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CASE # APPROVE RESTROOM FACILITY FOR EMERALD POND PARK By: Mark Riverblood, Parks Supervisor Background: As part of the 2007 Parks Capital Improvement Program, a new restroom facility was .shown for Emerald Pond Parka The intention was to improve the aesthetics and function for park patrons over the rented plastic `biffys'. Because this park has sewer and water available, the new facility would save $84 in monthly service and rental costs - in .addition to providing improved service like hot water for users. The specifications and cost inquires for- the concrete structure went into the Fall of 2007 late enough that the expenditure is shown as a 2008 project. If Council approves the facility, it should be ready for use at about the. time road restrictions are removed in the Spring of this year. Observations: The project was initially estimated at up to $76,000 (2007). Upon investigation, staff is pleased to report that Oldcastle Precast of Ramsey is able to manufacture the structure to our desired specifications -and is the low bidder. They have also committed to a `mock- up' exterior wall section to be available at the Council meeting, to ensure staff and Council is comfortable with the appearance of the product. The following is the major project elements and investment necessary to bring the building on line for Spring of 2008: o Weathered wood precast concrete restroom with hot water, fixtures and automatic night lock-out (by Oldcastle of Ramsey) $28,246 o Concrete slab (by North Country Concrete of Ramsey) $1,340 o .Electrical components and labor (S&S Electric of Ramsey) $1,570 o Sewer and water hookup and materials (City forces) $525 o Parking lot and curb repair materials (City forces with contract curb repair) $3,319 Total all expenses $35,000 -235-