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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Allocation for site survey for Outdoor Aquatics Center RESOLUTION NO.07-246 RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATION FOR SITE SURVEY AND SOIL BORINGS FOR OUTDOOR AQUATICS CENTER FOR THE CITY OF AMES WHEREAS,should the City Council authorize a July 24,2007,Outdoor Aquatics Center bond referendum, it is timely to consider authorization of initial design work that would hopefully enable us to open the facility in 2009 rather than 2010 (which would save hundreds of thousands of dollars in subsequent cost escalation); and, WHEREAS, during the development of the feasibility study, RDG reviewed the soils at the site, and preliminary findings from soil borings taken in similar parts of Ames indicate that the soil at the 13d'Street location appears to be sand and soft cohesive soils; and, WHEREAS, it should be noted that it is not unusual to build in these types of soils, and buildings at the Iowa State Center and Jack Trice Stadium were successfully built in these same conditions; and, WHEREAS,there are two options for how the City could proceed with the needed earthwork; and, WHEREAS,it is important to note that with Option 1,it is anticipated that the facility could open in June 2009, and with Option 2, it would probably open in June 2010; and, WHEREAS, in Option 1,the site survey and soil borings would be accomplished in June and July 2007, and this would cost $15,000 and could be completed prior to the bond referendum being held; and, WHEREAS,should the bond referendum pass,previous completion of these preliminary steps would then allow preparation of the earthwork plans and specifications immediately after the vote, and this should allow the earthwork to be accomplished during late autumn and the needed settling to occur over the winter months; and, WHEREAS, in Option 2, no design work would begin until the outcome of the referendum is known on July 24; and, WHEREAS,if Option 2 is selected,it is also anticipated that project costs would increase by approximately $500,000. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that the allocation of$15,000 from the Park Fund for site survey and soil borings for the proposed Outdoor Aquatics Center is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 22nd day of May, 2007. Ll� 4w*vw ug ' ea4*u"4-4� Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor Ir Introduced by: Mahayni Seconded by: Doll Voting aye: Doll, Goodman,Larson,Mahayni,Popken,Rice Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22nd day of May, 2007.