Community Fallout ShelterEXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF CIVIL AND DEFENSE MOBILIZATION
REGION 6
DENVER FEDERAL CENTER, BUILDING 50
DENVER 25, COLORADO
December 13, 1960
Mrs. A. Marie Webb
Director of Civil Defense
Salina -Saline County
City Hall - P. 0. Box 746
Salina, Kansas
Dear Mrs. Webb:
Attached is one copy of the fully executed Project
Aereemeiit, OCDM Project No. PG -6-40, for the records of
the City of Salina, Kansas.
Very truly yours,
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R n F. Read, Director
Plans and Operations
Attachment
Project Agreement (1)
cc: SCDD Kansas
Memorial Hall
Salina, Kansas
QFC+ Contract No. CDM -PF -61-216
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PROJECT AGREEMENT
Prototype Community Fallout Shelter
This Agreement, entered into this day of
1960, by and between the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting
through the OFFICE OF CIVIL AND DEFENSE MOBILIZATION,
hereinafter called the Government; and the CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS,
hereinafter called the Owner.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, pursuant to authority contained in Sections 201(d) and
201(f) of the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, as amended, delegated
pursuant to Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1958, to the Director, Office
of Civil and Defense Mobilization, hereinafter called the Director, by
Executive Order No. 10773, as amended, the Director is authorized
(1) to study and develop civil defense measures designed to afford
adequate protection of life and property, including, but not limited to,
research and studies as to the best methods of treating the effects of
attacks; developing shelter designs and materials for protective
covering or construction; and developing equipment or facilities and
effecting the standardization thereof to meet civil defense require-
ments; and (2) to publicy disseminate civil defense information by all
appropriate means; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the National Policy on Shelter,
the Federal Government is conducting a program, for research and
demonstration purposes, involving the construction and use throughout
the country of prototype shelters of various kinds, including dual
purpose community shelters constructed by modification of existing
buildings; and
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WHEREAS, there is in the City of Salina, Kansas, a building
known as Memorial Hall, hereinafter referred to as the Facility, in
which it is feasible to construct such a community shelter; and
WHEREAS, the Owner, in the implementation of the civil defense
responsibilities which it has under its ordinances and the applicable
laws of the State of Kansas, desires to cooperate with and assist the
Government in the conduct of the above described activities by
providing for the modification of an area within the Facility, said
area being hereinafter referred to as the Protected Area, so as to
provide protection for people from the hazard of radioactive fallout
under nuclear attack conditions in an area which can function inde-
pendently and effectively under such conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Owner has submitted to the Government a Project
Proposal, concurred in by its Memorial Hall Board, describing a project
for the modification of an area within said Facility in order to provide
shelter and for the use of the Protected Area to be established as a
result thereof, and said project has been approved by the Government
subject and pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Director has determined that the objectives of
the National Policy on Shelter will be materially furthered by the
conduct of this project in accordance with the terms of this Agreement;
and
WHEREAS, the Director has further determined that the exercise
of his powers and authorities to negotiate and execute this Agreement
is required in the efficient discharge of his duties under statutes and
Executive orders relating to civil defense and defense mobilization; and
WHEREAS, the negotiation of this Agreement will facilitate the
national defense;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto, in consideration of the
mutual promises herein expressed, do hereby agree as follows:
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ARTICLE I. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE FACILITY
The Facility in which the Protected Area will be located is
Memorial Hall, a three story concrete and stone building located at
the corner of Ninth and 412 West Ash Streets in the City of Salina,
Kansas. The building is owned by the City of Salina and is operated
by and through its Memorial Hall Board. The legal description of
the property on which the Facility is located is Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, Replat of Bishop's Reserve, Bishop Addition
to the City of Salina, Kansas .
ARTICLE H. DESCRIPTION OF PROTECTED AREA
The Protected Area will be located in a portion of the basement
at the South end of the Facility, and will provide shelter for approxi-
mately 300 persons. The area proposed as the Protected Area
presently is used extensively for group meetings, luncheons, suppers,
and other civic purposes. Stairways at each end of the area lead to
rest rooms located at a level between the basement and the first (main)
floor and to the lobby at first floor level. In addition to the principal
room in the Protected Area, four small nitches between the building
column supports at the South edge of the principal room, each being
approximately 7 feet by 9 feet in size, will be partitioned off, provided
with doors and used for storage for civil defense supplies . A fifth
such nitch will be partitioned off and used as an emergency generator
room. Other areas, within the Protected Area, will be provided for
occupant sleeping and exercise, food preparation, sanitation, first
aid and isolation, and additional storage. A potable water supply will
be provided by a water storage tank of at least 2100 gallons, or by a
well adjacent to .the Facility, electric operated, and with a 300 gallon
tank within the Protected Area. An emergency generator, with fuel
storage tank for 14 day operation, will be provided of sufficient
capacity to provide power for a ventilating system, water supply
system, emergency lighting, and minimum cooking facilities.
