9.b Staff Report-Lions request for funding
Staff Report
Date of Meeting:
To: City Council
From: Neil Soltis, Administrator
Re:
Background: The Scandia Marine Lions and the Scandia Marine Lions Foundation have proposed a
project to make the main entrance doors to the Community Building and all restroom doors fully
ADA handicap accessible. The two groups have proposed that the cost of the project being
divided 3 ways: 1/3 foundation, 1/3 club, 1/3 city. The Lions and the Foundation have approved
of funding the project in this manner.
Issue: Does the Council wish to provide funding for 1/3 of the cost of the project?
Proposal Details: Adam has obtained quotes for the door instillations but not for the needed
electrical. The lowest of 3 quotes for the door installation is $16,559.
Fiscal Impact: The year-end balance in the Capital project fund is estimated to be $620,000. With
the needed electrical work the project cost will be in the range of $20,000. The City’s share of the
project would be $6,700.
Options:
1. Approve the project with a resolution accepting the donations and amending the Capital
Fund budget to be on the December Council meeting agenda
2. Defer action pending finalization of the costs
3. Take no action to move the project forward
Recommendation: Option 1 – Updating the doors to the building and restrooms for ADA
accessibility help to address the needs of a segment of the community.