HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-345SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 08-345 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED 7-0 LOST LAID OVER WITHDRAWN )
PURPOSE: AUTHORIZE ESTABLISHMENT AND USE OF CONTINGENCY
FUND ON FIRE DEPARTMENT RENOVATIONS
INITIATED BY: FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh is in the process of reconstructing the Main Fire
Station located on Ceape Street in the City of Oshkosh; and
WHEREAS, State statutes allow for increased quantity in an amount not to exceed
15% of the original contract price; and
WHEREAS, this project was originally budgeted in the amount of 1.2 million dollars
and the original bid for the construction portion of the project was $607,450.00; and
WHEREAS, the architect for the project had recommended a contingency fund to
allow for adjustments as the project proceeded; and
WHEREAS, 15% of the original contract price is Ninety One Thousand One
Hundred Seventeen and 50/100 dollars ($91,117.50); and
WHEREAS, during the course of the renovations it has become necessary to alter
the work to be performed and it is reasonably anticipated that there may be additional
alterations that may become necessary with this type of renovation project; and
WHEREAS, in order to complete the project in the most timely and cost effective
manner it is necessary to approve those changes as soon as possible avoid increased
contract cost due to delays.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the proper City officials are authorized and directed to create a contingency
fund in the amount of Ninety One Thousand One Hundred Seventeen and 50/100 dollars
($91,117.50)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in order to permit the project to be completed in a
timely manner and on schedule, the City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized to
approve future change orders in an amount not to exceed the available contingencyfunds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that money for this purpose is hereby appropriated
from:
Acct. No. 323-230-7214-06821 Buildings -Renovations to Station 15