ADOPTED -JULY 22, 2008

Agenda Item No. 9

Introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES FOR 

PAVING AND RELATED WORK AT POTTER PARK

RESOLUTION #08-186

WHEREAS, reconstruction is needed throughout Potter Park Zoo’s parking lots and roadways with the exception of the area that was resurfaced 10 to 12 years ago; and

WHEREAS, the pavement has exceeded its useful life and is beyond repair; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Purchasing Department solicited and received sealed bids in accordance with Ingham County Purchasing policies; and

WHEREAS, the bids were reviewed by the Ingham County Purchasing, Facilities, and Parks Departments, and all Departments were in agreement that the low bidder met all specifications and requirements; and

WHEREAS, Michigan Paving & Materials submitted the lowest bid at $674,933; and

WHEREAS, the approved 2008 Capital Improvement budgeted amount is $780,000; and

WHEREAS, the Facilities Director has requested that $105,067 be set aside as a contingency amount for unidentified and unforeseen problems that may be associated with the sub-grade; and

WHEREAS, the Potter Park Zoo Board passed Resolution #08-08 and the Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission passed Resolution #15-08 and is recommending that the Board of Commissioners enter into a contract with Michigan Paving & Materials, for the necessary reconstruction of Potter Park Zoo’s parking lots and roadways.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves entering into a contract with Michigan Paving & Materials, 16777 Wood St., Lansing, MI, 48906 for the paving and related work as described in the Ingham County Purchasing Department’s Bid #23-08.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that $105,067 be set aside for any additional problems associated with the project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are hereby authorized to sign any necessary documents upon approval as to form by the County Attorney.

COUNTY SERVICES:  Yeas:  Nolan, De Leon, Copedge, Soule, Grebner, Severino

   Nays:  None        Absent:  None       Approved 7/15/08 

FINANCE:  Yeas:  Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Dougan

     Nays:  None         Absent:  Schor        Approved 7/16/08