CR 97-36 Approve Petition, Fire Protection System 10889 Excelsior Blvd
February 28, 1997
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Council Report 97-36
Approve Petition
Fire Protection System
10889 Excelsior Boulevard
Prooosed Action.
Staff recommends the following motion: Move that Council adoot
Resolution 97-16. Resolution Aoorovina petition for Fire
Protection Svstem. 10889 Excelsior Boulevard.
Adoption of this resolution will provide funding for a private
sprinkler system,
Overview,
The owner of property at 10889 Excelsior Boulevard has provided
additional fire protection at his place of business, This was
undertaken because expanded and modified use of the existing
building required meeting current building codes, The owner
wishes to finance the cost of this project under the city's fire
protection program in which funds are available to commercial
properties for such protection, The owner has submitted a
petition and proposal that totals $15,150,00, The owner
completed a similar project under this program two years ago at
the same address.
Minnesota Statute 429 permits installation of fire safety related
devices and equipment to be installed and assessed to benefited
properties. The amount to be assessed is the total project cost
together with an administrative fee as outlined in the city's
Legislative POlicy #8C, Current policy is to charge 8% interest
over a ten-year term,
Primarv Issues to Consider.
o Approve petition
The petition and proposal meet all policy and code criteria,
Staff recommends approval,
o Funding
This is the first 1997 project of this nature, By policy,
the City sets aside $200,000 for a given calendar year for
fire protection petitions,
Suooortina Information.
o Petition
o Proposal
o Resolution 97-16
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Engineering supt,
CITY OF HOPKINS
PETITION AND WAIVER BY PROPERTY OWNER(S)
Ed Stiele, hereinafter called the Owner, states that he has ownership interest in property at
10889 Excelsior Blvd., Hopkins, Minnesota, more commonly known as Hopkins Auto Body and
particularly described as:
Lot 2, Block 1, Stiele Addition
Said Owner hereby petitions the City of Hopkins to make the arrangements necessary to:
1, Place the cost of a fire protection system at 10889 Excelsior Boulevard as a special
assessment against the property, said cost estimated at $15,150,00,
2. Assess the cost over ten years at 8% per annum.
3, Charge an administrative fee of 5% or $100.00, whichever is greater,
Owner hereby waives any right to notice or objection to said improvement as provided in Chapter 429 of
the Minnesota Statutes and any other provisions of municipal or state law providing for notice or
objections. Owner understands that the aforesaid property will be assessed for the costs for the aforesaid
work,
Witness my hand to this agreement that I have read and fully understand this agreement and consent
thereto this 2.13 TH day of rEBetJA (:.'f . 19 !J7
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State of Minnesota
County of Hennepin
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
.zSnt day of F'eBaJAey
1997
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December 30, 1996
Attn: Ed Stie.le
Hopkins Auto Body
1304 Excelsior Blvd,
Hopkins, MN 55343
Re: Un Sprinkler Area (Approximately 7,000 Square F.et)
liopkinll, MN
Dear Ed:
We are pleased to quote on the additional sprinklers need~.t
the above project, Our proposal includes tieinl into exist1nl
sprinkler system to protect roof only. Exposed pipfn. thi~lhout
area.
Design is
proved by
based on latest edition of NPPA "3, which will .L"ap-
the city of Hopkins,
Falcon will provide necessary hangers for support of our pi~in.
in accordance with NFPA "3, Falcon shall not be require4 to
furnish or install any material or deviee to improve the .tTuc-
tural strength of the building to enable it to b..r'th. lo~ of
the tire protection system. In buildinls Where sp~yed aD ~ire-
proofing is used on building steel. Faleort will not be r.~ired
to repair fireproofing disturbed by hanger .installation, nGr
will be required to install hangers at any time oth.r tban'pipe
installation.
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This proposal is based on the assumption that all in_tall.ilon
to be performed is accomplished during nor~.l work ..ek bours.
Should it become necessary to perform any or all of the inetal-
lation during other than normal work week hours, the Buyer'.hall
pay to the Seller the cost of the premium hours involved,
It is the responsibility of the Buyer to furnish a M.te~1.1s and
Test Certificate coverina hydrostatic test and flu.bin, of ' the
underground piping to which proposed connection .il1 be ~.d.
where Seller's work is to start.
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Un Sprinkler Area
Hopkins. MN
Our proposed price for the above project is:
HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($15,150.00).
Terms of payment: 10% of selling price upon approval of inst.l-
lation drawings. 90% of our cost per month Incurre40n la~or
and material performed at the job, with 10~ retention until job
has been approved, or 30 days after completion, whichever eOBeS
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FIFTED TH~'.ONE
This price is valid for thirty (30) days and, at our' option, may
be withdrawn or considered void after this period,
If you have any questions regarding this quote, plea~. f..l .free
to contact me at this office, We look forward to workin. with
you on this project.
Sincerely,
c. B. Raab
President
FALCON FIRE PROTECTION, INC.
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CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION 97-16
RESOLUTION APPROVING PETITION FOR A FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM
10889 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD
WHEREAS, the owner of property located at 10889 Excelsior
Boulevard, Hopkins, Minnesota, has petitioned for an
improvement consisting of the installation of a fire
protection system pursuant to Minnesota Statute No, 429,031,
Subd, 3; and
WHEREAS, the petition and accompanying documents thereto comply
with the requirements of the aforementioned statute,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HOPKINS, MINNESOTA:
1, Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed and
requested in the petition,
2, That the Engineering Superintendent and Fire Marshal be
directed to review and approve the plans and
specifications accompanying the petition for the
construction and installation of the fire protection
system,
3, That said installation and construction be in
conformance with Minnesota Statute Chapter 429 and all
state and municipal codes, ordinances and regulations
pertaining thereto,
4, That periodic inspections be conducted by the City of
Hopkins to assure compliance with said codes and
requirements,
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 4th day
of March, 1997.
Charles D, Redepenning, Mayor
Attest:
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk