Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance provides $300,000.00 to prevent construction inspection and administration deficits for capital improvement projects within the Department of Public Service.
Construction inspection and administration funding is normally approved by Council when the construction costs are legislated for the project and the funds are then available throughout the time it takes to complete the project. Inspection and administration costs are estimated by taking a percentage of the construction cost. Occasionally the funds set-up for this cost are insufficient to last through project completion. Projects may require additional construction inspection and administration funds for varying reasons including project unforeseen conditions, weather, construction change orders, etc. It is then necessary to request additional funding for the remaining inspection costs.
The funds requested by this ordinance are typically used to supplement inspection and administration costs on projects that would have incurred a small deficit without the availability of these funds. The Department of Public Service usually performs an assessment of the remaining funding for inspection and administration for all projects two times a year. Separate legislation is submitted requesting Council approval for additional construction inspection and administration funds for projects that are projected to run large deficits before the completion of construction.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
This is a budgeted expense in the amount of $300,000.00 in the Department of Public Service’s 2023 Capital Improvement Budget, Fund 7704, the Streets and Highways Bond Fund, Project 530161-100071 (Roadway Improvements - Miscellaneous Construction Inspection). Funds are appropriated.
Title
To authorize the establishment of an Auditor’s Certificate for construction inspection and administration fees; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $300,000.00 from the Streets and Highway...
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