STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: February 26, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 13
DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) acceptance of a donation in the amount of $27,500.00 from the Friends of the Dallas Public Library, Inc., on behalf of The Men and Women of Hunt Consolidated, Inc. for the purchase and planting of a large mature tree for the Vickery Branch Library to be located at 8333 Park Lane; (2) the receipt and deposit of funds from the Friends of the Dallas Public Library, Inc. on behalf of The Men and Women of Hunt Consolidated, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $27,500.00 in the Library Private Donation Fund; and (3) an increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $27,500.00 in the Library Private Donation Fund - Not to exceed $27,500.00 - Financing: Library Private Donation Fund
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BACKGROUND
This action will authorize the acceptanace of a private donation from the Friends of the Dallas Public Library, Inc. (FoDPL) on behalf of The Men and Women of Hunt Consolidated, Inc. for the purchase of a large mature tree for the Vickery Branch Library to be located at 8333 Park Lane, a project approved by the citizens of Dallas in the 2017 Bond Program. The large mature tree will be a feature of the public plaza for the approximately 18,000 square foot new neighborhood branch library. The FoDPL is contributing $27,500.00 towards the purchase and planting of the large mature tree.
An Administrative Change Order will be processed to increase the construction services contract with Turner Construction Company for the addition of a large native tree at the public plaza at the Vickery Branch Library located at 8333 Park Lane.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Began Design November 2018
Completed Design May 2019
Began Construction July 2019
Complete Construction November 2020
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On June 26, 2019, City Council authorized the acceptance of a donation from the Friends of the Dallas Public Library, Inc. on behalf of The Crystal Charity Ball and the Estate of Freda Gail Stern, her family, and friends; and authorized a contract with Turner Construction Company to provide construction services for the approximately 18,000 square foot new neighborhood branch library by Resolution No. 19-0988.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2020 |
FY 2021 |
Future Years |
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Library Private Donation Fund |
$27,500.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
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