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HomeMy WebLinkAboutE11 Bogert Sprinkler Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: James Goehrung, Superintendent of Facilities Chris Kukulski, City Manager SUBJECT: Fire Suppression System for the Bogert Pavilion MEETING DATE: November 6, 2006 BACKGROUND: On August 13, 2006 staff presented a report to the City Commission on the steps necessary to reconstruction the Bogert Pavilion following the July 2, 2006 fire event. The Commission authorized the reconstruction of the facility under the emergency ordinance provision – exemptions from bidding for certain contracts. During the presentation the Commission was also informed that the reconstruction would include a requirement to install a fire sprinkler system in order to address the assembly related activities that occur at the pavilion. The Commission authorized an expenditure of $130,000.00 of general fund reserves to pay for the installation costs. Staff has continued to provide information to our insurance carrier on the project and build a case for insurance to pay for the installation of the fire suppression system because it is an enforceable code requirement. It now looks like our insurance carrier has agreed to cover the cost of the system installation. The deductible cost of $5,000.00 is still the City’s responsibility. With help from the City Attorney’s office staff has submitted a request for restitution to the juvenile court. No information to date on the status of the case in court. RECOMMENDATION: The current design for the sprinkler system includes the installation of a 4 inch fire line from Church Street, along the turf area between the parking lot and the tennis courts and terminating in a 6 foot by 6 foot building on the east edge of the pavilion mid-way along the north/south axis. The system is a dry system requiring a valve, compressor, and switching equipment in the heated block building. This approach was taken because it is the least expensive design involving the shortest distances and least amount of asphalt cutting. The restroom and changing rooms for the pavilion are located on the west side of the building. The valve room for the building will look a little out of place on the east end and partially block the view of the pavilion. The Parks Department would like to see the building placed on the west side of the pavilion, just to the south of the existing restrooms. The design estimates for the additional 275 feet of water line, and related asphalt work equates to an additional cost of $23,100.00. Some additional design work would need to be done and a little larger diameter pipe would have to be installed adding another $6,000.00. Some piping substitutions would also be required in order to maintain the proper pressures from an end feed system, estimated at $2,500.00. Staff recommends that the award for the Bogert Fire Suppression system be awarded to Spring Corporation in the amount of $124,450.00. The installation and design costs will be paid by our insurance carrier. If the Commission agrees that the best location for the valve building is on the west end of the building near the existing restrooms then the Commission should authorize the additional expenditure of $31,600.00 in general fund reserves to extend the water line for they system. FISCAL EFFECTS: The less expensive design that calls for the valve building on the east side of the pavilion would result in no additional cost to the City other than the required deductible because the installation will be paid by our insurance carrier. The preferred alternative preferred by staff would result in an added general fund cost of $31,600.00. In August, the Commission had committed $130,000 of general fund reserves toward the system before being informed that our insurance coverage would take care of the installation cost. Locating the valve building in the preferred location would mean that a portion of that commitment would be used for the added water line and design costs. ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission. Respectfully submitted, _________________________________ ____________________________ James Goehrung Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager Superintendent of Facilities Attachments: Recommendation of award from Sprinkler Technology Design Inc. Report compiled on October 30, 2006 Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Ron Dingman, Park and Recreation Superintendent Chris Kukulski, City Manager SUBJECT: Bogert Fire Sprinkler Water Service Location BACKGROUND: A four (4) inch water service is required by code for the Fire Suppression Sprinkler System that is to be installed in the reconstructed Bogert Pavilion. This service requires a separate 6 foot by 6 foot heated block structure (Valve Building) to enclose the valves, compressor and switches. The structure housing the 4 inch water service and components is currently proposed to be built in the middle and along the edge of the east side of the pavilion. While this is the most cost effective location for this structure, it is staff’s recommendation that it be placed at the south end of the existing maintenance room, restroom and warming room building. This would put our services together and allow us to keep the east side of the pavilion open for better visibility and easier maintenance of the concrete apron beneath the roof. Visibility is an important issue in all parks. When City Police or Rocky Mountain Security patrols drive through the Bogert parking lot it is important that they are able to view the entire pavilion area. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Commission approve the additional $31,600 to locate the Valve Building at the south end of the existing restroom building beneath the Bogert pavilion. FISCAL EFFECTS: The additional cost for locating the Valve Building at the south end of the existing restroom building would be $31,600. ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission. Respectfully submitted, _________________________________ ____________________________ Ron Dingman, Parks and Recreation Superintendent Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager Attachments: none Report compiled on Oct. 31, 2004