Resolution 11-028 Supporting Using City Hall Depreciation Reserves to Assist With Cost of City Hall Renovation

CITY OF HOMER
HOMER, ALASKA

Wythe

RESOLUTION 11-028

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, IN SUPPORT OF USING CITY HALL DEPRECIATION RESERVES TO ASSIST WITH THE COSTS OF RENOVATION TO THE EXISTING CITY HALL FACILITY.

WHEREAS, The City Hall Renovation and Expansion Task Force is working with the architects and contractors in reviewing and discussing improvements for the renovated and expanded City Hall; and

WHEREAS, Areas in the existing building were identified as requiring upgrade and replacement in the University of Alaska Anchorage engineer’s facility report and are being considered for inclusion in the renovation project; and

WHEREAS, It is economically sensible to replace the roof, deck, and carpets of the existing building during the remodel; and

WHEREAS, Improvements to the current heating system, lighting, and air handling unit are desired to increase overall energy efficiency; and

WHEREAS, Exterior siding to the existing building will add stability, reduce long term maintenance costs, and create an aesthetically pleasing flow with the new addition; and

WHEREAS, Depreciation reserves are allocated to be made available for the purpose of repairs and maintenance of the building as required to extend the useful life of the building; and

WHEREAS, Consistent with the design build process, it is desirable to know at this time if depreciation reserve funds may be utilized to finance the projects identified as necessary repairs in the existing building.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Homer City Council supports utilizing depreciation reserves to assist with the costs of renovation to the existing City Hall facility.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Homer City Council this 14th day of March, 2011.

CITY OF HOMER

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JAMES C. HORNADAY, MAYOR

ATTEST:

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JO JOHNSON, CMC, CITY CLERK

Fiscal Note: N/A