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Sarasota News Leader November 9, 2012 sota and Clearwater firm Tannenbaum Scro Hanewich & Alpert, asked the city commis- sioners on Monday, Nov. 5, "Is this a problem with design or construction or both? We found fault on both the contractor and the engineer- ing firm." City Manager Tom Barwin said city staff had worked hard to get the engineering firm of AE- COM Technology Corp. to produce a work- able plan. But on Friday, Nov. 2, the company failed to produce such a plan and was found in default. Tannenbaum said, "We will terminate the con- tract and the city will search for a new engi- neering firm. The [construction] contractor is expected to submit a significant change order for the down time and another when the proj- ect gears back up with good engineering." Page 30 Tannenbaum congratulated City Attorney Bob Fournier and his staff for doing an "excellent job drafting the contract." He said, "We expect to recoup expenses." In the meantime, Interim Utilities Director Bill Hallisey said the city would be working with the contractor to reopen Osprey Avenue to two-way traffic at Mound. "We've got some utility components discon- nected, and they need to be re-established," he said. "We need to get the area looking more presentable." When asked how much longer it would take to finish the lift station job, which dates back to 2008, Hallisey replied, "Maybe 18 months, two years." High Tea at High Noon Calling all Elegant Fashion Foodies Join us for the fashion event of the season! • Champagne reception & high tea luncheon • Culinary surprises by Chair Chef Judi Gallagher • Fashion show produced by Marsha Panuce 12 pm, Thursday, November 15, 2012 Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets start at $60 or by phone 941.365.3913 ext. 1124 www.HighTeaatHighNoon.org All proceeds benefit the prevention education programs of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida Linda Bruce Salomon Special Thanks Artwork by Magazine Sponsor: Exclusive Old school journalism. 21st century delivery. For Advertising Info Sales@SarasotaNewsLeader.com (941) 227-1080