NOTICE: 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 BOARD OF ESTIMATES’ AGENDA – AUGUST 19, 2015 Office of the State’s Attorney – Acceptance of Grant Award ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize acceptance of the Grant Award from the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention entitled City Corrections Investigative Unit (CCIU) Prosecutor. The period of the Grant Award is July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $115,000.00 – 5000-505716-1150-118000-601001 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The Office of the State’s Attorney CCIU Prosecutor program consists of a team of experienced correctional investigators and intelligence officers, state troopers, and prosecutors that will build upon recent investigations and initiate new ones. The grant funds provide for the salary and benefits for one prosecutor. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED THE SUBMITTED DOCUMENTATION AND FOUND THAT IT CONFIRMED THE GRANT AWARD. (The Terms and Conditions of the Grant Award have been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 Mayor’s Office on Criminal – Memoranda of Understanding Justice (MOCJ) The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU). The period of the MOU is August 1, 2015 through July 14, 2016. 1. BANNER NEIGHBORHOODS COMMUNITY CORPORATION $ 47,000.00 Account: 4000-472813-2252-690700-600000 The funds will be used to improve community safety by designing and implementing effective, comprehensive approaches to addressing crime within the targeted neighborhood, McElderry Park. As a sub-recipient, Banner Neighborhoods, Community Corporation will provide its Block Watch program to encourage resident leadership and community safety initiatives. 2. CASA DE MARYLAND, INC. $ 38,350.00 Account: 4000-472813-2252-690700-600000 The funds will be used to improve community safety by designing and implementing effective, comprehensive approaches to addressing crime within the targeted neighborhood, McElderry Park. As a sub-recipient, CASA de Maryland, Inc., will provide outreach to engage Latino residents in community events and efforts to revitalize the neighborhood, as well as translation services during community functions. The Memoranda of Understanding are late due to delays in the administrative process. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: N/A APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED AND HAD NO OBJECTION. (The Memoranda of Understanding have been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 2 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 Mayor’s Office on Criminal – Agreement Justice (MOCJ) ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of an Agreement with the East Baltimore Community Corporation funded by the “JAG X” grant, Award #2014-DJ-BX-0527. The period of the Agreement is October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $45,000.00 – 4000-475715-2252-694200-600000 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The MOCJ has received a Grant Award for the “JAG X” grant to support crime reduction and prevention strategies. As a grant sub-recipient, the East Baltimore Community Corporation provides referral and case management services to youth and parents (or guardians) of youth who are being released from the Juvenile Justice Center. This Agreement is late due to delays in the administrative process. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: N/A 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.) 3 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 Mayor’s Office on Criminal – Acceptance of Grant Award Justice (MOCJ) ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize acceptance of a Grant Award from the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention (GOCCP) for the “HYPE Coalition” grant, Award #MDSS- 2016-1402. The period of the Grant Award is July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $221,000.00 – 5000-597516-2252-690700-600000 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The “HYPE Coalition” grant will partially fund a juvenile-based program that addresses high incidents of crime in Baltimore City. The program will track juvenile offenders by utilizing a security integration model of multi-agency collaboration with state and local law enforcement agencies, public safety agencies, and community partners and includes holding high-risk juveniles accountable. The grant funds will also provide salary support. This Grant Award is late because of the late receipt of award documents. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: N/A 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.) 4 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 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. 30 West North Center City, Outdoor seating Avenue Incorporated 25’ x 5’ Annual Charge: $967.50 2. 1000 Morton Street 10 West Eager One flat sign k/a 10 West Eager Street, LLC 198” x 20’ Street Annual Charge: $ 70.40 3. 1015 Hillen Street Mirror Flex Sports Two flat signs Equipment, Inc. 4’ x 8’ea. Annual Charge: $ 89.60 4. 3113 St. Paul Mercantile–S D One single face Street & TR Co. Trustee electric sign 18.3 sq. ft. Annual Charge: $ 70.30 5. 201 S. Conkling Our Lady of Pompei One canopy 20’x 5’, Street Roman Catholic one handicap ramp Congregation 20’x 5’ Annual Charge: $210.00 5 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 Department of Transportation - cont’d LOCATION APPLICANT PRIVILEGE/SIZE 6. 33 W. North Ave. Industrial Two single face Holdings, LLC electric signs @ 9.25 sq. ft. ea. Annual Charge: $281.20 7. 779 Washington Jonathan Shochat One awning Blvd. 11’ x 4’ Annual Charge: $ 92.40 8. 1401 Fleet Street 1401 Fleet, LLC One double face electric sign 18’4” x 1’6”, one single face electric sign 16’6” x 2’4’ Annual Charge: $296.04 9. 2733 Pennsylvania Yong S. Hwang One handicap ramp Ave. 12’ x 4’ Application Fee: $ 25.00 Since no protests were received, there are no objections to approval. 6 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 Department of Transportation – Memorandum of Understanding ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Department of Transportation, the Department of Public Works, and the Parks & People Foundation, Inc. (Developer). The period of the MOU is effective upon Board approval for 25 years, with an option to renew for an additional 25 years. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: N/A BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The MOU establishes the framework for the Developer to maintain surface landscaping and other aesthetic surface improvements associated with the stormwater management facility, located in the public right-of-way along the Samuel Coleridge Taylor Elementary School frontage at 507 W. Preston Street. This is at the sole cost and expense of the Developer during the term of the agreement. (The Memorandum of Understanding has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 7 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 Health Department – 1st Extension to Agreement ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve the 1st Extension to the Agreement with Moran Foods, LLC d/b/a Save-A-Lot, Ltd. The period of the 1st Extension to Agreement is June 1, 2015 through November 30, 2015, with two six-month extension periods remaining. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: N/A BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: On May 13, 2015, the Board approved the initial agreement with Moran Foods, LLC d/b/a Save-A-Lot, Ltd, effective upon Board approval through May 30, 2015. The agreement contained three optional 6-month extension periods. Save-A-Lot, Ltd will provide in-store education to Baltimore City residents who reside in food desert neighborhoods. The customers are responsible for payment to Save-A-Lot, Ltd for any groceries purchased. Otherwise, each party to the agreement will be responsible for its own expenses. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE 8 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 Health Department – Ratification of Agreements The Board is requested to ratify the Agreements and authorize payment for services rendered. 1. BALTIMORE MEDICAL SYSTEM, INC. $31,000.00 Account: 5000-530315-3041-605800-603051 Baltimore Medical System, Inc. worked with the Department to educate minority adults at community and faith sites on the risk factors associated with tobacco use and harm caused by secondhand smoke exposure to non-smokers, and provided cessation services to minority adult residents. The period of the Agreement was July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. The Agreement is late because the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene did not approve the grant application until September 2014. The tobacco sub-grants went out to bid in mid-October and were submitted to the Department in last October. Sub-grantees were selected in November 2014. 2. INSTITUTES FOR BEHAVIOR RESOURCES, INC. $20,000.00 Account: 4000-422715-3030-279200-603051 In consultation with the Department’s Director of Adolescent & Reproductive Health, the organization provided comprehensive family planning services which allowed the client to choose from a broad range of contraceptive options. The period of the Agreement was January 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015. The Agreement is late because of a delay in receiving the necessary documentation. 9 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 Health Department – cont’d 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.) 10 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 Health Department – Acceptance of Grant Award ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize acceptance of a Grant Award from the Abell Foundation, Inc. The period of the Grant Award is June 16, 2015 through June 1, 2016. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $180,000.00 – 6000-617116-3160-308600-406001 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The purpose of this grant is to provide funding to support expansion of Safe Streets in the community of Sandtown- Winchester. The Grant Award is late because the initial Grant Award had to be revised to include a funding period. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED THE SUBMITTED DOCUMENTATION AND FOUND THAT IT CONFIRMED THE GRANT AWARD. (The Terms and Conditions of the Grant Award have been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 11 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 Police Department – Acceptance of Grant Awards The Board is requested to approve and authorize acceptance of the Grant Awards from the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention for the following programs: 1. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY POLICING $1,974,000.00 Account: 5000-511416-2042-662900-600000 The Neighborhood Community Policing Program is a partnership between the Baltimore Police Department and communities in the City aimed at increasing the trust and communication between the Baltimore Police Department and the communities it serves. Police Officers will collaborate with community advocates to resolve neighborhood problems and work to strengthen such programs as Safe Streets, Neighborhood Block Watches, Citizens on Patrol, and Operation Crime Watch. The period of the Grant Award is July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. 2. MONITORING SUPPORT PROGRAM $ 185,257.00 Account: 5000-597316-2013-688600-600000 The Monitoring Support Program grant provides funding to support staff tracking the compliance of local sex offenders who are mandated to register/re-register with the Maryland Sex Offender Registry in Baltimore City. The period of the Grant Award Agreement is July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. The Grant Awards are late because the award documents were recently received. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED THE SUBMITTED DOCUMENTATION AND FOUND THAT IT CONFIRMED THE GRANT AWARD. (The Terms and Conditions of the Grant Awards have been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 12 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 Police Department – Ratification of Grant Adjustment Notice ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to ratify the acceptance of the Grant Adjustment Notice (GAN) from the Maryland Emergency Management Agency. The GAN extended the period of the award through July 31, 2015. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $0.00 – 4000-474414-2023-212600-600000 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: This GAN is for the FY13 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI), Award #EMW-2013-SS-0002-S01. On November 27, 2013, the Board approved the Agreement for the UASI in the amount of $1,730,425.40. On June 24, 2015, the Board approved the GAN reducing the amount of the grant by $114,253.00. This grant is intended to facilitate and strengthen the nation and Maryland against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks while concentrating on developing integrated systems for prevention, protection, response, and recovery. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: N/A APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS NOTED THE TIME EXTENSION. (The Grant Adjustment Notice has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 13 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 Police Department – Grant Adjustment Notice ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize acceptance of a Grant Adjustment Notice (GAN) from the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention. The GAN extends the period of the award through August 31, 2015. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $10,247.00 – 4000-477415-2041-196700-600000 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: This GAN is for the “Overtime Initiative” grant, Award #BJAG- 20ll-0060. On March 4, 2015, the Board approved acceptance of the “Overtime Initiative” grant award in the amount of $100,000.00. This project provides funds to the Baltimore Police Department to assist with its initiative to suppress crime throughout Baltimore City. The funds are utilized to provide officer overtime, deploying officers in high visibility at various locations throughout Baltimore City to discourage crime and provide a safer environment. This GAN is late because the GAN documents were recently received. 14 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 Police Department – cont’d MBE/WBE REQUIREMENT: N/A APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED THE SUBMITTED DOCUMENTATION AND FOUND THAT IT CONFIRMED THE GRANT AWARD. (The Grant Adjustment Notice has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 15 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 Police Department – Consultant Agreement ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of the Consultant Agreement with Wiland Associates, LLC. The period of the Consultant Agreement is effective upon Board approval through December 31, 2015. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $ 45,000.00 – 4000-476415-2023-212602-603026 62,664.00 – 4000-477015-2023-212606-603026 $107,664.00 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: This Consultant Agreement funded by the 2014 State Homeland Security Program and the 2014 Urban Area Security Initiative grants provides for training that will be customized in coordination with the Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management. The training will be delivered to the Department in preparation for any type of civil unrest. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: N/A APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED AND HAD NO OBJECTION. (The Consultant Agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 16 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 Police Department – Payment of Back Wages The Board is requested to approve and authorize the Payment of Back Wages to the below listed individuals: 1. JUSTIN T. TROJAN $ 24,676.35 Account: 1001-000000-2042-220000-601062 On December 10, 2014, Mr. Trojan was suspended without pay. He was taken out of pay status on December 10, 2014 in the Baltimore Police Department’s payroll system. He was restored to pay status by the Baltimore Police Department on April 15, 2015. Pursuant to Article 16(A)(2) of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Baltimore Police Department and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 3. Mr. Trojan is entitled to receive back pay for the period he was suspended without pay. 2. MICHAEL J. LANG $ 29,417.24 Account: 1001-000000-2042-220000-601062 On October 3, 2014, Mr. Lang was suspended without pay. He was taken out of pay status on October 3, 2014 in the Baltimore Police Department’s payroll system. Mr. Lang was restored to pay status by the Baltimore Police Department on March 25, 2015. Pursuant to Article 16(A)(2) of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Baltimore Police Department and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 3, Mr. Lang is entitled to receive back pay for the period he was suspended without pay. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE 17 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 Office of the Mayor – Status Report ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to note the status report on the MBE/WBE portion of the City’s federal lobbying contract with Van Scoyoc Associates. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: N/A BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: On November 19, 2014, the Board approved contract with Van Scoyoc Associates. Pursuant to the Board approval of the contract with Van Scoyoc Associates, this notice serves as a status report on the MBE/WBE portion of the City’s federal lobbying contract. Since the time of approval, the Mayor’s Office of Government Relations has had conversations with four federal lobbying firms (three MBE, and one WBE). After consideration and assessment of the City’s current needs, it was determined that the City is not in need of second lobbying group at this time, but would benefit more from a professional grant writer, given the many grant opportunities open to the City in recent months. The grant writer would assist City agencies by notifying, writing, and tracking federal and other grants. The contract for this grant writer will be either a separate contract or an amendment as a subcontractor to the current Van Scoyoc contract. Mr. Andrew Smullian, Deputy Mayor of Governmental Relations and Labor will provide the Board an update to this matter as soon as possible. Your patience in this matter is appreciated. 18 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 Department of Planning – Report on Previously Approved Transfers of Funds At the meeting on August 6, 2015, the Planning Commission reviewed and approved Transfers of Funds. The same transfers of funds were approved by the Board of Estimates, subject to receipt of favorable reports from the Planning Commission, the Director of Finance having reported favorably thereon, as required by the provisions of the City Charter. Today, the Board is requested to NOTE 9 favorable reports on Transfers of Funds approved by the Board of Estimates at its meeting on July 29, 2015. 19 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 TRANSFERS OF FUNDS * * * * * * The Board is requested to approve the Transfers of Funds listed on the following pages: 21 - 23 In accordance with Charter provisions reports have been requested from the Planning Commission, the Director of Finance having reported favorably thereon. 