HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for analysis of indoor recreation and outdoor aquatic facilities RESOLUTION NO. 05-436
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
FOR ANALYSIS OF INDOOR RECREATION AND
OUTDOOR AQUATIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,in May 2005,a self-appointed"Task Force"comprised of members of the Ames
Economic Development Commission(AFDC), Chamber of Commerce,health care community, and
some recreational user groups requested that the City Council approve funds to retain a consultant to
evaluate the cost of construction and the operating budget for a$15 million recreation complex; ;and,
WHEREAS,members of the Task Force believe that the cost of the 2003 bond issue proposal
was excessive,but continue to support new recreation facility development within the community;and,
WHEREAS, to lower the capital and operational costs, the Task Force supports a revised
proposal that would limit the development to three gymnasiums,four general use rooms,locker rooms,
and an indoor family aquatics center,and it recommends that these facilities be an addition to the new
Middle School building; and,
WHEREAS,the Task Force surveyed the business community and believes there is support for
a$10 million bond issue and they it,prior to a bond election being held,would secure private and state
funding for an additional$5 million; and,
WHEREAS, in an attempt to move recreation facility development forward, it is the
recommendation of staff and the Parks and Recreation Commission that the City retain RDG Planning
& Design at a cost not to exceed $24,650 for preparation of an analysis of indoor recreation and
outdoor aquatic facilities.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
the retainage of RDG Planning & Design at a cost not to exceed $24,650 for the completion of an
analysis of indoor recreation and outdoor aquatic facilities development is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS I Ith day of October, 2005.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor
Introduced by: Wirth
Seconded by: Goodhue
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Goodman,Mahayni,Vegge,Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this I I'day of October, 2005.