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Approval to Repair Joe Lee Smith Community Center Pool

Original title: Approve Resolution to Waive Competitive Bidding Process to Repair the Pool at Joe Lee Smith Community Center at a Total Cost not to Exceed $115,000. Provide Authority to the City Manager to Approve a Purchase Orders and Execute Contracts related to the Pool Repair at Joe Lee Smith Community Center. Approve a Resolution Amending the FY24 Budget, BAF#24-076-T. (Public Works Director)

Record date · April 9, 2024

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What This Bill Does

The City Council is considering a resolution to bypass the standard competitive bidding process to expedite repairs for the Joe Lee Smith Community Center pool. The proposal includes a budget amendment of up to $115,000 and grants the City Manager authority to sign contracts for the project.

Why it matters

This resolution authorizes the city to spend up to $115,000 on pool repairs and allows the City Manager to bypass competitive bidding, which changes the standard procurement process for this specific project.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Joe Lee Smith Community Center patrons

The availability and condition of the community center pool will be determined by the outcome of these repairs.

Directly affected

City Manager

The City Manager is granted specific authority to execute contracts and approve purchase orders for this project.

Key Facts

  • The resolution authorizes a maximum expenditure of $115,000 for pool repairs at the Joe Lee Smith Community Center.
  • The competitive bidding process is waived for this specific repair project.
  • The City Manager is granted authority to approve purchase orders and execute contracts related to the pool repair.
  • The FY24 budget will be amended via BAF#24-076-T to accommodate the project costs.
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  • The item was introduced by the Public Works Director.
  • The file number for this legislative item is 24-179.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the city skipping the competitive bidding process?
The resolution specifically requests a waiver of the competitive bidding process to facilitate the pool repairs at the Joe Lee Smith Community Center.
How much will the pool repairs cost?
The total cost is capped at $115,000.
Who is responsible for signing the contracts for this work?
The City Manager is authorized to approve purchase orders and for the project.

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Expedited Procurement

The city is utilizing a waiver of competitive bidding to accelerate facility maintenance, which is a common strategy for time-sensitive repairs.

Connected Entities

City Manager, Public Works Director, Joe Lee Smith Community Center
PersonCity Manager“Granted authority to approve purchase orders and execute contracts.”Map →
PersonPublic Works Director“The official introducing the resolution.”Map →
locationJoe Lee Smith Community Center“The site of the pool requiring repairs.”Map →

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