20 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 TRANSFERS OF FUNDS AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT/S TO ACCOUNT/S Department of Housing and Community Development 1. $1,000,000.00 9910-913996-9587 9910-911158-9588 1st Community & Stabilization of Stabilization Economic City-Owned Proper- Development ties – Reserve Bonds This transfer will provide appropriations approved in the FY 2016 Ordinance of Estimates to stabilize City-owned properties slated for disposition. 2. $ 750,000.00 9910-904979-9587 9910-907979-9588 Motor Vehicle East Baltimore East Baltimore Fund Revenue Redevelopment - Development Reserve Initiative – Phase 2A This transfer will provide appropriations supporting site improvements to public areas and rights-of-way within the 88-acre East Baltimore redevelopment area. Department of Recreation and Parks 3. $ 40,000.00 9938-909036-9475 Rec. & Parks Reserve – Program 27th Series Open Space 120,000.00 " " State $ 160,000.00 ----------------- 9938-911036-9474 Active – FY’15 Park Building Renovation This transfer will provide funds to cover the costs for improvements to the Union Square Comfort Station and Gwynns Falls Comfort Station. 21 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 TRANSFERS OF FUNDS AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT/S TO ACCOUNT/S Department of Recreation and Parks 4. $ 125,000.00 9938-913051-9475 9938-915051-9474 State Reserve – Program Active – Winans Open Space Meadow Nature Winans Meadow Center Nature Center This transfer will provide funds to cover the costs associated with design services under On-Call Contract No. 1164, Task No. 31 to GWWO, Inc. 5. $ 264,000.00 9938-910060-9475 9938-911060-9474 General Fund Reserve – FY’16 Active – FY’15 Tree HUR Eligible Tree Baltimore Baltimore Program Program This transfer will provide funds to cover the costs associated with the Fall Tree Planting for FY’16. Department of General Services 6. $ 175,000.00 9916-902304-9194 9916-906817-9197 3rd Public Benton Building AWMB 1st Floor Building Loan HVAC Improve- HVAC Replacement ments – Reserve & Interior Reno- vations – Active The HVAC unit on the 1st floor of the AWMB is out-of-date and in need of replacement. The City employees currently working in that area have to endure extreme conditions. This project will alleviate those conditions and provide a better work environment. 22 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 TRANSFERS OF FUNDS AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT/S TO ACCOUNT/S Department of General Services 7. $ 150,000.00 9916-907092-9194 9916-905821-9197 General Funds Central Police Central Police Parking Deck District Parking Renovations - Deck Renovations – Reserve Active The parking deck has several water spots in the ceiling of the lower parking level. This is an indication that the waterproof membrane is failing and must be replaced. This transfer will cover the cost of design to replace/reconstruct the parking deck $ 50,000.00 9916-901840-9194 9916-904842-9197 General Funds Race Street 2000 Race Street Environmental - Environmental – Reserve Active The property at 2000 Race Street was acquired by the City from Allied Signal, Inc. (now Honeywell International) for construction of an elevated portion of Interstate 95. The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has mandated a comprehensive hydrogeological environmental investigation on the site, and development of plans to remediate any contaminated soil identified by investigation. On May 23, 2007, the MDE issued a consent order to the City establishing deadlines for certain work to be completed at the Race Street site. The transfer will provide funds to Environmental Resources Management (ERM) to provide environmental and regulatory consultant services for the 2000 Race Street Project. The ERM’s services are required to ensure that work being done by Honeywell on the City’s property is responsive to the EPA’s Consent Order and does not present a liability to the City. The transfer also includes in-house costs. 23 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 Department of Real Estate – Amendment to Agreement of Sale ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of an Amendment to Agreement of Sale with the LIT Company, Purchaser, for the property known as 1905-1915 N. Duncan Street. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: N/A BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The Amendment to Agreement of Sale provides that the Purchaser covenants that upon acquiring title to the property, it will use the property only for the uses allowed in an R-7 Zoning District pursuant to the Zoning Code of Baltimore City. All other terms and conditions of the original Agreement of Sale will remain in full force and effect. (The Amendment to Agreement of Sale has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 24 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 Space Utilization Committee - Transfer of Building Jurisdiction ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve the Transfer of Jurisdiction for the properties known as 810-820 S. Caroline Street and WS S. Caroline Street 131’ South of Lancaster Street (Block 1816, Lots 1 and 1A) from the inventory of the Docks and Wharves and Comptroller Unassigned to the inventory of the Department of Housing and Community Development/Baltimore Development Corpora- tion. BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The lots are being leased to the Living Classroom Foundation. The organization is attempting to consolidate the property in order to construct its new building per the lease agreement approved by the Board on October 9, 2013. The lots need to be consolidated in order for the organization to continue with the construction permit. The Space Utilization Committee approved this Transfer of Jurisdiction on August 11, 2015. 25 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 Space Utilization Committee – License Agreement ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of a License Agreement for Attachment to City Poles with ExteNet Systems, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, Licensee, for use of ten poles located at 404 S. Stricker Street, 1232 Nanticoke Street, 1530 E. Baltimore Street, 2310 E. Chase Street, 801 Fawn Street, 601 N. Central Avenue, 401 N. Curley Street, 2101 E. Baltimore Street, 3519 Leverton Street, and 5017 Goodnow Road. The period of the License Agreement is ten years, with three 5-year renewal terms. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: Year Annual Attachment Fee 2015 $24,000.00 2016 $24,960.00 2017 $25,958.40 2018 $26,996.74 2019 $28,076.61 2020 $29,199.67 2021 $30,367.66 2022 $31,582.36 2023 $32,845.66 2024 $34,159.48 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The Licensee has entered into a Franchise Agreement with the City which was approved by the Board on July 1, 2015. Pursuant to that Franchise Agreement the Licensee has negotiated this License Agreement for Attachment which will govern its use of certain City poles for a distributed antenna system; a form of cellular communication. The Licensee will be solely responsible for the cost of any remedial work to make the poles suitable for their use. The Licensee will be responsible for liability insurance, utilities, maintenance, and repairs to their equipment and compliance with all Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations. 26 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 Space Utilization Committee – cont’d In addition, the Licensee will provide the City two strands of fiber and will use the City’s conduit. The annual attachment fee will be paid within 30 days of an invoice from the City. The Space Utilization Committee approved this License Agreement on August 11, 2015. (The License Agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 27 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 Space Utilization Committee – Lease Agreement ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of the Lease Agreement with the Baltimore Basketball Association, Inc., Tenant, for the rental of a portion of the property known as Cloverdale Fieldhouse located at 2529-2571 Druid Hill Avenue, consisting of approximately 46,994 square feet. The period of the Lease Agreement is August 1, 2015 through July 31, 2018, with an option to renew for one additional 3-year term. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $1.00, if demanded BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The leased premises will be used for administrative offices for youth and adult basketball programs at the Cloverdale Fieldhouse in Baltimore City. The City will be responsible for the exterior grounds, to include snow, ice, and debris removal. The Tenant will be responsible for making repairs and improvements to the leased premises, as needed, in compliance with any Baltimore City Government codes. The Tenant will also clean and maintain the interior of the premises, pay all utilities, clean up and remove trash from the exterior of the Fieldhouse, the basketball courts, and the adjacent open field areas. The Tenant also will be responsible for having a Liability Insurance Policy. The Space Utilization Committee approved this Lease Agreement on August 11, 2015. (The Lease Agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 28 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 INFORMAL AWARDS, RENEWALS, INCREASES TO CONTRACTS AND EXTENSIONS VENDOR AMOUNT OF AWARD AWARD BASIS Bureau of Purchases 1. GWAVA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. $ 28,000.00 Sole Source Contract No. 08000 – User Annual Maintenance Quality 4000 – Baltimore City Police Department – Req. No. R702669 GWAVA Technologies, Inc. is the manufacturer and sole source for support and maintenance of the software for the Retain Server for Government, which is currently used by the Police Department. The period of the support and maintenance is June 06, 2015 through June 05, 2016. 