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Lee Wenner Park Parking Improvement Project Approval

Original title: Approve an interlocal agreement with the Cocoa CRA to provide funding for the Lee Wenner Park Parking Improvements Project, in the amount of $2,187,121. Award construction contract B-24-06-COC to Doug Wilson Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $1,822,601 for the Lee Wenner Park Parking Improvements with funding authorized by the Cocoa CRA. Approve Construction Contingency Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve construction change orders not to exceed $364,520 for the total costs not to exceed $2,187,121. Approve a Resolution Amending the FY24 Budget, BAF # 24-102-IFT for an interfund transfer from the Cocoa CRA to fund the project. (Community Services Director)

Record date · July 9, 2024

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What This Bill Does

The City Council is set to approve a $2.18 million project to improve parking at Lee Wenner Park. This includes awarding a construction contract to Doug Wilson Enterprises, Inc. and authorizing budget transfers from the Cocoa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).

Why it matters

The project authorizes $2,187,121 in total spending for parking upgrades at Lee Wenner Park, funded by the Cocoa CRA, with construction work assigned to Doug Wilson Enterprises, Inc.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Doug Wilson Enterprises, Inc.

The company is awarded the construction contract for the parking improvements.

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Cocoa CRA

The agency is providing the funding for the project through an interfund transfer.

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City Manager

The City Manager is granted authority to approve construction change orders up to $364,520.

Key Facts

  • Total project budget for Lee Wenner Park parking improvements is $2,187,121.
  • Construction contract B-24-06-COC is awarded to Doug Wilson Enterprises, Inc. for $1,822,601.
  • A construction contingency fund of $364,520 is established for potential change orders.
  • The City Manager is authorized to approve change orders up to the $364,520 contingency limit.
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  • Funding is provided via an interlocal agreement with the Cocoa CRA.
  • Budget Amendment BAF # 24-102-IFT authorizes an interfund transfer from the Cocoa CRA to cover project costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is paying for the Lee Wenner Park parking project?
The project is funded by the Cocoa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) through an .
What happens if construction costs exceed the initial contract amount?
The City Manager is authorized to approve construction change orders up to a total contingency amount of $364,520.

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CRA Funding Dependency

The entire project is contingent upon an interfund transfer from the Cocoa CRA, indicating the CRA is the primary financial driver for this park improvement.

Cocoa CRA

Connected Entities

BAF # 24-102-IFT, Cocoa CRA, Doug Wilson Enterprises, Inc. and 1 more
otherBAF # 24-102-IFT“Budget amendment file number”Map →
OrganizationCocoa CRA“Community Redevelopment Agency providing funding for the project”Map →
OrganizationDoug Wilson Enterprises, Inc.“Construction contractor awarded contract B-24-06-COC”Map →
locationLee Wenner Park“Site of the parking improvement project”Map →

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