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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 23, 2022 a cost outside of this construction contract and will be paid for with the remaining Capital Improvement Plan funding that was budgeted. The Public Works Director reported that the street improvements will be funded through the City's Infrastructure Capital Improvement Fund, and special assessments; the utility improvements will be funded through the City's Infrastructure Capital Improvement Fund and Coronavirus Response, along with $36,618 in Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act funds. McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2022-3-47 — A WARD THE BID FOR THE 2022 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO OMG MID WEST, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,329,210.94 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Torkelson. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. RECEIVE AND AWARD BIDS FOR RONDEAU PARK IMPROVEMENTS The Parks & Rec/Community Services Director reported that on March 11, 2022, the bids were opened for the 2022 Rondeau Park Improvements Project. He explained the improvements include new sidewalks and trails throughout the park, drainage improvements near the basketball court, drainage and grading to accommodate new shelter and playground, and tree and landscaping plantings. He stated that Sunram Construction, Inc. was the lowest bidder with a total bid amount of $13 9,166.96. The City of Little Canada has worked with Sunram Construction, Inc. on similar projects in the past and has found their work to be timely with good workmanship. The Parks & Rec/Community Services Director stated that in addition to the park improvement bids, staff also received a quote from St. Croix Recreation for the poured -in -place rubber surfacing. He explained that poured -in -place rubber surfacing offers one of the best surfaces for ADA accessibility and longevity. He noted the quote utilized state contract pricing and includes a discount since the City purchased the playground equipment from St. Croix Recreation, so they will already be on site. The Parks & Rec/Community Services Director explained that the Rondeau Park improvements will be funded through the American Rescue Plan Act funds (ARPA) and the City's General Capital Improvement Fund. Staff recommends utilizing ARPA funds in the amount of $506,768.56 and General Capital Improvement Funds in the amount of $23,450.00. He noted the City received the first half of ARPA funds in the amount of $533,786.39. Keis clarified that the playground equipment and picnic shelter have already been purchased and paid for. McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2022-3-48 — A WARD THE BASE BID PL US ALTERNATE BID FOR THE 2022 RONDEA UPARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO SUNRAM CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $139,166.96 C