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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING <br />HELD NOVEMBER 23, 1992 <br />( #18) ARCHITECT FEES <br />Moorse stated this is an update on the billings received from the <br />architect. He noted a considerable amount included for <br />reimburseables, which he has asked the architect to document. He <br />said the architect fees and reimburseables will exceed the <br />allocated amount within the budget. The budget represents an amount <br />of $3,000 for reimburseables. <br />Callahan suggested that all payments to the architect be withheld <br />until the buildings are constructed and accepted by the City. He <br />noted there is still a question whether the architect is <br />responsible for excess amounts incurred by the City. <br />Callahan and Jabbour noted they would not be attending the meeting <br />on the morning December 1st with the architect, and directed staff <br />to inform the architect of the Council's decision. <br />It was moved by Callahan, seconded by Jabbour, to direct staff not <br />to make further payment to the architect until the building is <br />completed and accepted by -the City, and until the City has <br />determined whether or not and to what extent charges should be made <br />back to the architect for errors. Ayes 5, nays 0. <br />Moorse noted a concern with regard to this action as to what extent <br />the architect's contract requires payment. He stated the City is <br />holding payment from August, and this may not be in keeping with <br />the contract. <br />Jabbour noted that the architect failed delivery of part of the <br />contract, which caused the City delays and additional dollars. <br />Callahan clarified that the difference between the amount paid to <br />the architect and the budgeted amount is $21,000. He asked what has <br />been held for 90 days. <br />Moorse stated he is holding invoices totaling approximately <br />$24,000. He added, the architects total bill will be close to the <br />budgeted amount of $242,000, but the reimburseables will be much <br />higher. <br />Callahan stated no one on the Council has approved payment of the <br />reimburseables. <br />Jabbour noted that the budgeted reimbursable amount was to include <br />payment of the newsletter. He suggested Moorse review this item <br />with the architect. <br />11 <br />