Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution approves plans and specifications and authorizes the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for the Olbrich Botanical Gardens - Expansion Project 1. The Parks Division adopted capital budget includes $10,000,000 funded by GO Borrowing ($5,000,000) and Private Contributions/Donations ($5,000,000) for the Olbrich Botanical Complex (Munis project 17193). On May 15, 2018, the Council approved a resolution (RES-18-00398, Legistar 51436) amending the Parks Division 2018 Capital Budget by increasing expenditure authority by $2,000,000 funded by GO Borrowing ($1,000,000) and Private Contributions/Donations ($1,000,000) for this project. All costs for this project are equally shared 50/50 by joint agreement between the City of Madison and Olbrich Botanical Society. The total estimated cost of the project is $10,565,000. Funding is available in the project.
Category Estimated Costs Notes
Construction $10,150,000 Includes 8% contingency
Professional Services $150,000 City staff time
Development/Miscellaneous Costs $55,000 Move/Lease costs
Furnishings/Fixtures Equipment $210,000 Workstations, signage, IT, A/V
NOTE - Previously encumbered costs not included in estimated totals above.
Title
Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for the Olbrich Botanical Gardens - Expansion Project 1. (6th AD)
Body
The Capital Budget includes funding for the Olbrich Botanical Gardens - Expansion Project 1. The Project funds comprehensive construction (i.e. architecture, mechanical, electrical/lighting, plumbing, fire protection, IT + AV) at Olbrich Botanical Gardens. The project will construct a 9,200 square foot Learning Center with classrooms and education staff spaces and will replace the existing antiquated greenhouse with a new 11,000 square foot greenhouse. Due to the requirement of greenhouse demolition the tropical plant collection and production facilitie...
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