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 at 9:00 A.M., Room 215 City Hall. 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 – SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 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: Barco Enterprises, Inc. $ 6,966,000.00 Elite Sheet Metal Works, Inc. $ 1,500,000.00 Homewood General Contractors, Inc. $ 8,000,000.00 Ligon & Ligon, Inc. $ 52,146,000.00 Mid-Atlantic General Contractors, Inc. $ 5,544,000.00 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: Chesapeake Environmental Engineer Management, Inc. Land Survey Landscape Architect Coastal Resources, Inc. Engineer Landscape Architect Columbia Engineering, Inc. Engineer AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 Parking Authority of – Parking Facility Rate Adjustment Baltimore City (PABC) ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve an adjustment to certain rates at the City-owned Caroline Street Garage that is managed by the PABC. The Parking Facility Rate Adjustment is effective upon Board approval. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: N/A BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The PABC is charged with managing the City of Baltimore’s parking assets. Proper stewardship of those assets requires that the PABC realize the best possible return on the City’s parking investments. Pursuant to Article 31, §13(f)(2) of the Baltimore City Code, subject to the approval of the Board of Estimates, the PABC may set the rates for any parking project. The PABC believes that rate adjustments at this parking facility are warranted at this time. To bring this monthly rate charged at the Caroline Street Garage in line with its surrounding facilities, the PABC staff developed the submitted rate adjustment recommendations. These rate adjustments were unanimously approved by the PABC Board of Directors. 2 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 PABC – cont’d Location Proposed Transient Rate Changes Proposed Monthly Rate Changes Caroline Regular Transient Rates Rate Monthly Rate Street Garage Current Proposed Last Rate Current Proposed Last Rate Rate Rate Change Rate Rate Change Up to 1 hour $ 6.00 $ 7.00 June 2014 Regular Rate $ 125.00 $130.00 September 2014 Up to 2 hours $ 7.00 $ 8.00 June 2014 Up to 3 hours $ 8.00 $ 9.00 June 2014 Up to 4 hours $ 9.00 $10.00 June 2014 Up to 5 hours $10.00 $11.00 June 2014 6 hrs to 12 hrs $13.00 $14.00 June 2014 13 hrs to 24 hrs $14.00 $15.00 June 2014 Thurs & Fri eves $ 4.00 $ 5.00 June 2014 Sat & Sun all day $ 4.00 $ 5.00 June 2014 MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: N/A APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE 3 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 Parking Authority of – Parking Facility Rate Adjustment Baltimore City (PABC) ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve an adjustment to the monthly rate at the City-owned Little Italy Garage that is managed by the PABC. The Parking Facility Rate Adjustment is effective upon Board approval. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: N/A BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The PABC is charged with managing the City of Baltimore’s parking assets. Proper stewardship of those assets requires that the PABC realize the best possible return on the City’s parking investments. Pursuant to Article 31, §13(f)(2) of the Baltimore City Code, subject to the approval of the Board of Estimates, the PABC may set the rates for any parking project. The PABC believes that rate adjustments at this parking facility are warranted at this time. To bring the monthly rate charged at the Little Italy Garage in line with its surrounding facilities, the PABC staff developed the submitted rate adjustment recommendation. This rate adjustment was unanimously approved by the PABC Board of Directors. 4 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 PABC – cont’d Location Proposed Transient Rate Proposed Monthly Rate Changes Changes Little Italy Regular Monthly Rate Garage Current Rate Proposed Rate Last Rate Change No proposed rate adjustments Regular Rate $120.00 $125.00 August 2014 MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: N/A APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE 5 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 Parking Authority of – Parking Facility Rate Adjustment Baltimore City (PABC) ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve an adjustment to the monthly rates at the City-owned West Street Garage that is managed by the PABC. The Parking Facility Rate Adjustment is effective upon Board approval. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: N/A BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The PABC is charged with managing the City of Baltimore’s parking assets. Proper stewardship of those assets requires that the PABC realize the best possible return on the City’s parking investments. Pursuant to Article 31, §13(f)(2) of the Baltimore City Code, subject to the approval of the Board of Estimates, the PABC may set the rates for any parking project. The PABC believes that rate adjustments at this parking facility are warranted at this time. To bring the rates charged at the West Street Garage in line with its surrounding facilities. The PABC staff developed the submitted rate adjustment recommendation. This rate adjustment was unanimously approved by the PABC Board of Directors. 6 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 PABC – cont’d Location Proposed Transient Rate Proposed Monthly Rate Changes Changes West Street Regular Monthly Rate Garage Current Rate Proposed Rate Last Rate Change No proposed rate adjustments Regular Rate (24/7) $115.00 $120.00 September 2014 Brickhead Lot $ 70.00 $ 75.00 September 2014 Transfer rate ( to Wall $110.00 $120.00 September 2014 Street garage) Rooftop rate ( Wall $130.00 $135.00 September 2014 Street garage) MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: N/A APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE 7 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 EXTRA WORK ORDERS * * * * * * The Board is requested to approve the Extra Work Orders as listed on the following pages: 9 - 10 The EWOs have been reviewed and approved by the Department of Audits, CORC, and MWBOO unless otherwise indicated. 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. 