 $31,591 $11,717 $16,841 . u _n --JTotarc: :.-.. .....~.-=-. ....... .....~.:_----7-~~$369.;1-17r Summar Y By Category Owner Requested Items $206,424 Concealed Conditions $68,085 Building and Site Issues $70,826 Storm and Sanitary to be by Sun $27,600 Credit -$3,818 $369,117 Total 7% Percentage Owner Requested Change Orders 5% Percentage All Other Change Orders 12% Total Percentage Change Orders J effersonvilleCelebrates National Race Equality Week A Family/Picnic Event for the City of Jeffersonville Saturday, September 30, 2006 IIa.m. - Until Henry Lansden Park PUBLIC FORUM Discussion Concerning Reactivation and Vision of the Human Rights Committee of Jeffersonville Place: Jeffersonville Boys & Girls Club Time: lla.m. - Ip.m. - Refreshments .fulecial Guest Facilitator Floyd Edwards, Sr. Director, City of Anderson, Indiana Human Relations Commission ' ,. .. Page 1 of2 I_I ReSl)urces for Cities I_I COl'lferel'ltes & Events -- Advocating for Cities Resources tdr~_'tfi'~YiRace Relations &. Racial Justice .. NLC Grassroots Action Center tive ~~~ekelations & Racial Justice Project (RR & R> tory Activities City Knowledge.. Co rt C Network .. u ~ses . . . Spotlight: Race Equality & Inclusive Communities Week ... . ~LC National MUnicipal Policy .. S t be 25-29 2006 , Programs ~ .;1 ep em r , ~~~ Throughoat the week, NLC will highlight successful city practices in improving race relations. .. Institute for Youth, Download the Action Kit to participate in this important annual event. Education & Families 2006 Race Equality Week Action Kit )- Publications .. Research & Analysis l Awards & Recognition )- Leadership Training Programs )- Networking Opportunities 1ili.lv.an(<ad" "Y"V_'_''i''''>'''''''O,",".~,_.~~~~",,/I' ~ i ~ %"0,. >;, " ~' " \<; ~. ~ < " ;' * JohU4Uf ,.", , : e ~"";:'" } ~ \ " >, " ~ i REDUCING RACISM AND ACHIEVING RACIAL JUSTICE IN AMERICA'S CITIES AND TOWNS Introduction The goal of the Reducing Racism and Achieving Racial Justice Project (RR&RJP) is to strengthen the effectiveness of local government and enhance the leadership capacity of local officials in reducing ra and achieving racial justice. The work of this project is reinforcing the perspective that local elected officials are uniquely positior influence how people are treated, how power in a community is shared, how racial interests and iSSUi presented and resolved. The role of the local elected official remains a key element in any effort to a racial and ethnic conflicts, promote racial justice and ethnic harmony, and develop and sustain a loca that reflects the priorities of a diverse community. Race and racial matters continue to be a complex and frustrating issue for local officials. It is not a straightforward matter of delivering services or managing resources. NLC continues to see issues of r justice and race relations not as a separate, isolated functional problem area for local government, bl part of conditions in which and about which local governance occur everyday. NLC will continue to build on the experiences and lessons learned from past and current projects. Observations and insights continue to confirm the need for critical work to be done - solidifying the f; there is a key role for local elected officials to play where race and ethnicity connect with local goverr We are committed to the broad outreach efforts and the research and development that will bring us levels of capacity and understanding and increasing NLC's efforts to recognize and highlight cities an< that are working to promote racial justice and race relations. The project's objectives are: 1. Conduct a broad information outreach strategy targeted at the nation's municipal leadership, other organizations active in this effort, and the public at-large. 2. Employ an applied research and development strategy to increase understanding of what cities car should be doing to make progress and to assess that progress in reducing racism and achieving racia justice. 3. Create educational materials and training workshops to help local leaders be more effective in add I racism and discrimination locally. Project Activities I What We've Learned I Previous Projects and Activities Related NLC Efforts: file://c:\winnt\temp\BSY061 YR.htm 8/29/06 Page 2 of2 Race Equality & Inclusive Communities Week September 25-29, 2006 During this week, NLC uses Nation's Cities Week(y, its website, press re. and speeches from local officials to highlight successful city practices in improving race relations. 2006 Race Equality Week Action Kit (Now Available!) Inclusive Communities Partnership Race Equality and Inclusive Communities Week is also part of NLC President Jim Hunt's Partnership t. Working Toward Inclusive Communities in 2006. Campaign to Resurrect the American Dream Former NLC President, Charles Lyons, Selectman, Arlington, Massachusetts, focused his 2004 agenda issues surrounding inequality, opportunity, and disparities among communities. Visit the webpage for resources and review how the work takes a look at the existence of extreme inequalities based or class and geography. Resource Links NCW Articles Search the Examples Database or view Sample City Programs on Diversity and Racial Justice Publications External Resources If you are interested in finding out more about NLC's work in these areas, contact Chris Hoene at (20 3172, or email hoene@nlc.org National League of Cities 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite 550 . Washington, DC 20004 Phone:(202) 626-3000 . Fax:(202) 626-3043 info@nlc.org . www.nlc.org Privacy Policy file://c:\winnt\temp\BSY061 YR.htm 8/29/06 Race RelatIons & Racial Justice Page 1 of2 Race Relations & Racial Justice Project (RR & R> Spotlight: Race Equality & Inclusive Communities Week September 25-29, 2006 Throughout the week, NLC will highlight successful city practices in improving race relations. Download the Action Kit to participate in this important annual event. 