TO: Margate CRA Chair and Members of the Board
FROM: Cale Curtis, CRA Executive Director
DATE: March 11, 2026
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APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 6 IN THE AMOUNT OF $467.97 AND CHANGE ORDER NO. 7 IN THE AMOUNT OF $989.40 TO THE MARGATE BOULEVARD CROSSWALK AND LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH FG CONSTRUCTION, LLC. AND PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN CONTRACT TIME FOR AN ADDITIONAL 2 DAYS; AUTHORIZING THE BOARD CHAIR TO EXECUTE THE CHANGE ORDERS
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BACKGROUND: In July 2021 the MCRA engaged the services of Chen Moore & Associates, Inc. (CMA) to provide professional civil engineering, planning and landscape architecture services for the design, permitting, and construction administration needed for the Margate Boulevard Crosswalk and Landscape Improvements project.
The project scope includes the sidewalk and crosswalk reconstruction to conform to ADA standards, landscaping improvements including irrigation and energy efficient lighting, improvements of existing stormwater drainage conflict within project limits, and road resurfacing. The project is confined to the right-of way along Margate Boulevard from US 441 to East River Drive and N.W. 58th Avenue from Park drive to approximately one-half (1/2) block northeast of Margate Boulevard.
In May 2025 the Board approved an agreement with FG Construction LLC in the amount of $1,004,788.71. Construction started on August 14, 2025 with a final completion date set for April 11, 2026. At the January 2026 MCRA meeting the Board approved Change Orders No. 1 and 2 totaling $37,012.49 which added an additional 21 days and at the February 2026 meeting, the Board approved Change Orders 3, 4 and 5 totaling $86,013.66 which added 14 additional days to the contract bringing the completion date to May 16, 2026.
Change Order No. 6 provides for changes completed on the layout of the ramp located on the northwest corner of Margate Boulevard and State Road 7 intersection to avoid potential trip hazards for pede...
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