SUBJECT: RESOLUTION
A Resolution Awarding Construction Management at Risk Agreement to Fransen Pittman General Contractors for the Town Hall Remodel of the south wing, main floor and main entrance not to exceed $1,700,000.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER: A.J. Krieger, Town Administrator
Gary Behlen, Public Works Director
Raelynn Ferrera, Public Works Project Coordinator
FISCAL INFORMATION:
Cost as Recommended: Not to exceed $1,700,000
Fund Balance: $2,961,000
New Appropriation Required:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution authorizing execution of said agreement, and authorizing Staff to expend funds.
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER: At the April 19th Board of Trustee Meeting the Board of Trustees directed staff to "be creative in finding space for new staff" in an attempt to advance the hiring of a two new staff members; a building inspector and a planner. Staff has found space to temporarily accommodate the new building inspector, who began work on May 2nd. The hiring process for the new planner will take approximately 8 weeks and has not yet begun.
Understanding the urgency from the Board of Trustees at the April 19th meeting, it is staff's recommendation to accelerate the Town Hall remodel construction schedule, from the original anticipated start date of Mid-August 2016 to Mid-June, pending completion of construction documents and necessary permitting.
The following scope of work is the important necessary work to upgrade the part of the existing Town Hall to begin to meet the growth that we are experiencing now and in the next 5-8 years. The following items are essential items critical to the continued growth and economic success of the Town and the staff that is vital in providing these services.
Project Scope:
South Wing Construction (old Police area)
The south wing will become new offices for both the Finance and IT Departments.
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