NOTICES: 1. On January 22, 2014, the Board of Estimates approved the Resolution on the Regulation of Board of Estimates Meetings and Protests, effective February 05, 2014. Pursuant to the Resolution: a. Anyone wishing to speak before the Board, whether individually or as the spokesperson of an entity must notify the Clerk of the Board in writing no later than by noon on the Tuesday preceding any Board meeting, or by an alternative date and time specified in the agenda for the next scheduled meeting. The written protest must state (1) whom you represent and the entity that authorized the representation (2) what the issues are and the facts supporting your position and (3) how the protestant will be harmed by the proposed Board action. b. Matters may be protested by a person or any entity directly and specifically affected by a pending matter or decision of the Board. In order for a protest to be considered, the protestant must be present at the Board of Estimates meeting. c. A Procurement Lobbyist, as defined by Part II, Sec. 8- 8 (c) of The City Ethics Code must register with the Board of Ethics as a Procurement Lobbyist in accordance with Section 8-12 of the City Ethics Code. The full text of the Resolution is posted in the Department of Legislative Reference, the President of the Board’s web site, (http://www.baltimorecitycouncil.com/boe_agenda.htm) and the Secretary to the Board’s web site(http://www.comptroller. baltimorecity.gov/BOE.html). Submit Protests to: Attn: Clerk, Board of Estimates Room 204, City Hall 100 N. Holliday Street Baltimore, Maryland 21202 NOTICES - cont’d: 2. BOARD OF ESTIMATES’ RECESS AUGUST 5, 2015 The Board of Estimates is scheduled to be in recess at 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on August 5, 2015. The Board of Estimates will not receive or open bids on August 5, 2015. The Board of Estimates will reconvene on August 12, 2015. BOARD OF ESTIMATES’ AGENDA – JULY 22, 2015 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. Prequalification of Contractors In accordance with the Rules for Prequalification of Contractors, as amended by the Board on October 30, 1991, the following contractors are recommended: Cianbro Corporation $ 471,402,000.00 Commercial Interiors, Inc. $ 8,000,000.00 Corman Construction, Inc. $ 191,133,000.00 Dutchland, Inc. $ 8,000,000.00 Houck Services, Inc. $ 25,011,000.00 LB Water Service, Inc. d/b/a Stormwater Solution Source, LLC $ 424,431,000.00 Potts & Callahan, Inc. $ 136,521,000.00 Railroad Construction Co. of South Jersey, Inc. $ 18,009,000.00 The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company $ 5,620,158,000.00 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: ADTEK Engineers, Inc. Engineer Alfred Benesch & Company Engineer AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Integrated Management Services d/b/a IMS Engineers Engineer Louis Berger Water Services, Inc. Engineer Architect Landscape Architect Regent Development Consulting, Inc. Engineer 2 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Department of Real Estate – Side Yard Agreement ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of a Side Yard Agreement with Ms. Karen Lynn Mills and Ms. Phyllis Mills-Greene, Purchasers. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $1,237.50 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The authority to sell this property was approved by City Council Ordinance No. 477 on December 6, 1973. The property is known as the WS Fair Oak Avenue NWC Louise Avenue (Block 5431, Lot 15). The Purchaser will not develop or build on the property, except for construction of a deck, garage/shed, temporary storage container, gazebo, or fencing. The Purchasers agrees to limit improvements, if any, on the property for a period of 10 years from the date of conveyance by the City to the Purchaser or upon consolidation. (The Side Yard Agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 3 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Space Utilization Committee – Wharfage Agreement ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of a Wharfage Agreement with Urban Pirates, LLC, Licensee, for the purpose of docking privileges at the West side of S. Ann Street Pier in Fells Point. The period of the agreement is April 1, 2015 through March 31, 2018. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: Monthly Rent April 1, 2015 – October 31, 2015 $1,914.42 April 1, 2016 – October 31, 2016 $2,010.14 April 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017 $2,110.65 Per Day fees will be charged for the following periods: November 1, 2015 – March 31, 2016 – $104.54 per day November 1, 2016 – March 31, 2017 – $109.77 per day November 1, 2017 – March 31, 2018 – $115.26 per day BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The Licensee will utilize 60 linear feet on the west side of S. Ann Street Pier for docking privileges. The Licensee will have the option to renew for two three-year terms. Each renewal is contingent upon the outcome of an assessment of the feasibility of renewing this agreement. The Licensee must have Coast Guard certification, proof of contract with a commercial pump—out facility, submission of diagram of embark/disembark from vessel, insurance, and is responsible for removal of trash from vessel at a location other than Ann Street Pier. The Licensee is prohibited from loading of material and supplies at Ann Street Pier. 4 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Space Utilization Committee – cont’d This Wharfage Agreement is late due to prolonged negotiations with the owner/operator of vessel. The Space Utilization Committee approved this Wharfage Agreement on July 14, 2015. (The Wharfage Agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 5 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Department of Planning – Agreement ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of an agreement with The Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts. The period of the Agreement is effective upon Board approval for two years. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $43,000.00 – 9910-910635-9588-900000-704047 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: Temporary Public Art in Vacant Lots Grant Program will support neighborhood-led activation of targeted City-owned vacant lots through public art initiatives, including fencing treatments, site specific sculpture, seating, and performance art. The grant program will consist of grants between $2,500.00 and $10,000.00 to neighborhoods who partner with artists to execute site- specific public art and temporary artist-designed furniture projects in preselected city-owned vacant lots. Funding of $35,000.00 will be awarded to winning teams. The funds for this program are drawn from the Growing Green Initiative Blight Elimination Funds. The Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts will ensure that community members and artists are connected, advertise the grant program by holding workshops, organize a technical review committee, award the funding to finalists, and execute contracts. The Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts is a non-profit organization that manages the Creative Baltimore Fund Grants, Baltimore Mural Program, Free Fall Baltimore, PNC Transformative Art Prize, MECU Neighborhood Grant Program, and Bright StArts 6 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Department of Planning – cont’d Workshops for Children and has awarded over $592,050.00 in grants per year in Baltimore City. 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.) 7 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 OPTIONS/CONDEMNATION/QUICK-TAKES: Owner(s) Property Interest Amount Dept. of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) – Option 1. Calvert Ross 1816 E. Chase St. G/R $333.33 Bregel, Jr. $40.00 Funds are available in account 9910-906409-9588-900000-704040, EBDI Project Phase II. In the event that the option agreement/s fail/s and settlement cannot be achieved, the Department requests the Board’s approval to purchase the interest in the above property/ies by condemnation proceedings for an amount equal to or lesser than the option amounts. DHCD – Condemnations 2. Jeb Stuart Fries & 1814 Henneman Ave. Sub-G/R $906.66 Mary Buonanno $160.00 Funds are available in account 9910-906409-9588-900000-704040, EBDI Project Phase II. 3. Lois Meifarth 918 N. Patterson G/R $400.00 Park Ave. $ 60.00 Funds are available in account 9910-906409-9588-900000-704040, 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. 8 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 OPTIONS/CONDEMNATION/QUICK-TAKES: Owner(s) Property Interest Amount Department of Law – Payment of Settlement 4. Kenroy A. Regester 2600 Rosewood Ave. L/H $15,600.00 and Herbert Regester Funds are available in account 9910-903183-9588-900000-704040. On September 17, 2014, the Board approved the acquisition of the leasehold interest, by condemnation, in the real property located at 2600 Rosewood Avenue for the fair market value of $29,400.00, based upon an independent appraisal report. The owners produced an appraisal report that valued the property interest at $62,000.00. After mediation, the parties agreed to settle the condemnation case for $45,000.00. Therefore, the Board is requested to approve an additional $15,600.00 in settlement of this case. 9 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Mayor’s Office of Employment - TRANSFER OF LIFE-TO-DATE Development __ 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, Mr. Oliver Frazier. 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: Donors Days Vanessa Salahud-Din 5 William Carnes 1 Cynthia A. Dugger 2 Total: 8 APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE THE LABOR COMMISSIONER RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. 