Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes two contract amendments to complete the phase 2 work at the Royal Thai Pavilion structure. Both contractors have completed or are nearing completion of the phase 1 work (roof replacement), and it would be economical for the City to retain them for phase 2 (wood repairs and decorative finishes). The total estimated cost of the project (phases 1 and 2) is $1.4M. The project is authorized within Parks Division’s Adopted 2023 Adopted Capital Budget within the Park Facility Improvement Program (Munis #17443), which allows for the City of Madison to accept funds from the University of Wisconsin-Madison for this purpose as “Private Contribution/Donation” of up to $1,600,000. No additional appropriation is required.
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Approving contract amendments with InSite Consulting Architects, LLC and Kalam Corporation to complete phase 2 work at the Royal Thai Pavilion, Olbrich Botanical Gardens (District 15)
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The Royal Thai Pavilion was a gift from the government of Thailand and the Thai Chapter of the Wisconsin Alumni Association to the University of Wisconsin - Madison;
Olbrich Botanical Gardens was chosen as the ideal setting to share this cultural treasure and the Royal Thai Pavilion is an asset to the City of Madison that encourages an understanding of the beauty and culture of Thailand;
The University and the City executed a Memorandum of Understanding in April 2001 that explains the Royal Thai Pavilion and Gardens will be maintained and preserved through a joint effort between the positions and processes of the City as funded by the University;
The Royal Thai Pavilion was constructed in Thailand and was shipped to the United States where the structure was reassembled in Madison starting on September 13, 2001 with a traditional Thai ceremony commemorating the raising of the first column;
Olbrich Botanical Gardens staff noted deteriorating conditions of the structure and a Request for Proposals was issued to pr...
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