HomeMy WebLinkAbout6 Resolution 08-52TOWN OF WESTLAKE
RESOLUTION NO. 08-52
AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH STEELE & FREEMAN,
INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT-RISK SERVICE FOR THE PHASE I
ARTS AND SCIENCE BUILDING PROJECT LOCATED ON THE WESTLAKE CIVIC
CAMPUS; ESTABLISHING A GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) AT
$4,115,221.00; AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF A NOTICE TO PROCEED WITH
PHASE I CONSTRUCTION; APPROVE FUNDING SOURCES AS PROPOSED; AND
AUTHORIZE TOWN STAFF TO MAKE FUNDING CHANGES NOT TO EXCEED
$25,000.00 ON THIS PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake is working to become leaders in premier educational
facilities and programs; and
WHEREAS, Westlake desires to produce well educated future leaders and thinkers; and
WHEREAS, Westlake desires to be business partners with Westlake Academy; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Alderman finds that the Arts & Science Center benefits the
public and is in the best interest of the public, citizens of Westlake, Westlake Academy students
and their parents.; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Alderman finds that the Arts & Science Center is necessary
for the enhancement of the Civic Campus; and
WHEREAS, the cost for the Arts & Sciences Center project is $5,189,389;
And the funding for phase 1 will be:
- G.O. Bonds $2,467,000.00
- Margaret Lee gift $500,000.00
- Texas Student Housing Authority $500,000.00
- Interest $28,325.00
- Westlake Academy Foundation Donations $641,447.00
- Westlake Academy Foundation Pledges $431,890.00
- Utility relocation from utility fund $211,000.00
- FF& E paid by Academy operating budget $200,000.00
- Future Donation and/or grants $209,727.00
- Total funding $5,189,389.00
The General Fund balance will be utilized as a funding source, as necessary, to cover
unreceived pledges and grants.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE
TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. All matters stated in the Recitals above are found to be true and correct and
are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
SECTION 2. The Board of Aldermen of the Town of Westlake hereby approves the
contract with Steele & Freeman, Inc., establishing a guaranteed maximum price for construction at
$4,115,221.00, authorizes the issuance of a notice to proceed with Phase 1 construction, approves the
proposed funding sources; authorizes Town staff to make funding changes not to exceed $25,000.00 for
the project, and further authorizes the Town Manager to execute the contract relating to the Arts &
Sciences Center construction at the Civic Campus, attached hereto as Exhibit “A”,
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 15th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2008.
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ATTEST: Laura Wheat, Mayor
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Kim Sutter, TRMC, Town Secretary Thomas E. Brymer, Town Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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L. Stanton Lowry, Town Attorney