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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAO 01-20Cfy �t DICKERING Report to Council Report Number: CAO 01-20 Date: February 27, 2020 From: Tony Prevedel Chief Administrative Officer Subject: Payment of outstanding fees related to architect and consultant fees for the Pickering City Centre Project - File: A1440-001 Recommendation: 1. That Report CAO 01-20 of the Chief Administrative Officer be approved; 2. That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to pay invoices related to the architect and consultant fees for the Pickering City Centre in the amount of $1,833,797.84 (inclusive of HST) and the project cost be charged to capital account 5192.2001.0000; and 3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Executive Summary: The City has received invoices from Architects Alliance (aA) and EXP Services (EXP) in the amount of $1,833,797.84 (includes HST). These fees are related to the ongoing design and soil testing work of the City Centre project. These costs can be directly attributable to the 3 buildings: Library ($656,933.20), Arts Centre ($780,677.98), and Senior & Youth Centre ($396,186.66). It is staff's understanding that the detailed drawings are at the 50 percent completion stage. These drawings are going to be used to develop a more detailed trade by trade cost for the project. Cushman & Wakefield and twopointO reviewed the invoices from both parties for cost control purposes prior to submission to the City for review and payment. Financial Implications: The 2020 budget process puts "funds in the bank" for the City Centre process. This report makes a draw from "the bank" to pay for architectural fees for detailed design work. It should be noted that staff are currently in the process of preparing the appropriate purchase orders. Discussion: Architects Alliance (aA) has been working on the preliminary and ongoing design of the City Centre starting in the first quarter 2019. Their work has produced concept drawings that meets the Council endorsed vision for the City Centre. The design work has also allowed for better costing information for each building to be completed in advance of the 2020 Executive Budget Meeting. City staff are continuing to work with Cushman & Wakefield and twopointO to negotiate and finalize agreements pertaining to the development and construction of the City Centre Project. Those agreements will be brought before Council for final approval. CAO 01-20 February 27, 2020 Subject: Payment of outstanding fees related to architect and consultant Page 2 fees for the Pickering City Centre Project Prepared/pproved/Endorsed By: Fi z(Jadoori, Ec.D., CEcD, MPM Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects FJ:kg Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council Tony Prevedel, P.Eng. Chief Administrative Officer CORP0227-07/01 revised