The Protected Area will be more particularly described in the
plans, specifications and working drawings to be developed pursuant
to Article III hereof. It is agreed that upon approval by the Government
of the plans, specifications and working drawings, the area designated
thereon as the Protected Area will be the Protected Area referred to
in this Agreement.
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ARTICLE III. AGREEMENTS OF THE OWNER
The Owner agrees, at no cost to the Government except as
provided herein, to:
1. Prepare and develop, subject to the provisions
of Article XI hereof and in accordance with
criteria furnished by the Office of Civil and
Defense Mobilization, preliminary, pre -final,
and final plans, specifications and working
drawings, and cost estimates necessary for
the construction of the Protected Area. The
Owner may in its own discretion, select an
Architect -Engineer to develop said plans,
specifications and working drawings, and to
perform necessary inspection and related
work. Such pl ans, specifications, working
drawings and cost estimates shall be sub-
mitted to the Government for approval.
In the event changes in said plans, specifi-
cations and working drawings are proposed,
following approval thereof by the Government,
which would materially alter the Protected
Area, such changes shall be submitted to the
Government for approval. No construction
of the Protected Area may be initiated, nor
any changes as described above made, until
the Government has approved said plans,
specifications and working drawings or such
changes, and notification to proceed has been
given in writing. Upon completion of the
work, all such plans, specifications and
working drawings shall become the property
of the Government.
2. Construct and equip, pursuant to the provisions
of Article XI hereof, the Protected Area in
accordance with the plans, specifications and
working drawings approved by the Government,
if the Government, in its sole discretion,
determines such to be in its beat interest
and gives written notice to proceed.
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3. Furnish to the Government detailed cost
analys'es of the expense of incorporating into
the Protected Area the additional features
required to provide protection from the
hazard of radioactive fallout. Said cost
analyses shall include, but not be limited
to, the following: general construction,
radiation protection, special air ventilation
and cooling devices, emergency electrical
system, emergency plumbing system,
emergency water supply, emergency power
plant, and emergency miscellaneous
mechanical installations.
4. Make the Protected Area available to the
Government for purposes of research and
demonstration in accordance with the
provisions of this Agreement and as more
particularly described in Articles VI and VII
hereof. The Government, and its Designees,
shall have the right of ingress to and egress
from said Protected Area and to make such
use of the Protected Area as may be necessary
to accomplish the purposes of this Agreement.
Designees are persons authorized by the
Government to go upon the Protected Area
to accomplish the purposes of this Agreement,
including, but not limited to, persons
associated with research projects conducted
in connection with the use of the Protected
Area and members of the public desiring to
view and inspect the Protected Area either
at the times it is scheduled to be open for
public viewing in accordance with the terms
of this Agreement or at times when it is
being viewed and inspected by special ar-
rangements pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement.
5. Insure, during the term of this Agreement,
that the Protected Area is open at the times'
specified in this Agreement.
6. Maintain the Protected Area and routes of
Ingress and e9res s thereto in good order and
condition, ordinary wear and tear or damage
by fire and unavoidable casualty excepted.
7. Perform, during the term of this Agreement,
necessary janitorial and custodial services
and furnish utilities and heat to the Protected
Area.
8. Furnish the Protected Area with all things
necessary for the complete and expeditious
functioning of the Protected Area under nuclear
attack conditions without depending on outside
sources for any equipment, services or supplies.
Furnishings will include, as a minimum, but
not be limited to, the items described in
Attachment "A", which is made a part hereof.
During the term of this Agreement, the
Government shall have the right to make use
of the nonconsumable items provided to
furnish the Protected Area as may be neces-
sary to accomplish the purposes of this
Agreement. If the Government desires to
place other equipment and furnishings in the
Protected Area in order to carry out research
and demonstration purposes, the Owner will
cooperate with the Government in the handling
of such equipment and furnishings.
9. Provide an inventory of furnishings to the
Government for approval at least 10 days
prior to the completion of construction of
the Protected Area.
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10. Develop emergency plans for the use of the
Protected Area; said plans shall be consistent
with Survival Plans heretofore developed, and
shall be submitted to the Office of Civil and
Defense Mobilization for its approval.
11. Itemize and furnish annually to the Government
a detailed list of costs incurred by the Owner
in connection with performance of work under
this Agreement.
