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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Stephane A. Phifer, Planning and Zoning Director
DATE: March 15, 2016
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing an agreement with Semper Fi Land Services, Inc. for the Site Improvements for RiverEdge Park Expansion Parcels at 310 and 330 N Broadway (WBK - 16-00198 / AU22/2-15.132-PZ/L - SP - Ward 2)
PURPOSE:
The attached contract with Semper Fi Land Services, Inc. in the amount of three hundred and three thousand and fifteen dollars ($303,015.00) for the construction of site improvements for RiverEdge Park Expansion at 310 & 330 N Broadway with funds budgeted in account 236-1830-465.32-99 as part of the CIP A055 Broadway Redevelopment Corridor Project.
BACKGROUND:
The City recently acquired the properties at 310 and 330 N Broadway and seeks to complete the site restoration work to incorporate these properties into the overall RiverEdge Park site.
DISCUSSION:
Competitive public bids were solicited for this work under Invitation to Bid 16-15: Site Improvements for RiverEdge Park Expansion. This work includes foundation and pavement removal, grading, and the installation of sod and sidewalk. There were two (2) bidders and Semper Fi Land Services, Inc. provided the lowest responsible bid in the amount of two-hundred seventy-five thousand four-hundred and sixty-eight dollars and thirty-five cents ($275,468.35). See the attached Bid Recommendation Memo for information on the bids received. With an approximately ten percent (10%) contingency being twenty-seven thousand five-hundred forty-five dollars and sixty-five cents ($27,545.65) the total proposed contract amount is for three hundred and three thousand and fifteen dollars ($303,015.00).
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Planning and Zoning Division would anticipate that this project will increase the City’s overall tax base and viability by facilitating investment and development which will offset any incidental ongoing maintenance costs.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the Resolution Authorizing an agreement with Semper Fi Land Services, Inc. for the Site Improvements for RiverEdge Park Expansion Parcels at 310 and 330 N Broadway.
cc: Alderman O’Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Mesiacos, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing an agreement with Semper Fi Land Services, Inc. for the Site Improvements for RiverEdge Park Expansion Parcels at 310 and 330 N Broadway
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City of Aurora seeks to complete site improvements for the RiverEdge Park Expansion at 310 and 330 N Broadway and has solicited competitive public bids for said work; and
WHEREAS, Semper Fi Land Services, Inc. provided the lowest responsible bid for said bid package in an amount of three hundred and three thousand and fifteen dollars ($303,015.00) attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, the City Budget, as part of CIP A055 Broadway Redevelopment Corridor, contains sufficient funds for this item in Account 236-1830-465.32-99; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois does hereby authorize the Purchasing Director of the City of Aurora to enter a contract and execute all documents with Semper Fi Land Services, Inc. in the amount of three hundred and three thousand and fifteen dollars ($303,015.00) for the Site Improvements for RiverEdge Park Expansion at 310 & 330 N Broadway with funds budgeted in account 236-1830-465.32-99.