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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Jim Pilmer, Director of Neighborhood Standards
DATE: December 15, 2014
SUBJECT:
Requesting approval of the lowest and most qualified bid for the demolition of 14 S. Blackhawk also known as the old West High School. Ward 6/Saville
PURPOSE:
Currently this city owned building is under contract with Valor Technologies, Inc for the removal of the required Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM). Asbestos abatement is on-going and the contractor, Valor Technologies, Incorporated, expects to complete the work no later than January 15, 2015. Upon completion of the ACM removal, the building will be completely demolished, the hard surfaces and fencing will be removed and the entire parcel will be restored to grass.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Aurora owns the former West Aurora High School property located at 14 S. Blackhawk Street. The structure is approximately 30,000 square feet in size and was previously utilized as a school building. The original building was constructed in 1905, with additions built in 1938 and 1950, respectively. The 1905 wing consists of three stories and a basement which houses the boiler room. The 1938 wing consists of two stories, and houses the gymnasium and lower lever locker rooms. The 1950 wing is one story and consists of the music rooms. The flooring varies throughout the wings, consisting of concrete, wood, floor tile, linoleum, terrazzo, and carpet. The interior walls and ceilings vary throughout the wings, consisting of plaster, drywall, concrete, cinderblock, and acoustical ceiling tile. The exterior walls are brick. The building's integrity has been compromised by both the removal of metal piping and other appurtenances for resale. Additionally, several large holes in the roof have allowed water, snow and ice to impact the interior condition of the building.
Plans and specifications were prepared for bidding the general demolition and site restoration. A Notice to Bidders was ...
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