Item S3
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: June 16, 2004
Division: County Administrator
Bulk Item: Yes
No --.lL
Department: County Administrator
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to spend an additional $10,000 for due diligence
activities for the purchase of the D & J Industries building on Big Pine Key.
ITEM BACKGROUND: The cost of due diligence activities conducted to date since the BOCC
approved the purchase agreement for this property totals $19,403. The largest issues
identified by said activities are concrete spalling and soil contamination (see attached
information). The estimated cost of immediate repairs to the building and addressing the
contaminated soil is approximately $320,000, of which the repairs to the existing spa lied
concrete is approximately $262,500. If the BOCC wishes to proceed toward the purchase of
this property, staff recommends allocating an additional $10,000 for further analysis of the
concrete spalling issue before committing to the purchase.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: On February 18, 2004 the Board entered into a
contract to purchase the property. The Board approved extending the due diligence period by
60 days on April 21, 2004 and again on May 19, 2004.
CONTRACT I AGREEMENT CHANGES: Increase the total appropriation for this purchase
(including due diligence and closing costs) from $1,080,728.50 to $1,090,728.50.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Discussion by the Board and action as deemed appropriate.
TOTAL COST: .$ 1.090,728.50
BUDGETED: Yes
No _X_
COST TO COUNTY: .$ 1.090,728.50 SOURCE OF FUNDS: 304 Fund
(Infrastructure Sales Tax)
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No
AMOUNT PER MONTH
YR
APPROVED BY: County Atty _
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
James.
DOCUMENTATION: Included
DISPOSITION:
X To Follow Not Required
AGENDA ITEM #~
Property
Big Pine Key Acreage
D & J Industries Property
RE#0011141 0-0001 00
Purchase
Price
$1,050,000.00
APPROPRIATION INCREASE
06/16/04
Envr. Audit, Survey
or Clean-up
$35,000.00
Title
Insurance
$5,200.00
Attorney
Fee
$500.00
Recording
Fee
$28.50
Acquisition
Total
$1,090,728.50
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625 E. Tennessee Street, Suite 100
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
(850) 531-9860
Fax: (850) 531-9866
Toll Free: (888) 640-9860
June 4, 2004
Mr. Mark Rosch
Executive Director
Monroe County Land Authority
1200 Truman Avenue, Suite 207
Key West, Florida 33040
SUBJECT: COST ESTIMATE FOR LIMITED PHASE II ESA - SOURCE REMOVAL
Tract 3 Property
Tropic-Island Ranchetts Subdivision (Heal Bank)
Big Pine Key, Monroe County, Florida
WRS Project No.: 304607
Dear Mr. Rosch:
WRS Infrastructure & Environment, Inc. (WRS) has prepared this cost estimate for Limited
Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) - Source Removal activities at the Subject
Property referenced above. The Limited Phase II ESA - Source Removal activities are based on
the recommendations presented in the Limited Phase II ESA submitted to the Monroe County
Land Authority (MCLA) on May 15,2004. The Limited Phase II ESA - Source Removal will
be conducted in accordance with the standards set forth by Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (FDEP).
WRS has recommended a source removal to remove the soil contamination and stained soils
observed at the Subject Property. A WRS crew will mobilize to the site.
· Conduct an excavation (source removal) at all areas of stained soils observed throughout
the Subject Property pursuant to the Source Removal Guidelines of Chapter 62-770.300,
F AC with proper disposal of the contaminated soil. Confirmation soil samples will be
collected from the excavation limits for laboratory analyses of TRPH only. After
collection of the confirmation samples, the excavations will be backfilled to the existing
land surface
All source removal activities including the surficial soil samples will be conducted in accordance
with the Standard Operation Procedures prescribed by the FDEP Quality Assurance Section.
The results of the laboratory analyses and WRS's recommendations will be presented in a letter
report.
The estimated cost to perform the above referenced activities is $ 16,698.00.
COST ESTIMATE-LIMITED PHASE II - SOURCE REMOVAL
Tract 3 Parcel Property
June 4, 2004
Page 2 of2
This cost estimate is based on the following:
· Excavating approximately 23 tons of contaminated soil and disposing of the
contaminated soil at a Waste Management facility located in Broward County.
· Backfilling approximately 23 tons of clean limestone fill in the excavated areas.
· Sampling the soil at excavation boundaries for the analyses of TRPH only. The cost
estimate is based on sampling 40 locations for TRPH only.
Should site constraints or the scope of work change significantly, WRS reserves the right to
negotiate a change order with the MCLA. WRS anticipates a time period of five weeks for the
completion of the Limited Phase II ESA - Source Removal.
