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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION:
PRESENTED November 8, 1988
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ADOPTED November 8. 1988
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IDA ]LEE PARK
AQUATIC CENTER/GYMNASIUM COMPLEX, AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO
THE HUGHES GROUP DESIGN CONTRACT AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS
THEREFOR
WHEREAS, the Leesburg Town Council authorized a contract with the
Hughes Group of Reston, VA., which included in part, the design
development, construction drawings and construction assistance for the
construction of a 38,350 square foot recreation center to include an
aquatic center/gymnasium complex, parking facility and access roadl; and
WHEREAS, the original construction budget for these facilities was
$3,7~50,000; and
WHEREAS, on August 26, 1987, the Council authorized a change in scope
by incorporating schematic water surface design D.1 and the modified
recreation center schematic design B.2, which resulted in an increase in
the construction budget to approximately $4,748,900; and
WHEREAS, these changes resulted in substantive qualitative improvements
to the facility to increase recreational opportunities, improve handicap
access and accommodate one meter diving; and
WHEREAS, bids were solicited and opened, all in accordance with the
Virginia and Leesburg Procurement Regulations on October 31, 1988; and
WHEREAS, the low bid was offered by Becon Construction Company of
Leesburg, VA. in the amount of $5,292,000, inclusive of change orders #2
through 5; and
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WHEREAS, acceptance of these bid alternates will enhance the
architectural quality of the facility and improve service to our citizens;
and
WHEREAS, acceptance of alternate #4 will result in construction of a
music pavilion adjacent to the park entrance at a cost of $55,000; and
WHEREAS, future bond proceeds, county contributions totalling $800,000
over two years and a $182,000 park access grant will provide sufficient
funds to meet the additional cost of the project as authorized herein; and
WHEREAS, the Hughes Group design contract will require an amen¢~ent to
adjust the professional fee, as a result of additional design and
construction services made necessary by the expanded scope and based on the
amount bid, in accordance with its contract with the town, Article 15.1
thereof, dated May 11, 1987:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
SECTION I. The manager is authorized and directed to enter into a lump
sum contract, on behalf of the town, with the Becon Company of Leesburg,
VA. in the amount of $5,292,000 in accordance with its bid submitted
October 31, 1988, and construction drawings and specifications issued by
the Town of Leesburg.
SECTION II. The design development, construction documents, bidding
and construction phases of the contract between the Town of Leesburg and
the Hughes Group Architects shall be increased by $33,728 to reflect
increased construction costs pursuant to Article 15.1 of the contract.
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SECTION III.
Capital Project Fund in the following amounts until the project
An appropriation is made to the Parks Construction
complete:
Account No.
9400-300-060-901
9400-700-091-901
PASSED this 8th
Design/Engineering
Ida Lee Park
day of
$ 33,728.00
743,100.00
November , 1988.
Robert E. Sevila, Mayor
Town of Leesburg
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