ARTICLE IV. CONSIDERATION
The consideration for this Agreement is the mutual promises
herein expressed and the following:
The Government agrees to reimburse the Owner in an amount
not to exceed $15, 000 for the actual costs incurred by the Owner for
the performance of the work required in the construction of the
Protected Area, as required by the plans, specifications and working
drawings prepared pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement and
approved by the Government, and for Architect -Engineer services
required to be performed by the Owner pursuant to the provisions of
this Agreement, subject, however. to any limitations which may be
hereinafter provided; provided, however, that the Government shall
not reimburse for any costs relating solely to dual uses of the
Protected Area. Prior to entering into any contracts for Architect -
Engineer services pursuant to this Agreement, the Owner shall
submit the proposed fees therefor to the Government for written
approval; approval by the Government of the amouint of such fees
shall be a condition precedent to their 'reimbursement under this
Agreement.
ARTICLE V. METHOD OF PAYMENT
The Government agrees that reimbursement provided for in
Article IV hereof will be made upon submission of vouchers indicating
the cost of the actual work completed.
Such vouchers shall be submitted on Standard Government Form
1034, in original and three copies, must be property certified by the
Owner, and must have attached thereto a detailed analysis of the
materials, labor and other allowable costs for which the voucher is
submitted. In addition a certificate by the Architect -Engineer must
also be submitted certifying that the work has been completed and
conforms to the approved plans and -Ape cifications, that a Form DB -11
is on file with the United States Department of Labor, and that the
provisions and requirements of Article XIII hereof are being fully
met and complied with by the construction contractor and its sub-
contractors.
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contractors.
Progress payments may be made under this Agreement upon
request of the Owner following initiation of construction, but not
more often than on a quarterly babis. In the event that progress
payments are desired, notification that such payment will be requested
will be given to the Government at least thirty days in advance of the
termination of each quarter for which such payments are to be
requested. In making such progress payments the Government will
retain 5% of the vouchered amount until final completion and acceptance
by the Owner of the Protected Area. Upon completion and acceptance
of the work and the presentation by the Owner of a certificate by the
Architect -Engineer that all work related to the Protected Area has
been completed and conforms to the approved plans, specifications
and working drawings, the Government, following Government
inspection and acceptance of the Protected Area, will pay to the
Owner all amounts retained pursuant to this paragraph.
The Government reserves the right to make such audits of the
Owner's books and records as is necessary to verify costs. The
Owner agrees that its books and records shall be available for
inspection and audit purposes during normal business hours for a
period of three years after completion of construction of the
Protected Area.
ARTICLE VI. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
It is agreed that research activities, including tests, of the
types described in the OCDM Publication "Guidelines for Prototype
Shelter Research", may be conducted by the Government and the
Owner in the Protected Area.
The Government is permitted to conduct research in the
Protected Area for two periods of twenty days each during each
year this Agreement is in effect, such periods to be mutually agreed
upon by the Owner and the Government. Designees involved in such
research shall have the right to occupy and make such use of the
Protected Area and areas contiguous thereto as may be necessary
to properly conduct the research being performed. Research performed
by the Government shall be at the cost of the Government and under
Government supervision.
The Owner may, at its own expense, conduct research including,
but not limited to, research activities of the types described in the
OCDM Publication, "Guidelines for Prototype Shelter Research", and
for -the determination of the capability of the Protected Area to serve
the purposes for which it was constructed; provided, however, that
any such research shall be undertaken only upon the prior approval of
the Government in writing. Results of any such research shall be
made available to the Government.
All of the foregoing research may include, but is not limited to,
instrumentation tests for temperature, humidity, sound, odor, light,
air composition, power, and other related data that will influence
occupancy of the Protected Area.
ARTICLE VII. PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACTIVITIES
The Protected Area shall be open for public viewing for a
minimum of 240 hours during the first two months following its
completion and the date of its dedication; thereafter it shall be open
for public viewing during regularly scheduled and duly publicized
times and hours as may hereafter be mutually agreed upon by the
parties hereto, but in no event shall it be open for less than a total
of 8 hours during any one week throughout the remainder of the term
of this Agreement or any renewal thereof; provided, however, that
when the Protected Area is being used during exercises or for
research it will not be open to the public. In the event the Government
desires that certain Designees view and inspect the Protected Area at
times other than the scheduled periods for public viewing, reasonable
notice shall be given to the Owner of the desire for such viewing. At
times the Protected Area is being viewed and inspected by such special
arrangement, a representative of the official requesting that it be made
available will be present at the Protected Area.
