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

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e -- Council soccer building, page 2 to the association upon completion of the building, meeting approved plans and specifications. After construction and acceptance of the building by the City, the Soccer Association would d~ the building to the City. The agreement would include performance and payment bonds and other considerations, as required, to provide a structure that will meet the needs of the Soccer Association at Northwest Park. 3. r~quire prior approval of the agreement between the Soccer Association and Morehouse Construction, Inc. 4. provide periodic inspections to assure that the structure meets necessary building code obligations. 5.. provide some minimal utility and site work for the project Benefits The primary benefit of the proposal is that it provides a structure that, when completed, will:.1.)...belong to the City of La Porte, 2) meet the present and future needs of the La Porte Youth Soccer Association, and 3) is within the original proposed budget In essence, this 'proposal represents a very substantial $35,000 + gift to the City of La Porte by the association. Granted, they will also benefit from the project, but the end result is that the City gets a $50,000 building for $15,000 with the same protections and assurances as would be the case if we had been able to award a contract to Harmsen Construction, but at a substantial cost savings to the City. Summary In order to proceed, it is necessary to develop and modify the aforementioned construction agreement between the City and the Association, as well as modification of the existing opeta~ng agreement with the Association to include operation of the restroom and concession facility. The proposal has been reviewed with Mr. Askins and he is comfortable with it from a legal standpoint. Mr. Askins is currently reviewing those documents and preparing the necessary changes, as well as preparing to approve the . agreement between the Assodation and Morehouse Construction, Inc. when it is drawn up. Morehouse Construction, Inc. is preparing the plan and specification changes as described above. Upon completion of the requiSite information and documentation, and. upon approval by the Soccer Association Board, the modified operating agreement and th~ new construction agreement will be presented to Council for approval, probably at the April 13th meeting. If you have additional questions or if I can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to give me a call. SB/soccer building council 398.doc c: John Joerns, Assistant City Manager Jeff Litchfield, Assistant City Manager Knox W. Askins, City Attorney Doug Kneupper, City Engineer