ORD-2001-024 Budget Amendment #1

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2 New Hope Fire Department 3. The President of the New Hope Fire Department Board of Directors recently submitted a request to use the department's fund balance (see Attachment 3 of this agenda abstract). The department plans to use the funds to help with the purchase of six air packs. At the present time., the majority of their air packs are thirteen years old, with a life expectancy of approximately fifteen years. They would like to stagger the replacement of these items over four years so they don't have such a large expense all at one time. The quote they have for the six air packs is $21,624. The projected fund balance at June 30, 2001, is$16,923. The department has requested to appropriate all of these funds to help offset the costs of the six air packs. The department plans to fund the remainder with funds currently on hand. This amendment appropriates the department's fund balance of $16,923 to help with this purchase. (See column 3, attachment 1). Whitted Human Services Center Capital Project 4. As part of the County's long-range capital plan, the Board of Commissioners has committed to renovating the Whitted and Northern Human Services Centers. In order to address the highest priority renovations at both facilities, the Commissioners approved issuance of 2/3 net debt reduction bonds totaling $2,845,000 in Spring 2000. Replacement of the current heating-air conditioning and ventilation (HVAC) at Whitted is the highest priority of all needed renovations. At its September 4 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners awarded a contract to Reece, Noland, McElrath (RNM), consulting engineers to provide construction oversight to the Whitted Human Services Center. The anticipated cost of the work associated with the oversight totals $175,040 with an additional $500 for reimbursement of document plans and specifications. This contract is in addition to the feasibility study prepared by Robson Woese last spring at a cost of$15,744, bringing the total consultant fees to $191,284. In accordance with policies set forth by the Board of Commissioners, this project is a Level 2 capital project meaning that the Board approves funding at various phases throughout the life of the project. The attached capital project ordinance (Whiffed Human Services Center Capital Project — Phase 2) appropriates $191,284 of the 2/3 net debt reduction bonds for consultant fees. Additional budget amendments will be required as staff develops plans for both Whiffed and Northern Centers. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Financial impacts are included in the background information above. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the attached budget ordinance amendments, Whitted Human Services Center-- Phase 2 Capital Project Ordinance and Smart Start Grant Project Ordinance.