NOTICES 1. PROTESTS ALL PROTESTS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 12:00 NOON ON TUESDAY, PRECEDING THE BOARD OF ESTIMATES' MEETING. ALL PROTESTS MUST BE IN WRITING AND STATE: 1. whom you represent, 2. what the issues are, and 3. how the protestant will be harmed by the proposed Board of Estimates' action. Please submit all protests to Board of Estimates, Attn: Clerk, Room 204 City Hall, 100 N. Holliday Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. 2. APRIL 7, 2010, TAXPAYERS' NIGHT Taxpayers' Night will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the War Memorial Building located at 101 N. Gay Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. BOARD OF ESTIMATES' AGENDA ­ APRIL 7, 2010 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. Prequalification of Contractors In accordance with the Rules for Qualification of Contractors, as amended by the Board on October 30, 1991, the following contractors are recommended: J.A.K. Construction Co., Inc. $ 7,722,000.00 T.E. Jeff, Inc. $ 1,044,000.00 Johnson Controls $13,333,330,800.00 Skyline Contracting Co., Inc. $ 3,933,000.00 Titan Construction, LLC $ 3,105,000.00 R.F. Warder, Inc. $ 5,904,000.00 2. Prequalification of Architects and Engineers In accordance with the Resolution Relating to Architectural and Engineering Services, as amended by the Board on June 29, 1994, the Office of Boards and Commissions recommends the approval of the prequalification for the following firms: Center for Neighborhood Technology Engineer CFM Project Consulting Group, Inc. Engineer Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. Engineer DeMario Design Consultants, Inc. Engineer Earthscape Design, LLC. Landscape Architect Engineer Harry, Seth, Inc. Architect Langan Engineering & Environmental Services Engineer AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ­ cont'd Mactec Engineering and Consulting, Inc. Architect Engineer Surveying National Consulting Engineers, LLC Engineer New River Associates Engineer Samms Engineering, LLC Engineer 2 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 Enoch Pratt Free Library - TRANSFER OF LIFE-TO-DATE SICK LEAVE The Board is requested to approve the transfer of LIFE-TO-DATE sick leave days from the listed City employees to the designated employee, Donald Brown. The transfer of sick leave days is necessary in order for the designated employee to remain in pay status with continued health coverage. The City employees have asked permission to donate the sick leave days that will be transferred from their LIFE-TO-DATE sick leave balances as follows: NAME DAYS Jan Westervelt 2 Mable White 5 Kelly Burden 2 Cresencio Maralit 1 Linwood Burley 2 Jeffrie Thomas 2 Terrence J. Thomas 1 Charles Parham 1 Howard Mosley Jr. 1 Michelle K. Irvine 2 TOTAL 19 THE LABOR COMMISSIONER RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. 3 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 TRANSFERS OF FUNDS * * * * * * The Board is requested to approve the Transfers of Funds listed on the following page: 5 In accordance with Charter provisions reports have been requested from the Planning Commission, the Director of Finance having reported favorably thereon. 4 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 TRANSFERS OF FUNDS AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT/S TO ACCOUNT/S Department of Transportation 1. $37,523.48 9950-903766-9514 9950-901129-9508-3 MVR Frankford Ave. - Design & Studies Moravia to Banger Street Sinclair from Hollins Ferry Road to Dead End This transfer will clear the deficit in the account and fund the costs associated with the award of Task #17 on Project 01074 to Century Engineering, Inc. for post award services, which will include attending preconstruction meetings, review of RFI's and revisions of shop drawings due to the as-built generated by the BGE and City Water Section. Department of Housing and Community Development 2. $ 9,000.00 9910-906727-9588 9910-906732-9588 26th CDB Uplands Pre- Uplands Settlement Development Consultant This transfer will provide funds to compensate the consultant who will serve the former residents of the Uplands for the remainder of fiscal year 2010 and three quarters of fiscal year 2011. 5 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 PERSONNEL MATTERS * * * * * * The Board is requested to approve all of the Personnel matters listed on the following pages 7 - 8 All of the Personnel matters have been approved by the EXPENDITURE CONTROL COMMITTEE. All of the contracts have been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency. 6 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 PERSONNEL Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Hourly Rate Amount 1. BELLA OWENS $39.35 $75,000.00 Account: 6000-604010-1520-169800-601009 Ms. Owens will work as a Special Document Imaging Project Manager. Her duties will include, but are not limited to managing a large-scale document imaging project, developing an overall plan that integrates the system integrator activities with ERS daily business activities necessary to achieve a successful implementation of the desired business outcomes and benefits. The period of the agreement is effective upon Board approval for one-year. Baltimore City Heritage Area 2. SHAUNTEE DANIELS $23.60 $44,997.00 Account: 5000-567010-6390-484700-601009 Ms. Daniels will continue to work as an Administrator of Heritage Education and Outreach. Her duties will include, but are not limited to coordinating and supporting the activities of the Baltimore Heritage Area and other history, cultural and natural resource partners. She will attend and/or present at relevant education or tourism trade shows, fairs and events. She will also recruit, train schedule, and supervise a pool of Urban Ranger guides for Heritage Walk, Mt. Vernon Cultural Walk, Pennsylvania Avenue Heritage Trail, and other priority trails in the Baltimore Heritage Area Trail System. The period of the agreement is effective upon Board approval for one-year. 7 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 PERSONNEL Baltimore City Law Department Hourly Rate Amount 3. STEVEN D. SHATTUCK $54.00 $99,000.00 Account: 1001-000000-1750-175200--601009 $24,750.00 1001-000000-5850-417500-601009 $74,250.00 The costs will be shared by the Law Department 25% and the Baltimore Development Corporation 75%. Mr. Shattuck will continue to work as a Special Chief Solicitor in the Department's Corporate Real Estate Group. He will be responsible for assisting in drafting and reviewing difficult and sophisticated documents for the Baltimore Development Corporation and other City Departments and agencies. The period of the agreement is March 28, 2010 through March 27, 2011. 8 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 Department of Recreation and Parks ­ Agreement ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of an agreement with the South Baltimore Neighborhood Association (SBNA). The period of the agreement is effective upon Board approval for two-weeks. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: N/A BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The South Baltimore Neighborhood Association is a community based organization that desires to establish a community garden in Heath Street Park, through the Department's City Farms Program. The SBNA raised funds and hired Sparks Quality Fence to erect a fence around the perimeter of the Park to protect the integrity of the garden. Under this agreement, SBNA and Sparks Quality Fence, will be granted right-of-entry to install the fence in the Heath Street Park. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE (The agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 9 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 Department of Recreation and Parks ­ Agreement ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of an agreement with Trout Unlimited, Maryland Chapter (TU). The period of the agreement is April 10, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $2,968.62 ­ Trout Unlimited share 2,968.63 ­ City share $5,937.25 ­ 2096-796697-7960-869700-603026 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: Trout Unlimited, Maryland Chapter is a non-profit group that is dedicated to educating the public about the sport of fishing and sportsmanlike conduct. TU will be responsible for implementing its program "City Catch". On April 10, 2010, the "City Catch" Event will be co-sponsored by the City and TU, with costs equally shared by the parties. TU will recruit volunteers to provide instruction to 125 youngsters who will participate in the one-day event. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED AND HAD NO OBJECTION. (The agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 10 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 Health Department ­ Agreements The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of the various agreements. 1. BALTIMORE MEDICAL SYSTEM, INC. $436,435.00 Account: 4000-420309-3030-272400-603051 The organization will coordinate medical screenings of recently arriving refugees from the Baltimore Refugee Resettlement Center and other refugee sponsoring agencies, through Baltimore Medical System/Highlandtown Medical and provide appropriate referrals to the Department's Eastern Chest Clinic. The period of the agreement is July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. The agreement is late because the budget was just finalized. 2. THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, $ 71,590.00 BLOOMBERG SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH Account: 5000-585310-5750-679998-603051 The organization will collect and analyze data on homicides and nonfatal shootings from the Baltimore Police Department in order to estimate the affect of Safe Streets on these outcomes. The analyses will contrast changes in these outcomes in police posts implementing Safe Streets with posts that have not implemented the program while controlling for factors such as police arrests for weapon carrying offenses and drug offenses, deployment of the Violent Crime Impact Division, and other neighborhood- focused intervention services. The period of the agreement is December 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. The agreement is late because it was recently received from the provider. 11 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 Health Dept. ­ cont'd 3. THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY (JHU) $ 157,632.00 Account: 4000-421710-3030-273000-603051 The JHU will collaborate with the Baltimore City Health Department STD Program to implement a health intervention in its two STD clinics to reduce the risk of alcohol- exposed pregnancy among female patients. The purpose of this counseling intervention is to improve the use of family planning services and to decrease the problem drinking behavior among women of childbearing age in order to prevent alcohol-exposed pregnancy. The period of the agreement is September 30, 2009 through September 29, 2010. The agreement is late because funds were awarded late in the grant year. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED AND HAD NO OBJECTION. (The agreements have been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 12 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 Health Department ­ Grant Agreements and Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions Agreements ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of the grant agreements and the declaration of covenants and restrictions agreements with the listed grantees. The period of the agreement is effective upon Board approval for three years. 1. CCR REALTY, LLC $ 6,292.00 The property is located at 1902 W. Lexington Street. 2. DP WEST 80, LLC, A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY $ 9,900.00 OF DOMINION PROPERTIES, LLC The property is located at 2711 Winchester Street. 3. HOLABIRD INVESTMENTS, LLC $ 7,325.00 The property is located at 1420 Madison Avenue, Apt. 1. Account: 4000-428008-3050-282900-603026 The City has received grant funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development for certain lead hazard reduction activities. The grantee has applied to the City for a grant to undertake the lead hazard reduction work on the above listed properties. The grantee's contribution of 20% of the total project cost will be deposited into a non-interest bearing account of the City, and disbursed by the City to the Certified Contractor or other parties due payment, in accordance with the construction contract and the agreement. 13 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 Health Dept. ­ cont'd The grantee or its certified contractor will perform the services and provide materials for the project on the properties and agree that the project will be subject to occupancy and rental covenants and restrictions in the form required by the City for a three-year period from the time the lead hazard reduction work is completed. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE (The grant agreements and declaration of covenants and restrictions agreements have been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 14 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 Bureau of Water and Wastewater ­ Agreement ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of an agreement with Gannett Fleming, Inc., for WC 1154, Prettyboy Maintenance Facility Improvements Post Award Services. The period of the agreement is effective upon Board approval for two years, or until the upset limit is reached, whichever occurs first. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $282,527.06 upset limit ­ 9960-905915-9557-900020-703032 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The consultant will provide engineering services during the construction of W.C. 1154, Prettyboy Maintenance Facility Improvements. The consultant will attend all construction related meetings, conduct field investigations of any problems, and compile as- built drawings for turnover to the City. The consultant will also review all shop drawings, requests for information, change orders, and operation and maintenance manuals submitted by the contractor. MBE: Paulco Engineering, Inc. $ 41,979.25 14.86% EBA Engineering, Inc. 30,361.45 10.75% $ 72,340.70 25.61% WBE: Carroll Engineering, Inc. $ 14,000.00 4.96% Phoenix Engineering, Inc. 15,560.16 5.51% $ 29,560.16 10.47% MWBOO FOUND VENDOR IN COMPLIANCE. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED AND FOUND THE BASIS FOR COMPENSATION CONSISTENT WITH CITY POLICY. (The agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 15 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONTRACT AWARDS/REJECTIONS * * * * * * * The Board is requested to approve award of the formally advertised contracts listed on the following pages: 17 - 19 to the low bidder meeting specifications, or reject bids on those as indicated for the reasons stated. In connection with the Transfers of Funds, a report has been requested from the Planning Commission, the Director of Finance having reported favorably thereon, as required by the provisions of the City Charter. 16 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONTRACT AWARDS/REJECTIONS Department of Transportation 1. TR 08062, Little Severn Construction $825,866.95 Italy Streetscape Services, LLC MBE: Priority Construction $196,957.50 23.85% Corporation WBE: Rowen Concrete, Inc. $ 20,000.00 2.42% William T. King, Inc. 14,625.00 1.77% $ 34,625.00 4.19% MWBOO FOUND VENDOR IN COMPLIANCE. 2. TRANSFER OF FUNDS AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT/S TO ACCOUNT/S $ 500,000.00 9950-901605-9509 Others Constr. Res. Little Italy Streetscape 449,746.99 9950-901762-9514 Others Resurf. Hwys. $ 949,746.99 NE ­ Sector 1 $ 825,866.95 ----------------- 9950-906605-9508-6 Struc. & Improv. 82,586.70 ----------------- 9950-906605-9508-5 Inspection 41,293.34 ----------------- 9950-906605-9508-2 $ 949,746.99 Contingencies, Little Italy Streetscape This transfer will fund costs associated with the award of TR 08062 to Severn Construction Services, LLC. 17 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONTRACT AWARDS/REJECTIONS Department of Transportation 3. TR 08304, Resur- P. Flanigan & Sons, $695,825.10 facing Kane St. Inc. from Pratt St. to North Point Blvd. DBE: AJO Concrete Construction, $150,000.85 21.55% Inc. L&J Construction Service, $ 35,028.00 5.03% Inc. Morgan Construction Co., $ 24,003.00 3.05% Inc. Bureau of Purchases 4. B50001349, Com- USC Canterbury $500,000.00 puter & Server Hardware MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 5. B50001388, Street Forest Valley Tree & $ 64,630.00 Tree & Stump Re- Turf LLC moval: Group V MWBOO SET GOALS OF 27% MBE AND 0% WBE. MBE: L. Johnson Tree Service LLC $19,389.00 30% MWBOO FOUND VENDOR IN COMPLIANCE. 6. B50001389, Street Forest Valley Tree & $ 64,760.00 Tree & Stump Re- Turf LLC moval: Group VI MWBOO SET GOALS OF 27% MBE AND 0% WBE. MBE: L. Johnson Tree Service LLC $19,428.00 30% MWBOO FOUND VENDOR IN COMPLIANCE. 18 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONTRACT AWARDS/REJECTIONS Bureau of Purchases 7. B50001328, Pro- Edlen Electrical, Revenue Contract vide Electrical, Exhibition Services, ($3,000,000.00) Compressed Air Inc. & Water Services for the Baltimore Convention Center MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 19 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 INFORMAL AWARDS, RENEWALS, INCREASES TO CONTRACTS AND EXTENSIONS VENDOR AMOUNT OF AWARD AWARD BASIS Bureau of Purchases 1. RENOLD, INC. $ 9,409.00 Sole Source Solicitation No. 08000 ­ Renold Carter Parts ­ Department of Public Works ­ Req. No. R543668 The vendor is the OEM and sole authorized distributor for Re- nold Carter parts. 2. MARYLAND FIRE EQUIPMENT $22,905.00 Low Bid Solicitation No. 07000 ­ Fire Helmets ­ Fire Department ­ Req. No. R545458 The period of the award is April 7, 2010 through April 6, 2011. 3. KENNAMETAL, INC. $24,950.00 Selected Source Solicitation No. 06000 ­ Milling Machine Teeth ­ Department of Transportation ­ Req. No. R543673 The period of the award is April 1, 2010 through September 30, 2010. The vendor is the City's current source of these parts. This short term contract is to meet the City's needs while this re- quirement is competitively bid. 4. THERMO ELECTRON NORTH AMERICA $112,505.91 Sole Source Solicitation No. 08000 ­ Nicolet Spectrometer ­ Police Depart- ment ­ Req. No. R544782 The vendor is the manufacturer and sole distributor of this product for Maryland. The requested model is the newest ver- sion of the system currently used by the Police Department and is needed to maintain uniformity of equipment and training. It is hereby certified that the above procurement is of such a nature that no advantage will result in seeking nor would it be practical to obtain competitive bids. Therefore, pursuant to Article VI, Section 11 (d)(i) of the City Charter, the pro- curement of the equipment and/or service is recommended. 20 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 INFORMAL AWARDS, RENEWALS, INCREASES TO CONTRACTS AND EXTENSIONS VENDOR AMOUNT OF AWARD AWARD BASIS Bureau of Purchases 5. PHYSIO-CONTROL, Agreement/ INC. $114,550.51 Sole Source Solicitation No. 08000 ­ Lifepak Defibrillator Maintenance ­ Fire Department ­ Req. No. R536138 The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of an agreement with Physio-Control, Inc. The period of the agreement is April 7, 2010 through January 24, 2011, with three 1-year renewal options at the sole discretion of the City. Physio-Control, Inc. is the sole provider of maintenance and support for the LP12 defibrillators used by the Fire Depart- ment. It is hereby certified that the above procurement is of such a nature that no advantage will result in seeking nor would it be practical to obtain competitive bids. Therefore, pursuant to Article VI, Section 11 (d)(i) of the City Charter, the pro- curement of the equipment and/or service is recommended. (The agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 6. DEPENDABLE RELIABLE SERVICE $ 53,975.00 PB HEALTH HOME CARE AGENCY, INC. 70,416.00 PERSONAL TOUCH HOME AIDES OF BALTIMORE, INC. 35,416.00 FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES OF CENTRAL MARYLAND 72,250.00 $232,057.00 Increase Solicitation No. B50000747 ­ Provide In-Home Personal Care/Homemaker Services ­ Commission on Aging and Retirement Education ­ P.O.'s P510679, P510613, P510614 and P510684 21 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 INFORMAL AWARDS, RENEWALS, INCREASES TO CONTRACTS AND EXTENSIONS VENDOR AMOUNT OF AWARD AWARD BASIS Bureau of Purchases On November 26, 2008, the Board approved the initial two-year award in the amount of $505,000.00. This increase in the amount of $232,057.00 is necessary to meet the agency require- ment for the remainder of the initial term, making the award amount $737,057.00. The award contained renewal options at the sole discretion of the City. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 22 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 Department of Housing and ­ Land Disposition Agreement Community Development ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of the land disposition agreement with 2250 North Ave., LLC, developer, for the sale of the property located at 2246 East North Avenue (Block 4171, Lot 024) and 2248 East North Avenue (Block 4171, Lot 025) in the South Clifton Park Neighborhood. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $10,000.00 ­ 2246 E. North Avenue 10,000.00 ­ 2248 E. North Avenue $20,000.00 - Sale price BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The developer paid a good faith deposit of $1,000.00 for each property. The balance in the amount of $18,000.00 will be paid at settlement. The properties were appraised for $10,800.00 each. The principal of 2250 North Ave., LLC, Mr. Jimmy Peang, owner of the Robbie's Nest Bar & Lounge, located at 2250 East North Avenue will acquire the adjacent two City-owned properties located at 2246 and 2248 East North Avenue. Mr. Peang is also the owner of the successful restaurant, New Na Da Ji in Charles Village. The developer will expand the Robbie's Nest Bar & Lounge. The expansion will include a larger kitchen and more lounge space in Robbie's Nest Bar & Lounge. The developer will invest approximately $175,000.00 of private funding to complete the expansion. The sale of the properties will generate an estimated $2,646.00 in combined City and State tax revenue. 23 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 DHCD ­ cont'd STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND RATIONALE FOR SALE BELOW THE APPRAISED VALUE: The properties located at 2246 and 2248 East North Avenue are in very poor condition. As seen from the rooftop there is extensive damage to the walls and floors of both buildings. Prior to 2250 North Ave., LLC's interest in purchasing the properties, the buildings stood vacant and were blight to the community for over a decade. Selling the properties below the appraised value will return them to active use and provide a benefit to the community. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: The developer has signed the Commitment to Comply with the Minority and Women's Business Enterprise Program of Baltimore City. (The land disposition agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 24 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 Department of Housing and ­ Land Disposition Agreement Community Development ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of the land disposition agreement with Zakauddin Mahmood and Schoene Mahmood, developer, for the sale of the property located at 1725 and 1727 William Street in the Riverside Community. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $15,050.00 ­ 1725 William Street 15,050.00 ­ 1727 William Street $30,100.00 - Sale price BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The developer paid a good faith deposit of $1,000.00 for each property. The balance in the amount of $28,100.00 will be paid in full at the time of settlement. The properties at 1725 and 1727 William Street are vacant lots. Each lot has dimensions of 13'x66', or 858 square feet per lot. The developer will consolidate the two lots, and build a three- story, 2,000 square foot energy efficient "green" personal residence. The project's total estimated permit and transfer, recording and construction payroll taxes are approximately $3,738.00. The project's total estimated annual property taxes will be approximately $5,020.00. This proposal represents a good reuse of the site and the property will once again generate taxes. 25 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 DHCD ­ cont'd MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: The properties are not subject to Article 5, Subtitle 28 of the Baltimore City Code because they will not be sold for less than market value. (The land disposition agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 26 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 Department of Housing and ­ Grant Agreements Community Development (DHCD) The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of the following grant agreements: 1. DRUID HEIGHTS COMMUNTIY DEVELOPMENT $440,000.00 CORPORATION, INC. Accounts ­ 2089-000000-5930-430653-603051 $ 20,000.00 2089-000000-5930-430662-603051 $ 30,000.00 2089-000000-5930-430681-603051 $ 4,000.00 2089-000000-5930-430683-603051 $ 4,000.00 2089-208910-5930-430626-603051 $ 90,000.00 2089-208910-5930-430626-603051 $ 20,000.00 2089-208910-5930-430630-603051 $ 35,000.00 2089-208910-5934-430634-603051 $ 22,000.00 2089-208910-5930-430653-603051 $100,000.00 2089-208910-5930-430676-603051 $ 15,000.00 2089-208910-5930-430680-603051 $ 30,000.00 2089-208910-5930-430681-603051 $ 40,000.00 2089-208910-5930-430683-603051 $ 30,000.00 The organization will provide a variety of public and youth services and carry out planning and capacity building activities. The organization will also rehabilitate and construct housing for the improvement and betterment of available affordable housing. The funds will be used to subsidize the organization's operating expenses. The period of the agreement is September 1, 2009 through August 31, 2010. FOR FY 2010, MBE AND WBE PARTICIPATION GOALS FOR THE ORGANIZATION WERE SET ON THE AMOUNT OF $46,100.00, AS FOLLOWS: MBE: $6,915.00 WBE: $2,305.00 27 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 DHCD ­ cont'd 2. COPPIN HEIGHTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT $ 50,700.00 CORPORATION, INC. Accounts: 2089-208910-5930-426526-603051 $ 30,420.00 2089-208910-5930-426530-603051 $ 20,280.00 The organization is dedicated to being a catalyst to stimulate economic development within the Greater Coppin Heights/Rosemont community by offering The Road Map to Financial Freedom (RMFF) financial literacy program. The RMFF program aims to combat financial illiteracy, evictions, and foreclosures in Baltimore City by providing low to moderate-income residents with the skills to manage their money, make sound financial decisions and decrease their debt. The period of the agreement is October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. On May 14, 2009, the Board approved the Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), on behalf of the Mayor and City Council, to file a Federal FY 2009 Annual Action Plan for the following formula programs: 1. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2. HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) 3. American Dream Downpayment Initiative (HOME) 4. Housing Opportunity for People with AIDS (HOPWA) 5. Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESG) 28 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 DHCD ­ cont'd The DHCD began negotiating and processing the CDBG agreements effective July 1, 2009 and beyond, as outlined in the Plan, pending approval of the Resolution. Consequently, the agreements were delayed due to final negotiations and processing. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED AND HAD NO OBJECTION. (The agreements have been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 29 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 OPTIONS/CONDEMNATION/QUICK-TAKES: Owner(s) Property Interest Amount Dept. of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) ­ Options 1. Sambor Investments, 929 N. Chester St. G/R $ 317.00 LLC $34.50 Funds will be transferred prior to settlement into Account No. 9910-907420-9588-900000-704049, EBDI Project, Phase II. 2. Cephus M. Murrell 2022 E. Chase St. L/H $21,650.00 Funds are available in Account No. 9910-904415-9588-900000- 704040, State Funds, EBDI Phase 2F Project. 3. Stanfield, 1714 E. Preston St. F/S $70,000.00 Properties, LLC Funds are available in Account No. 9910-904415-9588-900000- 704040, EBDI Project, Phase II, Broadway East Urban Renewal Plan. 4. Lillian Strawder 1732 E. Preston St. L/H $14,650.00 Funds are available in Account No. 9910-904415-9588-900000- 704040, EBDI Project, Phase II. 5. Martha E. Aquino 1737 E. Preston St. F/S $31,900.00 Funds are available in Account No. 9910-904415-9588-900000- 704040, EBDI Project, Phase II. 30 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 OPTIONS/CONDEMNATION/QUICK-TAKES: Owner(s) Property Interest Amount DHCD ­ Options ­ cont'd 6. Mary L. Cawthorn 960 N. Chester St. L/H $59,700.00 Funds are available in Account No. 9910-904415-9588-900000- 704040, EBDI Project, Phase II. 7. Shermar, LLC 956 N. Collington G/R $ 449.17 St. $49.00 Funds will be transferred prior to settlement into Account No. 9910-907420-9588-900000-704040, EBDI Project, Phase II. 8. Harry Livingston 2040 E. Eager St. L/H $51,700.00 Funds are available in Account No. 9910-904415-9588-900000- 704040, EBDI Project, Phase II. 9. Oliver Powell and 2032 E. Eager St. L/H $59,813.00 Hannah Powell Funds are available in Account No. 9910-904415-9588-900000- 704040, EBDI Project. In the event that the option agreement fails and settlement cannot be achieved, the Department requests the Board's approval to purchase the interest in the above property by condemnation proceedings for an amount equal to or lesser than the option amount. 31 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 OPTIONS/CONDEMNATION/QUICK-TAKES: Owner(s) Property Interest Amount DHCD ­ Options ­ cont'd 10. Melvin Gerber, the 2014 Division St. G/R $ 800.00 Personal representa- $120.00 tive of the estate of Ellen B. Gerber Funds will be transferred prior to settlement into Account No. 9910-907079-9588-900000-704040, Scattered Site Ground Rent Acquisition Project. 11. Sambor Investments, 514 Robert St. G/R $ 550.00 LLC $60.00 Funds will be transferred prior to settlement into Account No. 9910-907079-9588-900000-704040, Scattered Site Ground Rent Acquisition Project. 12. William A. Grant 1828 Division St. G/R $ 495.00 $54.00 Funds will be transferred prior to settlement into Account No. 9910-907079-9588-900000-704040, Scattered Site Ground Rent Acquisition Project. 13. William A. Grant 2103 Division St. G/R $ 459.00 $50.00 Funds will be transferred prior to settlement into Account No. 9910-907079-9588-900000-704040, Scattered Site Ground Rent Acquisition Project. The interest in these properties will be consolidated with the current City-owned leasehold interests to form a fee simple interest for future redevelopment of the properties. In the alternative, should there be a failure to fully execute the sales agreements, the Department will cancel the acquisitions. 32 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 OPTIONS/CONDEMNATION/QUICK-TAKES: Owner(s) Property Interest Amount DHCD ­ Condemnations 14. Yvonne Hanson 901 N. Duncan St. G/R $ 320.00 $48.00 Funds will be transferred prior to condemnation into Account No. 9910-907420-9588-900000-704049, EBDI Project, Phase II. 15. Albert Miller and 933 N. Chester St. G/R $ 288.00 Winston MIller $34.50 Funds are available in Account No. 9910-904415-9588-900000- 704049, EBDI Project, Phase II. 16. Albert Miller and 935 N. Chester St. G/R $ 288.00 Winston MIller $34.50 Funds will be transferred prior to condemnation into Account No. 9910-907420-9588-900000-704049, EBDI Project, Phase II. 17. Sherri Hershfield, 911 N. Duncan St. G/R $ 640.00 Custodian for Brian $96.00 Hershfield Funds will be transferred prior to condemnation into Account No. 9910-907420-9588-900000-704049, EBDI Project, Phase II. The Board is requested to approve acquisition of the ground rent interest by condemnation, or in the alternative may, SUBJECT to the prior approval of the Board, make application to the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation to redeem or extinguish the ground rent interest for these properties. 33 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 OPTIONS/CONDEMNATION/QUICK-TAKES: Owner(s) Property Interest Amount DHCD ­ Condemnations ­ cont'd 18. Martha B. Brown 2798 Tivoly Ave. F/S $ 10,000.00 Funds are available in Account No. 9988-906326-9593-900000- 704040, Coldstream Homestead Montebello Project. 19. SS5 Business Trust 2794 Tivoly Ave. L/H $ 15,360.00 Funds are available in Account No. 9988-906326-9593-900000- 704040, Coldstream Homestead Montebello Project. 20. Howard A. Foard, 2765 Tivoly Ave. L/H $ 27,400.00 III, and Yulia Foard Funds are available in Account No. 9988-906326-9593-900000- 704040, Coldstream Homestead Montebello Project. 21. Julian Kozar and 2014 Barclay St. L/H $ 35,000.00 Trina Papageorge Funds are available in Account No. 9912-901713-9591-900000- 704040, Barclay Project. 22. Martha Crew, 1019 N. Washington L/H $ 19,960.00 deceased St. Funds are available in Account No. 9910-904415-9588-900000- 704040, EBDI Project, Phase II. 34 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 OPTIONS/CONDEMNATION/QUICK-TAKES: Owner(s) Property Interest Amount DHCD ­ Condemnation - Rescission and Approval 23. Joan E. Lilly 2214 E. Madison St. F/S $ 30,000.00 Funds are available in Account No. 9910-904415-9588-900000- 704040, EBDI Project, Phase II. On July 16, 2008, the Board approved the acquisition by condemnation and quick-take of the fee simple interest in 2214 E. Madison Street in the amount of $46,000.00. Nicky's Row Homes, LLC was the owner. Since the original approval, the property was sold to Joan E. Lilly. Based on new acquisition appraisals, the fair market value for 2214 E. Madison Avenue is $30,000.00. The Board is requested to rescind its prior approval and approve the purchase of the fee simple interest in 2214 E. Madison Street in the amount of $30,000.00. Funds are available in Account No. 9910-904415-9588-900000- 704040, EBDI Project, Phase II. 35 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 TRAVEL REQUESTS Fund Name To Attend Source Amount Department of Planning 1. Laurie Feinberg 2010 American Planning UPWP $2,028.08 Association Conference Grant New Orleans, LA April 9 ­ 13, 2010 (Reg. Fee $595.00) The subsistence rate for this location is $204.00/day. The hotel cost is $209.00 per day plus hotel tax of $28.17 per day. The Department is requesting an additional $5.00 per day for hotel accommodations and $40.00 per day for food. Health Department 2. Tonya Johnson* Office of Population HIV $1,687.68 Cynthia Mobley Affairs HIV Prevention Inte- Annual Support Conf. gration Tampa Bay, FL Project April 26-29, 2010 *(Reg. Fee $175.00) The registration fee of $175.00 for Ms. Johnson has been paid by EA 000033796 and is included in the total. 