Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution approves plans and specifications and authorizes the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park. The total estimated cost of Construction is 16,318,885. Funds for this project were authorized in the Library’s 2025 Adopted Capital Budget in the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park project (MUNIS #17085). Funds for the PV Solar panels were authorized in the Engineering Facilities Management 2025 Adopted Capital Budget in the Energy Improvements program. An estimated cost breakdown is provided below.
In accordance with RES-24-00609 (File # 85305), City Staff are coordinating with the State of Wisconsin Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources on final approvals for the Flexible Facility Program (FFP) grant of $4,250,000. If final FFP grant approvals are achieved and FFP grant funds are procured they will replace city general obligation debt as applicable. If final FFP grant approvals are not achieved and FFP grant funds are not procured, the project will proceed without use of FFP grant funds.
Construction Cost Breakdown Cost MUNIS#
Construction*: $14,815,529 17085
Photovoltaic Panels*: $400,015 15533
City Staff Time: $66,000 17085
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment: $950,637 17085
Percent for Art: $86,704 17085
Total: $16,318,885
*Includes 8% contingency
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Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Imagination Center at Reindahl Park. (District 12)
Body
The approved Capital Budget includes funding for the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park. Funding finances the Design and Construction of a New Facility for the use by Madison Public Library and City of Madison Parks. The Facility’s primary function is a collocated Library and Park pavilion. Design phase(s) are complete and technical plans and specifications are ready for Bid Advertisement. Approval of this resolution will allow City staff to proceed with Bid Advertisement and execution of additional steps defined below.
BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the plans and specifications for the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park are hereby approved.
2. That the Board of Public Works is hereby authorized to advertise for and receive bids for the Project.
3. That the City Engineer and Finance Director are hereby authorized to obtain all Furnishings, Fixtures, Equipment and Materials necessary for the Project in accordance with City Purchasing Policy.
4. That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute easement and lease documents necessary for the Project in accordance with MGO Ordinances and City Policy, on a form and in a manner that has been approved by the City Attorney and Risk Manager.
5. That the City Engineer and Finance Director are hereby authorized to obtain, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute any documents required for moving, remediation, testing, inspection and consulting services as necessary for the Project in accordance with MGO Ordinances and City Policy, on a form and in a manner that has been approved by the City Attorney and Risk Manager.