10 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 TRANSFERS OF FUNDS * * * * * * The Board is requested to approve the Transfers of Funds listed on the following page: 12 In accordance with Charter provisions reports have been requested from the Planning Commission, the Director of Finance having reported favorably thereon. 11 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 TRANSFERS OF FUNDS AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT/S TO ACCOUNT/S Mayoralty-Related Department of Planning 1. $ 50,000.00 9904-920027-9129 9904-921027-9127 M&CC Revenue Property Acquisition - Harford Rd. Senior Reserve Center - Active This transfer will provide funds for the Department of General Services to make improvements at Harford Rd. Senior Center, located at 4920 Harford Rd. The current mechanical system is beyond the point where it can be cost-effectively renovated and can no longer be used for its designated purpose and will be replaced. Department of Housing and Community Development 2. $2,735,834.75 9996-929989-9587 Comm. Dev. Loan Repayment Block Grant 41 $ 911,733.00 ------------------ 9996-925080-9593 Public Housing 108 $1,824,101.75 ------------------ 9996-923410-9593 $2,735,834.75 East Baltimore Dev. Initiative 108 This transfer will provide appropriation authority for repayment on HUD Section 108 loans for fiscal year 2016. Department of Recreation and Parks 3. $ 10,000.00 9938-907049-9475 9938-908049-9474 Rec. & Parks (Reserve) – Cahill (Active) – Cahill 27th Series Comm. Center Comm. Center This transfer will provide funds to cover costs associated with advertisement of proposed improvements at Gwynn Falls/Leakin Park. 12 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Mayor’s Office of Human – Grant Agreements Services (MOHS) The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of the following Grant Agreements with the various providers: 1. JOBS, HOUSING AND RECOVERY, INC. $ 99,618.00 Account: 4000-496215-3573-591458-603051 The organization will provide permanent housing and supportive services to 16 households. The period of the Agreement is August 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. 2. MARIAN HOUSE, INC. $164,900.00 Account: 5000-529116-3572-333719-603051 The organization will provide shelter and support services to homeless of Baltimore City at its Marian House Transitional Housing and Services Program. The organization will serve approximately 80 women and 15 children. The period of the Agreement is July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. 3. NEWBORN HOLISTIC MINISTRIES, INC. $ 42,500.00 Account: 5000-529116-3572-333793-603051 The organization will provide shelter and support services to homeless persons of the City at its Martha’s Place Program. The organization will serve approximately 35 clients. The period of the Agreement is July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. 13 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 MOHS – cont’d 4. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OF BALTIMORE, INC. $155,350.00 Account: 4000-480015-3572-333629-603051 The organization will use funds for homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing assistance. St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore, Inc. will serve 65 clients. The period of the Agreement is July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. 5. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OF BALTIMORE, INC. $ 60,000.00 Account: 4000-480014-3572-333629-603051 The organization will use funds to offset costs for operating a day shelter. The shelter will serve 100 clients. The period of the Agreement is July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED AND HAD NO OBJECTION. (The Grant Agreements have been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 14 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Mayor’s Office of Human – Acceptance of Notice of Grant Award Services (MOHS) ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize acceptance of the Notice of Grant Award from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) acting through the Office of Head Start. The period of the Award is July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $7,211,078.00 – 4000-486316-6051-515600-603051 Funds are accessible through wire transfer. BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The MOHS on behalf of the City submitted a renewal application for the existing Head Start grant. The DHHS, acting through the Office of Head Start, sent MOHS the Notice of Award (NOA) on July 6, 2015. The NOA provides funding to the City in the amount of $7,211,078.00 to continue to operate the Head Start Program of Baltimore City. Under the terms of the grant renewals, the related sub-contracts will be renewed with various organizations throughout the City that carry out Head Start activities. The Head Start Programs will serve approximately 759 children in the City. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: MBE/WBE requirements will be included in the Agreement with the City and the respective service providers. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED THE SUBMITTED DOCUMENTATION AND FOUND THAT IT CONFIRMED THE GRANT AWARD. (The Grant Award has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 15 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Mayor’s Office of Human – Intergovernmental Agreement Services (MOHS) ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Maryland, Department of Human Resources acting through the Family Investment Administration/Office of Home Energy Programs. The period of the Agreement is July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $6,431,994.80 – 5000-585915-1191-719000-603050 Funds are accessible through wire transfer. BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The MOHS on behalf of the City submitted an application to the Family Investment Administration/Office of Home Energy Programs (FIA/OHEP) to administer Home Energy Programs in the City. The FIA/OHEP has issued an Inter-Governmental Agreement to the City in the amount of $6,431,994.80 to provide these programs. The purpose of this funding is to help low-income households pay their utility and fuel bills, minimize energy-related crises, and make heating/cooling costs more affordable through a comprehensive energy package with links to the community and customer. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED THE SUBMITTED DOCUMENTATION AND FOUND THAT IT CONFIRMED THE GRANT AWARD. (The Intergovernmental Agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 16 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Department of Housing and – Community Development Block Community Development Grant Agreement ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of a Community Development Block Grant Agreement (CDBG) with the Bon Secours of Maryland Foundation, Inc. The period of the Agreement is January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $120,600.00 - 2089-208915-5930-530403-603051 59,400.00 - 2089-208915-5930-530434-603051 $180,000.00 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: Bon Secours of Maryland Foundation, Inc., Subgrantee, will implement a Clean and Green program to implement a community greening strategy by converting blighted vacant lots in low-and moderate-income areas of Southwest Baltimore into green open spaces and side yards. This program will also provide employment training to area residents, to develop the necessary job skills in order to become gainfully employed in the “green” industries. Participants will receive classroom instructions and on-site training. The Subgrantee will work with the Power in Dirt Coordinator for Southwest Baltimore to select and access publicly owned lots and will engage the Community Law Center to gain access to privately owned lots using the Self-Help Nuisance Abatement process. On April 30, 2014, 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 2014 Annual Action Plan for the following formula programs: 1. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2. HOME 3. Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) 4. Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) 17 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 DHCD – cont’d Upon approval of the Resolution, the DHCD’s Contracts Section began negotiating and processing the CDBG agreements as outlined in the Plan effective July 1, 2014 and beyond. Consequently, this agreement was delayed due to final negotiations and processing. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED AND HAD NO OBJECTION. (The Community Development Block Grant Agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 18 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Department of Housing and – Acquisition by Gift Community Development (DHCD) ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve the acquisition by gift of the fee simple interest of the property located at 4716 Pimlico Road (Block 4623 Lot 058) from Wells Fargo Bank, NA, owner, SUBJECT to municipal liens, interest, and penalties, other than water bills. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: Wells Fargo Bank, NA, agrees to pay for any title work and all associated settlement costs, not to exceed $600.00. BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The DHCD, Land Resources Division strategically acquires and manages vacant or abandoned properties, which enables these properties to be returned to productive use and improve neighborhoods in Baltimore City. Wells Fargo Bank, NA, has offered to donate title to the property located at 4716 Pimlico Road. The City will receive clear and marketable title to the property, subject only to certain City liens. The listed municipal liens, other than current water bills, will be administratively abated after settlement. The City’s acceptance of this donation is less costly than acquiring the property by tax sale foreclosure or eminent domain. The liens for 4716 Pimlico Road are itemized as follows: Real Property Taxes Registration Amount Property Registration #038074 $ 248.00 19 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Department of Housing and – Acquisition by Gift Community Development (DHCD) ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve the acquisition by gift of the leasehold interest of the property located at 1911 N. Castle Street (Block 4167 Lot 047) from John & Eleanor-I Inc., owner, SUBJECT to municipal liens, interest, and penalties, other than water bills. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: John & Eleanor-I Inc. agrees to pay for any title work and all associated settlement costs, not to exceed $600.00. BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The DHCD, Land Resources Division strategically acquires and manages vacant or abandoned properties, which enables these properties to be returned to productive use and improve neighborhoods in Baltimore City. John & Eleanor-I Inc. has offered to donate title to the property located at 1911 N. Castle Street. The City will receive clear and marketable title to the property, subject only to certain City liens. The listed municipal liens, other than current water bills, will be administratively abated after settlement. The City’s acceptance of this donation is less costly than acquiring the property by tax sale foreclosure or eminent domain. The liens for 1911 N. Castle Street are itemized as follows: Real Property Taxes Tax Year/s Amount Tax Sale Cert. #291272 Tax Sale $5,985.03 Date 10/22/2014 Real Property Taxes 2014/2015 80.46 " " 2013/2014 108.40 " " 2012/2013 125.77 " " 2011/2012 131.17 " " 2010/2011 199.56 20 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 DHCD – cont’d Miscellaneous Bills Bill No. 5789102 279.68 " " " " 6104509 210.98 " " " " 6138945 208.85 " " " " 6281968 226.20 " " " " 6689947 291.97 " " " " 6771257 311.44 " " " " 6970974 168.46 " " " " 7149941 242.67 Environmental Fine Citation #52567617 1,500.00 Rental Registration Reg. #038074 1,120.00 Personal Property #15388 89.92 Personal Property #9969 105.21 Total Real Property Taxes $11,385.77 21 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Department of Housing and – Land Disposition Agreement Community Development ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of a Land Disposition Agreement with Mr. William R. Hammond, Developer, for the sale of the City-owned property located at 216 S. Stricker Street, in the New Southwest/Mt. Clare Neighborhood. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $3,000.00 – Purchase Price BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The property will be purchased and renovated with private funds. The project will consist of one City-owned vacant building to be totally rehabilitated and returned to residential use as a single-family home, to be rented at market rate. The property was journalized and approved for sale on June 27, 2011. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND RATIONALE FOR SALE BELOW THE PRICE DETERMINED BY THE WAIVER VALUATION PROCESS: The property was valued at $5,750.00, pursuant to the Waiver Valuation Process of Baltimore City Appraisal Policy and will be sold for $3,000.00. The property is being sold below the price determined in accordance with the Appraisal Policy of Baltimore City for the following reasons: 1. specific benefit to the immediate community of revitalization through residential home occupancy, 2. elimination of blight and neighborhood stabilization, and 22 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 DHCD – cont’d 3. economic development, returning the property to productive use and to the active tax rolls of the City of Baltimore. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: The Developer will purchase the property for a price that is less than $50,000.00 and will receive no City funds or incentives for the purchase or rehabilitation; therefore, MBE/WBE is not applicable. (The Land Disposition Agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 23 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Department of Housing and – Land Disposition Agreement Community Development ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of a Land Disposition Agreement with Mr. Keith F. Moore, Developer, for the sale of the City-owned lots known as 2416 and 2418 Lakeview Avenue, in the Reservoir Hill Neighborhood. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $1,600.00 – 2416 Lakeview Avenue 1,600.00 – 2418 Lakeview Avenue $3,200.00 - Purchase Price BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The Developer intends to use the lots as green space and for gardening including the planting of fruit trees. He currently owns and lives at 2417 Lakeview Avenue, which is directly across the street from the two lots. The Developer does not plan to invest a significant amount of money into the project. The properties were journalized and approved for sale on December 22, 2010. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND RATIONALE FOR SALE BELOW THE PRICE DETERMINED BY THE WAIVER VALUATION PROCESS: This does not apply to either lot. Pursuant to the Baltimore City’s Appraisal Policy, 2416 and 2418 Lakeview Avenue, each is assessed at $1,600.00 and is being sold at the same price of $1,600.00. Also, in accordance with the Appraisal Policy, “unimproved real property with an assessed value of $2,500.00 or less will not require an appraisal.” The properties at 2416 and 2418 Lakeview Avenue are being sold at the assessed value of $1,600.00 each for the total price of $3,200.00. 24 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 DHCD – cont’d MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: The Developer will purchase the property for a price that is less than $50,000.00 and will receive no City funds or incentives for the purchase or rehabilitation; therefore, MBE/WBE is not applicable. (The Land Disposition Agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 25 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Department of Housing and – Side Yard Land Disposition Agreement Community Development ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of the Side Yard Land Disposition Agreement (LDA) with Mr. John Moser, Purchaser, for the sale of the City-owned property located at 3100 Oakford Avenue. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: The property will be sold for $873.00 of which $400.00 will be held in escrow by the City for the benefit of the Purchaser to be applied at settlement for closing costs including transfer taxes, recordation fees, and taxes and associated title services. BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The Purchaser will be using private funds to pay for the acquisition and maintenance of the property. The Department’s Land Resources Division, strategically acquires and manages vacant or abandoned properties, ultimately enabling these properties to be returned to productive use and improving Baltimore’s neighborhoods. In accordance with the City’s Side Yard Policy, the City has agreed to convey the property known as 3100 Oakford Avenue, to the adjacent property owner. As a condition of conveyance, Mr. Moser has agreed to the terms of the LDA, which prohibits development of the parcel for a minimum of ten years. The City may dispose of the property by virtue of the following legal authorities: Article 28, Subtitle 8 of the Baltimore City Code (2011 Edition), Article II, Section 15 of the Baltimore City Charter, 2011 Edition; and Article 13 of the City Code. 26 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 DHCD – cont’d The property was journalized and approved for sale on December 22, 2010. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND RATIONALE: The property is being sold for $873.00. The Purchaser holds title on the adjacent property as owner-occupied. The rationale for the conveyance is the sale will serve a specific benefit to the immediate community and elimination of blight. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: The Purchaser will acquire this property for a price that is less than $50,000.00 and will receive no City funds or incentives for the purchase or rehabilitation; therefore, MBE/WBE is not applicable. (The Side Yard Land Disposition Agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 27 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Department of Housing and – Side Yard Land Disposition Agreement Community Development ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of the Side Yard Land Disposition Agreement (LDA) with Mr. Keith Moore, Purchaser, for the sale of the City-owned property located at 2419 Lakeview Avenue. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: The property will be sold for $672.00 of which $400.00 will be held in escrow by the City for the benefit of the Purchaser to be applied at settlement for closing costs including transfer taxes, recordation fees, and taxes and associated title services. BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The Purchaser will be using private funds to pay for the acquisition and maintenance of the property. The Department’s Land Resources Division, strategically acquires and manages vacant or abandoned properties, ultimately enabling these properties to be returned to productive use and improving Baltimore’s neighborhoods. In accordance with the City’s Side Yard Policy, the City has agreed to convey the property known as 2419 Lakeview Avenue, to the adjacent property owner. As a condition of conveyance, Mr. Moore has agreed to the terms of the LDA, which prohibits development of the parcel for a minimum of ten years. The City may dispose of the property by virtue of the following legal authorities: Article 28, Subtitle 8 of the Baltimore City Code (2011 Edition), Article II, Section 15 of the Baltimore City Charter, 2011 Edition; and Article 13, § 2-7 (h) of the City Code. 28 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 DHCD – cont’d STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND RATIONALE: The property is being sold for $672.00. The Purchaser holds title on the adjacent property as owner-occupied. The rationale for the conveyance is the sale will serve a specific benefit to the immediate community and elimination of blight. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: The Purchaser will acquire this property for a price that is less than $50,000.00 and will receive no City funds or incentives for the purchase or rehabilitation; therefore, MBE/WBE is not applicable. (The Side Yard Land Disposition Agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 29 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Department of Housing and – Side Yard Land Disposition Agreement Community Development ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of the Side Yard Land Disposition Agreement (LDA) with Mr. Robert Bedard, Purchaser, for the sale of the City-owned property located at 1117 Sargeant Street, (Block 0769, Lot 073). AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $500.00 - Sale price BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The property will be sold under the City’s Side Yard Policy approved by the Board on August 17, 2011. The lot will be sold for $500.00, of which $400.00 will be held in escrow by the City for the benefit of the Purchaser to be applied at settlement for closing costs, including transfer taxes, recordation fees, taxes, and associated title services. The Purchaser will be using private funds to pay for the acquisition and maintenance of the property. The Department’s Land Resources Division, on behalf of the Mayor and City Council, strategically acquires and manages vacant or abandoned properties, ultimately enabling these properties to be returned to productive use and improving Baltimore’s neighborhoods. The City has agreed to convey the property known as 1117 Sargeant Street, to the adjacent property owner. As a condition of conveyance, Mr. Bedard has agreed to the terms of the Side Yard LDA, which prohibits development of the parcel for a minimum of ten years. 30 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 DHCD – cont’d The City may dispose of the property by virtue of the following legal authorities: Article 28, Subtitle 8 of the Baltimore City Code (2011 Edition), Article II, Section 15 of the Baltimore City Charter, 2011 Edition; and Article 13 of the City Code. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND RATIONALE FOR SALE OF THE PROPERTY: The property is being sold for $500.00, as the Purchaser holds title to the adjacent property as owner-occupied. The rationale for the conveyance of the property is that the sale will serve a specific benefit to the immediate community and eliminate blight. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: Mr. Bedard will purchase this property for a price that is less than $50,000.00 and will receive no City funds or incentives for the purchase or rehabilitation. Therefore, Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise participation is not applicable. (The Side Yard Land Disposition Agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 31 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Department of Housing and – Side Yard Land Disposition Agreement Community Development ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of the Side Yard Land Disposition Agreement (LDA) with Mr. Ceasar Neville, Purchaser, for the sale of the City-owned property located at 2512 Harford Road. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $652.00 - Sale price BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The property will be sold under the City’s Side Yard Policy approved by the Board on August 17, 2011. The lot will be sold for $652.00, of which $400.00 will be held in escrow by the City for the benefit of the Purchaser to be applied at settlement for closing costs, including transfer taxes, recordation fees, taxes, and associated title services. The Purchaser will be using private funds to pay for the acquisition and maintenance of the property. The Department’s Land Resources Division, on behalf of the Mayor and City Council, strategically acquires and manages vacant or abandoned properties, ultimately enabling these properties to be returned to productive use and improving Baltimore’s neighborhoods. The City has agreed to convey the property known as 2512 Harford Road, to the adjacent property owner. As a condition of conveyance, Mr. Neville has agreed to the terms of the Side Yard LDA, which prohibits development of the parcel for a minimum of ten years. 32 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 DHCD – cont’d The City may dispose of the property by virtue of the following legal authorities: Article 28, Subtitle 8 of the Baltimore City Code (2011 Edition), Article II, Section 15 of the Baltimore City Charter, 2011 Edition; and Article 13 of the City Code. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND RATIONALE FOR SALE OF THE PROPERTY: The property is being sold for $652.00, as the Purchaser holds title to the adjacent property as owner-occupied. The rationale for the conveyance of the property is that the sale will serve a specific benefit to the immediate community and eliminate blight. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: Mr. Neville will purchase this property for a price that is less than $50,000.00 and will receive no City funds or incentives for the purchase or rehabilitation. Therefore, Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise participation is not applicable. (The Side Yard Land Disposition Agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 33 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 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, Ms. Tamika Stewart. 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: Donors Days Jamillah Abdul Saboor 2 Eunice Anderson 1 Faith T. Blair-Edmonds 5 Judith C. Cooper 1 Katherine A. Durner 3 Devon Ellis 1 Kennard Hopkins 5 Jennifer Mange 5 Stuart Ragland III 1 Alprescia M. Rivers 5 Jasbir Singh 1 Nathaniel Ellbert Smith 5 Michelle Terranova 3 Total 38 THE LABOR COMMISSIONER RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. 34 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 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, Ms. Joan Wolk. 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: Donors Days Jamillah Abdul Saboor 2 Wilmer F. Cady, Jr. 1 Devon Ellis 1 Jeanne Lauber 2 Kim Leith 1 Pamela Potter-Hennessey 1 John A. Richardson 1 Alprescia M. Rivers 5 Kathleen Shelley 2 Nathaniel Ellbert Smith 5 Total 21 THE LABOR COMMISSIONER RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. 35 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Department of Transportation – Minor Privilege Permit Applications The Board is requested to approve the following applications for a Minor Privilege Permit. The applications are in order as to the Minor Privilege Regulations of the Board and the Building Regulations of Baltimore City. LOCATION APPLICANT PRIVILEGE/SIZE 1. 1001 W. Pratt West Pratt Two flat signs Street Holdings, LLC 6’x3’ each Annual Charge: $ 70.40 2. 1046 Light Street Maryland National Two handicap ramps, Bank one @ 19.5’x5’, one @ 15.5’x5’ Application Fee: $ 50.00 3. 4727 Liberty Liberty Heights One awning 14’x4’, Heights Avenue Development, LLC three fluorescent tubes Annual Charge: $223.20 Since no protests were received, there are no objections to approval. 36 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Department of Transportation - Developer’s Agreement No. 1397 ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of a Developer’s Agreement No. 1397 with 6116 Park Heights, LLC. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $20,800.00 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The Developer will install new water service to their proposed building located in the vicinity of 6116 Park Heights Avenue. This Developer’s Agreement will allow the organization to do its own installation in accordance with Baltimore City Standards. A Performance Bond in the amount of $20,800.00 has been issued to 6116 Park Heights, LLC which assumes 100% of the financial responsibility. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: City funds will not be utilized for this project; therefore, MBE/WBE participation is not applicable. (The Developer’s Agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 37 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Department of Transportation – On-Call Consultant Agreement ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of an On-Call Design Consultant Services Agreement with Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc., for Project No. 1225, On-Call Design Consultant Services for Resurfacing and Reconstruction Projects. The period of the On-Call Design Consultant Services Agreement is effective upon Board approval for two years. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $1,000,000.00 – Upset Limit BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The Department of Transportation has negotiated and procured the On-Call Consultant Agreement approved by the Office of Boards and Commissions and the Architectural and Engineering Awards Commission and now desires to utilize the services of Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc. The cost of services rendered will be on actual payroll rates not including overhead and burdens times a set multiplier. The payroll rates and multiplier have been reviewed by the Department of Audits. The Consultant will assist with the scope of services which includes, but is not limited to developing roadway alignment, storm drainage improvements, street lighting, electric duct banks, water and wastewater, reconstruction, streetscape, resurfacing, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, pavement markings and traffic control, signal design, conduit duct bank design, surveys, environmental site assessments and other related engineering tasks. The scope of services may also include providing on-site project management and/or inspectors, staff support, GIS and IT support and other miscellaneous tasks for various Capital Improvement Projects. Responsibilities will include preparation of construction contract documents including plans and specifications for bid. 38 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Dept. of Transportation – cont’d MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: The Consultant will comply with Article 5, Subtitle 28 of the Baltimore City Code and the MBE and WBE goals established in the agreement. MBE: AB Consultants, Inc. $100,000.00 10.00% Sabra, Wang & Associates, Inc. 90,000.00 9.00% Spartan Engineering, Inc. 80,000.00 8.00% $270,000.00 27.00% WBE: Chesapeake Environmental Management $ 20,000.00 2.00% Inc. iDesign Engineering, Inc. 40,000.00 4.00% P.E.L.A. Design, Inc. 40,000.00 4.00% $100,000.00 10.00% MWBOO FOUND VENDOR IN COMPLIANCE. AUDITS NOTED THE ON-CALL AGREEMENT AND WILL REVIEW TASK ASSIGNMENTS. (The On-Call Consultant Agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 39 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Department of Transportation – Amendment No. 3 to Agreement ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of Amendment No. 3 to Agreement with Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP for Project No. 1113, On-Call Consultant Services for Federal Aid Resurfacing and Reconstruction. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $500,000.00 – to be determined with each individual project BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: On July 28, 2010, the Board approved the Agreement in the amount of $3,000,000.00 to perform roadway reconstruction, alignment, resurfacing design and associated support services for Baltimore City Federal Funded Projects for a three year period. On July 24, 2013, the Board approved Amendment No. 1 for a one-year time extension to continue ongoing tasks. On August 13, 2014, the City approved Amendment No. 2 for a one-year time extension to complete various tasks. The Department now wishes to approve Amendment No. 3 to allow for an additional two-year time extension and an increase in the upset limit by $500,000.00 to fully complete assigned tasks. This approval will extend the term to August 30, 2016 and increase the upset limit to $3,500,000.00. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: The Consultant will comply with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 26 and the DBE goals established in the original agreement. 40 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Dept. of Transportation – cont’d DBE: 25% AUDITS NOTED THE TIME EXTENSION AND THE INCREASE IN THE UPSET LIMIT AND WILL REVIEW TASK ASSIGNMENTS. (The Amendment No. 3 to Agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 41 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Department of Transportation – Rebate Pursuant to the Traffic Mitigation Ordinance 11-529 ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve a rebate to CBAC Borrower, LLC in connection with the Horseshoe Casino Baltimore. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $262,368.43 – 9950-909084-9512-900000-706063 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The Horseshoe Casino Baltimore located at 1525 Russell Street, applicant – CBAC Borrower, LLC entered a Traffic Mitigation Agreement (TMA), approved by the Board on August 14, 2013. The CBAC Borrower, LLC requested certain site access improvements. The total TMA fees paid were $795,055.85. Pursuant to Ordinance 11-529, Section 3807.3, subject to the approval of the Board, the Director of the Department of Transportation may permit up to 33% of the Traffic Mitigation Fee paid by the applicant to be used for minor site access improvements. The maximum amount of the rebate 33% of the total TMA fees paid by the CBAC Borrower, LLC is $262,368.43. The applicant has met their obligation for the total fees paid and has submitted documentation regarding the site access improvements requested in the TMA Agreement. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: N/A APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED AND HAD NO OBJECTION. (The Traffic Mitigation Agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 42 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Department of General Services - Amendment No. 2 to Agreement ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with KCI Technologies, Inc., for Project 1126K. The Amendment No. 2 will extend the Agreement through July 10, 2016. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: N/A, funds will be identified as tasks are processed BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: On July 11, 2012, the Board approved the original agreement for two years with an upset dollar limit of $1,997,807.96. On July 2, 2014, the Board approved an extension for one year which will expire on July 10, 2015. Due to extra work that needs to be assigned to KCI Technologies, Inc. by the Department, an extension is necessary. AUDITS NOTED THE TIME EXTENSION AND WILL REVIEW TASK ASSIGNMENTS. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: The Consultant will comply with the MBE goal of 27% and WBE goal of 9% that was approved in the original Project 1126. (The Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for the Project 1126K has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 43 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Department of General Services - Amendment No. 2 to Agreement ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with Cho Benn Holback & Associates, Inc., for Project 1125C. The Amendment No. 2 will extend the Agreement through July 24, 2016. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: N/A, funds will be identified as tasks are processed BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: On July 25, 2012, the Board approved the original agreement for two years with an upset dollar limit of $748,223.22. On July 2, 2014, the Board approved an extension for one year which will expire on July 24, 2015. Due to extra work that needs to be assigned to Cho Benn Holback & Associates, Inc. by the Department, an extension is necessary. AUDITS NOTED THE TIME EXTENSION AND WILL REVIEW TASK ASSIGNMENTS. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: The Consultant will comply with the MBE goal of 27% and WBE goal of 9% that was approved in the original Project 1125. (The Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Project 1125C has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 44 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 INFORMAL AWARDS, RENEWALS, INCREASES TO CONTRACTS AND EXTENSIONS VENDOR AMOUNT OF AWARD AWARD BASIS Bureau of Purchases 1. DLT Solutions, LLC $ 13,374.52 Renewal Contract No. 06000 – Archibus Software Subscription – Department of General Services - Req. No. R671426 On August 27, 2014, the City Purchasing Agent approved the initial award in the amount of $13,621.24. The award contained two 1-year renewal options. This renewal in the amount of $13,374.52 is for the period July 29, 2015 through July 28, 2016 with one 1-year renewal option remaining. 2. PRIORITY DISPATCH CORPORATION $ 45,825.00 Renewal Contract No. 08000 – Quality Assurance Service Agreement – Mayor’s Office of Information Technology – Req. No. R658316 On May 14, 2014, the Board approved the initial award in the amount of $45,825.00. The award contained five 1-year renewal options. This renewal in the amount of $45,825.00 is required for the continuity of quality assurance services to support 911 emergency systems. The period of the renewal is July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, with four 1-year renewal options remaining. 3. BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY $800,000.00 Renewal Contract No. 08000 – Requirements for Street Lights Rehabilitation – Department of Transportation – P.O. No. P517775 On April 13, 2011, the Board approved the initial award in the amount of $2,100,000.00. The award contained four 1- year renewal options. Subsequent actions have been approved. This final renewal in the amount of 800,000.00 is for the period August 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. The above amount is the City’s estimated requirement. 45 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 INFORMAL AWARDS, RENEWALS, INCREASES TO CONTRACTS AND EXTENSIONS VENDOR AMOUNT OF AWARD AWARD BASIS Bureau of Purchases 4. WOODLAWN MOTOR COACH, INC. $400,000.00 Renewal Contract No. B50003063 – General Charter Bus Transportation Service – Recreation and Parks – P.O. No. P524780 On September 4, 2013, the Board approved the initial award in the amount of $350,000.00. The award contained four 1- year renewal options. Subsequent actions have been approved. This renewal in the amount of $400,000.00 is for the period September 4, 2015 through September 3, 2016, with two 1-year renewal options remaining. The above amount is the City’s estimated requirement. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 5. PRIORITY HEALTHCARE DISTRIBUTION INC. d/b/a CURASCRIPT SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION $140,000.00 Renewal Contract No. 06000 – Nexplanon Contraceptives – Health Department – P.O. No. P528414 On August 20, 2014, the Board approved the initial award in the amount of $99,975.00. The award contained three 1-year renewal options. On April 8, 2015, the City Purchasing Agent approved an increase in the amount of $40,000.00. This renewal in the amount of $140,000.00 is for the period July 16, 2015 through July 15, 2016, with two 1-year renewal options remaining. The above amount is the City’s estimated requirement. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 46 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 INFORMAL AWARDS, RENEWALS, INCREASES TO CONTRACTS AND EXTENSIONS VENDOR AMOUNT OF AWARD AWARD BASIS Bureau of Purchases 6. THE BALTIMORE AUTO $500,000.00 SUPPLY COMPANY UNI-SELECT USA, INC. 75,000.00 PARTS AUTHORITY 0.00 SOUTHERN LLC SALVO AUTO PARTS, INC. 0.00 QUALITY AUTOMOTIVE 0.00 WAREHOUSE, INC. SERVICE PARTS COMPANY - 0.00 M.C. WAREHOUSE INC. d/b/a PAPA AUTO PARTS ROK BROTHERS, INC. 0.00 FLEETPRIDE, INC. 50,000.00 CRW PARTS, INC. 0.00 $625,000.00 Renewal Contract No. B50001427 – Aftermarket Parts and Supplies for Cars and Light Trucks – Department of General Services – P.O. Nos. Various On June 30, 2010, the Board approved the initial award in the amount of $1,800,000.000. The award contained two 2- year renewal options. This final renewal in the amount of $625,000.00 is for the period August 1, 2015 through July 31, 2017. The above amount is the City’s estimated requirement. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 7. SCHOOL NURSE SUPPLY, INC. $ 30,000.00 Increase Contract No. 07000 – Cold Packs – Health Department – P.O. No. P524770 On September 6, 2013, the Board approved the initial award in the amount of $12,532.00. The award contained two 1-year renewal options. Subsequent actions have been approved. 47 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 INFORMAL AWARDS, RENEWALS, INCREASES TO CONTRACTS AND EXTENSIONS VENDOR AMOUNT OF AWARD AWARD BASIS Bureau of Purchases This increase in the amount of $30,000.00 is necessary to provide funds for the remainder of the current term. This increase in the amount of $30,000.00 will make the award amount $68,798.00. The contract expires September 8, 2015, with one 1-year renewal option remaining. The above amount is the City’s estimated requirement. 8. L/B WATER SERVICE, INC. $100,000.00 Sole Source Contract No. 08000 – Various Repair Parts – Sensus Meters – Department of Public Works, Water and Wastewater – Revenue Measuring and Billing – Req. No. R700946 The water meter manufactured by Sensus is one of the standardized meters used by the Department of Public Works. Sensus water meters are patented items and L/B Water Service is the sole authorized supplier of parts for the Baltimore area. The period of the award is August 1, 2015 through July 31, 2018, with two 1-year renewal options remaining. The above amount is the City’s estimated requirement. 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 (e)(i) of the City Charter, the procurement of the equipment and/or service is recommended. 9. VISLINK, Sole Source INC. $292,522.90 Agreement Contract No. 08000 – Video Downlink System Upgrade and Preventive Maintenance – Baltimore City Police Department – Req. No. R682389 48 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 INFORMAL AWARDS, RENEWALS, INCREASES TO CONTRACTS AND EXTENSIONS VENDOR AMOUNT OF AWARD AWARD BASIS Bureau of Purchases The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of an Agreement with Vislink, Inc. The period of the Agreement is July 22, 2015 through July 21, 2020, with no renewal options. The Contractor is the original equipment manufacturer that provided the design, including software configuration of the current video downlink system used by the Baltimore City Police Department Watch Center. This agreement will provide the necessary downlink system upgrades and annual preventive maintenance for the Baltimore City Police Department Watch Center. 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 (e)(i) of the City Charter, the procurement of the equipment and/or service is recommended. 10. THE MILTON S. HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER $ 50,000.00 Ratification Contract No. 06000 - Non-Emergent Air Transportation Services – Health Department, Field Health Services – Req. No. R699507 Medical air transportation services for critical care patients are provided by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) through the Transportation Grants Program. The DHMH protocol states “All Air Ambulance transport costs for Maryland Medicaid Recipient will be paid by the Baltimore City Health Department,” through the Transportation Grants Program. The Transportation Grants Program operated without a Program Director for several months, during which time procurement procedures were not followed and the vendor was not paid. 49 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 INFORMAL AWARDS, RENEWALS, INCREASES TO CONTRACTS AND EXTENSIONS VENDOR AMOUNT OF AWARD AWARD BASIS Bureau of Purchases The City allowed the previous contract to expire without a replacement, due to information from the State of Maryland that the State would be responsible for payment for these services. After the State informed the Health Department that it would not be responsible for payment, the Health Department was unable to submit necessary information to allow for timely payment. Although the vendor had not been paid, they continued to provide services to the City. Authority is requested to ratify payments to the selected vendor to pay outstanding invoices and to allow for future payments until a new contract can be established. The period of the ratification is July 1, 2014 through April 28, 2015. 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 (e)(i) of the City Charter, the procurement of the equipment and/or service is recommended. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 11. WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER CORPORATION $250,000.00 Selected Source Contract No. 06000 – Washington Hospital Air Transportation Services – Baltimore City Health Department – Req. No. R699512 Non-Emergent Medical Air Transportation services for critical care patients are provided by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) through the Transportation Grants Program. The DHMH states “All Air Ambulance transport costs for Maryland Medicaid Recipient will be paid by the Baltimore City Health Department,” through the Transportation Grants Program. The period of the award is May 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016. 50 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 INFORMAL AWARDS, RENEWALS, INCREASES TO CONTRACTS AND EXTENSIONS VENDOR AMOUNT OF AWARD AWARD BASIS Bureau of Purchases 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 (e)(i) of the City Charter, the procurement of the equipment and/or service is recommended. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 12. CONSTELLATION SOLAR Onsite Solar Power MARYLAND MC, LLC Purchase Agreement CONSTELLATION POWER SOURCE Lease, Sublease and GENERATION, LLC Recognition Agreement CONSTELLATION SOLAR MARYLAND MC, LLC $15,735,264.00 Selected Source Contract No. 06000 – Onsite Solar Power Purchase Agreement – Department of Public Works – Office of Sustainable Energy – Req. No. 696453 The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of an Onsite Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Constellation Solar Maryland MC, LLC and Constellation Power Source Generation, LLC. The period of the Solar Power Purchase Agreement, Lease, Sublease and Recognition Agreement is 15 years from the commercial operation date, with two 5-year renewal options. This award is for the purchase of electric power generated from Constellation’s solar renewable energy facility. On April 28, 2011, Exelon Corporation and Constellation Energy Group, Inc. agreed to merge their companies. 51 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 INFORMAL AWARDS, RENEWALS, INCREASES TO CONTRACTS AND EXTENSIONS VENDOR AMOUNT OF AWARD AWARD BASIS Bureau of Purchases – cont’d As the result of negotiation related to the merger on December 15, 2011, the City, Exelon Corporation, Constellation Energy Group, Inc. and Baltimore Gas and Electric Company entered into a settlement agreement related to the merger, which included a provision for solar construction in or around Baltimore City. The Public Service Commission included in its Order #84698 approved the merger, the requirement that Constellation build on a City-owned or leased property 10MW of solar renewable energy and sell that energy to the City to fulfill the requirements of the Order and Settlement Agreement. The solar renewable energy facility will be constructed on property owned by Constellation Power Source Generation, LLC, located at 600 Chelsea Avenue, Aberdeen Maryland in Harford County and leased to the City and then be immediately subleased to Constellation Solar Maryland, MC, LLC. This structure is necessary to comply with the aforementioned Order that requires the facility to be constructed on City-owned or leased property. The term of the Lease and Sublease Agreement are the same as the term of the PPA and all obligations of the City as Lessee under the lease are passed through to the Sublease, including the obligation to pay the annual ten dollar rent payment. The construction of the solar facility and commercial operation date are expected to be completed by December 31, 2015. Since the Order and Settlement Agreement, the City and Constellation have re-negotiated some of the terms of the transaction. The specific terms of this transaction are detailed in the PPA and the Lease and Sublease Agreement. 