01/24/2023 Resolutions 2023-24RESOLUTION 2023-24
WHEREAS, the City was approached by students and staff from Central
Community College Occupational Therapy Class with the idea of raising funds to build a new
community inclusive playground in Ryder Park; and
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2021 City Council approved Resolution 2021-186 to add
a new playground in Ryder Park, on January 11, 2022 approved Resolution 2022-13 for the City
Council to approve an agreement with the Central Community College Foundation, Inc. (CCCF)
and the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation for fundraising of the Ryder Park
playground, on April 12, 2022 approved Resolution 2022-104 for the City Council to approve the
recognition of donors of $5,000 or more with onsite signage and on September 13, 2022
approved Resolution 2022-254 the Agreement Amendment so the City can help with fundraising
efforts by applying for grants that require the owner's submission; and
WHEREAS, CCCF has secured a total of $928,434.00 in cash and pledges to
date, and to keep the project on schedule for completion in 2023 it is necessary to order the
equipment; and
WHEREAS, the equipment specifications awarded under the Sourcewell
Cooperative Buying Group contract meet the requirements for this project. Creative Sites, LLC
of Omaha, Nebraska submitted a bid for the equipment to Sourcewell in compliance with the
City's procurement rules. Creative Sites is providing pricing under the Sourcewell Contract
#010521-BUR in the amount of $1,236,356.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City Council approve Creative
Sites, LLC of Omaha, Nebraska to furnish and install new playground equipment at Ryder Park
in the amount of $1,236,356.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute a contract with such contractor for such project on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, January 24, 2023.
Attest:
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