8 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 EXTRA WORK ORDERS Contract Prev. Apprvd. Time % Awd. Amt. Extra Work Contractor Ext. Compl. Department of Transportation 1. EWO #004, $3,130,875.48 – TR 05308, Dundalk Avenue Street- scape from Eastern Avenue to the City Line $14,163,131.25 $4,616,908.15 Civil Construction, 90 - LLC Days 2. TRANSFER OF FUNDS $2,889,833.73 9950-944002-9507 9950-903453-9508-2 Federal Construction Contingencies Reserve - Reserve Dundalk Avenue for Closeouts Streetscape 936,915.02 9962-938001-9563 9962-914059-9562-2 Other__________ Construction Res. Contingencies Unallocated Conduit System $3,826,748.75 This transfer will cover the deficit and fund the costs associated with Change Order No. 4 on Project TR 05308, Dundalk Avenue Streetscape from Eastern Ave. to the City Line with Civil Construction, LLC in the amount of $3,141,123.62. 3. EWO #019, ($77,243.45) – TR 03316, Rehabilitation and Streetscape of Eastern Avenue from Lehigh Street to the City Line $6,225,353.25 $1,412,224.46 M. Luis Construc. - - Co., Inc. This EWO provides for payment of overrun items, deduction of amounts not needed due to underrun or not used items, and to balance out the contract. 9 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 EXTRA WORK ORDERS Contract Prev. Apprvd. Time % Awd. Amt. Extra Work Contractor Ext. Compl. 4. EWO #025, ($197,978.08) – TR 04311, Pennington Avenue Bascule Bridge Rehabilitation $14,530,627.00 $11,411,264.60 Cianbro Corpora- - - tion This EWO provides for payment of overrun items, deduction of amounts not needed due to underrun or not used items, and to balance out the contract. Department of Public Works/Off. of Engineering and Construction 5. EWO #001, $0.00 – S.C. 905, Improvements to Sanitary Sewers in the Northern Region of the High Level Sewershed $9,863,875.00 $0.00 Spiniello Companies 180 - CCD This EWO will facilitate emergency sanitary sewer repairs at Washington and Eager Streets. Portions of unused items of work as bid under S.C. 905 will be used to fund these repairs. 10 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 TRANSFERS OF FUNDS * * * * * * The Board is requested to approve the Transfer of Funds listed on the following page: 12 In accordance with Charter provisions a report has been requested from the Planning Commission, the Director of Finance having reported favorably thereon. 11 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 TRANSFER OF FUNDS AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT/S TO ACCOUNT/S Department of General Services 1. $200,000.00 9916-904845-9194 9916-906963-9197 General Fund Capital Constr. Firehouse Kitchen & Maintenance - Renovations – Reserve Active Numerous firehouse kitchens throughout the City are aged, dilapidated and in need of replacement. This transfer will allow replacement for multiple kitchens and interior renovations within the firehouses. 12 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 Health Department – Consultant Agreement ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of a Consultant Agreement with Tiffany Skinner, RN. The period of the agreement is July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $50,000.00 – 4000-425516-3110-306500-603018 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The Adult Evaluation and Review Services (AERS) is a Maryland Medicaid Program. It provides comprehensive evaluations for aged and functionally disabled adults who need long-term care and are not at risk for institutionalization. The Consultant will perform on-site face-to-face evaluations of clients in the community, enter all information regarding the InterRAI Home Care Assessment Evaluation and Plan of Services into the Long-Term Services and Support Maryland Tracking System for submission to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH). She will submit all evaluations and completed DHMH forms to the Department’s AERS program staff. The agreement is late because the Department was waiting for signatures. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. (The Consultant Agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 13 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 Health Department - Employee Expense Statements The Board is requested to approve the Employee Expense Statements from the various agencies for the following employees. 1. ARDIE SHAW $ 57.50 Account: 5000-532815-3044-273300-603002 2. CANDICE NICHOLS $ 83.89 Account: 5000-535415-3044-273300-603002 The Employee Expense Statement forms were submitted on time, but they were lost during routing. During an audit by the accountant, the original expense was discovered. 3. KAREN SOLOMON $250.09 Account: 4000-422715-3080-279200-604003 Ms. Solomon submitted her expense statement and appropriate back up documents on time, but they were never received at the Department’s administrative office for processing. The Administrative Manual, in Section 240-11, states that Employee Expense Reports that are submitted more than 40 work days after the last calendar day of the month in which the expenses were incurred require Board of Estimates approval. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED AND HAD NO OBJECTION. 14 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 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 Murphy & Dittenhafer, Inc., for Project 1125M, On-Call Architectural Consulting Design Services. The Amendment No. 2 extends the Agreement through September 11, 2016. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: N/A – Funds will be identified as Tasks are processed. BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: On September 12, 2012, the Board approved the original agreement for two years with an upset dollar limit of $748,836.69. On September 10, 2014, the Board approved a one-year extension which expired on September 11, 2015. Due to extra work that needs to be assigned to Murphy & Dittenhafer, Inc. by the Department of General Services, an increase of contract length is needed. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: The Consultant will comply with the MBE goal of 27% and WBE goal of 9% that was approved in the original agreement for Project 1125M. AUDITS NOTED THE TIME EXTENSION AND WILL REVIEW TASK ASSIGNMENTS. (The Amendment No. 2 to Agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 15 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice – Inter-Agency Agreement ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of the Inter-Agency Agreement with the Baltimore City Health Department. The period of the Inter-Agency Agreement is August 15, 2015 through June 30, 2016. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $25,000.00 – 4000-477515-2252-688000-607001 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: On February 25, 2015, the Board approved a grant award for the Citywide Child Protection Review program. This grant provides funding for the Health Department, a sub-recipient, to perform child near-fatality review. The funding supports a consultant contract and a dedicated portion of the Child Fatality Review Director’s salary. The agreement is late because of the administrative process. