Res 2016-50 Approving Plans for SNC Project No. 510
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 - 50
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND ORDERING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS: 2016 SPRINGBROOK NATURE CENTER
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT #510 - NATURE PLAY AREA
AND OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATER
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 Phase 1 part of the project has been completed which includes 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: and
WHEREAS, the funding for the Springbrook Nature Center Phase 2 Nature Play Area and
Amphitheater Improvements Project is 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 Springbrook
Phase 2 improvements of the Nature Play Area and the Outdoor Amphitheater;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fridley, Anoka
County, Minnesota, as follows:
1.That the 2016 Springbrook Nature Center Phase 2 Improvements - Nature Play Area and
Outdoor Amphitheater and the work involved in said improvements shall hereafter be
designated as Project #510.
2.The plans and specifications prepared by Hoisington Koegler Group Inc, (123 North
Third Street, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55401) for such improvements are hereby
approved and shall be filed with the City Clerk.
3.City Staff shall solicit bids for the work in conformance with the above referenced plans
and specifications.
City Staff shall accordingly prepare and cause to be inserted in the official newspaper
advertisement for bids for the 2016 Springbrook Nature Center Improvements Project #510
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 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 7, 2016, in Conference Room A of the City Hall, and
that no bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City Clerk and 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 2016 Springbrook Nature Center
Improvements Project #510 shall be substantially standard in form.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
TH
12 DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2016.
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SCOTT J LUND - MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DEBRA A. SKOGEN - CITY CLERK