SUBJECT:
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A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving a Construction Contract with JOC Construction for the Construction of the Erie Makerspace
Department
DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation
Economic Development
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): Luke Bolinger, Director of Parks & Recreation
Stephanie Pitts-Nagus, Economic Development Manager
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Time
TIME ESTIMATE: 10
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For time estimate: please put 0 for Consent items.
Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY:
Cost as Recommended: $1,096,421.04
Balance Available: $1,188,460.00
Fund General Fund
Line Item Number: 110-22-910-605000-100900
New Appropriation Required: No
Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
This is a budgeted capital project and thus has minimal policy implications.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the construction contract with JOC Construction.
Body
SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
* This project requires Council approval to move forward with construction.
* Construction of the Erie Makerspace realizes a vision the Town has had since 2021 for a makerspace.
* The Erie Makerspace will provide a base of operations for CO-Create Erie Makerspace, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that will operate the makerspace in partnership with the Town.
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
In April 2021, the Town of Erie secured a $25,000 Economic Development Administration grant to support a Makerspace Feasibility Study. Consultants conducted stakeholder meetings, site visits, and internal discussions, ultimately recommending the non-historic Quonset Hut on the southwest corner of Schofield as the ideal location for the Erie Makerspace. This site aligns with the community's vision for a space that hosts classes, events, and hands-on learning opportunities.
In 2023, the Town hired Form+Works Design Group to complete construction documents for the Quonset Hut. Town staff and CO-Create members collaborated on the design to ensure it aligns with CO-Create's goals. The facility includes two distinct side...
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