the construction of a new Concourse A. Staff reviewed the submitted responses and selected three proposing firms to make presentations today at which time the Board will rank the firms.

Each firm made presentations in alphabetical order: Akins, Corgan, and Gresham Smith. The Board selected the first, second, and third choice firm, with Mr. Bailey conducting the ballot voting process.

The ballot vote for first choice resulted in two votes for Atkins, two votes for Gresham Smith, and one vote for Corgan. As a tie existed, a second vote for first choice resulted in three votes for Gresham Smith, two votes for Atkins and no votes for Corgan. The ballot vote for second choice resulted in three votes for Corgan, and two votes for Atkins. The Board ranked the firms as follows:

  1. Gresham Smith
  2. Corgan
  3. Atkins

Contract negotiations will begin with the first ranked firm of Gresham Smith and a contract will be brought back to the Board if successful.

Contract negotiations will begin with the first ranked firm of Gresham Smith and a contract will be brought back to the Board if successful.

MOTION: Commissioner Spencer moved approval of the selected firms of Gresham Smith as first ranked firm; Corgan as second ranked firm; and Atkins as third ranked firm; and for staff to negotiate scope and fees with the first ranked firm and if successful to present contract for approval at the next Board meeting and prepare all documents necessary to implement this action. Commissioner Jackson seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (5-0)

Item 9. Department Reports

llowing department reports were accepted:

  • Financial Statements
  • Investment Portfolio
  • Finance & Administration Department
  • ARFF, Operations & Police Departments
  • Development/Community Relations, Activity Report
  • Engineering, Planning & Facilities Departments
  • Internal Audit & Investment Compliance
  • Information Technology Department
  • H. Information Technology Department

Item 10. Attorney Presentations

No additional information offered.

Item 11. Old/New Business No old/new business discussed.

Item 12. Public Comments:

No Public Comments offered.

Item 13. Commissioner Comments:

No Commissioner Comments offered.

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