WRS appreciates the opportunity to provide this cost estimate to the MCLA. Should you have
any questions or require additional information, please call me at (850) 531-9860.
Sincerely,
WRS Infrastructure & Environment, Inc.
Frank Powell
Project Manager
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RECEIVED MAY 1 4 2004
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625 E. Tennessee Street, Suite 100
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
(850) 531-9860
Fax: (850) 531-9866
Toll Free: (888) 640-9860
May 15,2004
Mr. Mark J. Rosch
Executive Director
Monroe County Land Authority
1200 Trwnan Avenue, Suite 207
Key West, Florida 33040
RE: LIMITED PHASE II ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT
Tract 3 Property
Tropic-Island Ranchetts Subdivision (Beal Bank)
Big Pine Key, Monroe County, Florida
WRS Project No.: 304607
Dear Mr. Rosch:
The Monroe County Land Authority (MCLA) contracted WRS Infrastructure &
Environment, Inc. (WRS) to conduct a Limited Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
(ESA) at the Tract 3 Property (Subject Property) located in Monroe County, Florida. The
Subject Property location is shown on Figure 1 in Attachment I. The Limited Phase II
ESA investigation was authorized by a letter of authorization dated April 21, 2004. WRS
is pleased to present MCLA with this letter report detailing the findings of this
investigation.
BACKGROUND
On March 4, 2004, WRS completed a Phase I ESA that identified some recognized
environmental conditions on the Subject Property. The following recognized
environmental conditions were observed throughout the Subject Property: Two empty
600 gallon aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) and several areas of stained soils. A
commercial structure was also identified on the Subject Property. WRS performed lead-
based paint and asbestos surveys on the structure identified at the Subject Property. Lead-
based paint readings at the structure were not above the Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) regulatory limit of 1.0 mg/cm2 and no asbestos-containing materials were
identified at the structure on the Subject Property. Based on the observations by WRS
personnel, further assessment work was recommended at the recognized environmental
condition, the stained soils, located throughout portions of the Subject Property to
determine the possible presence of soil contamination.
Limited Phase /I Environmental ,';ite Assessment
Tract 3 Property. Big Pine Key, Monroe County, Florida
Puge :1 of 5
May 15. JrJn4
SCOPE OF WORK
WRS personnel mobilized to the Subject Property on April 27, 2004. The following
activities were performed to determine the possible presence of contamination.
Area of Concern: Stained Soils
Ten soil samples (samples SS-l through SS-IO) were collected from a depth of four to six
inches below land surface (bls). Soil samples SS-l through SS-5 were taken from the
largest stains observed on the Subject Property, 5 feet in diameter or larger. These samples
were composite samples, meaning soil was collected from more than one portion of the
stain and mixed together in order to gain an accurate representation as to the chemical
make-up of the entire soil stain. Soil samples SS-6 through SS-IO were taken from the
smaller stains, less than 5 feet in diameter. These samples were grab samples, meaning
soil was collected from one location in the center of the soil stain. All of the samples were
analyzed for the presence of Volatile Organic Aromatics, Total Recoverable Petroleum
Hydrocarbons (TRPH) by Florida Petroleum Range Organics (FL-PRO) and the eight
RCRA metals.
SOIL SAMPLING METHODOLOGIES
Quality Assurance and Quality Control
The soil sampling for this investigation was conducted in accordance with the Standard
Operating Procedures prescribed by the FDEP Quality Assurance Section.
WRS personnel collected a quality assurance and quality control (QAlQC) sample during
the sampling activities for the Limited Phase II ESA. The QAlQC sample was a soil
equipment blank sample. The equipment blank was collected from rinsate water poured
over the equipment used in collecting the soil samples. Laboratory analysis of the
equipment blank sample indicated all tested parameters were below laboratory method
detection limits.
The sample containers were provided by Southern Research Laboratories Inc. (SRL) of
Orlando, Florida, a Florida Department of Health approved environmental laboratory
(No. E83484). The sampling activities were documented in a field logbook and the
samples were transmitted under chain of custody and custody seal protocol to SRL. The
samples were immediately iced upon collection and hand delivered to SRL.
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Limited Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
Tract 3 Property. Big Pine Key. Monroe COllnty. Florida
Page 3 015
May 15. 2004
Soil Sample Collection
On April 27, 2004, WRS personnel mobilized to the Subject Property. WRS collected
five composite soil samples (designated SS-1, SS-2, SS-3, SS-4 and SS-5) and six grab
soil samples (designated SS-6, SS-7, SS-8, SS-9, SS-lO and Background). The soil
samples were collected using a precleaned stainless steel spoon. The soil samples were
transferred directly from the spoon to the sample container supplied by the laboratory.
