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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Mark Matkovich, Aurora Fire Department-Assistant Chief
DATE: May 31st, 2022
SUBJECT:
A Resolution approving the remodel of one of the Station 5 bathroom and the addition of a gender-neutral bathroom by F.H. Paschen in the amount of $299,686.68.
PURPOSE:
To obtain approval for the remodeling of the bathroom and addition of a gender-neutral bathroom at the Aurora Fire Station number 5.
BACKGROUND:
Aurora Fire Station 5 opened on 02/26/1990 and is 32 years old. The bathroom scheduled for remodeling is the original bathroom and is 32 years old. There have been only minor changes to the bathroom over the last 32 years (new faucets due to old ones no longer working, and some painting) other than that it is all original. Currently there are tiles that are coming off the walls and tiles popping up from the floor.
The remodel is also important as the Aurora Fire Department has hired several female firefighters. The current setup only has one facility with showers, this addition will increase functionality for all members of the department
DISCUSSION:
Through the City's Job Order Contracting Services Program, F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates, LLC, (R20-221) we received a quote to remodel and add a Unisex bathroom. Per the JOC program, all contractors use the same RS Means scale to price the services, the City receives a 7% discount from the cost. The quote to remodel and add a Unisex bathroom at Aurora Fire Station 5 is for the total price of $299,686.68.
F.H. Paschen is using local vendors. Nedrow Decorating, Artlip and Sons, Floorguard, Paul Buddy Plumbing and FH Paschen Carpentry.
As part of the 2022 Capital Improvement Plan, the fire department has $215,000.00 available in account 354-3033-422.72-35 (C137). Due to price increases we are short $84,686.68. We will process a budget amendment in account 354-3033-422.72-35 to allow for the expenditure of additional bond funds to make up the shortfall.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The remodeling and addition of a gender-neutral bathroom will modernize the facility for years to come and will also allow people of different genders to use the bathroom at one time
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Aurora Fire Department recommends that the Finance Committee and City Council approve the remodel and adding of a gender-neurtal bathroom from F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates, LLC, in the amount of $299,686.68
cc: Finance Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to approve the contract to remodel and add a gender-neutral bathroom from F.H. Paschen S.N. Nielson & Associates, LLC, in the amount of $299,686.68.
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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 awarded a Job Order Contracting Services Program to F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates, LLC with Resolution R20-221 approved September 2020; and
WHEREAS, The quote to remodel and add a gender-neutral bathroom Aurora Fire Station 5 was received from F.H. Paschen for the amount of $299,686.68; and
WHEREAS, funding for the bathroom remodel and adding of a gender-neutral bathroom was part of a 2022 Capital Improvement Plan and budgeted $215,000 in account 354-3033-422.72-35 (C137); and
WHEREAS, a budget amendment of $84,686.68 will be processed to make funding available to complete the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: to approve the contract by F.H. Paschen S.N. Nielson & Associates, LLC, in the amount of $299,686.68 for the bathroom remodel and adding of a gender-neutral bathroom at Aurora Fire Station 5.