2. BELAIR ROAD SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. $ 16,000.00 Increase Contract No. B50003844 – Universal Curb Boxes Valve Kits Etc. – Department of Public Works - Req. No. R674645 On January 23, 2015, the City Purchasing Agent approved the initial award in the amount of $12,000.00. On May 12, 2015, the City Purchasing Agent approved an increase of the award in the amount of $4,000.00. The Board is requested to approve an increase for the amount of $16,000.00. This increase will make the total contract amount $32,000.00. 3. ITRON, INC. $400,000.00 Sole Source Contract No. 08000 – ERT Equipment, Accessories and Repair Parts – Department of Public Works, Bureau of Water & Wastewater, Revenue Measuring & Billing - Req. No. R702757 The City is upgrading the water meter system and advanced metering infrastructure. Itron, Inc. is the sole source provider of the equipment, parts and accessories and their patented equipment and accessories are being installed. This requirement is for purchasing these items to stock them for maintenance requirements. 29 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 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. 4. EXCEL LIGHTING SERVICES, LLC $ 40,794.08 Low Bid Solicitation No. B50004184 - City Hall Dome LED Lighting - Department of General Services - Req. No. R701562 On July 29, 2015, two bids were received and opened. Award is recommended to the low, responsive, and responsible bidder. 5. COURTSMART DIGITAL SYSTEMS, INC. $198,493.77 Renewal Contract No. 08000 – Maintenance and Support Service of Digital Recording System – Baltimore City Circuit Court – P.O. No. P528319 On July 30, 2014, the Board approved the initial award for the amount of $453,081.23. The Board is requested to approve the first of two, one-year renewal options. The period of the renewal is August 01, 2015 through July 31, 2016. 30 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 INFORMAL AWARDS, RENEWALS, INCREASES TO CONTRACTS AND EXTENSIONS VENDOR AMOUNT OF AWARD AWARD BASIS Bureau of Purchases – cont’d 6. EFFICIENCY ENTERPRISES OF MARYLAND LLC $ 0.00 Renewal Contract No. B50002426 - Recreational Vehicle/Motor Home Repairs – Department of Recreation & Parks – P.O. No. P521426 On August 08, 2012, the Board approved the initial award for the amount of $700,000.00. The Board is requested to approve the first of two, one-year renewal options. The above amount is the City’s estimated requirement. The period of the renewal is September 01, 2015 through August 31, 2016. 7. GEORGE S. COYNE CHEMICAL CO., INC. $ 50,000.00 Renewal Contract No. B50002045 - Liquid Hydrogen Peroxide – Department of Public Works, Bureau of Water & Wastewater – P.O. No. P518110 On August 31, 2011, the Board approved the initial award for the amount of $47,380.00 with four one-year renewal options. On August 08, 2012, the Board approved the first renewal for the amount of $40,000.00. On September 04, 2013, the Board approved the second renewal for the amount of $20,000.00. On August 27, 2014, the Board approved the third renewal with no additional funds. The Board is requested to approve the fourth renewal for the amount of $50,000.00. The above amount is the City’s estimated requirement. The period of the renewal is October 01, 2015 through September 30, 2016. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 31 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 INFORMAL AWARDS, RENEWALS, INCREASES TO CONTRACTS AND EXTENSIONS VENDOR AMOUNT OF AWARD AWARD BASIS Bureau of Purchases – cont’d 8. SOUTHERN IONICS INCORPORATED $150,000.00 Renewal Contract No. B50002491 - Liquid Sodium Bisulfide – Department of Public Works, Bureau of Water & Wastewater – P.O. No. P521128 On August 15, 2012, the Board approved the initial award for the amount of $144,000.00 with four one-year renewal options. On July 03, 2013, the Board approved the first renewal for the amount of $200,000.00. On August 13, 2014, the Board approved the second renewal for the amount of $100,000.00. The Board is requested to approve the third renewal for the amount of $150,000.00. The period of the renewal is September 03, 2015 through September 02, 2016, with one, one-year renewal option remaining. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 9. LEGACY TRUCK CENTERS INC. d/b/a FIRE AND RESCUE PRODUCTS $ 63,551.00 Selected Source Contract No. 06000 – Paratech USAR Rescue Strut System – Baltimore City Fire Department – Req. No. R701723 The Paratech USAR Rescue Strut System is a comprehensive and standardized FEMA Urban Search & Rescue Tool and is currently in use at the Baltimore City Fire Department. These systems are used for emergency responses for collapse rescue and recovery operations of multiple victims. Paratech has assigned territories and Fire and Rescue Products is the sole provider of Paratech equipment and services for the State of Maryland. The Bureau of Purchases recommends the Board approve this award on a selected source basis. 32 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 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. Second Amendment to 10. SHI INTERNATIONAL Cooperative Purchasing CORP. $ 19,703.36 Agreement Contract No. 060B2490024 – Microsoft Software & Services Large Account Reseller Contract – Mayor’s Office of Information Technology - Req. Nos. Various The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of the Second Amendment to the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with SHI International Corp. On November 06, 2013, the Board approved the initial award for the amount of $10,264,687.91. On July 23, 2014, the Board approved an amendment for the amount of $1,430,726.90. The Board is requested to approve the Second Amendment to the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, which will provide Microsoft Dynamics CRM Licenses and software assurance not originally procured under the cooperative purchasing agreement. The above amount is the City’s estimated requirement. The contract expires on October 31, 2019. (The Second Amendment to the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 33 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 INFORMAL AWARDS, RENEWALS, INCREASES TO CONTRACTS AND EXTENSIONS VENDOR AMOUNT OF AWARD AWARD BASIS Bureau of Purchases – cont’d 11. INTERPERSONAL FREQUENCY, Third Amendment LLC $417,000.00 to Agreement Contract No. B50003075 - City of Baltimore Website Redesign and Hosting – Mayor’s Office of Information Technology – P.O. No. P526271 On January 15, 2014, the Board approved the initial award for the amount of $286,367.00. On July 16, 2014, the Board approved the first amendment to the agreement for the amount of $59,000.00. On March 04, 2015, the Board approved the second amendment to the agreement for the amount of $36,000.00. On June 24, 2015, the Board approved an increase in the amount of $28,000.00. The Board is requested to approve the third amendment to the agreement for the amount of $417,000.00. This amendment will expand the scope of work to provide migration of legacy DotNetNuke (DNN) content on the City of Baltimore’s website to the new Drupal format and training for the end user. 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 Third Amendment to Agreement of Sale has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 34 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 INFORMAL AWARDS, RENEWALS, INCREASES TO CONTRACTS AND EXTENSIONS VENDOR AMOUNT OF AWARD AWARD BASIS Bureau of Purchases – cont’d 12. PHI AIR MEDICAL, $ 99,000.00 Ratification L.L.C. 301,000.00 & Term Order $400,000.00 Contract No. 06000 – Non-Emergent Medical Air Transportation Services – Baltimore City Health Department – P.O. No. R699496 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. 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 period covered for this request is May 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016. The State of Maryland must license all air ambulance service companies. The company named above is licensed by the State of Maryland. DHMH protocol further states, “This unit [City Health Department] will screen all calls as to eligibility and medical necessity, and the appropriate transportation will be arranged when approved.” 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. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 35 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 OPTIONS/CONDEMNATION/QUICK-TAKES: Owner(s) Property Interest Amount Dept. of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) - Options 1. Avery Grosman 4224 Park Heights G/R $ 750.00 Chandler Avenue $90.00 2. First St. 4665 Park Heights F/S $11,500.00 Stephen’s Avenue Baptist Church 3. Odell Knox 4806 Park Heights F/S $64,000.00 Avenue Funds are available in account 9910-903183-9588-900000-704040, Park Heights Project. 36 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 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 1607 W. Fayette Street (Block 0195, Lot 004) from Ms. Kimberly Hardy-McDonald, owner, SUBJECT to municipal liens, interest, and penalties, other than water bills. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: The owner agrees to pay for any title work and all associated settlement costs, not to exceed $600.00 total. Therefore, no City funds will be expended. 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. Ms. Hardy-McDonald has offered to donate title to her property located at 1607 W. Fayette Street. The City will receive clear and marketable title to the property, subject only to certain City liens. The City’s acceptance of this donation is less costly than acquiring the property by tax sale foreclosure or eminent domain. The liens for 1607 W. Fayette Street are itemized as follows: Municipal Liens/Taxes Tax sale Cert. #291486 $ 463.83 Real Property Taxes 2015-2016 70.46 Miscellaneous Bills #7442783 244.35 Miscellaneous Bills #7648017 203.26 Property Registration #003470 288.00 Personal Property #15388 89.92 Personal Property #9969 105.21 Total Liens/Taxes Owed $1,465.03 37 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 DHCD – cont’d The listed municipal liens, other than current water bills, will be administratively abated after settlement. 