HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 26-109RESOLUTION NO. 26-109
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING AN EMERGENCY EXPENDITURE FOR THE REPAIR AND
REPLACEMENT OF STRUCTURAL PILINGS ASSOCIATED WITH SUNSET
PIER AT TIDE VIEWS PRESERVE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH HAGER CONSTRUCTION FOR THE
NECESSARY STRUCTURAL PILING WORK; FINDING THAT THE
EXPENDITURE IS NECESSARY TO PROTECT PUBLIC SAFETY AND
PREVENT FURTHER DAMAGE TO CITY PROPERTY; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS, PURCHASE ORDERS, AND
OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSES OF
THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida (the "City"), owns and maintains Sunset Pier at Tide
Views Preserve as a public recreational facility; and
WHEREAS, the structural pilings supporting Sunset Pier are essential to the stability, structural integrity,
and safe use of the pier; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified conditions affecting the structural pilings that require immediate
corrective action to protect the structural integrity of Sunset Pier and prevent further deterioration, damage, or
loss of City property; and
WHEREAS, the condition of the structural pilings presents a potential public safety hazard to residents,
visitors, City employees, contractors, and other members of the public who may access or be in the vicinity of
Sunset Pier; and
WHEREAS, continued deterioration or failure of one or more structural pilings could compromise the
stability of the pier, increase the potential for injury or property damage, and result in a more extensive and costly
repair or replacement project if corrective action is delayed; and
WHEREAS, immediate action is necessary to address the structural condition, protect the public from
potential hazards, and preserve the City's investment in Sunset Pier and Tide Views Preserve; and
WHEREAS, Section 2-336 of the City of Atlantic Beach Code of Ordinances provides an exception to
the City's formal bid procedures for emergencies involving public health or safety and where immediate
expenditures are necessary for repairs to City property to protect against further loss or damage to City property
or to prevent or minimize serious destruction of City services; and
WHEREAS, Section 2-338 of the City Code authorizes the City Manager to approve purchases and
contracts in excess of $25,000 when the goods or services are related to items exempted from the City's formal
bid procedures, including emergency procurements authorized pursuant to Section 2-336; and
WHEREAS, City staff has determined that Hager Construction is qualified and capable of performing
the structural piling work necessary to address the identified condition and that entering into a contract with Hager
Construction is in the best interest of the City under the circumstances; and
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WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the circumstances described herein constitute an emergency
requiring immediate expenditure to protect public safety and prevent further damage to City property; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach that:
SECTION 1. The City Commission hereby authorizes and ratifies the emergency expenditure and the
Repair Estimate (Proposal dated 8.18.26 by Hager Construction) with Hager Construction for the structural
repairs at Sunset Pier in Tide Views Preserve.
SECTION 2. The City Commission acknowledges that the City Manager's execution of the agreement,
is necessary to address an immediate threat to public safety and infrastructure redundancy.
SECTION 3. The City Manager is authorized to execute any future amendments or secondary work orders
as needed to ensure the equipment remains adjusted to community utility needs, provided such costs do not exceed
the original estimate by more than 20% without further notification.
SECTION 4. All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent
of such conflict.
SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach, this 14th day of September 2026.
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Curtis For , Ma or
Attest:
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
Jason Gan it Attorney
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