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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4K - Northwood Rd. Appraisals DATE: 4k LARRY ANDERSON, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL FEES FOR NORTHWOOD ROAD APPRAISALS MAY 15, 1995 AGENDA #: PREP ARED BY: SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this Agenda item is to authorize an increase in the fees for Northwood Road appraisals. BACKGROUND: On January 17, 1995, the City Council authorized Universal Valuation Services Inc. to complete appraisals for Northwood Road along with Evergreen Land Services Co. to negotiate easements. Universal Valuation Services completed the appraisals based upon the plans provided to them. To reduce project costs the plans we revised requiring additional work on the appraisals, 'The appraisal cost increased from $10,550 to $11,360 or an increase of$810. Evergreen Land Services Co. is in the process of acquiring easements for the project. The invoices to be paid at this meeting includes payment of the $11,360 for the appraisal work. In the event that this item is not approved, the invoice should be removed from the Agenda. DISCUSSION: The revision in the appraisal was required to assure a realistic and defensible product. ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives are as follows: 1. Approve the increase in appraisal fees. 2. Table this item for a specific reason 3. Deny the payment. 16200 Eagle Creek Ave., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPOR1LJNITY EMPLOYER RECOMMENDATION: The -recommendation is to approve payment of $11,360 to Universal Valuation Services Inc. for Northwood Road appraisal work. ACTION REQUIRED: Make a motion as part of the Consent Agenda to approve payment to Universal Valuation Services Inc. in the amount of $11,360 for Northwood Road pprai Is. AG515C