Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) RAMP AT THE NEW ADMINISTRATION BUILDING LOCATED AT 1140 TEREX ROAD; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: To be ADA compliant, a ramp needs to be installed at the new administration building located at 1140 Terex Road. The City of Hudson received a $75,000 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant through the Summit County Department of Community and Economic Development for the installation of this ramp. The grant funding must be used by December 31, 2018. In response to concerns raised at the August 14, 2018, Council workshop, staff provided the attached information.
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Legislative History
17-163 authorized the City Manager to apply for Community Development Block Grant funding from Summit County.
18-100 - Affirmed City Manager's acceptance of a $75,000 grant
Purpose & Explanation
The City Administration is requesting City Council approval to advertise, bid and award a contract for the installation of an ADA ramp at the new administration building located at 1140 Terex Road. The Engineer's Estimate for this project is $68,000. Staff is also requesting that a 10% contingency amount be added to the contract with the lowest and best bidder.
Timing Considerations
Upon authorization to proceed by the City Council, the administration intends to advertise. Staff will only return to Council if the bids received are in excess of 10% of the Engineer's Estimate; otherwise the City Manager is authorized to enter into contracts with the lowest and best bidder.
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council approve this Resolution authorizing the City Manager to advertise, receive bids and award a contract to the...
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