1998-04-13 Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting of City Council

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e e REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date RequElsted: A rit 13 19 , 1/ If . Requested By: Ste hen L. Barr :/-.J--oepartment: Parks & Recreation Report __ Resolution Ordinance Exhibits: 1. Ordinance No. 98- An Ordinance ~pproving and authorizing an agreement between the City of La Porte and the La Porte Soccer Club, regarding the construction of a . concession/restroom building at Northwest Park; superseding a like agreement between the parties dated August 12, 1996. 2. Proposed Agreement 3. Confirmation of Board Approval, La Porte Soccer Club SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION On August 1 ~~, 1996, the City of La Porte entered into an agreement with the La Porte Soccer Club to construct a concession/restroom facility at Northwest Park. The Association provided $35,000 toward construction and the City pledged $20,000 toward the building for a total budget of $55,ClOO. Plans and specifications were prepared and let for bid; however, bids received were substantially over budget. The La Porte Soccer Club, along with Moorhouse Construction, Inc., has proposed a solution that will allow a restroom/concession building to be constructed that remains within budget for the project. The City would relinquish $35,000 in funds plus accumuhated interest back to the association, which they provided for the initial project. The association and Moorhouse Construction, Inc. would enter into a separate agreement to provide an improved restroom/concession building at Northwest Park that would better meet the needs of the association. The construction process would meet the City's requirements for bonding and insurance as well as standard inspections to assure code compliance. Uoon comoletion and acceotan~, the City would provide up to $15,000 to the association to assist in the funding process. The completed structure would become the sole property of the City and its use governed by a separate agreement with the association. The City's share of described funding has already been earmarked for the project through the prior agreement. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the ordinance authorizing a new proposed agreement between the City of La Porte and the La Porte Soccer Club for this project, be approved. Action Required by Council: Consider approval of ordinance authorizing an agreement with the La Porte Soccer Club to provide a restroom/concession building at Northwest Park, according to approved plans, specifications, and conditions. Availability of Funds: _ General Fund _ WaterlWastewater XX Capitallmprovernent _ General Revenue Sharing NlA Account Number: 015-9892-675-1100 Funds Available: XX YES NO Approved for City Council Aaenda ~~ T. ~-'- Robert T. Herrera City Manager Date