38 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 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 115 McPhail Street, (Block 0221, Lot 004) from Mr. Johnnie James, Jr., owner, SUBJECT to municipal liens, interest, and penalties, other than water bills. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: The owner agrees to pay for any title work and all associated settlement costs, not to exceed $600.00 total. Therefore, no City funds will be expended. 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. Mr. James has offered to donate title to his property located at 115 McPhail Street. The City will receive clear and marketable title to the property, subject only to certain City liens. The City’s acceptance of this donation is less costly than acquiring the property by tax sale foreclosure or eminent domain. The liens for 115 McPhail Street are itemized as follows: Municipal Liens/Taxes Tax Sale Certificate #299841 $4,391.26 Tax Sale Certificate #271218 6,962.65 Real Property Taxes 2015-2016 70.46 Real Property Taxes 2014-2015 95.94 Real Property Taxes 2013-2014 101.16 Real Property Taxes 2012-2013 118.66 Real Property Taxes 2011-2012 146.60 Real Property Taxes 2010-2011 152.02 39 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 DHCD – cont’d Municipal Liens/Taxes Real Property Taxes 2009-2010 220.30 Miscellaneous Bills #5849666 258.90 Miscellaneous Bills #6033377 3,439.48 Miscellaneous Bills #6178560 412.40 Miscellaneous Bills #6317432 345.02 Miscellaneous Bills #6324073 205.35 Miscellaneous Bills #6729446 321.21 Miscellaneous Bills #6781611 187.69 Miscellaneous Bills #6910897 365.67 Miscellaneous Bills #6964217 295.37 Miscellaneous Bills #6992994 292.15 Miscellaneous Bills #7056716 285.71 Miscellaneous Bills #7095490 279.27 Environmental Fine #53650073 1,500.00 Total Liens/Taxes Owed $20,447.27 The listed municipal liens, other than current water bills, will be administratively abated after settlement. 40 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 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 1538 McKean Avenue, (Block 0020, Lot 083) from Christian Rugel and Stephen Ackerman, owners, SUBJECT to municipal liens, interest, and penalties, other than water bills. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: The owners agree to pay for any title work and all associated settlement costs, not to exceed $600.00 total. Therefore, no City funds will be expended. 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. Christian Rugel and Stephen Ackerman have offered to donate title to their property located at 1538 McKean Avenue. The City will receive clear and marketable title to the property, subject only to certain City liens. The City’s acceptance of this donation is less costly than acquiring the property by tax sale foreclosure or eminent domain. The liens for 1538 McKean Avenue are itemized as follows: Municipal Liens/Taxes Tax Sale Certificate #278112 $1,084.70 Real Property Taxes 2015-2016 70.46 Real Property Taxes 2014-2015 84.60 Real Property Taxes 2013-2014 101.16 Real Property Taxes 2012-2013 129.94 Real Property Taxes 2011-2012 135.34 Miscellaneous Bills #6738215 182.25 Miscellaneous Bills #6744098 241.46 41 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 DHCD – cont’d Municipal Liens/Taxes Miscellaneous Bills #703371 272.19 Miscellaneous Bills #7400989 253.51 Miscellaneous Bills #7574635 223.54 Property Registration Reg. #003296 811.20 Total Liens/Taxes Owed $3,590.35 The listed municipal liens, other than current water bills, will be administratively abated after settlement. 42 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 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 1609 Retreat Street, (Block 3406, Lot 047) from Ms. Dorothy Atkins and Ms. Stephanie Atkins, owners, SUBJECT to municipal liens, interest, and penalties, other than water bills. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: The owners agrees to pay for any title work and all associated settlement costs, not to exceed $600.00 total. Therefore, no City funds will be expended. 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. Ms. Dorothy Atkins and Ms. Stephanie Atkins have offered to donate title to their property located at 1609 Retreat Street. The City will receive clear and marketable title to the property, subject only to certain City liens. The City’s acceptance of this donation is less costly than acquiring the property by tax sale foreclosure or eminent domain. The liens for 1609 Retreat Street are itemized as follows: Municipal Liens/Taxes Tax Sale Certificate #302104 $8,807.96 Real Property Taxes 2015-2016 645.91 Real Property Taxes 2014-2015 564.20 Real Property Taxes 2013-2014 394.70 Real Property Taxes 2012-2013 463.42 Real Property Taxes 2011-2012 579.96 Real Property Taxes 2010-2011 977.01 43 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 DHCD – cont’d Municipal Liens/Taxes Real Property Taxes 2009-2010 830.06 Real Property Taxes 2008-2009 520.85 Real Property Taxes 2007-2008 202.06 Real Property Taxes 2006-2007 220.40 Miscellaneous Bills 174.21 Miscellaneous Bills 185.16 Miscellaneous Bills 36.28 Miscellaneous Bills 107.30 Miscellaneous Bills 137.67 Miscellaneous Bills 187.23 Miscellaneous Bills 392.44 Miscellaneous Bills 367.38 Miscellaneous Bills 303.55 Miscellaneous Bills 176.86 Miscellaneous Bills 269.30 Miscellaneous Bills 189.38 Miscellaneous Bills 222.47 Miscellaneous Bills 265.05 Miscellaneous Bills 230.25 Miscellaneous Bills 169.99 Miscellaneous Bills 228.79 Miscellaneous Bills 199.73 Miscellaneous Bills 635.80 Miscellaneous Bills 373.91 Miscellaneous Bills 474.34 Miscellaneous Bills 261.55 Miscellaneous Bills 267.70 44 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 DHCD – cont’d Municipal Liens/Taxes Miscellaneous Bills 201.96 Miscellaneous Bills 153.44 Total Liens/Taxes Owed $20,418.27 The listed municipal liens, other than current water bills, will be administratively abated after settlement. 45 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 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 2010 Ramsay Street, (Block 0273, Lot 030) from US Bank, NA, owner, SUBJECT to municipal liens, interest, and penalties, other than water bills. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: The owner agrees to pay for any title work and all associated settlement costs, not to exceed $600.00 total. Therefore, no City funds will be expended. 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. US Bank, NA has offered to donate title to the property located at 2010 Ramsay Street. The City will receive clear and marketable title to the property, subject only to certain City liens. The City’s acceptance of this donation is less costly than acquiring the property by tax sale foreclosure or eminent domain. The liens for 2010 Ramsay Street are itemized as follows: Cumulative Real Property Taxes Real Property Taxes $0 The listed municipal liens, other than current water bills, will be administratively abated after settlement. 46 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 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 SS of W. Garrison Avenue, 153 Ft. E. of Reisterstown Road, (Block 4596, Lot 032) from Mr. James Fuller, Jr., owner, SUBJECT to municipal liens, interest, and penalties, other than water bills. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: The owner agrees to pay for any title work and all associated settlement costs, not to exceed $600.00 total. Therefore, no City funds will be expended. 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. Mr. Fuller has offered to donate title to his property located at SS of W. Garrison Avenue, 153 Ft. E of Reisterstown Road. The City will receive clear and marketable title to the property, subject only to certain City liens. The City’s acceptance of this donation is less costly than acquiring the property by tax sale foreclosure or eminent domain. The liens for SS of W. Garrison Avenue, 153 Ft. E. of Reisterstown Road are itemized as follows: Municipal Liens/Taxes Tax Sale Certificate #259616 $6,830.99 Real Property Taxes 2015-2016 70.46 Real Property Taxes 2014-2015 95.94 Real Property Taxes 2013-2014 101.16 Real Property Taxes 2012-2013 118.66 Real Property Taxes 2011-2012 186.60 Real Property Taxes 2010-2011 152.02 Real Property Taxes 2009-2010 220.30 47 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 DHCD – cont’d Municipal Liens/Taxes Real Property Taxes 2008-2009 185.38 Real Property Taxes 2007-2008 202.06 Miscellaneous Bill 211.30 Alley Paving Bill 2,378.14 Property Registration 406.00 Environmental Fine 180.00 Environmental Fine 150.00 Total Liens/Taxes Owed $11,489.01 The listed municipal liens, other than current water bills, will be administratively abated after settlement. 48 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 Department of Housing and – Land Disposition Agreement Community Development ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve the Land Disposition Agreement with The Community Builders, Inc., Developer, for the sale of the following properties located in the Druid Heights and Upton Neighborhoods: 1. 510 Bloom Street 21. 1724 Brunt Street 2. 512 Bloom Street 22. 1726 Brunt Street 3. 520 Bloom Street 23. 1728 Brunt Street 4. 555 Brunt Ct. 24. 1803 Brunt Street 5. 1705 1/2 Brunt Street 25. 1805 Brunt Street 6. 1709 Brunt Street 26. 1807 Brunt Street 7. 1710 Brunt Street 27. 1809 Brunt Street 8. 1711 Brunt Street 28. 1811 Brunt Street 9. 1712 Brunt Street 29. 1813 Brunt Street 10. 1713 Brunt Street 30. 1815 Brunt Street 11. 1714 Brunt Street 31. 1817 Brunt Street 12. 1715 Brunt Street 32. 1819 Brunt Street 13. 1716 Brunt Street 33. 1821 Brunt Street 14. 1717 Brunt Street 34. 1823 Brunt Street 15. 1718 Brunt Street 35. 1825 Brunt Street 16. 1719 Brunt Street 36. 1827 Brunt Street 17. 1720 Brunt Street 37. 1829 Brunt Street 18. 1721 Brunt Street 38. 1831 Brunt Street 19. 