LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting was held on April 11, 2005, at 6:00 p.m. with Chairman Salters presiding. Members present were Mr. Hogan, Mr. Slavin, Mr. Shelton, and Mr. Shevock. Members of Council present were Mr. Carey, Mr. Ritter, Mr. Ruane, and Council President Williams. Mayor Speed was also present.

AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS

Mr. Hogan moved for approval of the agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Shelton and unanimously carried.

Replacement of Heating and Cooling Units - Dover Parks and Recreation Building

The Parks and Recreation Department budget includes $11,980 for replacement of the cooling unit for the Dover Park building, which was revised to $12,485 in November 2004 based on a more recent cost estimate. During March 2005, after a complete re-evaluation with our heating contractor was conducted, staff recommended that the heating unit, along with the cooling unit, be replaced in the Dover Park building. This is due to the age of the heating equipment, along with the fact that the heater company is no longer in business.

The current AC unit must be replaced at this time and since it would be cost efficient to replace the aging heating unit at the same time, staff recommended that line item 110-1500-525-40-25 (Parks and Recreation Department budget) be increased by $25,515, for a total line item amount of $38,000, for the replacement of the heating and cooling units at the Dover Parks and Recreation building. Due to time constraints, staff recommended that this matter be forwarded to Council during the latter part of the evening for action.

Responding to Mr. Hogan, Mr. DePrima confirmed that since the cost estimate is over $25,000, bids would be solicited and presented to Council for approval.

Mr. Hogan moved to recommend approval of an increase of $25,515 for the replacement of the heating and cooling units at the Dover Parks and Recreation building, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Shelton and unanimously carried. It is noted that this matter was presented to Council later in the evening for final action.

Mr. Hogan moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Shelton and unanimously carried.

Meeting Adjourned at 6:12 P.M.

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                    Reuben Salters

                                                                                    Chairman

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