HomeMy WebLinkAbout96-142 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1996/09/03RESOLUTION NO. 96-142
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
CHANGE ORDERS FOR THE "REC CENTER RENAISSANCE" PROJECT FOR
REDUCTIONS IN SERVICES OR COSTS WHICH DO NOT EXCEED
25% OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACTS
WHEREAS, the City Council of St. louis Park has duly authorized the "Rec Center
Renaissance Project', which provides for the development and construction of
improvements to the City's Recreation Center located at 5005 West 36th Street; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the public interest for the City to
provide high quality programs, services and facilities which promote participation,
increase facility usage and meet community needs at the lowest possible cost; and
WHEREAS, initial bids received for the Rec Center Renaissance Project indicate that the
cost of the project will exceed original project budget estimates; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to reduce project costs, where possible, without
negatively impacting the facility's scope of services, its architectural features or its
construction schedule; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to secure the lowest possible prices for services and
materials without jeopardizing the viability of the project;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park
that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute Change Order documents for the
"Rec Center Renaissance Project' without further approval of the City Council in all cases
where the changesled'uce the contractor's services in an amount which does not exceed
25% of the original contract's value.
Attest:
C Clerk
Reviewed for Administration:
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City Manager
Adopted by the City Council Sept. 3, 1996
ayor Gail Dorfman