HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2002-256- RESOLUTION NO. 2002-256
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A DESIGN BUILD
AGREEMENT WITH MELHORN CONSTRUCTION TO
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT THE DAVID A. WERGELAND
SHARK AND RAY EXPERIENCE EXHIBIT, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT, AND
APPROPRIATING $688,841 TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM PROJECT NO. GG-176 FROM THE AVAILABLE
FUND BALANCE IN THE GENERAL FUND
WHEREAS, since 1987 the Shark and Ray Exhibit has been one of the most popular
exhibits at the Nature Center; and
WHEREAS, over the past 15 years, system and safety issues have become apparent
which led to an effort to replace the Shark and Ray Exhibit with a new state-of-the-art exhibit;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council previously approved Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Project No. GG-176 which involves the demolition and reconstruction of the existing shark and
ray exhibit; and
WHEREAS, following an aggressive capital campaign and preliminary design period for
a new exhibit, the project has been bid and is ready to begin the final design and construction
phase; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends awarding to Melhorn Construction, a design build
agreement for the new exhibit and appropriating the necessary funds therefore.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby approve a design build agreement with Melhorn Construction to design and
construct the David A. Wergeland Shark and Ray Experience Exhibit, a copy of which shall be
kept on file in the office of the City Clerk.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City of Chula Vista is hereby
authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the City of Chula Vista.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sum of $688,841 is hereby appropriated to CIP
Project No. GG-176 from the available fund balance in the General Fund.
Presented by Approved as to form by
~y ESampb~ll / ,/J'o~ M. Kaheny
Building and Park Construction Director c,City Attorney
Resolution 2002-256
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 23rd day of July, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Davis, Padilla, Rindone, Salas and Horton
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Shirley Horton/~fvlayor
ATTEST:
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk ~
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2002-256 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 23rd day of July, 2002.
Executed this 23rd day of July, 2002.
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk