1966 282.13 to 300_ 9-12 cont to 9-26-1966

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2492 Councilman Henderson asked the Council to indicate their approval of Mr. Grimes' offer to get authorization for School District to work on this College matter. Mayor Herkner stated Staff had been instructed to get in touch with Mr. Grimes concerning his suggestions. Mayor Herkner introduced all representatives of the School District present at meeting and welcomed their interest. REPORT OF BID OPENING, Hoover Swim Pool. The following bids were received: Item;A Item C Max D. Schenk $194,400 Western U. S. Construction 182,041 Aqua Engineering Co. $90,998 Architect's Estimate $140,299 Staff report stated lora bid for Hoover School Pool and Bathhouse Construction approximately $28,000 more than appropriated amount. Council was advised in order to be able to award bid immediately, it would be necessary to transfer total amount of $35,550 by Resolution, the additional amount needed for construction, plus the additional architect's fee, from an existing account which can then be reimbursed by an appropriation ordinance. Councilman Rosselli stated in view of recommendation of Staff for sources of funds to make award possible for swimming pool he felt Council should proceed for this long overdue project for this section of City as further delays would only result in additional costs. Councilman Rosselli moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5148 TRANSFERRING $35,550 FROM APPROPRIATION FOR GENERAL MUNICIPAL BUILDING RESERVE TO PROVIDE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HOOVER SCHOOL SWIMMING POOL AND RELATED FACILITIES, seconded by Councilman Keckley and carried unanimously on roll call vote. Councilman Granger moved to introduce Ordinance appropriating $35,500 from con- tingent reserve of Sales Tax Capital Outlay Fund to reimburse the General Municipal Building Reserve appropriation for funds transferred for construction of Hoover School Swimming Pool and related facilities, seconded by Councilman Petersen and carried. Councilman Rosselli moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5149 AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HOOVER SCHOOL SWIMMING POOLS, BATH HOUSE AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS; REJECTING ALL OTHER BIDS RECEIVED; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT FOR SAID WORK; AND DIRECTING RETURN OF SECURITY DEPOSITS, (Western U. S. Construction) seconded by Councilman Bury and carried unanimously on roll call vote. Don Baker, President of Board of Education, expressed his feeling a great step forward had been taken by this action in evidencing cooperation between City and School District for this project, mentioning the land which had been acquired by School District adjacent to pool site to make site more suitable. Mr. Grimes, School Superintendent, expressed his appreciation of Council's action. Councilman Petersen pointed out that while lots of people had been involved in this project he felt former Councilman William Royer should be remembered for all his efforts in helping to make a successful culmination possible.