36 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 Police Department ­ Expenditure of Funds ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve an expenditure of funds to pay the Leadership Association, c/o The Greater Baltimore Committee, for tuition costs for Mr. Dan Lioi for the period January 2010 through October 2010. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $4,950.00 ­ 6000-611210-2020-218500-603020 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: Mr. Lioi will attend The Greater Baltimore Committee Leadership Program. The training is used to enhance the leadership and competency of members in upper level supervisory roles within the Department. The training provides a focus on accountability and responsibility within the ethical scope of leading of other members of the Department. Focus is given to community service and improving the relationships with the community through service. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED AND HAD NO OBJECTION. 37 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 Police Department ­ Agreement ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of an agreement with the Baltimore Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound Center. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $ 37,500.00 ­ 6000-611210-2020-218500-603026 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The Outward Bound/Diamond Standard Training Insight High-Ropes Programs will be held on the following dates: 2/25/10, 3/4/10, 3/17/10, 4/7/10, 4/29/10, 5/20/10, 5/27/10, 9/16/10, 10/14/10 and 11/11/10. The Baltimore Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound Center holds daylong courses for Police Officers and Middle School Students to participate in adventure activities designed to inspire problem solving skills, positive group interaction and individual strengths. The Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound strives for participants to gain a greater willingness to challenge them emotionally, physically, academically, and to become positive leaders in their communities. Based on 60 participants (30 BPD officers and 30 students) and a cost of $125.00 per participant per day the cost is $7,500.00 per program. The total cost for all 10 programs is $75,000.00. Outward Bound agrees to fund 50% of the cost for each participant. The Police Department agrees to pay the remaining 50% of the cost of each participant and pay for a minimum of 60 participants per program. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED AND HAD NO OBJECTION. (The agreement has been reviewed by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 38 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 Baltimore Community Relations ­ Consultation Agreement Commission (BCRC) ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of a consultation agreement with Mr. Norris C. Ramsey. The period of the agreement is effective upon Board approval for one year. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $20,000.00 ­ 1001-000000-1560-171501-603021 ($75.00/hr.) BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The Commission requires the services of an attorney, not employed by Baltimore City. Mr. Ramsey will work as a consultant to provide legal assistance and advice to the Commission regarding public hearings and other matters involving charges of discrimination that are currently pending before the Commission or that may be filed with the Commission against City agencies. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED AND HAD NO OBJECTION. (The consultation agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 39 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 Department of Real Estate ­ Contract of Sale ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of a contract of sale with Mr. Cecil Clarke, purchaser, for the sale of the properties located at 1608, 1610, 1614, and 1616 W. Baltimore Street. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $ 5,000.00 - 1608 W. Baltimore St. 5,000.00 - 1610 W. Baltimore St. 5,000.00 - 1614 W. Baltimore St. 5,000.00 - 1616 W. Baltimore St. $20,000.00 ­ Sale Price BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: A good faith deposit of $2,000.00 was paid by the purchaser. Mr. Clarke is the adjacent owner to the City-owned properties and the sale of these lots will allow Mr. Clarke to have continuous ownership. He has maintained the properties over the past several years at his own expense. Mr. Clarke intends to consolidate the lots and to develop a commercial building which will eliminate blight, create jobs, and place the property back on the City's tax roll. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND RATIONALE FOR SALE BELOW THE APPRAISED VALUE: The properties appraised for $17,000.00 each. The properties are vacant lots located in the area of West Baltimore City known as Franklin Square. Due to the decline in the real estate market, as evidenced by the reduction in the assessed values of the four properties from $41,500.00 to $20,400.00, the Department of Real Estate negotiated the purchase price of the four properties to be $5,000.00 each. The four properties currently have a total assessment value of $20,400.00. 40 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 Department of Real Estate ­ cont'd MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: The developer has signed the Commitment to Comply with the Minority and Women's Business Enterprise Program of Baltimore City. (The Contract of Sale has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 41 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 Department of Law ­ Retention of Outside Counsel ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of an engagement letter agreement with Mr. James Ulwick, Esquire, and the Law firm of Kramon & Graham, P.A. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: The total amount to be expended for the engagement cannot be estimated at this time. Funds to pay for this engagement will come from account no. 6000-604108-1540-171200-603021 (FPERS) and 1001-000000-1220-145900-603021 (Finance), with payments and expenses generally to be divided equally between the two agencies. Within 30 days of assignment, the firm will propose staffing and a budget. BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The Board has been notified of potential claims that may be brought against the City and the Board of Trustees of the Fire and Police Employees Retirement System of the City of Baltimore (FPERS) by the Fire and Police unions representing the participants in the FPERS challenging the administration by the Board of the Variable Benefits Provision of the Pension Law. Counsel for the unions have alluded in communications to their clients to other "issues" that need to be addressed. The Law Department and the FPERS hope that litigation can be avoided. Mr. James Ulwick, Esquire, and the Law firm of Kramon & Graham, P.A. will assist the Department of Law in providing legal representation to the City of Baltimore and to the Board of FPERS with regard to (a) issues presented by the need for changes to the current FPERS; and (b) possible litigation against the Board of Trustees (Board) and the Mayor & City Council of Baltimore, which may be brought by the Fire and Police unions and their members. The unions have already retained special counsel to advise and represent them in these matters. 