Fiscal Note
The budget amendment contained in this Resolution increases the budget authority in the Fire Station #12 Capital Project (Project 1) of the 2008 Fire Capital Budget by $462,776. This budget amendment will be funded through additional GO Borrowing.
The budget amendment is as follows:
CB72-58310-810490 (Building) $462,776
CB72-79140-810490 (GO Proceeds) ($462,776)
There is also a necessary administrative budget amendment to reallocate funds to be used for building construction that were originally planned for an aerial ladder truck, since an engine (which is less expensive) was purchased.
The budget amendment is as follows:
CB72-58310-810490 (Building) $200,000
CB72-79140-810490 (GO Proceeds) ($200,000)
IM01-58610-810490 (Vehicles) ($200,000)
IM01-79140-810490 (GO Proceeds) $200,000
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Amending the 2008 Fire Capital Budget and Awarding Public Works Contract No. 6194, Fire Station #12 to Stevens Construction, Corporation.
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PREAMBLE
The Madison Fire Department has $4,122,400 in the 2008 budget to build, furnish and equip Fire Station #12.
The MFD has planned for a Fire Station #12 on the far west of Madison for many years. A few years ago, the City gave MFD land for this station that was part of future Far Westside Public Works Facility. At that time, it was also determined that the building was going to include a number of green building features and become LEED certified with a goal obtaining Platinum Certification. In addition, the station would provide an architectural transition from the residential use across the street to the future industrial use behind the station.
On July 25, four construction bids were opened. The low bid was Stevens Construction at $3,575,222. In addition, a construction contingency of $200,000 will be added to this project for a total of $3,775,220.
The adopted budget for Fire Station #12 authorizes the following expenditures:
Construction $3,064,800
Vehicles ...
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