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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-083-07/06/1999-AUTHORIZING AN EXEMPTION TO THE USE OF A COMPETITIVE PROCESS FOR FACADE RESTORATIONS OF THE 1904 FIR RESOLUTION 99-83 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AUTHORIZING AN EXEMPTION TO THE USE OF A COMPETITIVE PROCESS FOR FACADE RESTORATION OF THE 1904 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH., 328 REMINGTON STREET WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins has been awarded a grant in the amount of$162,362 from the Colorado Historical Society's State Historical Fund which will be used to restore the 1904 First Baptist Church Building, 328 Remington, in the Old Town Fort Collins Historic District; and WHEREAS,the building owner selected University Designers and Builders as the building contractor,and have arranged for them to complete the work since the firm is uniquely qualified and specializes in pure restoration and/or reconstruction from historic photo documentation, having a thorough knowledge of the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Rehabilitation; and WHEREAS,the City of Fort Collins Purchasing Department will competitively bid the major construction trades which is approximately 50% of the total grant; and WHEREAS, Article IV, Section 8-160(d)(I)b of the Code of the City of Fort Collins authorizes the Purchasing Agent to contract for services without competition if although there exists more than one (1) responsible source, a competitive process cannot be used or, if used, will result in a substantially higher cost to the city, will otherwise in the city's financial interests or will substantially impede the city's administrative functions or the delivery of services to the public;and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has determined that the use of a competitive process would substantially impede the City's delivery of these restoration services in accordance with the proposed grant funding and has submitted the requisite justification to the City Manager for approval; and WHEREAS, the City Manager has reviewed and approved the determination of the Purchasing Agent; and WHEREAS, Section 8-160(d)(3) requires approval by City Council of exceptions to the competitive purchasing process for items costing more than One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) prior to acquisition. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the Purchasing Agent is authorized to contract with University Designers and Builders for restoration of the 1904 First Baptist Church Building, 328 Remington. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 6th day of July, A.D. 1999. Mayor . ._. ATTEST: City Clerk