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Home My WebLink AboutR7- Economic Development ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO REQUEST FOR COMMISSION ACTION FROM: BARBARA J.LINDSETH SUBJECT: VALLEY AUTO-GANNETT Acting Director BILLBOARD ACQUISITION DATE: February 1, 1995 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Synopsis of Previous Commission/Council/Committee Action(s): The Community Development Commission has previously given instructions to the Agency's negotiator in closed session. On January 23, 1995,the Commission asked staff to obtain additional information regarding removal of the sign. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Recommended Motion(s): (Community Development Commission) MOTION: That the Community Development Commission purchase the Gannett Outdoor sign structure and lease rights for$75,000 with Gannett to remove said sign structure at its expense;further that the Commission increase the Agency budget accordingly and authorize the Acting Director to execute all necessary documents. Admnnstrator BARBARA J.LINDSETH Acting Director ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Person(s): Barbara J.Lindseth/John Hoeger Phone: 5081 Project Area(s): Central City North Ward(s): One (1) Supporting Data Attached: Stall'Report: FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $75,000 Source: Tax Increment Budget Authority: Requested ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Commission Notes: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BJL:JBH:jbh: [items]0131valy.cdc COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA MEETING DATE:02/06/1995 Agenda Item Number: _ 7 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY STAFF REPORT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VALLEY AUTO- GANNETT BILLBOARD ACQUISITION In previous closed session, the Commission discussed the purchase and demolition of the billboard located in the Super Block on the south side of Fifth Street east of E Street. It was reported to the Commission that staff expected the possibility that it could cost as much as $10,000 to demolish the sign and to pay for miscellaneous acquisition and demolition expenses. That belief was based upon the attached proposal from Quiel Bros. Sign Co., Inc. of San Bernardino. Quiel Bros indicates that it is willing to remove the sign for $6,830. On January 23, 1995, the Commission requested that staff ask other sign companies if they would be interested in buying the sign for relocation to some other site. Staff contacted two additional companies, General Outdoor Advertising in Ontario and Heywood Outdoor Advertising of California in San Bernardino. General Outdoor specializes in billboards in the Inland Empire and Heywood Outdoor operates billboards in San Bernardino and the surrounding area. General Outdoor indicated that it would not be interested in buying the sign. It would, however, be willing to examine the possibility that the scrap value of the sign would cover the cost of its removal. General said the sign, now thirty years old, could not be reused without extensive testing of all steel members. The sign would then have to be reengineered and strengthened to bring it to current standards. All in all, the liabilities would be too great as compared to building with new materials of known strength. This was confirmed independently in conversations with a ' steel fabrication contractor who also said that the steel in the sign was worth approximately one penny per pound. Mr. Heywood indicated that he would be interested in relocating the sign if the City would grant it a new location in another part of the City. City Planning staff has previously said that this is not possible. Mr. Heywood said that he would look at the sign and call back if he was interested. No call was received and staff has not been able to reach Mr, Heywood despite followup calls. Staff will report verbally if any additional information is received. Meanwhile, the Commission also asked staff to obtain a more definite date for removal of the sign if it completes the agreement with Gannett Company. Gannett indicated that a precise date would depend upon the date the Agency performs under the agreement. However, Gannett also says that the sign can be removed within 10 working days from the date the Agency completes the ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BJL:JBH:jbh: [items]0131valy.cdc COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA MEETING DATE:02/06/1995 Agenda Item Number: purchase of the lease rights. Gannett also said that it was willing to allow the Agency to remove the sign as Gannett apparently feels the scrap value of the sign is only approximately equal to the cost of its removal. Based upon the above, staff recommends adoption of the form motion. BARBARA J. LINDSETH, Acting Director Economic Development Agency ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BJL:JBH:jbh: [items]013lvaly.cdc COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA MEETING DATE:02/06/1995 Agenda Item Number: YI(VUULI 110 /�Vt'tlS/�I�L.wuU.4•Ma�u�r�,.lu wue♦ivi.t�w rn.u.tuuu-.ru-u..w p 4M gp%Pre-Consumer Content•10%Post-Consumer Content � page No. 1 Of 1 Pages QUIEL BROS. SIGN CO., INC. }� �jc' 272 So. I Street �! SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA 92410 (909) 885-4476 - FAX (909) 8) 6-8370 88 2239 1, ili ;; ':-�4<•' State License No. 217345 Attn: Dave Norman PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO PHONE DAT�ec�)'6," CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO 888-9413 (fax) 1994 STREET JOB NAME 201 No. "E" St. , 3rd. F1. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY, STATE AND ZIP CODE JOB LOCATION San Bernardino, CA 2401-1507 ARCHITECT DATE OF PLANS JOB PHONE We hereby submit specifications and estimates for: - `—v ' ' —`1 V' ' A J V \ T 171C1 ll - ture. Main section and uprights brought to ground, disassembled as necessary to scrap. .................._._._...........__..........._..._......_......................._..........._.........................-.........................................................................................................................._............-............................................................................................................................ ..._........... ..... Access by crew and equipment required. Area of removal secured prior to crew arrival and remain secured (off limits to public) throughout ................................... . ...... ............ .... ..... ... .................. entire removal. Removal: $6 , 830 .00 Any additional labor, design, development, etc. , not specifically state --- - . -._................_...... .........._...................... in this agreement is not included in the contract price. Additional work will be charged at a time and material hourly rate. ._......................----........._....................._._....................._..............................._........................................................._......................................................._._................._....-..........................................................................................._........................................................................... Wr FropufliF hereby to furnish material and labor — complete in accordance with above specifications, for the sum of: Six thousand eight hundred thirty and 00/100xxxxxxxxxxdollars($ 6,830 .00 Payment to be made as follows: All material is guaranteed to be as specified. All work to be completed in a workmanlike manner according to standard practices.Any alteration or deviation from above specifica- Authorized tions involving extra costs will be executed only upon written orders,and will become an Signature extra charge over and above the estimate.All agreements contingent upon strikes,accidents L R Qu 12 , President N e: hi ro osal maybe -delays beyond our control.Owner to carry fire,tornado and other necessary insurance. p p y r workers are fully covered by Workmen's Compensation Insurance. withdr n u�•rf not accepted within days. LEDateof aurr of 11roposMI—The above prices, specifications ns are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. You are authorized Signature k as specified.Payment will be made as outlined above. ptance: Signature