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Resolution to Amend the Fleet and Facility Unit’s FY2014 Budget by Appropriating Funds from the General Fund Balance ($216,000.00) and to Approve a Contract with Howell Construction Services, LLC, for the Renovation of Restrooms in the Guy C. Larcom City Hall Building ($188,484.00) (ITB No. 4289) (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
We recommend your approval of the attached resolution authorizing a contract in the amount of $188,484.00, with Howell Construction Services, LLC, for the renovation of restrooms at City Hall. The resolution also amends the FY2014 Budget for the Fleet and Facility Unit to cover the project costs (including contingency). Funding for the project was included in the Fleet and Facility Unit’s FY2013 Operations and Maintenance Budget but was unable to be expended by the June 30th end of fiscal year. The project funds, which were not calculated in the year end FY2013 budget estimates, lapsed into the General Fund balance and are available for re-appropriation with no unanticipated impact to the General Fund.
The project involves the renovation of the thirteen existing restrooms, one each on floors B-6 (east side) and floors 1-6 (west side). The proposed renovations would update and replace worn, old and damaged fixtures and accessories in all the existing 50 year old restrooms. Aesthetic improvements include refinishing the floors, walls, lighting and replacing the ceilings. Infrastructure improvements would include pipe repairs, drain repairs, installation of shut off valves and electrical upgrades where necessary. A significant effort is being made to standardize the fixtures and accessories in all the restrooms at the Ann Arbor Municipal Center (City Hall and Justice Center) location to minimize repair/replacement time and reduce parts inventories.
This project is the second phase of a two year project to improve the restroom facilities in City Hall. The completion of the unisex restrooms earlier this year provided the City with...
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