Fiscal Note
This resolution adds two FTE positions to the 2016 Engineering Operating Budget under the classifications of Construction Manager and Architect 3 / Engineer 3 (Comp Group 18 Range 10 positions). Each position is estimated to annually cost $74,121, or $91,635 with benefits, based upon maximum steps. Funding will come from various capital projects and approximately 20% coming from the Contingent Reserve to cover paid time off. The 2016 transfer from Contingent Reserve will total $27,490.
Future year budget targets shall be adjusted to reflect these additional positions.
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SUBSTITUTE Amending the 2016 Engineering Division Operating Budget to add two FTE positions, one Construction Manager and one Project Manager (working title), for work on design and construction of building projects, funded by Capital Projects and an additional appropriation of $27,490 from the Contingent Reserve.
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Whereas, the 2016 Capital Budget has an unprecedented number of facilities projects that will begin the design phase in 2016 and will be moving into construction in 2017 and beyond; and,
Whereas, the projects range is size and complexity from very large, complex projects such as Fleet Services, Metro Satellite Facility, and Madison Municipal Building, and there are also have several significant projects such as Pinney Library, Midtown Station, Library Support and Maintenance Center, and the Job Training Center at the old Griff’s site; and,
Whereas, together these projects add up to $131 million dollars in design, construction and furnishings, fixtures and equipment; and,
Whereas, managing facilities projects includes space planning and conceptual design, public meetings, land use approval process, internal reviews with many city agencies, such as Fire Department, Traffic Engineering, Engineering (Utilities), Planning/Zoning and the owner agency; and,
Whereas, Facilities Management staff is also managing the overall design of the facility to make sure that we have quality construction, that the project is meeting our standards, and that staff is in the field during construction to make sure that change orders are minimized and quality construction is maintained; and,
Whereas, buildings are becoming more complex as they are designed to use less energy and water, fulfill many technology needs, and provide high-quality space for City staff to work productively.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the 2016 Engineering Division Operating Budget is hereby amended to add two FTE positions, one Construction Manager and one Project Manager (working title), for work on design and construction of building projects, funded by Capital Projects and an additional appropriation of $27,490 from the Contingent Reserve.