1722 Brunt Street 39. 1833 Brunt Street 20. 1723 Brunt Street 40. 1700 Division Street 49 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 DHCD - cont’d 41. 1702 Division Street 61. 1834 Division Street 42. 1704 Division Street 62. 1836 Division Street 43. 1706 Division Street 63. 1838 Division Street 44. 1708 Division Street 64. 1840 Division Street 45. 1710 Division Street 65. 1844 Division Street 46. 1712 Division Street 66. 1846 Division Street 47. 1714 Division Street 67. 1848 Division Street 48. 1716 Division Street 68. 2102 Etting Street 49. 1718 Division Street 69. 2103 Etting Street 50. 1720 Division Street 70. 2104 Etting Street 51. 1724 Division Street 71. 2106 Etting Street 52. 1726 Division Street 72. 2107 Etting Street 53. 1730 Division Street 73. 2108 Etting Street 54. 1732 Division Street 74. 2110 Etting Street 55. 1734 Division Street 75. 2111 Etting Street 56. 1736 Division Street 76. 2112 Etting Street 57. 1826 Division Street 77. 2113 Etting Street 58. 1828 Division Street 78. 2114 Etting Street 59. 1830 Division Street 79. 2115 Etting Street 60. 1832 Division Street 80. 2116 Etting Street 50 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 DHCD - cont’d 81. 2118 Etting Street 101. 545 Laurens Street 82. 2119 Etting Street 102. 547 Laurens Street 83. 2120 Etting Street 103. 549 Laurens Street 84. 2121 Etting Street 104. 551 Laurens Street 85. 2122 Etting Street 105. 552 Laurens Street 86. 2123 Etting Street 106. 553 Laurens Street 87. 2124 Etting Street 107. 557 Laurens Street 88. 2125 Etting Street 108. 559 Laurens Street 89. 2126 Etting Street 109. 560 Laurens Street 90. 2127 Etting Street 110. 561 Laurens Street 91. 2128 Etting Street 111. 562 Laurens Street 92. 2129 Etting Street 112. 567 Laurens Street 93. 503 Gold Street 113. 537 Mission Ct. 94. 505 Gold Street 114. 538 Mission Ct. 95. 509 Gold Street 115. 539 Mission Ct. 96. 513 Gold Street 116. 540 Mission Ct. 97. 515 Gold Street 117. 541 Mission Ct. 98. 517 Gold Street 118. 545 Robert Street 99. 519 Gold Street 119. 547 Robert Street 100. 521 Gold Street 120. 549 Robert Street 51 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 DHCD - cont’d 121. 551 Robert Street 141. 501 Gold Street 122. 553 Robert Street 142. 507 Gold Street 123. 555 Robert Street 143. 555 Laurens Street 124. 557 Robert Street 144. 563 Laurens Street 125. 546 Wilson Street 145. 565 Laurens Street 126. 548 Wilson Street 146. 569 Laurens Street 127. 550 Wilson Street 147. 556 Wilson Street 128. 552 Wilson Street 148. 560 Wilson Street 129. 554 Wilson Street 149. 562 Wilson Street 130. 558 Wilson Street 131. Rear of 545-547 Robert Street 132. 1707 Brunt Street 133. 1722 Division Street 134. 1728 Division Street 135. 1818 Division Street 136. 1820 Division Street 137. 1822 Division Street 138. 1824 Division Street 139. 1842 Division Street 140. 2117 Etting Street AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $149.00 ($1.00 per property for a total of 149 properties) The City will convey all of its rights, title, and interest in the Properties which will be paid at the time of settlement. The purchase price for the site will be financed through CDA Tax credits. 52 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 DHCD - cont’d BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The Developer will redevelop the properties in conjunction with four other parcels it owns in the vicinity, currently referred to as Pedestal Gardens. The project will replace distressed public housing with high-quality mixed-income housing that is well managed and responsive to the needs of the surrounding community. The redevelopment will produce approximately 90 new high-quality, mixed-income rental townhouse and apartment units. The initial phase of the proposed 419-unit, community-wide transformation, the Central West Baltimore scattered site development will provide approximately 40 off-site relocation units for current residents of Pedestal Gardens, particularly those with larger families who would prefer townhouse units. The four Pedestal Gardens blocks will then be redeveloped in phases over the next five years, replacing aging, poorly- designed, low-income buildings with new mixed-use, mixed-income buildings that better reflect the architectural charm of Eutaw Place and Madison St. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND RATIONALE FOR SALE BELOW THE VALUE DETERMINED BY THE WAIVER VALUATION PROCESS: In accordance with the appraisal policy of Baltimore City, Waiver valuations were prepared for the properties. The price determined by the waiver valuation of: 510 Bloom Street is $8,060.00; 1720 through 1734 Division Street is $4,975.00 each; 1818 through 1846 Division Street is $4,975.00 each; 501 and 507 Gold Street is $4,975.00 each; 547 through 567 Laurens Street is $3,750.00 each; and 562 Laurens Street is $2,157.00. The properties located at 1832 Division Street appraised at $18,640.00, 1838 Division Street appraised at $21,000.00, and 1840 Division Street appraised at $45,000.00. All of the other properties are vacant lots assessed at $1,000.00 and were not appraised per the appraisal policy of Baltimore City. 53 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 DHCD - cont’d The Properties will be sold to The Community Builders, Inc. for $1.00 per property, which is below the price determined using the Waiver Valuation Process because of the following facts: 1. the sale and redevelopment will continue the elimination of blight, 2. the sale and redevelopment will promote economic development through placement of the subject property on the City’s tax roll, and 3. the sale and redevelopment will help to promote a specific benefit to the immediate community. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: The Developer will purchase the Property for a price that is less than the appraised value; therefore, MBE/WBE is applicable. (The Land Disposition Agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 54 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 Mayor’s Office of Employee – Employee Expense Statement Development_____________ ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve the Employee Expense Statement for Gerald Grimes for the month of February 2015. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $110.60 – 5000-804815-6396-459405-603002 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: Mr. Grimes is the Project Manager of Workforce Operations which requires travel on a regular basis. The Administrative Manual, in Section 240-11, states that Employee Expense Reports that are submitted more than 40 workdays after the last calendar day of the month in which the expenses were incurred require Board of Estimates approval. The Employee Expense Statement is delayed because of supporting document challenges and administrative error. AUDITS REVIEWED AND HAD NO OBJECTION. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE 55 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 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 The Baltimore Station and Greater Baltimore AHC Inc., Developer, for the sale of the City- owned property located at 2400 Harman Avenue. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $750,000.00 - Purchase Price BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The City will convey all of its rights, title, and interest in 2400 Harman Avenue to the Developer for the purchase price which will be paid at the time of settlement. The project consists of the construction of a 65-unit housing complex for homeless veterans and will contain a community center component. The land to be conveyed is intended to be shown as a proposed subdivision plat including the bed of the proposed extension of Puget Street, but excluding the area north of the proposed street. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND RATIONALE FOR SALE BELOW THE VALUE DETERMINED BY THE WAIVER VALUATION PROCESS: Not Applicable - pursuant to the Appraisal Policy of Baltimore City, the property was appraised at $740,000.00 and is being sold for $750,000.00. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: The Developer has agreed 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.) 56 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 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 TRF Development Partners – Baltimore, LLC, Developer, for the sale of the City-owned vacant buildings located at 711 and 713 E. Biddle Street; 1101 through 1125 Proctor Street; 1108 through 1128 Proctor Street; 700 E. Chase Street; 704 through 718 E. Chase Street; and 1107 through 1111 Greenmount Avenue. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $300,000.00 – Purchase Price BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The Developer will purchase the vacant buildings known as 1128 Proctor Street, 718 E. Chase Street, and 1107, 1109, & 1111 Greenmount Avenue and the vacant lots known as 711 & 713 E. Biddle Street, 1101, 1103, 1105, 1107, 1109, 1111, 1113, 1115, 1117, 1119, 1121, 1123, 1125, 1126, 1124, 1122, 1120, 1118, 1116, 1114, 1112, 1110 & 1108 Proctor Street, and 700, 704, 706, 708, 710, 712, 714 and 716 E. Chase Street for residential for- rent new construction. The purchase price and improvements to the sites will be funded through low income housing tax credits and private funds. The authority to sell these properties is within Article 28, Section 8 of the Baltimore City Code and the Johnston Square Urban Renewal Plan. 57 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 DHCD – cont’d STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND RATIONALE FOR SALE BELOW THE VALUE DETERMINED BY THE WAIVER VALUATION PROCESS: The appraisal for the entire project area determined the value to be $300,000.00. The TRF Development Partners – Baltimore, LLC is paying the appraised value for the site, therefore this section does not apply. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: The Developer has agreed 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.) 