Resolution - #18-181 - 08/28/2018

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Councilmember Riley introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #18-181 ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO MN BOARDWALK, LLC FOR IP 18-08 TROTT BROOK BOARDWALK WHEREAS, access to parks, natural resources, open space and recreation areas, are essential to the quality of life, health and welfare of city of Ramsey’s residents; and WHEREAS , the Trott Brook Boardwalk has been identified as a priority project within the City of Ramsey’s Capital Improvement Program; and WHEREAS, the boardwalk when complete will provide for the completion of a significant ‘gap’ in the Greenway system referred to as The Circle of Ramsey; and WHEREAS , on January 9th, 2018, the City Council accepted final plans and specifications and authorized advertisements for bids for said improvements; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution #18-038 adopted February 12, 2018 the bid of MN Boardwalk, LLC in the amount of $162,000 for the total bid is the lowest responsible bidder; and WHEREAS, as of August 28, 2018 $117,990.00 had been paid to date; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent has inspected the completed work and recommends final payment to MN Boardwalk, LLC in the amount of $37,098.00. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA: 1) That the City Council hereby authorizes final payment to MN Boardwalk, LLC for Improvement Project #18-08, MN Boardwalk, LLC in the amount of $37,098.00. 2) That the City Council hereby accepts the project and authorizes the Mayor or City Administrator to sign the release form for this payment. 3) That the total amount of this payment is not included in resolutions approving payment of bills for the date of August 28, 2018. 4) That the City of Ramsey Finance Department will be provided a signed copy of this resolution.