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE (The Inter-Agency Agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 16 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 OPTIONS/CONDEMNATION/QUICK-TAKES: Owner(s) Property Interest Amount Department of Law – Payment of Settlement 1. Dorothy Osei- 4721 Park Heights L/H $12,250.00 Kuffour Avenue On January 14, 2015, the Board approved the acquisition of the leasehold interest in the property located at 4721 Park Heights Avenue for the fair market value of $12,750.00, based upon an independent exterior appraisal report in 2014. An updated interior appraisal report revealed that the property valuation was $17,400.00. The bank that held the mortgage on the property was due $65,000.00. The bank commissioned a valuation report which indicated a value of $45,000.00. At a pre-trial conference, the parties agreed to settle the case for $25,000.00. Therefore, the Board is requested to approve an additional $12,250.00 (i.e. the total settlement of $25,000.00 minus the prior approval of $12,750.00). Funds are available in account 9910-903183-9588-900000- 704040. 17 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 Department of Public Works – Leak Detection Pilot Project Agreement __ ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of a Leak Detection Pilot Project Agreement with Echologics, LLC. The period of the Agreement is for one year upon Board approval. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $0.00 – no funds required BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: Echologics, LLC approached the City with an offer to supply and install a leak detection technology platform at agreed upon locations throughout the Baltimore Metro Water Distribution System. The Pilot Project will test the technology’s effectiveness at detecting and correlating leaks within the system. It will test the performance of one permanent leak detection platform, which includes 40 acoustic nodes that will be placed throughout the extended downtown area. Echologics, LLC and the City agreed to conduct this Pilot Project at absolutely no cost or expense for the City pursuant to the terms of the Agreement. (The Agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 18 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 Department of Recreation and Parks – Grant Award ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of the Grant Award with the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) in partnership with the National Recreation Foundation (NRF). The period of the award is August 20, 2015 through December 23, 2015. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $5,000.00 – 6000-604915-4803-371500-406001 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The NRPA, in partnership with the NRF, awarded the grant to the Department to further promote the national Commit to Health Initiative. This is a continuation of the NRPA/Walmart Out-of- School Time Grant awarded earlier this year for the purpose of implementing a nutrition literacy curriculum in 15 Camp Baltimore centers during Summer 2015. This funding will provide nutrition and physical activity resources for program participants and their families to encourage greater acceptance of the Commit to Health Initiative’s nutrition and physical activity standards, as a way of promoting healthier lifestyles for the citizens of Baltimore. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED THE SUBMITTED DOCUMENTATION AND FOUND THAT IT COMFIRMED THE GRANT AWARD. (The Grant Award has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 19 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 Baltimore City Fire Department – Grant Award ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve acceptance of additional funds to the Fireman’s Fund Heritage Grant Award. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $2,500.00 – 6000-604315-2142-229500-605007 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: On February 11, 2015, the Board approved the original grant award for $12,500.00. This grant is intended for the shared support of the Department’s ability to provide necessary equipment to safely achieve its mission of protecting the citizens of Baltimore City with the purchase of thermal imaging cameras. On August 24, 2015, the Department was notified that additional funds were being awarded for the Fireman’s Fund Heritage Grant. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED THE SUBMITTED DOCUMENTATION AND FOUND THAT IT COMFIRMED THE GRANT AWARD. (The Grant Award has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 20 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 Mayor’s Office of Employment – Notice of Grant Award and Development (MOED) Inter-governmental Agreements The Board is requested to approve and authorize acceptance of the Notice of Grant Award and approve and authorize execution of the Inter-governmental Agreements. The period of the Grant Award and Inter-governmental Agreements is July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017, unless stated otherwise. GRANT AWARD 1. MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, $4,899,073.00 LICENSING AND REGULATION Account: 4000-807416-6312-456000-404001 The Grant Award is for the One Baltimore for Jobs Initiative. This a demonstration project operated by MOED, which will use resources to strengthen the current workforce development system and initiate innovative practices to reach communities that have been previously disconnected from services. The grant funds will increase access to occupational skills training, reduce barriers to employment and training, support community based projects, and establish linkages to career opportunities for Baltimore City residents between the ages of 16-29. INTER-GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS 2. MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY $ 500,000.00 AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES - DIVISION OF PAROLE AND PROBATION Account: 5000-804816-6396-456000-405001 This Inter-governmental Agreement funds the Baltimore City Re-Entry Center, operated by MOED. It is an innovative program that offers comprehensive services essential to successful ex-offender re-entry. The grant funds will support services provided at the Re-Entry Center or through its referral network which include: linkages to housing, securing State-issued identification cards, assistance with addressing child support arrearages, occupational skills training, education, and job placement. 21 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 MOED - cont’d The period of the Award is July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. 3. MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT $ 510,906.00 OF JUVENILE SERVICES Account: 4000-809516-6331-456000-404001 The PACT Center integrates evening reporting/supervision with assessments, service planning, and transition to community-based placements for youth as an alternative to secure detention. The Grant funds will provide youth with connections to targeted services to meet their personal, mental health, academic, and career goals. The Notice of Grant Award and the Inter-governmental Agreements are late because of the late notification of approval from grantor. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED THE SUBMITTED DOCUMENTATION AND FOUND THAT IT CONFIRMED THE GRANT AWARDS. (The Terms and Conditions of the Grant Award and the Inter- governmental Agreements have been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 22 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 Mayor’s Office of Employment – Notice of Grant Award Development (MOED) ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize acceptance of the Notice of Grant Award. The period of the award is July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: Original Amounts Accounts $ 196,091.00 4000-807516-6312-456000-404001 2,468,102.00 4000-806416-6313-456000-404001 204,392.00 4000-806716-6312-456000-404001 $2,868,585.00 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The MOED, in partnership with core partners, will design and deliver Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)-funded services to adults, dislocated workers and youth. The award will be utilized for specific program costs associated with providing eligible youth, adults and employers with coordinated employment and training activities which include, but are not limited to: labor market information, career assessment, specific skills training, job readiness training, pre-vocational training, other intensive services and workforce development supportive services. The Notice of Grant Award is late because of the late notification of approval from grantor. 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 has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 23 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 Department of Transportation – Ratification of Addendum No. 1 to Grant Agreement ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to ratify Addendum No. 1 to the Grant Agreement for the Maryland Bikeways Program Grant with the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT). This Addendum No. 1 to the Grant Agreement extends the period of the Grant through January 16, 2016. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: N/A BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: On January 16, 2013, the Board approved the original Grant Agreement with the MDOT for the Maryland Bikeways Program for the period January 16, 2013 through January 16, 2015. The Grant Agreement was for the Baltimore City Waterfront Promenade Feasibility Assessment and Design Project. The Addendum No. 1 will extend the period of the Grant Agreement through January 16, 2016, to allow additional time for the completion of the design of the project. All other terms and conditions of the original Grant Agreement remain unchanged. This request is late because of a miscommunication with the external agency. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: N/A AUDITS NOTED THE TIME EXTENSION. (The Addendum No. 1 to the Grant Agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 24 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 Department of Transportation – Task Assignment ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve the Assignment of Task No. 20 to Whitman, Requardt & Associates under Project No. 1134, On- Call Traffic Engineering Studies. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $174,066.75 – 9950-913024-9508-900020-703032 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: This authorization will permit an American with Disabilities Act self-evaluation of pedestrian facilities within the Central Business District (downtown) to identify existing barriers and insufficiencies to accessibility. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: The Consultant will comply with Article 5, Subtitle 28 of the Baltimore City Code and MBE and WBE goals established in the original agreement. MWBOO SET GOALS OF 27% MBE AND 9% WBE. MWBOO FOUND VENDOR IN COMPLIANCE. AUDITS REVIEWED AND FOUND THE BASIS FOR COMPENSATION CONSISTENT WITH CITY POLICY. 25 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 Department of Transportation – cont’d TRANSFER OF FUNDS AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT/S TO ACCOUNT/S $191,473.43 9950-906023-9509 9950-913024-9508-3 GF (HUR) Constr. Reserve Design and Study Seton Hill Com- Seton Hill Complete plete Streets Streets This transfer will fund the costs associated with Task No. 20, Project 1134, On-Call Traffic Engineering Studies with Whitman, Requardt & Associates. (In accordance with Charter requirements, a report has been requested from the Planning Commission, the Director of Finance having reported favorably thereon.) 26 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 Department of Transportation – Traffic Mitigation Agreement ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of a Traffic Mitigation Agreement with Duke Baltimore, LLC. The period of the Traffic Mitigation Agreement will commence upon Board approval and termination will be deemed in writing by the Department of Transportation. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $31,620.00 – 9950-917089-9512-900000-490375 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: Baltimore City Ordinance 11-529, approved on May 9, 2012, determined that a Traffic Impact Study was required for the Development. The Developer proposes to perform the Scope of Work for the Chesapeake Area Building A-263 at Broening Highway and Holabird Avenue (Ward 26, Block 6871-C, Lot 1/5) constructing an industrial development with 263,500 sq. ft. The Developer agrees to make a one-time contribution in the amount of $31,620.00 to fund the City’s mu1timodal transportation improvements in the Development’s vicinity. (The Traffic Mitigation Agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 27 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 Department of Transportation – Traffic Mitigation Agreement ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of a Traffic Mitigation Agreement with Calvert & Chase Corporation. The period of the Traffic Mitigation Agreement will commence upon Board approval and termination will be deemed in writing by the Department of Transportation. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $3,986.74 – 9950-905088-9512-900000-490375 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: Baltimore City Ordinance 11-529, approved on May 9, 2012, determined that a Traffic Impact Study was required for the Development. The Developer proposes to perform the Scope of Work for 201 S. Conkling St. (Ward 26, Section 16, Block 6302, Lot 001) constructing apartments with a total of 25,000 sq. ft. and 27 dwelling units. The Developer agrees to make a one-time contribution in the amount of $3,986.74 to fund the City’s mu1timodal transportation improvements in the Development’s vicinity. (The Traffic Mitigation Agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 28 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 Circuit Court for Baltimore City - 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. Veronica Ciarpella. 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 Jan Bowser 2 Frank Broccolina 5 Dana L. Buttion 2 Michelle A. Chavis 3 Penny C. George 5 Christopher W. McKenzey 5 Kathleen Smith 3 Stephanie Young-Medina 3 Total 28 Ms. Ciarpella is not a member of a union sick leave bank and is not eligible for membership in a union sick leave bank. All of her leave has been used. This transfer will allow Ms. Ciarpella to remain in pay status. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE THE LABOR COMMISSIONER RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. 29 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 Circuit Court for Baltimore City - 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. Robin Travis. 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 Theresa A. Furnari 5 Penny C. George 5 Teresa S. German 2 Linda A. Mili 5 Total 17 Ms. Travis is not a member of a union sick leave bank and is not eligible for membership in a union sick leave bank. All of her leave has been used. This transfer will allow Ms. Travis to remain in pay status. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE THE LABOR COMMISSIONER RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. 30 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 INFORMAL AWARDS, RENEWALS, INCREASES TO CONTRACTS AND EXTENSIONS VENDOR AMOUNT OF AWARD AWARD BASIS Bureau of Purchases 1. SWARCO INDUSTRIES, INC. $ 0.00 Renewal Contract No. B50003140 – Preformed Thermoplastic Pavement Markings – Department of Transportation – Req. No. Various On September 9, 2013, the City Purchasing Agent approved the initial award in the amount of $19,405.00. The award contained two 1-year renewal options. Subsequent actions have been approved. This final renewal in the amount of $0.00 is for the period September 10, 2015 through September 9, 2016. 2. WITMER PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP, INC d/b/a MASON- DIXON FIRE EQUIPMENT $ 5,000.00 Renewal Contract No. B50003130 – Alco-Lite Fire Ladders – Baltimore City Fire Department – Purchase Order No. P524732 On September 3, 2013, the City Purchasing Agent approved the initial award in the amount of $25,000.00. The award contained three 1-year renewal options. On August 7, 2014, the City Purchasing Agent approved the first renewal in the amount of $0.00. This second renewal in the amount of $5,000.00 is for the period September 11, 2015 through September 9, 2016 with one 1-year renewal option remaining. 3. AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. $39,276.00 Sole Source Contract No. 08000 - Maintenance for the GC-MS Software Updates – Baltimore City Police Department – Req. No. R702610 Agilent Technologies, Inc. is the sole manufacturer and will be providing service on the GC-MS directly. They are the only provider of maintenance services. The software is currently in use by the Baltimore City Police Department. 31 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 INFORMAL AWARDS, RENEWALS, INCREASES TO CONTRACTS AND EXTENSIONS VENDOR AMOUNT OF AWARD AWARD BASIS Bureau of Purchases 4. BATTLE & BATTLE $ 10,930.00 Renewal Contract No. B50002569 – Supply and Deliver a Variety of Batteries – Citywide - Purchase Order No. P521475 On September 19, 2012, the Board approved the initial award in the amount of $35,515.00. The award contained two 1-year renewal options. Subsequent actions have been approved. This final renewal in the amount of $10,930.00 is for the period November 11, 2015 through October 31, 2016. 5. UNIVAR USA, INC. $ 50,000.00 Renewal Contract No. B50002133 – Sodium Hydroxide (25% Solution) – Department of Public Works, Bureau of Water and Wastewater – P.O. No. P518556 On October 19, 2011, the Board approved the initial award in the amount of $122,265.00. The award contained four 1-year renewal options. Subsequent renewals have been exercised. This final renewal in the amount of $50,000.00 is for the period November 1, 2015 through October 31, 2016. The above amount is the City’s estimated requirement. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 6. STAUFFER GLOVE & SAFETY COMPANY $100,000.00 Renewal Contract No. B50002098 – Steel-Toe Rubber Hip Boots – Department of Public Works – P.O. No. P528104 On October 5, 2011, the Board approved the initial award in the amount of $44,457.00. The award contained three 1-year renewal options. Subsequent actions have been approved. This final renewal in the amount of $100,000.00 is for the period September 28, 2015 through September 27, 2016. The above amount is the City’s estimated requirement. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 32 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 INFORMAL AWARDS, RENEWALS, INCREASES TO CONTRACTS AND EXTENSIONS VENDOR AMOUNT OF AWARD AWARD BASIS Bureau of Purchases 7. HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP a/k/a HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS, LTD $ 40,000.00 Renewal Contract No. B50003545 – Various Water Utility Tools – Department of Public Works, Bureau of Water and Wastewater – P.O. No. P528606 On September 3, 2014, the Board approved the initial award in the amount of $27,826.78. The award contained two 1-year renewal options. On October 22, 2014, the Board approved an increase in the amount of $60,000.00. This renewal in the amount of $40,000.00 is for the period September 3, 2015 through September 2, 2016, with one 1-year renewal option remaining. The above amount is the City’s estimated requirement. 8. MARYLAND FIRE EQUIPMENT CORPORATION $ 0.00 Renewal Contract No. B50003046 – Firefighter Helmets – Baltimore City Fire Department – P.O. No. P524875 On September 18, 2013, the Board approved the initial award in the amount of $115,000.00. The award contained five 1-year renewal options. On August 20, 2014, the Board approved the first renewal in the amount of $0.00. This second renewal in the amount of $0.00 is for the period September 18, 2015 through September 17, 2016, with three 1-year renewal options remaining. The above amount is the City’s estimated requirement. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 33 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 INFORMAL AWARDS, RENEWALS, INCREASES TO CONTRACTS AND EXTENSIONS VENDOR AMOUNT OF AWARD AWARD BASIS Bureau of Purchases 9. ITEM 1 – Supply of Liquid Chlorine in One Ton Container KUEHNE CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC. ITEM 2 – Supply of Liquid Chlorine in 150 LB Cylinders UNIVAR USA, INC. $700,000.00 Renewal Contract No. B50003713 – Liquid Chlorine – Department of Public Works, Bureau of Water and Wastewater – P.O. Nos. P529084 and P529085 On October 15, 2014, the Board approved the initial award in the amount of $954,000.00. The award contained four 1-year renewal options. This renewal in the amount of $700,000.00 is for the period of November 1, 2015 through October 31, 2016, with three 1-year renewal options remaining. The above amount is the City’s estimated requirement. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 10. ITEM 1B SIVELS TRANSPORTATION, INC. ITEMS #3A, #5A & #6 JUST-4-U TRANSIT, LLC $ 0.00 Renewal Contract No. B50002366 – General Charter Bus Transportation Service – Agencies Various – P.O. Nos. P521496 and P521504 On September 19, 2012, the Board approved the initial award in the amount of $750,000.00. The award contained two 1-year renewal options. On October 8, 2014, the Board approved the 34 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 INFORMAL AWARDS, RENEWALS, INCREASES TO CONTRACTS AND EXTENSIONS VENDOR AMOUNT OF AWARD AWARD BASIS Bureau of Purchases first renewal in the amount of $0.00. The third vendor, M.R. Hopkins will not be renewed as they are not in good standing with the State of Maryland and were non-responsive to request for information from Buyers. This final renewal in the amount of $0.00 is for the period September 26, 2015 through September 25, 2016. The above amount is the City’s estimated requirement. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 11. BIOMEDICAL WASTE $ 0.00 Ratification SERVICES, INC. 20,000.00 and Renewal $ 20,000.00 Contract No. 06000 – Bio-Medical & Bio-Hazardous Waste Removal – Baltimore City Fire Department – P.O. No. P514192 On July 28, 2010, the Board approved the initial award in the amount of $10,000.00. The award contained five 1-year renewal options. Subsequent actions have been approved. Due to an administrative oversight, ratification is necessary. The ratification is for the period July 27, 2015 through September 15, 2015. This final renewal in the amount of $20,000.00 is for the period September 16, 2015 through July 26, 2016. The above amount is the City’s estimated requirement. 12. MASIMO AMERICAS, $ 0.00 Ratification INC. 50,000.00 and Renewal $ 50,000.00 Contract No. 08000 – Rad-57 CO-Oximeters (Carbon Monoxide Detectors) – Baltimore City Fire Department – P.O. No. P517483 On June 29, 2011, the Board approved the initial award in the amount of $50,000.00. The award contained five 1-year renewal options. Subsequent actions have been approved. Due to an administrative oversight, a ratification is necessary. The period of the ratification is July 1, 2015 through September 15, 2015. The period of the renewal is September 16, 2015 through June 30, 2016, with one 1-year renewal option remaining. The above amount is the City’s estimated requirement. 35 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 INFORMAL AWARDS, RENEWALS, INCREASES TO CONTRACTS AND EXTENSIONS VENDOR AMOUNT OF AWARD AWARD BASIS Bureau of Purchases 13. AIR AMBULANCE SPECIALISTS, $ 45,360.00 Ratification and INC. 150,000.00 Term Order $195,360.00 Contract No. 06000 – Non-Emergent Intra-Hospital Air Trans- portation Services – Health Department, Field Health Services – Req. No. R707251 Non-Emergent 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. The City did not establish a contract 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 April 1, 2015 through September 16, 2015. The period of the term order is September 17, 2015 through May 31, 2016. There are no renewals. 36 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 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, §11 (e)(i) of the City Charter, the procurement of the equipment and/or service is recommended. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 14. 1st CALL P&J CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC. 2ND CALL K&K ADAMS, INC. $ 0.00 Extension Contract No. B50001351 – Baltimore City Building Demolition – Department of Housing and Community Development – P.O. Nos. – P513966 and P513967 On June 16, 2010, the Board approved the initial award in the amount of $15,000,000.00. Subsequent actions have been approved. A new bid, B50004150, has been advertised and additional time is required to complete the bidding and award process. The period of the extension is October 1, 2015 through November 30, 2015. The above amount is the City’s estimated requirement. MWBOO SET GOALS OF 27% MBE AND 10% WBE. P&J CONTRACTING CO. INC. Commitment Performed MBE: Phipps Construction 24.06% See note below Contractors, Inc.* RBJ Contracting Company 2.96% $265,746.96 9.6% Hammerhead Trucking 0 258,149.00 9.3% Burley Construction 0 228,483.21 8.2% 27% $752,379.17 27.1% 37 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 INFORMAL AWARDS, RENEWALS, INCREASES TO CONTRACTS AND EXTENSIONS VENDOR AMOUNT OF AWARD AWARD BASIS Bureau of Purchases Commitment Performed WBE: The Donne Group, LLC 4.4% $ 3,480.00 0.1% Hopkins Fuel Oil Co., Inc. 0% 150,503.72 5.4% Cleo Enterprises, Inc.** 5.6% See note below ____ 10% $153,983.72 5.5% *Phipps Construction Contractors, Inc. is no longer in business. Replaced by Hammerhead Trucking and Burley Construction. **Cleo Enterprises, Inc. is no longer certified at WBE with Baltimore City. Contractor has submitted an approved plan to achieve the WBE goal. MWBOO FOUND VENDOR IN COMPLIANCE. K&K ADAMS, INC. MBE: Dease Concrete Services, Inc. 20% $345,369.25 10.4% Ball & Breckenridge Trucking, 7.5% 0.00 Inc. Solomon’s Termite & Pest 0 18,514.32 0.6% Control* JJ Adams Fuel Oil Co., Inc. 0 548,017.63 16.5% 27% $911,901.20 27.5% WBE: Fallsway Trucking 10% $ 96,280.62 2.9% Ball & Breckenridge Trucking, 0 391,137.49 11.7% Inc.* Barbie’s Recycling & Hauling, 0 15,159.50 0.5% Inc.* ___ ___________ _____ 10% $502,577.61 15.1% *These companies have been approved for MBE/WBE participation. MWBOO FOUND VENDOR IN COMPLIANCE. 