2006 Race Equality Week Action Kit REDUCING RACISM AND ACHIEVING RACIAL JUSTICE IN AMERICA'S CITIES AND TOWNS Introduction The goal of the Reducing Racism and Achieving Racial Justice Project (RR&RJP) is to strengthen the effectiveness oflocal government and enhance the leadership capacity oflocal officials in reducing racism and achieving racial justice. The work of this project is reinforcing the perspective that local elected officials are uniquely positioned to influence how people are treated, how power in a community is shared, how racial interests and issues are presented and resolved. The role ofthe local elected official remains a key element in any effort to address racial and ethnic conflicts, promote racial justice and ethnic harmony, and develop and sustain a local agenda that reflects the priorities of a diverse community. Race and racial matters continue to be a complex and frustrating issue for local officials. It is not a straightforward matter of delivering services or managing resources. NLC continues to see issues of racial justice and race relations not as a separate, isolated functional problem area for local government, but as part of conditions in which and about which local governance occur everyday. NLC will continue to build on the experiences and lessons learned from past and current projects. Observations and insights continue to confirm the need for critical work to be done - solidifying the fact that there is a key role for local elected officials to play where race and ethnicity connect with local governance. We are committed to the broad outreach efforts and the research and development that will bring us to new levels of capacity and understanding and increasing NLC's efforts to recognize and highlight cities and towns that are working to promote racial justice and race relations. The project's objectives are: 1. Condud a broad information outreach strategy targeted at the nation's municipal leadership, other organizations active in this effort, and the public at-large. 2. Employ an applied research and development strategy to increase understanding of what cities can and should be doing to make progress and to assess that progress in reducing racism and achieving racial justice. 3. Create educational materials and training workshops to help local leaders be more effective in addressing racism and discrimination locally. p~oject Activities What We've Learned Previous Projects and Activities Related NLC Ef(Qtl~: Race Equality & Irrd!!s!ve.Communities Week September 25-29,2006 During this week, NLC uses Nation's Cities Weekly, its web site, press releases, and speeches from local officials to highlight successful city practices in improving race relations. 2006 Race EqualliYW~ekAction Kit (Now Available!) Inclusive Communitie~..rartnership Race Equality and Inclusive Communities Week is also part ofNLC President Jim Hunt's Partnershipfor http://www.nlc.org/resources_for_cities/programs_services/382.cfin?TYPE=popup 8/29/06 ,,' - Race RelatiOns & RacIal JustIce Page 2 of2 Working Toward Inclusive Communities in 2006. Campaign to Resurre<;:l the American Dream Former NLC President, Charles Lyons, Selectman, Arlington, Massachusetts, focused his 2004 agenda on issues surrounding inequality, opportunity, and disparities among communities. Visit the webpage for resources and review how the work takes a look at the existence of extreme inequalities based on race, class and geography. Resource Links NCW Articles Search the Examples Itataba~ or view Sample City Programs on Diversity and Racial Justj~e Publications External Resources Iiyou are interested in finding out more about NLC's work in these areas, contact Chris Hoene at (202) 626-3172, or em ail hoene@>nlc.or.g National League of Cities 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite 550 . Washington, DC 20004 Phone:(202) 626-3000 . Fax:(202) 626-3043 info@nlc.org . www.nlc.org Privacy Policy http://www.nle.org/resources_for_cities/programs_services/382.cfin ?TYPE=popup 8/29/06 I' '"" ~ \"-.../ ,-........,' ~ Floyd Edwards, Sr. Floyd Edwards, Sr. is a native of St. Louis, Missouri. He is a graduate of the University of Evansville. He completed certification with the National Association of Human rights Workers as a Professional Human Rights Worker in October of 200 1. Floyd Edwards is active in the Indiana Consortium of State and Local Human Rights Agencies. He is completing his term as the consortium's second vice president. He has served this statewide organization as president, secretary, assistant secretary, and a board member at large. Edwards mixes humor and personal experiences to convey the message that fair housing is the law. His training style encourages audience participation creating a unique learning environment for all. This presentation will touch all aspects of the apartment industry. It is recommended that every level attend one of his sessions. He has received outstanding reviews for training provided to the Kokomo, and Terre Haute Apartment Associations, as well as the Evansville, Anderson, and Muncie Housing Authorities. He has provided Fair Housing CAM training to the Southern Indiana Apartment Association for more than 10 years. Edwards was first appointed directofofthe City of Evansville and Vanderburgh County Human Relations Commission in 1991 and served through 2003. During his tenure in Evansville he collaborated with the Apartment Association of Southern Indiana in creating a day to promote Fair Housing awareness activities. This coalition brought about the ordinance adoptions of both the City and County versions of the Fair Housing Act. In addition, his vision was to create a commission that was proactive in the discharge of its duties. He instituted measures that eIiminated waste and inefficiencies in processing complaints. Commission and staff development were paramount in his administration, creating a better~ informed board and staff. On April 24, 2004 Anderson, Indiana's Mayor Kevin Smith appointed him to serve as Anderson's Human Relations Commission director. He currently serves as personnel chair for the Minority Health Coalition of Madison County and is a member of the Mayor's Commission on Unity. Edwards is also the chair of the Mayor's Fair Housing Coalition of Anderson, Indiana and sits on Anderson's International Festival of Arts and Culture Planning Committee.