Mayors Office: It's Time To Move Forward With Demolishing Landing

[Steve]

Wow, even the COJ doesn't really care about doing this right:

https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/article/lack-of-jacksonville-landing-asbestos-survey-surprises-demolition-contractors

In a mandatory prebid meeting at 10 a.m. in the Ed Ball Building, Landing project engineer Nikita Reed told contractors the selected bidder would be responsible for providing the survey from a licensed, accredited asbestos professional.

Reed said an environmental site assessment was conducted on the Landing property prior to the release of the Landing demolition specifications last week.

"You should assume that you will have to determine if any asbestos or any other hazardous material — any lead paint, anything like that" is at the site, Reed said.

"We did not do a full environmental survey for the hazardous materials."

One contractor in the packed boardroom said it's atypical for contractors to perform their own asbestos surveys before demolition and is usually is the role of the building owner.

"It's collusion," another contractor said. "I could pay someone I know to say, 'Hey, give me a clean report,' versus an independent third party that's neutral."

[Tacachale]

Wow, even the COJ doesn't really care about doing this right:

https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/article/lack-of-jacksonville-landing-asbestos-survey-surprises-demolition-contractors

In a mandatory prebid meeting at 10 a.m. in the Ed Ball Building, Landing project engineer Nikita Reed told contractors the selected bidder would be responsible for providing the survey from a licensed, accredited asbestos professional.

Reed said an environmental site assessment was conducted on the Landing property prior to the release of the Landing demolition specifications last week.

"You should assume that you will have to determine if any asbestos or any other hazardous material — any lead paint, anything like that" is at the site, Reed said.

"We did not do a full environmental survey for the hazardous materials."

One contractor in the packed boardroom said it's atypical for contractors to perform their own asbestos surveys before demolition and is usually is the role of the building owner.

"It's collusion," another contractor said. "I could pay someone I know to say, 'Hey, give me a clean report,' versus an independent third party that's neutral."

Something is rotten in the city of Jacksonville...

[itsfantastic1]

It'd be hilarious if all the demo companies decided all these phased demo restrictions and shady dealings weren't worth it. Obviously someone will, but it'd be great if even the demo companies wanted nothing to do with this poorly thought out rush job.

I'd like to imagine Lenny Curry and Brian Hughes would then grab sledge hammers and do it themselves...

[Bill Hoff]

Wow, even the COJ doesn't really care about doing this right:

https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/article/lack-of-jacksonville-landing-asbestos-survey-surprises-demolition-contractors

In a mandatory prebid meeting at 10 a.m. in the Ed Ball Building, Landing project engineer Nikita Reed told contractors the selected bidder would be responsible for providing the survey from a licensed, accredited asbestos professional.

Reed said an environmental site assessment was conducted on the Landing property prior to the release of the Landing demolition specifications last week.

"You should assume that you will have to determine if any asbestos or any other hazardous material — any lead paint, anything like that" is at the site, Reed said.

"We did not do a full environmental survey for the hazardous materials."

One contractor in the packed boardroom said it's atypical for contractors to perform their own asbestos surveys before demolition and is usually is the role of the building owner.

"It's collusion," another contractor said. "I could pay someone I know to say, 'Hey, give me a clean report,' versus an independent third party that's neutral."

Something is rotten in the city of Jacksonville...

You don't understand! Time is of the essence! Damn the required "environmental surveys" and such. That's just a stalling tactic for liberals who hate men of action! This building needs to be torn down ASAP! My God man, it's OUT OF DATE! IT! Can't you see the urgency!?!? DEMO NOW OR ELSE!*



*else = time for a rationale process

[thelakelander]

#winning

[avonjax]

Can someone, anyone tell me why Curry is so dead set on demolishing the Landing? His legacy will be harsh when his butt leaves office. None of this makes sense to me.