The soil sample locations are shown on Figure 2, in Attachment I. Photographic
documentation of the soil sampling event is provided in Attachment II.
SOIL SAMPLING RESULTS
Soil Sampline: Results
. Laboratory analytical results of soil samples SS-1 through SS-10 exhibited TRPH
concentrations ranging from 14.7 milligrams/kilogram (mg/kg) to 14,300 mg/kg. The
reported concentrations for SS-2 and SS-lO are below the FDEP Soil Cleanup Target
Level (SCTL) of 340 mg/kg for the direct exposure residential limit, as established in
Chapter 62-777, Florida Administrative Code (F AC). The reported concentrations for
SS-I, SS-6, and 8S-8 were above the FDEP 8CTL for direct exposure residential
limit, but below the FDEP SCTL for direct exposure industriallcommerciallimit. The
reported concentrations for 88-3, SS-4, S8-5, 88-7, 88-9 are above the FDEP 8CTL
of 2,500 mg/kg for direct exposure industrial/commercial limit, as established in
Chapter 62-777, FAC.
. Laboratory analytical results of soil sample 88-3, S8-5, S8-6, and 88-8 exhibited
arsenic concentrations above the FDEP 8CTL of 0.8 mg/kg for direct exposure
residential limits, as established in Chapter 62-777, F AC. Soil sample 8S-6 exhibited
an arsenic consentration of 6.6 mg/kg, which is above the FDEP 8CTL of 3.7 mg/kg
for direct exposure industrial/commercial limits, as established in Chapter 62-777,
FAC.
. Laboratory analytical results of soil samples 88-1, S8-2, 8S-3, SS-4, SS-6, SS-7,
8S-8, and 8S-9 exhibited barium concentrations below the FDEP 8CTL of 5,200
mg/kg for direct exposure residential limits, as established in Chapter 62-777, F AC.
. Laboratory analytical results of soil samples 88-1, 88-2, 88-3, 88-4, 88-5, S8-6,
8S-7, 88-8, and 88-9 exhibited chromium concentrations below the FDEP SCTL of
210 mg/kg for direct exposure residential limits, as established in Chapter 62-777,
FAC.
. Laboratory analytical results of soil samples 88-1, 8S-3, 8S-6, and S8-9 exhibited
lead concentrations below the FDEP 8CTL of 400 mg/kg for direct exposure
residential limits, as established in Chapter 62-777, F AC. @
Limited Phase 1/ Environmental Site Assessment
Tract 3 Properly, BiR Pine Key, Monroe COllnty, Florida
Page 4 0/5
May 15, 2004
. Laboratory analytical result of soil sample SS-5 exhibited selenium concentrations
below the FDEP SCTL of 390 mg/kg for direct exposure residential limits, as
established in Chapter 62-777, F AC.
. Laboratory analytical results of soil samples SS-I and SS-4 exhibited silver
concentrations below the FDEP SCTL of 390 mg/kg for direct exposure residential
limits, as established in Chapter 62-777, F AC.
All other parameters analyzed were reported below laboratory method detection limits or
the FDEP SCTLs. The soil laboratory analytical data sheets for Subject Property are
included in Attachment III. A summary of selected analytical parameters for the soil
analytical results is provided as Table I in Attachment IV.
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Limited Phase /I Environmental Site Assessment
Tract 3 Property. Big Pine Key, Monroe County. Florida
Page 5 015
May 15, 2004
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The results of the Limited Phase II ESA identified petroleum hydrocarbons or arsenic
above the residential and industrial/commercial state cleanup levels in the soil analytical
samples at the SS-l, SS-3, SS-4, SS-5, SS-6, SS-7, SS-8, and SS-9 locations. Based on
the findings from the Limited Phase II ESA and field observations, WRS recommends the
following:
Stained Soils
. Conduct an excavation (source removal) at all areas of stained soils observed
throughout the Subject Property pursuant to the Source Removal Guidelines of
Chapter 62-770.300, FAC with proper disposal of the contaminated soil.
Confirmation soil samples should be collected from the excavation limits for
laboratory analyses of TRPH and arsenic only. After collection of the confirmation
samples, the excavations should be backfilled and compacted to the existing land
surface. FDEP's Source Removal specifications and guidelines are included in
Attachment V.
WRS Infrastructure & Environment, Inc. certifies the authenticity of this report to the
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners and the Monroe County Land
Authority, and provides the following: a) a Limited Phase II environmental site
assessment was performed on the Subject Property during April 27, 2004; b) the
environmental assessment meets the requirements of the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, Division of State Lands; c) the accuracy, correctness, and
completeness of the environmental assessment is provided with the knowledge of the
Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act as set forth in
42 V.S.C. Section 9601 et seq., as amended (CERCLA); and d) the Board of Trustees of
the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida and the Monroe County Land
Authority are entitled to rely on the information set forth in this environmental
assessment.
