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Prepared By: Reviewed By: A. Carlson Approved By: <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1. Purpose. The purpose of this action item is approve the final pay application and close the project <br />out. <br /> <br />2. Background. In early 2017 the Big Island Committee was established to evaluate and develop plan <br />to improve the Park and meet the goals of the 2011 Big Island Management Plan. The group worked with <br />staff, consultants and coordinated with MCWD to develop a master plan to guide improvements at the <br />park. The Council approved the Big Island Master Plan on April 23, 2018. In 2019 the City Applied for <br />and received a MN DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant for Big Island. In April 2020 the council awarded the <br />construction for the project to Blackstone Contractors. The construction of the project is now complete. <br /> <br />3. Project Scope. The project consist of ADA accessible pathway, pavilion area interpretive signage <br />and ADA compliant restroom facilities. <br /> <br />4. Cost. The final Pay application is for $116,178.75. The construction portion of the project initial <br />bid and change orders from Blackstone was for $556,045.00. The work completed by Blackstone totaled <br />$555,245.00. The total project cost to date is $738,300. <br /> <br />5. Funding. The overall project is funded form a variety of sources listed below. <br />Funding Source Amount Programed <br />/Projected <br />City- Park Dedication Fund $ 131,531 <br />Donations- Big Island Legacy Fund $ 82,100 <br />DNR Grant $ 200,000 <br />State Bonding Grant (by DEED) $ 300,000 <br />Donation in kind-Bolton and Menk $ 40,000 <br />TOTAL $ 753,631 <br /> <br />6. Staff Recommendation. I recommend that the Council authorize the final payment to Blackstone <br />Contractors, LLC. <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Move to authorize the final payment of $116,178.75 to Blackstone Contractors, LLC. <br /> <br /> <br />Exhibits <br />A. Final Pay Application <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Item No.: 4 Date: September 27, 2021 <br />Item Description: Big Island Park ADA Trail Project (19-033) – Final Pay Application <br />and Project Closeout <br />Presenter: Adam T. Edward, P.E. <br />City Administrator/City Engineer <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />Consent Agenda