Additional Appropriation General Park Fund $75,000

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M E M O R A N D U M To: Common Council From: James, R. Seitz, Park Superintendent Subject: Additional Appropriation from General Park Fund — $75,000.00 Dater April 21, 1976 The Department of Parks opened bids, on April 12, 1976, for the construction of Pier Park. Pier Park is the connecting park between Bicentennial and Island Parks and is a vital link in-the green belt area, along the west bank, of the river through downtown South Bend. Pier Park consists of a pedestrian ramp to Colfax Street; timber steps and walks; floating docks; seating benches; landscaping and lighting. Unfortunately, low bids on the park project totaled $68,322.40 above the engineers estimate of $150,000.00 which was made in 1973. Main reasons for the higher cost are price increases over the three year period which could amount to as much as thirty per cent. The designs made in 1973 were preliminary and did not cover as much detail as the working drawings. Total bid price for the Pier Park project is $218,322.40 or $68,322.40 higher than the $150,000.00 funds that were appropriated from Community Development Funds for the project. The Park Department has received approval of a $75,000.00 grant from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation. When the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation Funds are received, we will deposit said funds in the General Park Fund. The Park Department is requesting the Council to appropriate the $75,000.00 from the General Park Fund into Account #260.0, Other Contractual Services, so that we will have the necessary funds avail- able to complete Pier Park this year. Your favorable action on this request will be appreciated.