HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 06-16-2009 - 4tORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: June 16, 2009
Action Agenda
Item No. ~ °~"
_ SUBJECT: Demolition of Former Animal Shelter Buildin in Chapel Hill
DEPARTMENT: Public Works, Purchasing PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Wayne Fenton, 245-2628
Pam Jones, 245-2652
PURPOSE: To authorize staff to execute a contract in an amount not to exceed $43,950 for
demolition of the former Animal Shelter building located off Municipal Drive in Chapel Hill.
BACKGROUND: Animal Services including shelter operations recently relocated to the new
Animal Services Center on Eubanks Road in Chapel Hill. The former Animal Shelter building
located off of Municipal Drive in Chapel Hill has been closed and must be removed from the
property in accordance with terms of the lease agreement with UNC. The building, although
owned by Orange County, sits on property leased from UNC Chapel Hill. The building was
constructed in several phases, with the oldest dating to 1979, and later additions in 1987 and
1990. The building is approximately 7,200 square feet in size.
The Public Works and Purchasing Departments have been investigating options for demolition
or deconstruction of the former Animal Shelter. The age, material composition and construction
techniques used do not make the building a good candidate for deconstruction. Much of the
building is constructed with masonry blocks and poured concrete. Masonry and asphalt can be
crushed/milled to suitable specifications for use as an aggregate substitute.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The estimated cost of traditional demolition and removal of the building
is $45,000-$50,000. Initial estimates for deconstruction are in the $90,000-$140,000 range
dependant on the final uses and locations identified for various materials. A capital project
ordinance for the former Animal Services Building deconstruction was approved by the Board on
June 2, 2009 with a $50,000 appropriation for FY 2009-10. Of these funds, $6,050 will be
required for abatement of asbestos containing materials prior to demolition.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board authorize the Interim County
Manager/Purchasing Director to execute a contract(s) in an amount(s) not to exceed $43,950 for
demolition of the former Animal Shelter building.