Res 2015-39 SNC Improvement Project - Boardwalk
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - 39
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS: SPRINGBROOK NATURE CENTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center is a 127-acre City of Fridley park that provides
year-round opportunities to experience and learn about nature; and is an environmental education
center that serves school groups, community organizations and families; and
WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center serves the people living in the north suburban area
with enjoyable and educational programs, hands-on exhibits and nature center facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Springbrook Nature Center SPRING Project has been developed with the input
of citizen groups, environmentalists, City officials and architects to preserve the Springbrook
experience for future generations: and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley has been awarded a $5 Million grant from the State of
Minnesota for the Springbrook Nature Center Improvement Project, with additional funds being
provided by the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation through a local fundraising initiative:
and
WHEREAS, the Director of Parks and Recreation has submitted a plan showing remodeling of
the existing interpretive center facility and an addition to the building that will provide spaces for
nature education, health and wellness, community gatherings, celebrations and business
meetings;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fridley, Anoka
County, Minnesota, as follows:
1.That the remodeling and addition to the Springbrook Nature Center Interpretive Building
and the work involved in said improvement shall hereafter be designated as Springbrook
Nature Center Improvement Project.
2.The plans and specifications prepared by Partners and Sirny Architects, (212 West
Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404) for such improvements are hereby approved
and shall be filed with the City Clerk.
3.The Construction Manager shall solicit bids for fourteen categories for the work in
conformance with the above referenced plans and specifications.
The Construction Manager shall accordingly prepare and cause to be inserted in the official
newspaper advertisement for bids for the Springbrook Nature Center Improvements Project
under such approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall be published at least 10
days prior to bid opening, and shall specify the work to be done and will state that bids will be
opened at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2015, in the City Council Chambers of the
City Hall, and that no bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City Clerk and
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accompanied by a cash deposit, bid bond, or certified check payable to the City of Fridley for
five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid. The advertisement for bids for the Springbrook
Nature Center Improvement Project shall be substantially standard in form.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
TH
24 DAY OF AUGUST, 2015.
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SCOTT J LUND - MAYOR
Attested:
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DEBRA A. SKOGEN - CITY CLERK