HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Authorizing Staff to Construct Greens 4 and 7 at Homewood Golf Course RESOLUTION NO. 99-237
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO CONSTRUCT
GREENS 4 AND 7 AT HOMEWOOD GOLF COURSE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, fiscal year 1999/2000 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes $99,000 for
Greens 4 and 7 to be reconstructed at Homewood Golf Course because the existing greens are old
and small; and,
WHEREAS, the project went out to bid on April 14, 1999, stating that construction should
begin on August 15 and be completed in September 1999; and,
WHEREAS, bidders were informed that experience as a general contractor of golf course
construction would be considered in awarding this bid;
WHEREAS, only one bid was received from Atco Enterprise,Inc., of Ames, in the amount
of$88,950, however, this vendor had no green construction experience; and,
WHEREAS, at the May 25, 1999, City Council meeting,the Atco Enterprise,Inc.,bid was
rejected and staff was directed to review this project and determine what other options exist to
accomplish this project; and,
WHEREAS,the Golf Course Maintenance Supervisor has experience in green construction,
and the City could rent the necessary equipment to accomplish this project in-house.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that City staff is hereby authorized to complete the construction of Greens 4 and 7 by October 1,
1999.
ADOPTED THIS 22nd day of June, 1999.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Cross
Seconded by: Hoffman
Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Hoffman, Parks, Quirmbach, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22nd of June, 1999.