HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Reallocation of funding for construction of Dog Park RESOLUTION NO. 08-369
RESOLUTION APPROVING REALLOCATION OF FUNDING
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF DOG PARK FUNDING
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the FY 2007/08 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) includes $150,000 for the
development of a 10-acre dog park, and this facility is to be constructed at the previous site of the
Water Pollution Control Plant at the east end of Billy Sunday Road; and,
WHEREAS, in partnership with the Ames Foundation, the Friends of the Dog Park raised
$50,000 in funding for this project, and the Council authorized $100,000 in funding from the
Parkland Acquisition and Development Fund; and,
WHEREAS, one bid was received from Manatt's, Inc., in the amount of $175,785 for
construction of the Dog Park, and the bid exceeded the engineering consultant's estimate by about
30%; and,
WHEREAS, staff is now seeking direction from the City Council on how best to proceed
with this project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the reallocation of$49,185 from the Park Land Acquisition and Development Fund to finance
the total overage for construction of the Dog Park is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26t''day of August, 2008.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Popken
Seconded by: Rice
Voting aye: Doll, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: Goodman, Larson Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26t'day of August, 2008.