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The Owner hereby consents to such publicity uses of the
Protected Area as will assist the Government in the dissemination
of information concerning fallout shelters. This includes, but is
not limited to, photographs and motion and television pictures of the
Protected Area, development of stories about the Protected Area, use
of the name of the Owner in connection with publicity about the Protected
Area, etc.
The Owner agrees that it will:
1. Provide a representative to be on duty at the
Protected Area at all times that it is open
for public viewing;
2. Furnish and maintain a log of special visitors
to the Protected Area (upon expiration of the
term of the Agreement the log shall become
the property of the Owner) ;
3. Provide visitors to the Protected Area with
civil defense information, booklets, etc. ; and
4. Develop, with the advice and counsel of the
Government, a program of information
relative to the Protected Area for public
dissemination throughout the term of this
Agreement.
ARTICLE VIII. TERM OF AGREEMENT
The term of this Agreement shall extend from date hereof
to one year from the date of the completion of construction of the
Protected Area; provided, however, that the Government, in its
sole discretion, may renew this Agreement each year for the next
succeeding tw-o years thereafter upon notice given to the Owner at
least thirty days prior to the expiration of each such period and by
the payment to the Owner of an additional sum of one dollar $1. 00
for each such renewal. The phrase "term of this Agreement", as
used in this Agreement, includes the initial term and all renewals
thereof.
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ARTICLE IX. DUAL USES OF PROTECTED AREA
It is agreed that, unless otherwise approved by the Government,
use of the Protected Area will be confined to use by the Owner for
purposes for which the Facility was built, and to those activities
specifically authorized and contemplated under this Agreement;
provided, however, that any use of the Protected Area for other than
civil defense purposes will be accomplished in such manner and by
such methods as will not hinder the research and demonstration
activities described herein.
ARTICLE X. EMERGENCY USE
During an emergency, the Protected Area will be used in
accordance with the emergency plans developed pursuant to Article III
hereof. Insofar as it may be feasible, priority of occupancy shall be
given to those persons designaged by the Owner to use and occupy
the Protected Area during an emergency.
ARTICLE XI. TIME AND METHOD OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
The Owner will select an Architect -Engineer to perform design,
inspection, and related work, and to prepare the plans, specifications,
and working drawings for the Protected Area as required under the
provisions of this Agreement. Selection of the Architect -Engineer
and the fixing of the amount of his fees shall be subject to the written
approval of the Government.
It is agreed that the contract for the construction of the Protected
Area will be a lump sum contract. The Owner will circulate all known
contractors, will advertise the invitation to bid in at least one newspaper
of general circulation in the area, and will award the construction
contract to the lowest responsible bidder, unless wi- tten approval to
do otherwise is granted by the Government; provided, however, that
items relating solely to dual use shall be detailed separately in the
plans and specifications and awarded as separate items; and provided
further, that the Government will reimburse the Owner only as herein-
before provided in Article IV hereof.
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It is estimated that the Architect -Engineer will submit the
preliminary plans, specifications, working drawings and cost estimates
to the Owner within ;CC_ days from the date hereof, and that he will
submit the final plans, specifications, working drawings and cost
estimates to the Owner within days from the date hereof. The
Owner shall not be held liable for delay in the above schedule as a
result of lost time in obtaining Government approval of plans, specifi-
cations and working drawings. It is anticipated that invitations to bid
will be issued on or beforeh i /yE�� that construction
will be initiated on or about jar /�, / 9�� and that the contract
for the construction of the Protected Area will require the completion
of the same on or before
ARTICLE XII. BONDS
The Owner agrees that it will require the construction contractor
to submit a performance bond in the amount of 10010 of the awarded
contract and a payment bond in the amount of 500/6 of the awarded contract.
Construction contracts entered into by the Owner shall contain such
provisions.
ARTICLE XIII. LABOR STANDARDS
The Owner agrees that it will require the construction contractor
and its subcontractors to agree that, in connection with the performance
of work under the construction contract, they will not employ any person
undergoing sentence of imprisonment at hard labor nor will they dis-
criminate against any employee or applicant for employment because
of race, creed, color or national origin,
The Owner further agrees that the construction contractor and
its subcontractors will be required to comply with:
1, The Provisions of the Davis -Bacon Act (40 U. S, C.
276a - a(7));
2. The Provisions of the Eight Hour Law (40 U.S. C.
321, 324, 325, 325a and 326); and
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3. The Regulations of the Secretary of Labor
(29 CFR Part 3) made pursuant to the Copeland
Act, 40 U.S. C. 276c, as amended, and to aid
in the enforcement of the Anti -Kickback Act
(18 U.S. C. 874).
