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¸48 September 28~ 1976 On motion of Mr. Elliott and seconded by Mr. Oast, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, and by unanimous vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $275,000 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATER AND WASTE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS." 76-393- "Conside~a~i~n~of an o~dinance.on first reading to appropriate $100,000 in the Capital Improvements Fund for the construction and renovation of recreation centers in Cavalie Manor and Port Norfolk. This appropriation will be funded from Revenue Sharing funds, Entitlement VI which liste~ $100,000 for Capital Improvements Recreation, that are currently earmarked for the proposed recreation center ~n Mount Hermon. This appropriation will utilize the funds for additional allocations to the Cavalier Manor Gymnasium Norfolk fire house into a recreation center. tion is attached for your information. The The following letter presented: and Recreation Center and the renovation of the Po't A letter outlining the basis for this recommenda- City Manager recommends adoption on first reading. "The 1976 Community Development program included monies for construction of a new gymna- sium in Cavalier Manor ($200,000) and for renovation of the former Port Norfolk fire station into a neighborhood facility ($75,000). At the time of approval, we indicated that both projects would be accomplished with 100% federal funds, thereby not increasing the City's debt service requirements. We have received bids for the gymnasium and have received a prelim nary cost estimate for the renovation work, and as a result we are requesting an additional appropriation of $100,000 from General Revenue Sharing for these two projects. We proposed to use $100,000 of the $350,000 of General Revenue Sharing funds set aside for the Mt. Hermon neighborhood facility, and replace these funds under the next entitlement of General Revenue Sharing. As you may know, a new General Revenue Sharing bill has passed both the House and the Senate, and is now in conference. Due to delays in relocation by the junk yard, the proposed site for the Mt. Hermon facility, we do not anticipate a need for the $100,000 until fiscal year 1978. Even if a new site were selected, we would not be able to expend the entire amount during this fiscal year. Of the appropriation requested, sixty~housand dollars ($60,000) will be added to the $200,000 previously appropriated for the gymnasium. The low bid (19.03 sq. ft.) for this project compared quite favorably to statewide costs (low quartile average of 19.86 per sq. ft.). The gymnasium's design is very basic (as indicated by the low square footage cost), and as such we do not feel that any significant cost savings can be made without seriously affecting the function and use of the facility. Forty~housand ($40,000) of the requested appropriation will supplement the $75,000 previ= ously allocated for renovation of the Port Norfolk facility. The architect's original estimat, for the renovation work, not including architectural, engineering, or inspection fees, was $121,000. We have examined the architect's estimate, and feel that we can delete some of the improvements included therein. However, in order to stay within the $75,000 appropriated, construction/renovation costs would have to be cut to approximately $66,000. The estimate for electrical, plumbing, beating, venting, and air conditioning alone is over $40,000. This would leave a balance of less than $25,000 for structural and other repairs/improvements. We have directed the architect to delay preparation of final design and bid documents until a determination is made on the additional $40,000 requested." tO Motion of Mr. Wentz~and seconded by Mr. Oast, that the following ordinance to be deferred the meeting of Octobe~ 12, t976, and was adopted by unanimous vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $100,000 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION FOR RECREATION CENTERS IN CAVALIER MANOR AND PORT NORFOLK." 76-394 "Consideration of an ordinance on first reading to appropriate $100,000 from the Revenue Sharing Trust Fund in the category of Capital Improvements Recreation. The Entitlement VI Planned Use Report indicated $100,000 to be used in the category of Capital Improvements Recreation. This appropriation is consistentwith the planned use of the Revenue Sharing funds. This ordinance is a companion to the previous ordinance and will provide the Revenue Sharing funds to the Capital Improvements Program for the projects out- lined. The City Manager recommends adoption on first reading." Motion of Mr. Wentz and seconded by Mr. Oast, that the folloiwng ordinance to be deferred to the meeting of October 12, 1976, and was adopted by unanimous vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $100,000 FROM THE GENERAL REVENUE SHARING TRUST FUND IN THE CATEGORY OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS - RECREATION." ?6-395 - Consideration of an .ordinance on first reading to appropriate $21,500 from the Federal Grants Fund for Capital Improvements and operati~g :costs in 'development of a Nature Awareness Park for the Handicapped. City Council~ previously authorized the City to make application to the State for $15,000 for a grant under the Urban Assistance Incentive Fund for the development of this program. This is one of the few programs that the City has developed that is designed for the handi- capped. There are $15,000 in State funds and $6,500 in local funds included in this appro- priation. In addition, the City will be required to provide $8,500 in in-kind services. The City Manager recommends adoption on first reading."