38 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 39 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 INFORMAL AWARDS, RENEWALS, INCREASES TO CONTRACTS AND EXTENSIONS VENDOR AMOUNT OF AWARD AWARD BASIS Bureau of Purchases 15. WASTE EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICE, LLC $325,000.00 Extension Contract No. B50001524 – OEM Parts and Service for FUSO Mitsubishi Cab and Chassis Vehicles – Department of General Services, Fleet Management – P.O. No. P514834 On August 18, 2010, the Board approved the initial award. Subsequent actions were approved. Authority is requested to extend the current contract while a new solicitation (B50004299) can be advertised and awarded. The period of the extension is October 1, 2015 through January 31, 2016. The above amount is the City’s estimated requirement. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 16. DUNBAR ARMORED d/b/a DUNBAR ARMORED, INC. $ 40,000.00 Increase Contract No. B50003386 – Armored Transport Services - Department of Finance, Transportation, etc. – P.O. No. P528141 On July 23, 2014, the Board approved the initial award in the amount of $41,255.59. The award contained three 1-year renewal options. Subsequent actions have been approved. The agency underestimated the amount needed. Therefore, an increase in the amount of $40,000.00 is necessary to continue services through the remainder of this term. This increase in the amount of $40,000.00 will make the award amount $121,883.39. The contract expires July 31, 2016, with three 1-year renewal options remaining. The above amount is the City’s estimated requirement. MWBOO SET GOALS OF 0% MBE AND 0% WBE. 40 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 Department of Recreation and Parks – Task Assignment ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve the assignment of Task No. 31 to GWWO, Inc., under Project No. 1164, On-Call Architectural Design Services. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $120,709.71 – 9938-915051-9474-000000-703032 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The Consultant will provide design services in accordance with their proposal dated July 10, 2015. This task will include design services for the Winans Meadow Nature Center. MWBOO FOUND VENDOR IN COMPLIANCE. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED AND FOUND THE BASIS FOR COMPENSATION CONSISTENT WITH CITY POLICY. 41 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONTRACT AWARDS/REJECTIONS * * * * * * * The Board is requested to approve award of the formally advertised contracts listed on the following pages: 42 - 43 to the low bidder meeting specifications, or reject bids on those as indicated for the reasons stated. 42 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONTRACT AWARDS/REJECTIONS Bureau of Purchases 1. B50004056, Enterprise $15,000,000.00 Technology Staffing Koniag Services, Inc. Support TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. Trigyn Technologies, Inc. The award is recommended to the three lowest responsive and responsible bidders who were found in compliance by MWBOO. (MOIT, DPW, DOT, Others) MWBOO SET GOALS OF 27% MBE AND 10% WBE. KONIAG SERVICES, INC. MBE: Williams Consulting, LLC 28% WBE: P.K.W. Associates, Inc. 10% MWBOO FOUND VENDOR IN COMPLIANCE. TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. MBE: Bithgroup Technologies, Inc. 27% WBE: Realistic Computing, Inc. 10% MWBOO FOUND VENDOR IN COMPLIANCE. 43 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONTRACT AWARDS/REJECTIONS Bureau of Purchases – cont’d TRIGYN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. MBE: UVS Info Tech, LLC 27% WBE: RECA Technology, LLC 10% MWBOO FOUND VENDOR IN COMPLIANCE. This staffing support contract will not be used to replace staff or services provided on B50003985 Telecommunications Improvement and Procurement Project (TIPP), which was opened on June 24, 2015 for VoIP, or other City information technology and telecommunications contracts separately solicited or awarded. A PROTEST WAS RECEIVED FROM SKYLINE NETWORK ENGINEERING, LLC D/B/A SKYLINE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS. 44 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 Department of Planning – Report on Previously Approved Transfers of Funds At previous meetings, the Board of Estimates approved Transfers of Funds 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 25 favorable reports by the Planning Commission on August 27, 2015 on Transfers of Funds approved by the Board of Estimates at its meetings on August 12, 19, and 26, 2015. 45 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 Department of Housing and – Community Development Block Community Development Grant Agreements The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of the below-listed Community Development Block Grant Agreements (CDBG). The period of the Agreement is July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, unless otherwise indicated. 1. BALTIMORE OFFICE OF PROMOTION $ 51,300.00 & THE ARTS, INC. Account: 2089-208916-5930-423230-603051 The CDBG funds will be used for the Bright StARTS Workshop for Children Program. The Bright StARTS Program will provide free art instruction to children ages 3-19 with workshops in such areas as visual, literacy and performing arts. Thirty-two after-school workshops will be held from October 2015 to May 2016 and eight summer workshops at locations throughout Baltimore City. Professional artists who are experienced teachers will conduct the workshops. It has become a model arts educational program in Baltimore City, introducing under-served children to their rich heritage and to their own potential. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 2. COLDSTREAM-HOMESTEAD-MONTEBELLO $ 68,585.00 (CHM) COMMUNITY CORPORATION, INC. Account: 2089-208916-5930-432726-603051 $ 11,120.00 2089-208916-5930-432730-603051 $ 21,049.00 2089-208916-5930-432735-603051 $ 8,067.00 2089-208916-5930-432781-603051 $ 22,423.00 2089-208916-5930-432783-603051 $ 5,926.00 The CDBG funds will be used to subsidize CHM’s operating costs. The CHM will administer activities and coordinate citizen participation in the planning and implementation of community development activities in the CHM Urban Renewal Area. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 46 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 DHCD – cont’d 3. EMPIRE HOMES OF MARYLAND, INC. $ 76,950.00 Account: 2089-208916-5930-434561-603051 The CDBG funds will be used to support activity delivery costs associated with acquiring, rehabilitating and leasing properties for low and moderate-income rental housing, particularly for homeless and non-elderly disabled persons. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 4. JULIE COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. $ 41,000.00 Account: 2089-208916-5930-435530-603051 $ 12,857.14 2089-208916-5930-435534-603051 $ 9,748.18 2089-208916-5930-435526-603051 $ 3,238.50 2089-208916-5930-435539-603051 $ 15,156.18 The organization will provide a variety of public services to low and moderate-income persons that reside in Southeast Baltimore. The services include direct services and/or referrals to emergency social services, health services, youth services, and adult education/GED classes. 