58 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 Department of Public Works/Office – Amendment to Agreement of Engineering and Construction ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of Amendment to Agreement with KCI Technologies, Inc., for SC 912, Wastewater Engineering Services for the Improvements of the Low Level Sewershed Collection System. The original Agreement will expire on May 25, 2016. The Amendment to Agreement will extend the agreement to May 24, 2017. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $ 194,688.02 – Wastewater Revenue Bonds 2,484.37 – Baltimore County $ 197,172.39 – 9956-918616-9551-900020-702064 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: On May 25, 2011, the Board approved the contract with the consultant to provide engineering services for the Improvements of the Low Level Sewershed Collection System. This Amendment to Agreement will allow the Consultant to continue providing additional engineering services to complete the Post Award phase. This time extension will allow the Consultant to attend the final acceptance walk through which occurs one year after construction is completed. The Consultant was approved by the Office of Boards and Commissions and the Architectural and Engineering Awards Commission. 59 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 Department of Public Works/Off. of Eng. & 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 Baltimore City Code, Article 5, Subtitle 28. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED AND FOUND THE BASIS FOR COMPENSATION CONSISTENT WITH CITY POLICY. (The Amendment to Agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 60 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 Department of Public Works/Office – Agreement of Engineering and Construction ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of the Agreement with Patton Harris Rust & Associates, P.C., a Pennoni Company for W.C. 1229, Design for Rehabilitation of Vernon Pumping Station. The period of the Agreement is upon Board approval for 36 months or until the upset limit is reached, whichever occurs first. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $1,385,549.36 Baltimore City Water Revenue Bonds 930,845.64 Baltimore County $2,316,395.00 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: During the Study Phase of W.C. 1229, the Consultant performed a comprehensive assessment of current conditions at the pumping station and identified major deficiencies. To correct these deficiencies, a comprehensive improvement program was developed which calls for major hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical improvements to the pumping station, for the provision of an emergency generator facility and for the architectural and structural rehabilitation of the station structure itself. Improvements to the discharge header and control valves will be made, as will replacing of discharge mains installed directly under the Jones Falls Expressway. The Consultant was approved by the Office of Boards and Commissions and Architectural and Engineering Awards Commission. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: MBE: Shah & Associates, Inc. $ 833,098.00 35.96% C.C. Johnson & Malhotra, P.C. 97,849.00 4.22% Savin Engineers, P.C. 116,877.00 _5.04% TOTAL MBE $1,047,824.00 45.22% 61 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 Department of Public Works/Off. of Eng. & Constr. – cont’d WBE: The Robert B. Balter Company $124,565.00 5.37% Phoenix Engineering, Inc. 77,900.00 3.36% Ruxton Design Corporation 29,178.00 1.26% $231,643.00 9.99% MWBOO FOUND VENDOR IN COMPLIANCE. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED THE SUBMITTED DOCUMENTATION 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.) TRANSFER OF FUNDS AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT/S TO ACCOUNT/S $1,096,640.05 9960-902922-9558 Water Revenue Constr. Res. Bonds Vernon PS Rehab 791,359.95 ″ ″ Counties 430,748.15 9960-936001-9558 Water Revenue Constr. Res. Bonds Unallocated 281,251.85 ″ ″ Counties_____ $2,600,000.00 $2,316,395.00 ------------------ 9960-911141-9557-3 Engineering 283,605.00 ------------------ 9960-911141-9557-9 $2,600,000.00 Administration The funds are required to cover the cost of the design for Project WC 1229, Rehabilitation of the Vernon Pumping Station. (In accordance with Charter requirements, a report has been requested from the Planning Commission, the Director of Finance having reported favorably thereon.) 62 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 Mayor’s Office/Office of – Grant Agreements Homeless Services (MOHS) The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of the Grant Agreements. The period of the Grant Agreement is July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. 1. AIDS INTERFAITH RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, INC. $ 54,825.00 Account: 5000-529115-3572-333743-603051 The organization will use the funds to provide shelter and support services in their City Steps – Carriage House program to the homeless of the City. The organization will serve an average of 11 homeless youths. 2. HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS, INC. $ 25,000.00 Account: 4000-490916-3573-333634-603051 The organization will use the funds to provide housing assistance and supportive services to individuals or to families who have a family member with AIDS. The organization will serve approximately 250 clients each year. 3. NEW VISION HOUSE OF HOPE, INC. $360,286.00 Account: 1001-000000-3572-327233-603051 The organization will use the funds to pay for staff and operational costs to provide shelter to 60 homeless women at their shelter facilities. 63 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 MOHS – cont’d 4. PROJECT PLASE, INC. $286,750.00 Account: 4000-490915-3573-333626-603051 The organization will use the funds to provide housing and supportive services to individuals or to families who have a family member with AIDS. The organization will serve 65 to 70 homeless men, women, and families. The Grant Agreements are late because of delays at the administrative level. 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.) 64 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 Department of Finance – 2015 Combined Charity Campaign ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of an agreement with United Way of Central Maryland, Inc. The period of the agreement is effective upon Board approval and will end upon completion of the final audit and accounting for the Campaign year 2015. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $111,831.00 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: On December 12, 2007, the Board authorized the Department to negotiate annually with United Way of Central Maryland, Inc. to continue serving as the operating agency of the Combined Charity Campaign for the City (Campaign). The Department requests approval for United Way of Central Maryland, Inc. to manage the 2015 Campaign. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: MWBOO SET GOALS OF MBE 7.3% AND WBE 4%. MBE: Simply Good, LLC $ 5,369.50 1.9% Silverback Business Center, LLC 14,853.00 5.3% $20,222.50 7.3% WBE: Jones Networking Associates, LLC $ 4,328.72 1.6% Promotions Unlimited, Inc. 8,460.00 3.0% $12,788.72 4.6% MWBOO FOUND THE VENDOR IN COMPLIANCE. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE (The Agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 65 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 Bureau of Budget and Management – Appropriation Adjustment Order Research ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve the Appropriation Adjustment Order within the Baltimore Casino Local Impact Aid (Fund 2026) to support Youth Works. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: From: Community Projects 2026-000000-1873-732800-603026 - $ 50,000.00 Benefit District Support 2026-000000-1873-732700-603026 - $ 50,000.00 To: Youth Works 2026-000000-6397-734200-601002 - $100,000.00 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The source of funds is two projects within the Baltimore Casino Local Impact Aid Fund - $50,000.00 from Community Projects and $50,000.00 from Benefit District Support. The Local Development Council (LDC) recommends an annual spending plan to the Mayor each year for the City’s proceeds from the Baltimore Casino. The LDC agreed to move $100,000.00 to support the Youth Works program, which provides summer jobs to the City’s youth. These funds will support 67 additional participants in summer 2015. The net result is $340,000.00 total provided for Youth jobs, $200,000.00 remaining for Community Projects, and $150,000.00 remaining for Benefit District Support. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: N/A APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE 66 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 CITY COUNCIL BILL: 15-0502 – An Ordinance concerning Sale of Property – NS Worcester Street 417-10 NW Ridgely Street (Block 833, Lot 001A) for the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to sell, at either public or private sale, all its interest in certain property known as NS Worcester Street 417-10 NW Ridgely Street (Block 833, Lot 001A) and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date. ALL REPORTS RECEIVED WERE FAVORABLE. 15-0536 – An Ordinance concerning Sale of Property – Former Bed of Worcester Street for the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to sell, at either public or private sale, all its interest in certain parcel of land known as the former bed of Worcester Street, extending from CSX Transportation Railroad Right-of-Way toward Ridgely Street and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date. ALL REPORTS RECEIVED WERE FAVORABLE. 