Title
Resolution authorizing contingency funds for the Reservoir Park Improvements Project, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.
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WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of West Allis (the "City"), has authorized various contracts for the Reservoir Park Improvements Project (R-2016-0095 and R-2016-0214 for a professional services contract with Ayres Associates; R-2016-0188 for the purchase of playground equipment with Gerber Leisure Products; and, R-2016-0197 for the construction of a new playground area with Bluemel's Maintenance Services, Inc.); and,
WHEREAS, the above-mentioned contracts total $503,793, appropriated from Parks and Playground Improvement Program funds; and,
WHEREAS, a contingency fund, not to exceed $25,000, shall be established for the Reservoir Park Improvements Project for unforeseen expenses, change orders that may be necessary with the consultant or contractor, and/or additional expenses necessary to complete the project; and,
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Development or the Director of Public Works/City Engineer shall be authorized to enter into such necessary contracts and/or contract amendments with the authorized $25,000 in contingency funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of West Allis as follows:
1. That a contingency fund for the Reservoir Park Improvements Project shall be established, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.
2. That the sum of $25,000 be and is hereby appropriated from Parks and Playground Improvement Program funds.
3. That the Director of the Department of Development or the Director of Public Works/City Engineer, or their designees, shall be authorized to enter into such necessary contracts and/or contract amendments with the authorized $25,000 in contingency funds.
3. That the City Attorney be and is hereby authorized to make such substantive and non-substantive changes, modifications, additions and deletions to and from the various provisions of Contracts...
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