5. PUBLIC JUSTICE CENTER, INC. $ 35,000.00 Account: 2089-208916-5930-433329-603051 The CDBG funds will be used to support the Tenant Advocacy Project (TAP) for one year. TAP pairs indigent tenants facing eviction and/or living in substandard housing with well-trained volunteer advocates and pro bono supervising attorneys who will counsel and represent them during summary eviction and rent escrow proceedings. TAP also provides community education and outreach, initiates and participates in coalition building for low-income communities and advocates for important legal reforms in landlord/tenant law. 47 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 DHCD – cont’d 6. BANNER NEIGHBORHOODS COMMUNITY $ 59,864.00 CORPORATION, INC. Account: 2089-208916-5930-436630-603051 The CDBG funds will be used to provide educational, recreational, and cultural enrichment activities for youth in Southeast Baltimore. FOR FY 2016, MBE AND WBE PARTICIPATION GOALS FOR THE ORGANIZATION WERE SET ON THE AMOUNT OF $13,200.00, AS FOLLOWS: MBE: $3,564.00 WBE: $1,320.00 On June 17, 2016, 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 2015 Annual Action Plan for the following formula programs: 1. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2. HOME 3. Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) 4. Housing Opportunity for People with AIDS (HOPWA) The DHCD began negotiating and processing the CDBG Agreements effective July 1, 2015 and beyond, as outlined in the Plan, pending approval of the Resolution. Consequently, the Agreements were delayed due to final negotiations and processing. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED AND HAD NO OBJECTION. (The Agreements have been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 48 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 Department of Housing and – Local Government Resolutions Community Development ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve Local Government Resolutions in support of the Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative (BRNI) program and the Community Legacy Program (CLP) and applications to the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (MD-DHCD). A local resolution of support is required for organizations to participate in the programs. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: No City Funds are requested. BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: BALTIMORE REGIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVE: Applicant Organization Project Name Requested BRNI Funds Central Central Homewood Community $100,000.00 Baltimore Baltimore Partners Initiative Partnership, Partnership, (HCPI) Community Inc. Inc. Spruce-Up Grant Program The HCPI Spruce-Up Grant program awards grants ranging from $10,000.00 to $25,000.00 to neighborhood groups for projects that help strengthen the 10 neighborhoods in the HCPI target area. Central The Homewood Community $215,000.00 Baltimore Reinvestment Partners Initiative Partnership, Fund (TRF) (HCPI) Development Inc. Fund This will provide gap financing to encourage real estate development in the HCPI project area. 49 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 DHCD – cont’d Applicant Organization Project Name Requested BRNI Funds Central HCPI Acquisition Fund $ 50,000.00 Baltimore Development Project Coordinator Partnership, Fund Inc. The project is for funding for a part-time coordinator who will facilitate acquiring and redeveloping properties as part of the HCPI Development Fund. COMMUNITY LEGACY PROGRAM: Applicant Organization Project Name Requested CLP Funds Central Seawall 201 W. Lorraine $124,500.00 Baltimore Development Partnership Inc. Redevelopment of corner row house as a mixed-use project. 50 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 TRAVEL REQUEST Fund Name To Attend Source Amount Department of Transportation 1. Caitlin Doolin 2015 Professional General $1,278.99 Development Fund Seminar St. Louis, MO Sept. 29 – Oct. 01, 2015 (Reg. Fee $635.00) The registration fee was prepaid on a City-issued procurement card assigned to Dhirendra Sinha. The amount of funds to be disbursed to Ms. Doolin is $643.99. 2. Veronica McBeth Transportation General $1,924.21 Ciara Willis Association of Fund MD Inaugural Expo Ocean City, MD Sept. 28 – Oct. 2, 2015 (Reg. Fee $450.00 ea.) The subsistence rate for this location is $156.00 per day. The hotel cost is $99.00 per day plus taxes of $41.58. Ms. McBeth and Ms. Willis will be travelling together and sharing the hotel room. Ms. Willis is requesting $40.00 per day for meals and incidentals. Registration fees for each attendee has been prepaid on a City issued credit card assigned to Mr. Dhirendra Sinha. Ms. McBeth will be disbursed $864.21 and Ms. Willis will be disbursed $160.00. 51 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 TRAVEL REQUESTS Name To Attend Funds Amount Department of Transportation – cont’d 3. Roy Weil 2015 County En- General $1,595.09 Manmohan Singh gineers Association Fund of Maryland Fall Conference Ocean City, MD Sept. 23 - 25, 2015 (Reg. Fee $235.00 each) The subsistence rate for this location is $156.00 per night. The cost of the hotel is $152.00 per night plus hotel taxes of $15.96 per night. The Department is requesting additional subsistence of $36.00 per day for meals and incidentals for each attendee. The registration fees for each attendee were prepaid on a City-issued credit card assigned to Mr. Dhirendra Sinha. Mr. Weil will be disbursed $649.17 and Mr. Singh will be disbursed $475.92. Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice 4. Sulakshana National League of General $1,921.52 Bhattacharya City 3rd REAL Talk Funds Alehandro Colon Forum Orlando, FL Sept. 15 – 17, 2015 (Reg. Fee $0.00) The transportation and the hotel for each attendee was prepaid using a City-issued credit card assigned to Kathe Hammond. The subsistence rate for this area is $171.00 per day. The Hotel rate is $179.00 per day plus taxes of $22.38 per day. The Department is requesting additional subsistence in the amount of $80.00 to cover the cost of food and $8.00 per day for hotel expenses. The disbursement for each attendee is $140.00. 52 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/16/2015 PROPOSALS AND SPECIFICATIONS 1. Department of Public Works/ - WC 1230R, Prettyboy Reservoir Office of Engineering & Dam Gatehouse Facility Construction _________ Improvements BIDS TO BE RECV’D: 10/07/2015 BIDS TO BE OPENED: 10/07/2015 12:00 NOON ANNOUNCEMENT OF BIDS RECEIVED AND OPENING OF BIDS, AS SCHEDULED 53