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HomeMy Public PortalAboutPRR 14-1358RECORDS REQUEST (the "Request ") Date of Request: 915114 Requestor's Request ID #: 814 REQUESTEE: Custodian of Records Town of Gulf Stream REQUESTOR: Brenda Russell REQUESTOR'S CONTACT INFORMATION: E -Mail: records @commerce- group.com Fax: 954- 360 -0807; Address: 1280 West Newport Center Drive, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 REQUEST: Please provide a copy of the Report of Findings dated July 28, 2014 which was sent to Rita Taylor by Denise DeMartini by -E-Mail on August 22, 2014. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING REQUEST: THIS REQUEST IS MADE PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RECORDS ACT, CHAPTER 119 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES AND IS ALSO REQUESTED UNDER THE COMMON LAW RIGHT TO KNOW, THE COMMON LAW RIGHT OF ACCESS; AND ANY STATUTORY RIGHT TO KNOW (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY STATUTORY RIGHT OF ACCESS, AS APPLICABLE). THIS REQUEST IS ALSO MADE PURSUANT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE REQUESTOR PROVIDED IN THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION. IT IS REQUESTED THAT THIS RECORDS REQUEST BE FULFILLED IN ELECTRONIC FORM. IF NOT AVAILABLE IN ELECTRONIC FORM, IT IS REQUESTED THAT THIS RECORDS REQUEST BE FULFILLED ON 11 X 17 PAPER NOTE: IN ALL CASES (UNLESS IMPOSSIBLE) THE COPIES SHOULD BE TWO SIDED AND SHOULD BE BILLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH Section 119.07(4) (a) (2) ALL ELECTRONIC COPIES ARE REQUESTED TO BE SENT BY E -MAIL DELIVERY. PLEASE PROVIDE THE APPROXIMATE COSTS (IF ANY) TO FULFILL THIS PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST IN ADVANCE. It will be required that the Requestor approve of any costs, asserted by the Agency (as defined in Florida Statute, Chapter 119.01 (Definitions)), in advance of any costs imposed to the Requestor by the Agency. I:P/NPR/FRR 04.22.13 FORM From: Denise De Martini [mailto:ddemartini@commerce-group.com Sent: Friday, August 22, 2014 1:26 PM To: Rita Taylor Cc: William Ring; Marty O'Boyle Subject: FW: Report of Findings SouthEast Building Science - Gulf Stream Town Hall Building -July 28, 2014 Dear Rita: I am sending this E-Mail and the attachment to you at the request of Martin O'Boyle. Mr. O'Boyle has advised me that he provided a copy of the attachment to you at the last Commission Meeting (where there was no quorum — thus no meeting) and asked that it be put into the Official Records. Could you confirm to me that that has been done? Assuming it hasn't, please accept this E-Mail and the attachment for those purposes. Should you have any questions, kindly let me know. Venda Vi%xeytW Commerce Group, Inc. (954) 574 -6862 Direct Line (954) 360 -7713 Corp. Office (954) 360 -0807 Facsimile Email: ddemartiniAcommerce- Qroun.cons Brenda A. Russell Executive Assistant Office of Martin E. O'Boyle Commerce Group, Inc. 1280 West Newport Center Drive Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 Direct Dial #954 -570 -3513 Fax #954- 360 -0807 Main #954- 360 -7713 brussell(@commerce-group.com SouthEast Building Science 8165E 16th Court, Deerfield Beach, A 33441 (954) 480 -7771 Report of Findings Date: July 28, 2014 Client: William Ring, Esq. 1280 West Newport Center Drive Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 Project: Gulfstream Town Hall Building, Police Department Building, & Maintenance Building - 100 Sea Rd., Gulfstream, FL 33483 Project #140112 At your request, on July 15, 2014, SouthEast Building Science initiated a limited air quality assessment at the above referenced buildings in accordance with our proposal dated June 20, 2014. The purpose was to assess certain indoor air quality parameters in response to complaints of allergic type reactions while in the buildings. Partial assessment of the Town Hall building was performed however, this was not completed because Gulfstream police chief, Garrett Ward, would not allow reasonable access to the Town Hall and, no access was permitted to the Police or Maintenance buildings. Nonetheless, our partial assessment of the Town Hall building revealed certain indicators that are consistent with water intrusion through the building envelope and subsequent fungal growth within those wall systems. These preliminary findings demonstrate that addition assessment of the buildings is warranted. Notable Preliminary Results - Gulfstream Town Hall Building: Observations: Observations of the exterior wall system indicates water intrusion is occurring, at certain locations, through the exterior wall system (e.g. primarily through cracks in the exterior wall system and compromised sealant). This is further evidenced by paint discoloration (i.e. alkali burn /efflorescence) at stucco bands, below windows, and at crack locations. Air samples were procured indoors (7 locations) and outdoors (1 location for comparison purposes) using a Buck BioAire pumps and Allergenco D cassettes. Air Sampling Results: Overall airborne fungal spores were higher in five (5) indoor locations when compared to outdoors. In addition, a number of fungal species were identified indoors and not outdoors. This suggests that fungal reservoirs exist indoors that are making a contribution of spores to the indoor ambient air. We recommend all fungal reservoirs be identified and properly remediated. Note that air sampling was performed to assess factors associated with reported occupant allergy symptoms and to determine if additional destructive testing of interstitial spaces (i.e. wall cavities, behind baseboards, etc.) was warranted. In our opinion, the results of our visual observations of the exterior wall system in conjunction with the results of air sampling indicate that further assessment is warranted. Report of Findings - Project #140122 Pg. 1 of 2 SouthEgt Buildina Science 8165ET Court, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 (954) 480 -7771 Project #140122 Preliminary Conclusion: Our preliminary data indicates that additional assessment of the Town Hall building is warranted. In addition, we recommend that the Police Department building and Maintenance building be properly assessed If needed, we are available to assist you with further assessment and /or any of the recommendations /suggestions listed herein. Limitations: Our opinions are based on the findings as noted herein and upon our professional expertise with no warranty or guarantee implied. The results of our assessment are representative of conditions at the time of the assessment and do not represent conditions at other times. This report is intended for your use and your assigned agents. S.E. Building Science accepts no responsibility for interpretation of this report by others. Its contents shall not be used or relied upon by other parties without prior written authorization of S.E. Building Science. Sincerely, SouthEast Building Science, Inc. Mark Berg, CIE, MRSA77, MA/BE FL -105 Report of Findings - Project #140111 Pg. 2 of 2 TOWN OF GULF STREAM PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA Delivered via e-mail September 9, 2014 Brenda Russell [mail to: records @commerce- group.com] Re: GS #1358 (814) Please provide a copy of the Report of Findings dated July 28, 2014 which was sent to Rita Taylor by Denise DeMartini by E -Mail on August 22, 2014. Dear Brenda Russell [mail to: records @commerce- group.com], This letter provides you with the full production of public records you have requested in your email dated September 5, 2014 that can be viewed at the following link: htta://www2.eulf- stream.ors/WebLink8 /0 /doc /20401 /Paeel asax. Be advised that the responsive records are available at the same link. We consider this matter closed. Sincerely, Town Clerk Custodian of the Records