The Owner agrees that it will require the construction con-
tractor and its subcontractors to submit to the United States Department
of Labor through the appropriate Regional Office of the Office of Civil
and Defense Mobilization, a Form DB -11 requesting a wage rate
determination, and to pay their laborers and mechanics at wage rates
not less than those specified in said wage determination decision of
the Secretary of Labor.
The Owner agrees that the construction contractor and its
subcontractors will be required to maintain, during the course of
the work, and to preserve for a period of three years thereafter,
payroll records for all laborers and mechanics and such records will
be available at the principle place of business of the construction
contractor. Such records will contain the name and address of each
such employee, the correct classification, rate of pay, daily and
weekly number of hours worked, deductions made, and actual wages
paid. The construction contractor and its subcontractors will be
required, if requested by the Government, to make their employment
records available for inspection by authorized representatives of the
Government and will permit such representatives to interview
employees during working hours on the job.
The construction contractor will be responsible for assuring that
its subcontractors submit to it certified copies of all payrolls. A
certification will be made affirming that the payrolls are correct and
complete, that the wage rates contained therein are not less than the
applicable rates contained in the wage determination dercision of the
Secretary of Labor, and that the classifications set forth for each
laborer or mechanic conform with the work he performed.
Contracts entered into by the Owner for the construction of the
Protected Area will contain provisions in accordance with the
requirements set forth in this Article.
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ARTICLE XIV. COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES
The Owner warrants that no person or selling agency has been
employed or retained to solicit or secure this Agreement upon an
agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage,
or contingent fee, excepting bona fide employees or bona fide es-
tablished commercial or selling agencies maintained by the Owner for
the purposes of securing business. For breach or violation of this
warranty, the Government shall have the right to annul this Agreement
without liability, or, in its discretion, to deduct from the consideration
the full amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage or
contingent fee.
ARTICLE XV. OFFICIALS NOT TO BENEFIT
No Member of or Delegate to Congress, or Resident Commissioner,
shall be admitted to any share or part of this Agreement or to any
benefit that may arise therefrom; but this provision shall not be con-
strued to extend to this Agreement if made with a corporation for its
general benefit.
CITY OF SALINA, NSAS
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Its Mayor
Seal
Attest:
By
Concurred in and Approved:
MEMORIAL HALL BOARD,
CITY OF SAL A, KANSAS
By
Secretary
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Attest:
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
OFFICE OF CIVIL AND DEFENSE
MOBILIZATION
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William S. Heffelff er
Title Contracting Officer
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ATTACHMENT "A"
FURNISHINGS FOR PROTECTED AREA
Basic Furniture
Cots for 150 people
Bedding for 150 people
Sufficient folding chairs (One thousand (1000) chairs are stored at
Memorial Hall)
Tables and other companion furniture
Food and Water (14 day supply)
The food supply for 300 people will be furnished. A portion of this
could be stockpiled in the shelter, the remainder could be brought
in quickly from 3 grocery stores which are within 2 blocks.
Special food for babies and the sick.
Water will be provided as described above
Cooking and Serving Equipment
Large cooking utensils (pots, pans, etc. )
Eating utensils for 150 people
Eating equipment for 14 days (paper plates, cup, napkins)
Openers for cans, bottles
Radiological Defense Instrumentation
1 CDV-700 Survey Meter
1 CDV- 710 Survey Meter
4 CDV-740 Dosimeters
1 CDV- 750 Dosimeter Charger
Supplies and Equipment for Sanitation
Garbage cans (20 - 50 gal. drums with air tight covers)
Toilet tissue, paper towels, sanitary napkins, disposable diapers, ordinary
and waterless soap
Grocery bags, newspapers
Household chlorine (12 gal. ) and DDT (12 gal. of 576 solution)
Waterproof gloves
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Medical
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Medical Supplies
First aid kits and supplies listed in OCDM Leaflet L-2-12
Medical publications
Rubber sheeting and special equipment for sick
Other Shelter Equipment
Telephone and land lines
Megaphones (2 with spare batteries)
Battery radio, with spare batteries
Clothing
Light Bulbs
Flash lights and 4 hi -powered battery lanterns (spare batteries and
spare bulbs)
Fire extinguishers
Small Tools (pliers, screwdriver, hammer, saw)
Rescue tools (axe, sledge hammer, shovels, crowbar, ripping bar,
pick axe) and dry bulb thermometer, CO2 determination equipment,
etc.
Writing and reading materials, religious materials and supplies, and
recreational supplies.
OCDM BC 9064