15-0544 – An Ordinance concerning Sale of Property – 3306 North Hilton Street, Unit 203 for the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to sell, at either public or private sale, all its interest in certain property known as 3306 North Hilton Street, Unit 203 (Block 2913, Lot 028) and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a special effective date. ALL REPORTS RECEIVED WERE FAVORABLE. 67 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONTRACT AWARDS/REJECTIONS * * * * * * * The Board is requested to approve award of the formally advertised contracts listed on the following pages: 69 - 72 to the low bidder meeting specifications, or reject bids on those as indicated for the reasons stated. In connection with the Transfer of Funds, pursuant to Charter provisions, a report has been requested from the Planning Commission, the Director of Finance having reported favorably thereon. 68 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONTRACT AWARDS/REJECTIONS Department of Public Works/Office of Eng. & Construction 1. WC 1307R, AMI/R Metra Industries, $3,324,915.00 Urgent Need Inc. Metering Infra- structure Repairs and Replacement Various Locations (Up to 2” Water Services) MWBOO SET GOALS OF 15% MBE AND 4% WBE. MBE: JJ Adams Fuel Oil Company, Inc. $166,245.75 5.0% Machado Construction Company, Inc. 332,491.50 10.0% Total $498,737.25 15.0% WBE: R&R Contracting Utilities, Inc. $132,996.60 4.0% MWBOO FOUND VENDOR IN COMPLIANCE. TRANSFER OF FUNDS AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT/S TO ACCOUNT/S 2. $ 2,366,006.50 9960-906133-9558 Water Revenue Constr. Res. Bonds Meter Replacement 2,366,006.50 " " Counties $ 4,732,013.00 $ 332,491.50 ---------------- 9960-911624-9557-2 Extra Work 332,491.50 ---------------- 9960-911624-9557-3 Engineering 542,620.80 ---------------- 9960-911624-9557-5 Inspection 3,324,915.00 ---------------- 9960-911624-9557-6 Construction 199,494.20 ---------------- 9960-911624-9557-9 Administration $4,732,013.00 69 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONTRACT AWARDS/REJECTIONS DPW/Office of Eng. & Construction – cont’d The funds are needed to cover the cost of WC 1307R, AMI/R Urgent Need Metering Infrastructure. Department of General Services (DGS) 3. GS14803, Department of REJECTION – On August Finance, Treasury Management 20, 2014, the Board Interior Renovations opened two bids for GS14803. The DGS intends to re-bid this project. It is in the best interest of the City to rebid based on the cycle of Treasury Management work; it does not wish to start construction until the Summer of 2016. The Department of General Services is concerned about escalation rates of bid prices during this period. Bureau of Purchases 4. B50004155, Leotek Capital Lighting $ 1,342,650.00 Street Light & Supply, LLC d/b/a Fixtures Capital Tristate (Department of Transportation) MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 70 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONTRACT AWARDS/REJECTIONS Bureau of Purchases – cont’d 5. B50003989, Food Black Tie Services, $ 615,000.00 and Beverage LLP (5 year Vending Services estimated revenue) (Dept. of General Services, Health Department) MWBOO SET GOALS OF 0% MBE AND 0% WBE. 6. B50004135, $ 2,331,300.00 Miscellaneous Hawkeye Construction, Electrical Work L.L.C. Calmi Electrical Company, Inc. MWBOO SET GOALS OF 27% MBE AND 9% WBE. HAWKEYE CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. MBE: A/C Power, Inc. 27.0% WBE: Fleet Electric 9.0% MWBOO FOUND VENDOR IN COMPLIANCE. CALMI ELECTRICAL COMPANY, INC. MBE: Calmi Electrical Company, Inc.* 25.0% A/C Power, Inc. 25.0% Total MBE/WBE 50.0% WBE: Shantech Electric, Inc. 9.0% Indicates Self-Performing* MWBOO FOUND VENDOR IN COMPLIANCE. 71 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONTRACT AWARDS/REJECTIONS Bureau of Purchases – cont’d 7. B50004074, J.I.T. Rudolph’s Office & $9,000,000.00 Office Supplies Computer Supply, Inc. (City-wide) MWBOO SET GOALS AT 5% MBE AND 0% WBE. MBE: Sue Ann’s Office Supply, Inc. 5% MWBOO FOUND VENDOR IN COMPLIANCE. A PROTEST WAS RECEIVED FROM WHITEFORD, TAYLOR AND PRESTON, L.L.P. ON BEHALF OF MY OFFICE PRODUCTS. A RESPONSE TO THE PROTEST FROM WHITEFORD, TAYLOR AND PRESTON, L.L.P. ON BEHALF OF MY OFFICE PRODUCTS WAS RECEIVED FROM RUDOLPH’S OFFICE & COMPUTER SUPPLY, INC. 72 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 TRAVEL REQUESTS Fund Name To Attend Source Amount Baltimore City Police Department 1. Robert Elkner Certified Fraud US Secret $3,074.00 Examiners Exam Service/ Review Course Dept. of Washington, D.C. Homeland Sept. 21 – 24, 2015 Security (Reg. Fee $2,195.00) The registration fee was prepaid using a City procurement card issued to Tribhuvan Thacker. The disbursement to Mr. Elkner is $879.00. 2. Todd Ring Tactical Bomb $ 0.00 Technician Course By FBI Phoenix, AZ Aug. 30 – Sept. 12, 2015 (Reg. Fee $0.00) No costs incurred by the City; all costs are incurred by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Department of Public Works – Customer Support and Services 3. Jennifer Water Customer Care Water $1,726.01 Ludwig* Forum (WCCF) Utility Yvonne Moore- Phoenix, AZ Fund Jackson Sept. 16 – 18, 2015 (Reg. Fee $100.00)* The airfare in the amount of $385.99 for Ms. Ludwig was prepaid on a City-issued procurement card assigned to Ms. Tianna Haines. The registration fee in the amount of $100.00 for Ms. Ludwig was prepaid by EA 000171340. 73 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENTS Fund Name To Attend Source Amount DPW - Customer Support and Services – cont’d The airfare for Ms. Moore-Jackson in the amount of $396.00 was prepaid on a City-issued procurement card assigned to Ms. Tianna Haines. Because Ms. Moore-Jackson is a member of the WCCF, the registration fee was waived. The amount of funds to be disbursed to each attendee is $440.01. Office of the President 4. Bernard C. “Jack” National Elected $ 542.20 Young Association of Official Carolyn Blakeney Counties 2015 Expense National Annual Account Conference and Exposition (NACO) Charlotte, NC July 10 – 13, 2015 (Reg. Fee $515.00 ea.) Mr. Young and Ms. Blakeney attended the NACO Annual Conference and Exhibition in Charlotte, North Carolina on July 10 – 13, 2015, which was approved for each in the amount of $1,466.25. Included in the approved amount was the cost of airfare in the amount of $221.50 each, which was prepaid on a City-issued procurement card assigned to Mr. Hosea Chew. The expenses for Mr. Young and Ms. Blakeney exceeded the amount approved by the Board because their return flights on Southwest Airlines were cancelled because of weather related issues and there were no available flights with the same airline on that day. Each attendee then purchased a one-way ticket for the return flight on United Airways, for the amount of $223.60, at their own expense. Additional costs were also incurred in the amount of $35.00 each for U.S. Airways ticketing fee. Ms. Blakney also incurred the costs of the U.S. Airways baggage fee in the amount of $25.00. A refund of $105.00 for each attendee will be returned to the City-issued procurement card assigned to Hosea Chew. The requested reimbursements are as follows: 74 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENTS – cont’d REIMBURSEMENT TO BERNARD C. “JACK” YOUNG $223.60 – United Airways (one-way return ticket) 35.00 - United Airways ticketing fee $258.60 - TOTAL REIMBURSEMENT TO CAROLYN BLAKENEY $223.60 – United Airways (one-way return ticket) 35.00 - United Airways ticketing fee 25.00 - United Airways baggage fee $283.60 - TOTAL 5. Helen Holton National Elected $ 396.20 Sharon Middleton Association of Official Counties 2015 Expense National Annual Conference and Exposition (NACO) Charlotte, NC July 10 – 14, 2015 (Reg. Fee $490.00 ea.) Ms. Holton and Ms. Middleton attended the NACO Annual Conference and Exhibition in Charlotte, North Carolina on July 10 – 13, 2015. Their return flights on July 14, 2015 on Southwest Airlines were cancelled because of weather related issues and there were no available flights with the same airline. Each attendee purchased a one-way ticket for the return flight on United Airways, for the amount of $223.60, at their own expense. Additional costs were also incurred in the amount of $35.00 each for U.S. Airways ticketing fee as well as U.S. Airways baggage fees. Each attendee received a refund of $101.00 from Southwest Airlines. The reimbursements are as follows: 75 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENTS – cont’d REIMBURSEMENT TO HELEN HOLTON $ 223.60 – United Airways (one-way return ticket) 35.00 - United Airways ticketing fee 60.00 - United Airways baggage fees (101.00) – Southwest Airlines refund $ 217.60 - TOTAL REIMBURSEMENT TO SHARON MIDDLETON $ 223.60 – United Airways (one-way return ticket) 35.00 - United Airways ticketing fee 25.00 - United Airways baggage fee (105.00) – Southwest Airlines refund $ 178.60 - TOTAL Baltimore City Police Department 6. Caroline Sturgis 26th Annual Major General $2,236.72 Cities Chief’s Fund Police Financial Manger’s Conference Portland, OR Sept. 20 – 24, 2015 (Reg. Fee $575.00) The registration fee was prepaid using a city procurement card issued to Tribhuvan Thacker. An extra $50.00 is being requested for luggage. The subsistence rate for this area is $203.00 per day. The Hotel rate is $194.00 per night, plus a 14.5% per night hotel tax. The Department is requesting additional subsistence in the amount of $124.00 to cover the cost of food and incidental expenses. The disbursement to Ms. Sturgis is $1,661.72. 76 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 08/19/2015 PROPOSALS AND SPECIFICATIONS 1. Department of Transportation - TR10318, Rehabilitation of Roadways Around East Balti- more Life Science Park, Phase 2A BIDS TO BE RECV’D: 10/07/2015 BIDS TO BE OPENED: 10/07/2015 2. Department of Public Works/ - RP 15824, FY’15 Playground Department of Recreation and and Court Improvements Parks______________________ BIDS TO BE RECV’D: 09/30/2015 BIDS TO BE OPENED: 09/30/2015 12:00 NOON ANNOUNCEMENTS OF BIDS RECEIVED AND OPENING OF BIDS, AS SCHEDULED 77