If you have any questions regarding this project, please call 1. Ryan Cummings or myself
at 850-531-9860.
cture & Environment, Inc.
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J. Ryan Cummings
Scientist
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Reviewell by: '::>...., > - 0 '1
Wm. Gonion Dean, P.E.
State of Florida No. 40950
Attachments:
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Associated Home Inspectors, Inc.
Richard A. Gegorek
151 Shore Drive
SugarloafKey, FL. 33042
305-745-3411/Fax 305-745-2002
PROPERTY CONDITION REPORT
SUMMARY
Summary of Immediate Repairs
Spalling concrete, stucco, re-sealing of exterior walls
$250,000.00 - $275,000.00
Electrical repairs -
$ 8,000.00 - $10,000.00
Roof repairs, flashings, roof drains -
$3,500.00 - $4,000.00
Air Conditioning - (1) 4 ton split system unit
New 8" ductwork/diffusers
$6,000.00 - $6,500.00
Plumbing repairs -
$2,000.00 - $2,500.00
Exterior door units-
$3,000.00 - $4,000.00
Overhead doors -
$7,sQO.00 - $9,000.00
Interior repairs-
$5,000.00 - $10,000.00
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Associated Home Inspectors, Inc.
Richard A. Gegorek
151 Shore Drive
SugarloafKey, FL. 33042
305-745-341 I /Fax 305-745-2002
March 19 - 26, 2004
Basic Property Condition Assessment
Inspection Location: D & J Industries Building, Big Pine Key, FL 33043
A visual non-destructive inspection was performed on at the above referenced site for
The following summary report is the result of observations made at the time of
inspection.
FOUNDATIONIEXTERlOR STRUCTURE
The foundation consists of 16" x 16" masonry block columns solid filled concrete and
steel re-enforcing. The columns are approximately 24 "in height.
The main supports beams are 8" x 16" solid poured with steel re-enforcing elevated grade
beams that support an engineered, manufactured pre-cast joist system. The concrete floor
is poured in placed over the pre-cast joists. This is typical for all three floors in the
building.
The condition of the elevated grade beams shows extensive "spalling concrete" with
exposed steel re-enforcing.
The condition of the elevated concrete slabs was generally found to be in satisfactory
condition. There were a numerous surface cracks throughout the concrete slabs on all the
floors, which appear to be from the lack of expansion joints or control joints. The cracks
do not appear to be jeopardizing the stmctural integrity of the floor systems.
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Exterior Walls:
The exterior walls are composed of masonry block with a stucco finish. The vertical
columns and the horizontal tie beams were covered with stucco on the exterior side,
prohibiting full inspection of the concrete material. However, there is evidence of
"spalling concrete" which is protruding through the stucco finish at numerous areas on
the exterior walls. There are numerous areas of loosely bonded stucco to the masonry
wall. This condition exists on approximately 30 percent of the building. The condition of
the exterior walls and stucco appears to be in poor condition with major structural
deficiencies.
Exterior Doors and Windows:
The entry doors are typical metal commercial assemblies. The windows are standard
residential aluminum awning style windows installed in the masonry block openings.
The doors are generally in poor condition and should be replaced. The windows are
functional and serviceable and presently are in need of maintenance.
Overhead doors:
There are three loading openings that have overhead doors which are a combination of
commercial galvanized steel roll up and residential garage type aluminum overhead
doors. The doors are manually operated and generally in poor condition with needed
repairs / replacement. '
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ROOF STRUCTURE
Roof Style:
The roof is a flat roof over the main building and the elevator shaft area.
Roof Structure:
The flat roofs are constructed of solid poured steel re-enforced concrete. There is no
evidence of any structural deterioration in the concrete roof structures.
Roof Coverings:
The main roof is covered with a modified bitumen rubber roll roofing system which has
been hot mopped with asphalt to the roof deck. There is no pitch to the roof as far as
drainage is concerned, so the majority of the roof was found to pond water. At the time of
inspection the overall visible roof condition was found to be good. The age of the roof
coverings is approximately 5 years with a remaining life expectancy of 8 - 12 years, after
repairs.
The roof over the elevator shaft is a built-up roof with a tar & gravel. There is an area
which appears to be leaking located at the left front comer of the building. (NW) The
metal gravel stop needs minor repairs at this area. The age of the roof covering is
approximately 20 years with a remaining life expectancy of 3 - 5 years, after repairs and
with proper continued maintenance. There are presently several areas of low spots which
have a tendency to pond water. These areas will require continued maintenance.
