Title
Consideration of and action on authorization to purchase furniture for the new and renovated Maxwell Adult Center.
Body
Summary:
On May 9, 2015, the eligible voters of the City approved a proposition regarding the imposition of a Type B economic development sales and use tax for specific public parks purposes, including $2,000,000.00 for the expansion of the Maxwell Center and parking lot. The new and renovated Maxwell Adult Center is scheduled to open in late Fall 2018.
To complete the construction, renovation, and improvement of the Maxwell Center and parking lot will exhaust the $2,000,000 allocated to that project due to the higher than expected renovation costs. However, furniture is needed for the new offices, lobby, and several common areas (e.g., arts and crafts, classroom, multipurpose room, etc.). The current furniture in the facility is outdated and many of the tables and chairs are damaged. The Senior Services Department is requesting funds to furnish the additional and/or renovated spaces with new and updated furniture that best meets the needs of the senior citizens. The City is requesting authorization to purchase furniture in the amount of $89,330.47 from Gateway through the BuyBoard purchasing cooperative. A budget amendment funded by the unassigned fund balance of the General Fund has been requested for the purchase of this new furniture.
Fiscal/Budgetary Impact:
Increase the expenditures of the Senior Services Department by $89,330.47 (10-415-4308, Small Tools & Minor Equipment) to be funded by the unassigned fund balance of the General Fund, which is available for this purpose.
Recommended action
Approval to purchase furniture for the new and renovated Maxwell Adult Center.