42 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 Department of Law ­ cont'd The Law Department desires to hire Mr. Ulwick and Kramon & Graham, P.A. because they have the required expertise and experience to assist the Department in providing the representation and counsel to the Board and the City in this very significant matter. They were selected by the Solicitor and representatives of the Board after proposals from and interviews with a number of attorneys in the City. All Kramon & Graham attorneys and paralegals will bill at 20% discounted rates off their customary hourly rates for all services under the proposed engagement. The firm will be authorized to retain such experts as are needed to defend any threatened litigation, subject to the approval of the Law Department, with the costs of such experts to be paid for by the City and the Board as in the case of fees and other costs. Within 30 days of assignment, the firm will propose staffing and a budget. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE 43 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 Law Department ­ Claim Settlement The Board is requested to approve the settlement of the following claim. The settlement has been reviewed and approved by the Settlement Committee of the Law Department. 1. Samuel Green, et al., v. $30,000.00 Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City et al. Account: 1001-000000-2000-195500-603070 44 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 Department of Public Works, Bureau - Expenditure of Funds of Water and Waste Water (BW&WW) ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve an expenditure of funds to pay Severstal Sparrows Point, LLC, by expenditure authorization. The period of the expenditure is October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2011. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $200,000.00/year - 2070-000000-5500-396718-603026 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: This expenditure of funds will pay Severstal Sparrows Point, LLC for the transportation of waste pickle liquor from its facility to the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant. On August 15, 1979, the Board approved the agreement with the Bethlehem Steel Corporation for the purpose of supplying waste pickle liquor to the Back River Waste Water Treatment Plant for phosphorus removal from the waste water. This agreement has been a most beneficial arrangement for both parties, as the City only pays for the transportation of the waste pickle liquor and has allowed the treatment plant to economically remove phosphorus and meet its discharge permit. On January 8, 1986, the Board approved an amendment to the agreement, whereby the City was given relief from the amount of waste pickle liquor it was required to utilize. This was due to an anticipated reduction in phosphorous in the waste water, because of a ban on the sale of phosphate detergents by the Maryland State Legislature. In addition, the City was required to pay 100% of the transportation cost. 45 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 BW&WW ­ cont'd On October 5, 2009, the Law Department reviewed the agreement and determined that this agreement was acceptable and still in effect. Additionally, it was determined that the corporate entity known as Bethlehem Steel Corporation is now known as Severstal Sparrows Point, LLC. The Back River Waste Water Treatment Plant receives a minimum of two deliveries per day at a cost of $200.00 per load plus an adjustable fuel surcharge, determined by the market price of gasoline. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE 46 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 Health Department ­ Agreements The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of the following Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). The period of the agreement is April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2012. 1. FIRST CORINTHIANS BAPTIST CHURCH OF BALTIMORE, INC. $ 0.00 2. UNITY PROPERTIES, INC./LIBERTY SENIOR HOUSING $ 0.00 3. THE CATHOLIC CHARITIES HOUSING, INC./BASILICA PLACE $ 0.00 4. BON SECOURS SMALLWOOD SUMMIT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP $ 0.00 5. PIMLICO ROAD YOUTH PROGRAM, INC. $ 0.00 6. N.M. CARROLL MANOR, INC. $ 0.00 7. BON SECOURS SHILOH LIMITED PARTNERSHIP $ 0.00 8. FOREST PARK SENIOR CENTER, INC. $ 0.00 9. GREENMOUNT SENIOR CENTER, INC. $ 0.00 10. THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS/ THE GREATER CHESAPEAKE AND POTOMAC BLOOD SERVICES REGION $ 0.00 11. GOOD SAMARITAN NURSING CENTER, INC. $ 0.00 12. THE COMMISSION ON AGING AND RETIREMENT EDUCATION/EATING TOGETHER IN BALTIMORE $ 0.00 13. THE COMMISSION ON AGING AND RETIREMENT EDUCATION/JOHN BOOTH SENIOR CENTER $ 0.00 47 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 Health Dept. ­ cont'd 14. THE COMMISSION ON AGING AND RETIREMENT/ EDUCATION/10 N. CALVERT STREET $ 0.00 15. THE COMMISSION ON AGING AND RETIREMENT EDUCATION/HATTON SENIOR CENTER $ 0.00 16. THE COMMISSION ON AGING AND RETIREMENT EDUCATION/WAXTER SENIOR CENTER $ 0.00 17. THE COMMISSION ON AGING AND RETIREMENT EDUCATION/SANDTOWN/WINCHESTER SENIOR CENTER $ 0.00 18. THE COMMISSION ON AGING AND RETIREMENT EDUCATION/OLIVER SENIOR CENTER $ 0.00 The above-listed organizations will serve as volunteer stations for the RSVP. The RSVP has been funded since 1982 by the federal government. The Baltimore City Health Department is awarded a grant from the Corporation of National and Community Services to pay administrative staff to arrange volunteer work for persons 55 years of age and over. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE (The agreements have been reviewed by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 48 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 Health Department ­ Agreements and Notification of Grant Award ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize the various agreements and notification of grant award. AGREEMENTS 1. BALTIMORE HEALTH CARE ACCESS, $13,000.00 INC. (BHCA) Account: 6000-620710-3040-679803-603051 The BHCA will assist the Department's Needle Exchange Program (NEP) with a Needle Exchange Pilot site called The Transgender NEP Project. The Department will supply space on a stationed mobile unit for the BHCA worker to conduct client services during this project two evenings, twice per month from 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. The period of the agreement is October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010. The agreement is being presented at this time because of the delay in receiving an acceptable scope and budget. 2. CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF BALTIMORE, INC. $ 2,073.00 Account: 4000-496610-3050-283300-603051 The Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Inc. will provide a Pest Management Initiative at the Esperanza Center. The Esperanza Center will assist the Department to raise awareness of health and safety issues often caused by common household pests and their extermination, and propose new and healthier ways to achieve pest free homes in Baltimore's Latino population. The Esperanza Center hosts four promoters' educational talks and presentations to a minimum of 250 people, approximately 63 per promoter. The Center will provide a base for promoters to store training supplies (e.g. literature, cleaning kits) and 49 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 Health Department ­ cont'd contact trainees, evaluate relevance of training resources and adapt content to suit Baltimore's conditions. The period of the agreement is March 1, 2010 through October 31, 2010. The agreement is being presented at this time because funds were just awarded in grant year. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED AND HAD NO OBJECTIONS. GRANT AWARD NOTIFICATION 3. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN $499,487.00 SERVICES HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (HRSA)/ HEALTH CENTER CLUSTER Account: 4000-432510-3100-296900-401001 The HRSA provides funding to support the delivery of comprehensive primary care services and substance abuse treatment to various students enrolled in School-Based Health Centers in middle and high schools. The school health programs have received this funding for more than ten years. The period of the grant agreement is March 1, 2010 through February 28, 2011. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED THE SUBMITTED DOCUMENTATION AND FOUND THAT IT CONFIRMED THE GRANT AWARD. (The agreements were approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 50 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 Department of Transportation ­ Amendment No. 4 to Agreement ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of amendment no. 4 to the agreement with Gannett Fleming, Inc. for Project No. 976. The amendment extends the period of the agreement through March 23, 2011 or until the upset limit is reached, whichever occurs first. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $500,000.00 ­ Accounts various, depending on individual tasks assigned BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: On March 23, 2005, the Board approved the agreement for On-Call Bridge Design Engineering Services under Project No. 976 with Gannett Fleming, Inc. in connection with repair and/or rehabilitation of various bridge locations in Baltimore City. On December 20, 2006, the Board approved amendment no. 1 to extend the period of the agreement for one year in order to complete the Howard Street Arch Removal Project and the investigation of the Fells Landing Bulkhead failure. On April 4, 2007, the Board approved amendment no. 2 to extend the period of the agreement for one additional year and to increase the upset limit by $250,000.00 to complete the subsequent design for the Fells Landing Bulkhead failure. On August 6, 2008, the Board approved amendment no. 3 to increase the upset limit by $250,000.00 to complete ongoing design tasks. This amendment no. 4 to the agreement will increase the upset limit by $500,000.00 and extend the period of the agreement through March 23, 2011 to complete ongoing design tasks. AUDITS NOTED THE INCREASE IN THE UPSET LIMIT AND THE TIME EXTENSION AND WILL REVIEW THE TASKS ASSIGNMENTS. 51 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 Department of Transportation ­ Agreement ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of an agreement with the STV, Inc., for Project 1105, 2009/2010 Bridge Inspection Program. The period of the agreement is effective upon Board approval for three years or until the upset limit is reach, whichever occurs first. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $2,499,291.76 ­ 9950-907753-9506-900010-703032 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The Department has negotiated and procured the consultant to provide bridge inspection services in connection with Project No. 1105. The cost of services rendered will be on actual payroll rates not including overhead and burden times a set multiplier. The payroll rates and multiplier have been reviewed and approved by the Department of Audits. THE CONSULTANT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE OFFICE OF BOARDS AND COMMISIONS AND THE ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING AWARDS COMMISSION. DBE: Sabra, Wang & Associates $301,607.37 12% Tuhin Basu & Associates, Inc. 249,145.19 10% M&N Engineering and Diving Services 74,070.37 3% $624,822.93 25% AUDITS REVIEWED AND FOUND THE BASIS FOR COMPENSATION CONSISTENT WITH CITY POLICY. (The agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 52 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 Department of Transportation ­ cont'd TRANSFER OF FUNDS AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT/S TO ACCOUNT/S $2,299,348.42 9950-906753-9507 Federal Constr. Res. Bridge Inspection Program 574,837.10 " " State Constr. Loan $2,874,185.52 ---------------- 9950-907753-9506-3 Design & Studies Bridge Inspection Program FY 2009/2010 This transfer will provide funds to cover the costs associated with the award of Project "Bridge Inspection Program FY 2009/2010" to STV, Inc. (In accordance with Charter requirements, a report has been requested from the Planning Commission, the Director of Finance having reported favorably thereon.) 53 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 4/7/10 Department of General Services ­ On-Call Task Assignment ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve an assignment of Task No. 004 to OMF Contractors, Inc. under Project No. 07306, Fire House Window Replacement. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $358,000.00 ­ 9920-903200-9208-000000-706063 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: In accordance with its proposal dated December 14, 2009 and the terms of the Indefinite Quantity Contract awarded to OMF Contractors, Inc. on January 14, 2009, the Department selected OMF Contractors, Inc. to perform the Fire House Window Replacements based on the low price received from the OMF Contractors, Inc. for this project. MWBOO FOUND VENDOR IN COMPLIANCE. AUDITS REVIEWED AND FOUND THE BASIS FOR COMPENSATION CONSISTENT WITH CITY POLICY. 12:00 NOON ANNOUNCEMENT OF BIDS RECEIVED AND OPENING OF BIDS, AS SCHEDULED 54