Insulation:
There does not appear to be any insulation of the roof.
Roof Penetrations:
The flashing of the plumbing vent pipe/AC lines appears to be in good serviceable
condition. There are no reglets cut in the block walls for the roof to wall flashings and
counter tlashings. Recommend inst~llation of reglets for proper flashing installations.
Gutters and Downspouts:
There was no roof drainage gutter system installed. There is one small roof drain that
appears to be inadequate for effective removal of the amount of ponding water. It is
recommended that two additional 6" roof drains be installed.
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ELECTRICAL
Main Service:
The main service consists of a three phase, 400 amp, 120/208v service. The main
electrical service enters the meter can via overhead wires. The main disconnect and
meter is located at the rear of the building.
Electrical Panels:
The interior panels are located on the rear wall of the building. There is a single three
phase 200 amp lTE panel, and a single phase 200 amp ITE panel with a 100 amp Square
D sub-panel. All panels are equipped with individual circuit breakers as the overcurrent
protective devices. There is a Westinghouse single phase Transfer Station installed to be
used in conjunction with a back up generator system. The above panels all appear to be
in satisfactory condition and were functional at the time of inspection.
Service Entry Conductors:
The main power conductors are # 3/0 A WG insulated copper wires in good condition.
The connection of the conductors into the main service lugs were also inspected and
found to be in satisfactory condition.
Branch Conductors:
The branch circuits are copper insulated wires installed in metal conduit. The wiring of
the branch circuits appears to be satisfactory.
There is no emergency lighting and signage installed. There are no hard wired smoke
detectors installed.
The polarity of representative receptacles were tested and found to be in satisfactory
operating condition. However, there is no GFIC protection provided where required.
Inspection of the overall condition of the wiring, conduit and light fixtures revealed
numerous exposed j1Dlction boxes aDd 1 or exposed wiring in the under floor crawlspace,
on the exposed walls and ceilings, as well as in the area in the suspended ceiling grid.
There was damage to various light fixtures, switches and receptacles which will need to
be repaired prior to occupancy.
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PLUMBING
The interior water supply lines are a combination of copper and PVC and found to be
functional only at the 1st floor. The water pressure was extremely poor and could not be
tested due to a partially frozen main shut off valve located at the right rear comer of the
building. There was no water to the 2nd floor due to the partially open shut off valve.
The main supply line from the meter appears to be located alongside of the fence at the
right side of the property line of the Rogers Building to the D&J property. The majority
of the %" pve supply piping is lying on the top surface of the ground unprotected from
the sun and lor physical damage.
The plumbing drain and vent lines are PVC. The waste lines from the two bathrooms
do not appear to be fully functional due to an improper slope of the waste lines to the
private disposal system.
There is a broken vent pipe found on the second floor of the building.
There was no water heater found so there is only cold water supplied to the bathrooms
and the kitchen areas.
The fixtures in the bathroom at the 1 st floor were tested and found to be functional
however, the fixtures showed neglect, deferred maintenance. No fixtures at the 2nd floor
were tested due to lack of water supply.
Recommend contacting a plumbing contractor for further evaluation of the plumbing
system.
Recommend inspection of the on -site disposal system which is not in the Scope of this
report
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MECHANICAL
Cooling:
The interior climate on the 2nd floor is controlled by two separate, air-cooled split system
air conditioning units. The air handlers for the systems are located in the suspended
ceiling in the office and the storage area. The condenser/compressor is located on the
roof.
Unit # 1
_ 4 ton Carrier condenser unit and a Trane air handler. Inspection of the air
handlers, the evaporator coils, filters, etc found the units to be in good operating
condition. The inspection was possible only after an initial repair was done to poor wiring
connections at the condenser. The age of the unit is "Circa' 1998 with an estimated
remaining life expectancy of2 - 4 years with proper maintenance.
Unit # 2
_ 3 Y2 ton Tempstar condenser unit and air handler. Inspection of the air handler,
and condenser unit revealed the compressor was not functional, and the evaporator coil
was rusted and generally in poor condition. Replacement of the unit will be necessary.
Heating:
The system was turned on the heat mode and operated under the normal operating
controls. The units did not engage in the heat mode indicating that possibly a heat strip
was not installed in the unit or that the controls were not properly functioning,
Distribution and Ducts:
The ductwork was concealed in the suspended ceiling grid in each of offices! rooms. The
ductwork and the vent were inadequate in size and should be replaced with 8" flex
ducting to eliminate static pressure.