52 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 INFORMAL AWARDS, RENEWALS, INCREASES TO CONTRACTS AND EXTENSIONS VENDOR AMOUNT OF AWARD AWARD BASIS Bureau of Purchases – cont’d 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 (e)(i) of the City Charter, the procurement of the equipment and/or service is recommended. (The Onsite Solar Power Purchase Agreement and Lease, Sublease and Recognition Agreement have been approved the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 53 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Health Department – Agreement ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of an Agreement with The Johns Hopkins University. The period of the Agreement is January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $145,500.00 - 4000-499015-3023-513201-603051 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The Johns Hopkins University will complete 4,850 HIV tests, ensure the provision of confirmatory HIV testing, and provide post-test prevention counseling for all patients newly diagnosed with HIV Infection. They will also link all patients to medical care, offer prevention services for patients newly diagnosed with HIV infection and comply with all HIV testing, reporting, and documentation requirements as required by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, the Medical Infection Disease and Environmental Health Administrative and Baltimore City Health Department. The Agreement is late because the Department was waiting for signatures. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 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.) 54 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Department of Public Works/ Office - Amendment No. 4 of Engineering & Construction to Agreement ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of Amendment No. 4 to Agreement with Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. (JMT), for Project 1116J, Wastewater Engineering Services for the Improvements to Jones Falls Collection System. The original agreement expires on August 24, 2015. The Amendment No. 4 extends the original agreement through August 24, 2017. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $0.00 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The JMT Agreement was approved on August 25, 2010 to provide engineering services for the improvements to the Jones Falls Sewershed Collection System in compliance with the Consent Decree for a period of five years. Amendment Nos. 1, 2, and 3 were approved on October 31, 2012, December 19, 2012, and February 13, 2013 respectively to allow the Consultant to provide additional engineering services to complete the post award phase. The construction duration has extended and therefore Amendment No. 4 will allow the consultant to continue to provide post award engineering services which include but not limited to attending additional progress meetings, site visits, responding to request for information, review change orders, and review of post-rehabilitation videos and attend the final acceptance walk-through which occurs one year after construction is completed. The JMT was originally approved by the Office of Boards and Commissions and Architectural and Engineering Awards Commission. 55 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 DPW/Office of Eng. and Constr. – cont’d MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: The Consultant will continue to comply with all terms and conditions of the MBE/WBE programs in accordance with the Baltimore City Code, Article 5, Subtitle 28. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS NOTED THE TIME EXTENSION. (The Amendment No. 4 to Agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 56 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Bureau of Public Works/Office of – Partial Release of Retainage Engineering & Construction ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of the Partial Release of Retainage agreement with Ulliman Schutte Construction, LLC for Sanitary Contract No. 8526, Sludge Digester Facilities at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $971,710.82 – 9956-907526-9551-000000-200001 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: Ulliman Schutte Construction, LLC has completed all punch list items for SC 8526. The Contractor has requested a Partial Release of Retainage for $971,710.82. Currently the City is holding $1,943,421.64 in retainage for the referenced project and the contractor is requesting to reduce the amount of retainage to $971,710.82. The remaining amount of $971,710.82 is sufficient enough to protect the interest of the City. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED AND HAD NO OBJECTION. (The Partial Release of Retainage agreement and Consent of Surety has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 57 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Department of Public Works – Change Order to Increase Purchase Orders for Sludge Heat Drying Services_________________________ ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve a change order to add funds to three existing master blanket purchase orders which provide sludge heat drying services to the Back River and Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plants. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $ 8,323,989.00 - 2070-000000-5501-630064-603053 P502276 Service Tipping Fee 3,187,464.00 - 2070-000000-5501-396865-603053 P502273 Base Tipping Fee 8,415,842.00 - 2070-000000-5501-396864-603053 P502275 Service Tipping Fee $19,927,295.00 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: This increase is needed to cover the FY’16 cost of this service for one year, which is provided by Synagro Technologies. The Department of Public Works is requesting a change order to add funds to Master Blanket Purchase Orders: P502276, P502273, and P502275 which provide Sludge Heat Drying Services to the Back River and Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plants for FY 2016. The agreements between the City and Synagro Technologies, which sets the fees and contract specifications, were approved by the Board of Estimates on June 12, 1996. The master blanket end dates for the purchase orders are June 12, 2014. However, the purchase order must be funded each fiscal year. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE 58 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Fire Department – Expenditure of Funds for Retroactive Payment ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize an Expenditure of Funds to pay a retroactive payment to Mr. Glenn C. Kukucka for the payroll periods July 29, 2014 through July 14, 2015. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $15,077.53 – 1001-000000-2130-228200-601061 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: Mr. Kukucka is due a retroactive promotion to Battalion Chief per Local 964’s Memorandum of Understanding FY 2014-2016-IAFF, Article 25 (D). Promotional System D states the promotion list is to be maintained in all grades up to and including Battalion Chief and as soon as possible in other classifications as the need arises. The Department did not have an active promotional list for a Fire Safety & Health Officer and must promote retroactively. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: N/A APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE 59 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Baltimore Development – Third Amendment to Disposition Corporation (BDC) and Development Agreement ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of a Third Amendment to Disposition and Development Agreement (Third Amendment) among the City, the Baltimore Center Associates Limited Partnership (BCA), and the Baltimore Center Garage Limited Partnership (BCG), for the property located on Development Areas 5 and 6 of the Inner Harbor Project I Urban Renewal Plan Area (Block 673, Lot 001). AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: The BCA and BCG will remit $1,560,000.00 to the City to exercise the redemption rights in accordance with Section 5.6 of the Disposition and Development Agreement. BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The City, the BCA, and the BCG are parties to the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) for the property located on Development Areas 5 and 6 of the Inner Harbor Project I Urban Renewal Plan Area. Commonly known as The Gallery and the Gallery Garage, the development on the site consists of hotel, retail, office, and garage uses (Development). The Development is subject to a participation agreement wherein the City is entitled to receive a share of the net cash flow and other revenues related to the office, hotel, retail, and garage. Section 5.6 of the DDA provides the BCA and the BCG with the right to redeem this participation agreement at fair market value. This Third Amendment formally exercises this redemption right, sets the fair market value at $1,560,000.00 based on three appraisals received by the parties, and upon payment being received by the City, releases the BCA and the BCG from further obligation relating to this participation agreement. (The Third Amendment to Disposition and Development Agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 60 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONTRACT AWARDS/REJECTIONS * * * * * * * The Board is requested to approve award of the formally advertised contracts listed on the following pages: 62 - 65 to the low bidder meeting specifications, or reject bids on those as indicated for the reasons stated. In connection with the Transfers of Funds, reports have been requested from the Planning Commission, the Director of Finance having reported favorably thereon, as required by the provisions of the City Charter. 