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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Miracle Field and Inclusive Playground RESOLUTION NO. 19-288 RESOLUTION APPROVING COST REDUCTIONS AND PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE MIRACLE FIELD AND INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA WHEREAS, in summer 2015, initial meetings began to gauge interest in the concept of constructing an inclusive playground and Miracle League Field, and in October 2016, the City Council directed staff to proceed with plans for the construction of a Miracle League Field and Inclusive Playground in Inis Grove Park; and, WHEREAS, the Ames Foundation agreed to serve as the fiscal agent for the funds raised, and subsequently to oversee the construction of the project and the City funded the design of the Miracle League Field and Inclusive Playground(MLFIP),but could not put any funding toward the project per state law regarding bidding public improvements; and, WHEREAS,the Ames Foundation has been working with Harold Pike Construction(HPC) of Ames, Iowa, to serve as the general contractor for the project with the estimated project cost to be $2,370,000; and, WHEREAS,the Ames Foundation will pursue in-kind donations relating to the construction of this project;however,they are not able to pursue these donations until a letter to proceed is given to HPC; and, WHEREAS,the Ames Foundation,HPC,and City staff have met to develop a list of possible cost-saving measures and these measures will result in reducing the overall project cost to $2,148,000 or $2,027,400, depending on which items are selected; and, WHEREAS,as of June 6,2019,the Ames Foundation has received$1,363,946 cash in hand, and $462,833 in pledges, for a total of$1,826,779 in cash or pledges; and, WHEREAS, HPC has indicated that they must have a decision by mid-June whether the project will proceed this summer, or they will be unable to secure the required subcontractors, equipment,and materials,and if HPC is unable to receive a commitment from the Ames Foundation to begin construction, the project will be delayed until 2020; and, WHEREAS, the Foundation Board of Directors has requested to proceed with the project now that 90% of the funds has been pledged or collected; and, WHEREAS, City staff feels the cost-reduction measures being recommended will not compromise the overall quality of the project, and the Foundation has indicated that as additional funds are raised throughout the construction process, it may add back items that were eliminated from the plans for cost-saving purposes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the cost reductions being recommended and the plans and specifications for the Miracle Field and Inclusive Playground are hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 1 Ph day of June 2019. Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor Introduced by: Gartin Seconded by: Corrieri Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin Voting nay: None Absent: None Abstaining: Nelson Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 11"' day of June, 2019.