The request is for City Council to approve deductive Change Order #1 in the amount of $203,058.14 in relationship to the Sims Park Improvement Project.

The purpose of this change order is twofold.  The first reason for the change order is to remove the playground equipment from the contract with Hennessey Construction Services.  The reason for this action is so that the City is enabled to purchase the equipment directly using the City’s tax exempt status.  The total cost savings for the City on this purchase is will be $38,000.  This request would result in a credit to the contract with Hennessey Construction Services in the amount of ($469,448.00.)  However, an additional $39,757.00 for concrete footings and $65,140.00 for installation would be needed making the net credit to the contract ($364,551.)

The second reason for the change order is to add projection structure screen walls on each side of the band shell.  The reason for the projection screen walls is to enhance the patron experience.  By installing two screens, patrons will have multiple views to enjoy the event and as such the experience will be much better than what they have seen before.  With rear projection, and the opportunity for live acts to enhance their shows with video images simultaneously, there will clearly be a better entertainment experience for patrons.  The cost associated with installation is $161,492.86.  A copy of the rendering of the screen walls are attached with the specification sheets.