61 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AWARDS/REJECTIONS Department of Public Works/Office of Eng. & Constr. (DPW) 1. W.C. 1295, Towson REJECTION – On April 1, 2015, the Generator and Main Board opened four bids for WC 1295. Substation Bids ranged from a low of $6,979,000.00 to a high of $8,611,969.00. The Department has determined it is in the best interest of the City to reject all bids. The Department intends to rebid this contract. 2. W.C. 1230, Pretty REJECTION – On March 18, 2015, the Boy Dam Reservoir Board opened three bids for WC 1230. Gatehouse Facility Bids ranged from a low of Improvements $2,214,600.00 to a high of $3,430,918.00. The Department has determined it is in the best interest of the City to reject all bids. The Department intends to rebid this contract. Department of Public Works/Office of Eng. & Constr. (DPW) 3. S.C. 944R, Rehabili- Anchor Construc- $9,228,409.00 tation & Improvement tion Corp. to Sanitary Sewers at Various Locations in Baltimore City MWBOO SET GOALS OF 13% MBE: 10% AFRICAN AMERICAN (AA), 3% HISPANIC AMERICAN (HA), AND 4% WBE. HA: S&J Services, Inc. $ 280,000.00 3.03% AA: R.E. Harrington Plumbing 815,000.00 8.83% and Heating Co. CCTV Master, LLC 112,000.00 1.21% Total $1,207,000.00 13.07% 62 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Department of Public Works/Office of Eng. & Constr. (DPW) WBE: TFE Resources, Ltd. $ 298,000.00 3.22% Barbie’s Recycling & 75,000.00 0.81% Hauling, Inc. Total $ 373,000.00 4.03% MWBOO FOUND VENDOR IN COMPLIANCE. 4. TRANSFER OF FUNDS AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT/S TO ACCOUNT/S $12,371,796.00 9956-903569-9549 Wastewater Constr. Res. Revenue Bonds O/C Sanitary $ 922,841.00 -------------- 9956-903551-9551-2 Extra Work 922,841.00 -------------- 9956-903551-9551-3 Design 744,001.00 -------------- 9956-903551-9551-5 Inspection 9,228,409.00 -------------- 9956-903551-9551-6 Construction 553,704.00 -------------- 9956-903551-9551-9 Administration $12,371,796.00 This transfer will cover the cost of S.C. 944R, Rehabilitation and Improvements to Sanitary Sewers at Various Locations in Baltimore City. Department of Transportation 5. TR 08308, Reconstruct Daisy Concrete, $12,862,243.60 E. North Avenue from Inc. of Maryland W. of Aisquith Street to E. of Washington Street DBE: Priority Construction $1,900,000.00 14.77% Corp. Traffic Systems, Inc. 1,500,000.00 11.66% Total $3,400,000.00 26.43% 63 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONTRACT AWARDS/REJECTIONS Department of Transportation – cont’d 6. TRANSFER OF FUNDS AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT/S TO ACCOUNT/S $ 6,635,390.60 9950-908402-9509 FED Constr. Res. Boston/O’Donnell Connector Road 3,453,379.54 9950-902608-9509 FED Constr. Res. $10,088,770.14 $ 8,772,843.60 --------------- 9950-909608-9508-6 Struc. & Improv. 877,284.36 --------------- 9950-909608-9508-5 Inspection 438,642.18 --------------- 9950-909608-9508-2 Contingencies $10,088,770.14 North Avenue Streetscape This transfer will cover the cost associated with the award of TR 08308, Reconstruct E. North Avenue from W. of Aisquith to E. of Washington Street, with Daisy Concrete, Inc. of Maryland. 64 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONTRACT AWARDS/REJECTIONS Bureau of Purchases 7. B50004075, Pump $ 600,000.00 Repair and Mainte- DSI, Inc. nance Services EESCO Pump and (DPW, BW&WW) Valve, Inc. American Contract- ing & Environ- mental Services, Incorporated MWBOO SET GOALS OF 0% MBE AND 0% WBE. 65 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 TRAVEL REQUEST Name To Attend Funds Amount Department of Transportation 1. Barbara Zektick MACo Summer General $1,029.14 Ocean City, MD Conference Aug. 12 – 14, 2015 Funds (Reg. Fee $285.00) The registration fees were prepaid using a City-issued procurement card assigned to Dhirendra Sinha. The disbursement to Barbara Zektick is $744.00. Baltimore City Fire Department 2. Robert Maloney Radiological FY2014 $4,587.91 Emergency Planning State Courses Homeland Boston, MA Security July 26 – 31, 2015 Program (Reg. Fee $2,750.00) The registration and transportation cost of $282.36 were pre- paid on a City-issued procurement card assigned to Connor Scott. The disbursement to Mr. Maloney is $1,555.55. Department of General Services 3. Robert Holste 2015 National Internal $1,126.22 Tanks Conference Service & Exposition Fund Phoenix, AZ Sept. 13 - 16, 2015 (Reg. Fee $225.00) 66 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 Baltimore Development Corporation – Release of Recorded Documents and Easement Agreement – Banner Hill Apartments, LP ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of the following documents: 1. The Release of Recorded Documents between the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City (the City), Christ Church Development Company, Christ Church Harbor Apartments, Inc., Christ Lutheran Church of Baltimore City, John L. Deaton Medical Nursing Center Inc., Deaton Nursing Medical Center, Charles Light Parking Inc., and their assignees/successors. 2. The Easement Agreement between the City, Banner Hill Apartments, L.P., Developer, Christ Church Harbor Apartments, Inc., Christ Lutheran Church of Baltimore City, and Charles Light Parking, Inc., for property located at 611 South Charles Street (the Property). AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: N/A BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The Planning Commission has granted approval for the redevelopment of the former University Specialty Hospital site (formerly known as Deaton Hospital) located at 611 South Charles Street. The property is located on the same block as Christ Lutheran Church, Christ Church Harbor Apartments, and an underground parking garage. In order to resolve certain title matters in connection with the proposed development and neighboring properties, the following recorded documents are to be released by the City:  a Land Disposition Agreement (LDA) between the City and Christ Church Development Company dated May 20, 1970 for 67 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 BDC – cont’d the sale and development of Development Area 18 of the Inner Harbor Project I Urban Renewal Area. The LDA provided for certain restrictive covenants, which have either expired as of 2007 or will be included in the new Easement Agreement. The LDA also included certain site restrictions, maintenance obligations, and easements, all of which are either accounted for in the new Easement Agreement or are no longer applicable due to changes to the Inner Harbor Project I Urban Renewal Plan that were approved after the LDA was executed in 1970,  the Agreement and Consent documents providing for partial assignment of the 1970 LDA to John L. Deaton Medical Nursing Center, Inc., Christ Church Harbor Apartments, Inc., and Charles Light Parking, Inc. If the 1970 LDA is to be released and terminated, these partial assignments of the 1970 LDA must also be released and terminated,  the Agreements relating to the conveyance, development, maintenance, and easements regarding Development Area 18. These agreements are either no longer applicable due to the completion of the development of the subject properties and expiration of terms, or are otherwise incorporated into the new Easement Agreement,  the Deeds/Deed and Release Agreements relating to easements for pedestrian and vehicular access, which are incorporated into the new Easement Agreement, and  the LDA between the City and Deaton Hospital and Medical Center of Christ Lutheran Church, Inc. dated December 11, 1985 for the sale and development of Development Area 18B of the Inner Harbor Project I Urban Renewal Area. The LDA placed certain use restrictions that have since been replaced by approved changes to the Urban Renewal Plan. 68 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 BDC – cont’d In connection with the Release of Recorded Documents, a new Easement Agreement will replace the various easements to be released. The Easement Agreement maintains existing City interests, including pedestrian access, vehicular flow and access to underground utilities. The Easement Agreement also includes an anti-discrimination clause regarding access to and use of the property. The Release of Recorded Documents and replacement Easement Agreement are necessary in order to facilitate the redevelopment of the former University Specialty Hospital site into the proposed Banner Hill Apartments, a six-story apartment building with 349 market-rate units. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: N/A (The Release of Recorded Documents and the Easement Agreement have been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 69 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 07/22/2015 PROPOSALS AND SPECIFICATIONS 1. Department of Public Works/ - SC No. 903, Improvements to Office of Engineering & Patapsco Sewershed Construction __ BIDS TO BE RECV’D: 08/26/2015 BIDS TO BE OPENED: 08/26/2015 2. Department of Transportation – Conduit System Repairs at Various Locations Citywide (JOC) BIDS TO BE RECV’D: 09/09/2015 BIDS TO BE OPENED: 09/09/2015___ 12:00 NOON ANNOUNCEMENTS OF BIDS RECEIVED AND OPENING OF BIDS, AS SCHEDULED 70