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FC/CC# l'' ~ ~~ AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH INTEREUM FOR RELOCATION OF FURNITURE SYSTEMS TO ACCOMMODATE LEASE OF OFFICE SPACE IN THE RAMSEY MUNICIPAL CENTER B: Jessica L. Hendricks, Management Intern Background: In preparation for the lease of office space in the Ramsey Municipal Center to the Anoka County License Center, staff has been working with Intereum for furniture design services. Intereum has been meeting with staff to assess needs and furniture reconfiguration. As a result of these meetings, Intereum has created plans for relocation of the Community Development and Finance Departments. Community Development will be relocated to the east end of the Municipal Center, sharing space with the Building and Fire Departments. Finance will be moved to the second floor, joining what is now the Engineering Department's area. Intereum has prepared a quote for the relocation of systems furniture. The estimate for relocation totals $6,736. The quote is attached for Council review. City staff will be responsible for the tear down of the existing systems furniture in Finance and Planning, which will then be reassembled by Intereum to create the new spaces. City, staff will begin to break down existing furniture on February 20, 2010 and the move is anticipated to be complete on February 23, 2010. Funding Source: Funding for the purchase and relocation of systems furniture would be funded from the funds left in the Municipal Center Construction Fund, which has a balance of $29,933. Recommendation: Authorize contract with Intereum for relocation of systems furniture to accommodate the lease of space to the Anoka County License Center. Council Action: Motion by City Council to adopt resolution 10-02-_ authorizing staff to enter into a contract with Intereum. Attachments: Intereum relocation services proposal Reviewed by: City Administrator Deputy City Administrator/Director of Community Development Finance Officer CC: 02/09/2010