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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Giovanni Santana, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation
DATE: 4/15/2024
SUBJECT:
Asbestos Remediation - 22 W. Park Place & 817 Forest Avenue, Aurora, IL 60505.
PURPOSE:
To ensure proper and safe remediation of asbestos & lead for City-owned properties located at 22 W. Park Place & 817 Forest Avenue.
BACKGROUND:
Site one (1) Located on the City's near East side, 22 W Park Place was purchased by the City in 2008. The parcel is directly adjacent to other City-owned property and directly northwest of McCarty Park. Site two (2) sits on the grounds of Garfield Park, the property has been owned by the City since 1920. The structures at both locations have historically been used as a residential dwellings; however, various repairs are required to bring them into compliance with residential building codes. While exploring potential uses for both of the properties, City ordered site assessments revealed the presence of asbestos & lead. Regardless of the final use of the properties, remediation is necessary.
DISCUSSION:
Midwest Environmental Consulting Services, Inc. of Yorkville, IL, provides remediation services which the City has used for past for remediation projects at other City-owned properties. The City contracted with Midwest to develop Bid 24-028 which was advertised and closed on April 10th. Based on bids received, the projects shall not exceed $85,000, which includes: project design, contractor bidding, contractor fees, project management, and air quality testing.
Base on results of bid 24-028 staff is recommending remediation by Nationwide Environmental & Demo LLC for site one (22 W Park Place) and Midway Contracting Group LLC for site two (817 Forest Av). Funding for this project is an approved decision package in the 2024 budget and allocated in account: 601-4440-451.38-05 & 101-4440-451.38-05.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not remediating asbestos & lead will be prohibitive to any future use of the property and the st...
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