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Showing posts with label Contamination. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Contamination. Show all posts

Wednesday, 21 November 2012

Priorities! Not City Hall Contamination

Posted on 11:30 by Unknown





The Mayor appeared for an interview on October 5, 2012, just two days after a New City Hall Discussion Special Called Meeting took place, some priority agenda.


While six council members being advised by City Manager George Gretsas tried to come to the best solution for the City Hall contamination, it appears as if Mayor Bateman was trying to secure a Superintendent's position with the South Florida Water Management District. 

Get Out of Dodge! 


To leave somewhere immediately, to evacuate or scram.

"Get the hell out of Dodge" is a reference to Dodge City, Kansas, which was a favorite location for westerns in the early to mid 20th century. Most memorably, the phrase was made famous by the TV show "Gunsmoke," in which villians were often commanded to "get the hell out of Dodge." The phrase took on its current meaning in the 1960s and 70s when teenagers began to use it in its current form.
Awesome. We're done here, so lets get the hell out of dodge!

His NO vote to build the New City Hall spoke volumes about his concerns for the safety of staff. 

There are unconfirmed rumors that multiple lawsuits are being prepared against the city on the contamination issue. The legal eagles who read this blog would obviously know if the possibility of a class action lawsuit is a reality.
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Posted in Abandoned, City Hall, City of Homestead, Contamination, Incompetence, Mayor Bateman | No comments

Thursday, 27 September 2012

Watchcat Report: Abbo Brother's City Hall Not a Done Deal

Posted on 14:00 by Unknown




According to sources the so called move to a temporary city hall at the Portofino Plaza is premature, several other locations are being looked at including another Campbell Drive location. Nothing is definite but the aerial photo above shows what may be one of the front running alternatives.

There are some facilities that require certain upgrades and some that are in move in condition. There are at least two facilities in the downtown area that have also received the city's interest. Stay tuned.
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Posted in City Hall, Contamination, Teflon Coated Politicians and Campaign Donors | No comments

Tuesday, 25 September 2012

OUTRAGE: 2010 Ad Hoc "NEW" City Hall Committee Recommended BUILD IT!!! Mayor And Council Ignored Health Risks

Posted on 01:30 by Unknown

          The search is now on for a safe working environment. 



The Committee was Tom David, Robert Barnes, Yvonne Knowles, Jim Pierce, Jim Harris, Matthew Rotolante, Marleen Volkert, Janette Smith, Julio Brea and Elizabeth Mangual.

Mayor and Council Rejected Their Recommendation Placing Employee's and Visitor's Health In Jeopardy


RECOMMENDATION
The Committee recommends that the City Council proceed with the construction of the New City Hall facility using Alternative Capital Cost Scenario #1 or #2 and the sale of the current City Hall site upon receipt of a commercially reasonable contract for purchase and sale.



The New City Hail Ad Hoc Committee came together with the purpose of informing the Mayor and Council as to the feasibility of proceeding with the construction of a City Hall facility in Downtown Homestead.

 The Committee was charged generally with evaluating the City Hall project as a business decision and without a predetermined outcome.

After reviewing numerous records and analyses of the current and proposed City Hall facilities three categories of information rise to the surface facts supportable estimates and intangible factors. In addition, certain alternative capital cost scenarios apply. Taken together these factors lead the Committee to make the recommendation.

FACTS

The City of Homestead has a sunk cost in the proposed City Hall site of $6,566,598 This figure includes all expenditures through 2009.

The current City Hall facility requires substantial repair and reconstruction including cleanup of environmental contamination.

The current City Hall site is underutilized.

A sale of the current City Hall site would generate substantial cash its subsequent development would generate substantial ongoing tax revenue and or rental income.

The lease of the current City Hall site is an ongoing option which can provide rental income to the City.

The proposed City Hall site is vacant fenced and is producing neither tax revenue nor any service to the city presenting an eyesore to the district and a liability to the City.

As of September 30, 2009 the New City Hall Fund contained $17,381,147.08

Bids for New City Hall are good until September 2010 but the bidders may rescind if there is a long delay.
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Posted in 2009 Election, 2011 Election, City Council, City Hall, Contamination, Lawsuit, Mayor Bateman | No comments

Wednesday, 12 September 2012

Washington Avenue Temporary City Hall Site Dismissed

Posted on 14:23 by Unknown



36 Washington Avenue, Homestead

The property pictured above has been dropped from consideration as a temporary solution to the ongoing contamination issues at City Hall. 


Several possibilities exist that will be evaluated once a remediation plan evaluation is considered and presented to council for their decision.



Could temporary office trailers be a consideration?
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When It Comes To City Hall Remediation; Focus On Three Little Words

Posted on 13:55 by Unknown


Make It Right! No Cronies Allowed!

http://makeitright.ca/Holmes_Media/Holmes_On_Homes/view_episode.php?season_id=66&episode_id=308

 
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Tuesday, 4 September 2012

Homestead Horror Show: Gomez and Morticia Return To Yesterday, Three Additional Years Subjecting Staff and Visitors to Radon, Asbestos, Mold and Dust Mites

Posted on 12:22 by Unknown







New City Hall Project Current City Hall Contamination


THEN
Committee of the Whole 11/10/2009 Subject: City Hall Construction

''We need to put some type of freeze,'' said Mayor Steven Bateman, who suggested the measure.
 

 



NOW
Miami Herald 8/20/2012  Subject: City Hall Contamination

“We need to address this issue,” said Councilman Stephen Shelley.

Councilwoman Judy Waldman suggested moving staff immediately until the radon can be brought down to safe levels. 

“Right now, this building is sick,” she said, noting her own allergies seem to be aggravated whenever she’s in City Hall.
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Posted in 2009 Election, Asbestos, Bad Deals, City Attorney, City Council, City Hall, City Manager, City of Homestead, Contamination, Corruption, Mayor Bateman, Mildew, Mold, New City Hall, Vicemayor Waldman | No comments
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