TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Public Works |
Aaron Bert |
425-556-2786 |
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Parks |
Loreen Hamilton |
425-556-2336 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Public Works |
Eric Dawson |
Engineering Supervisor |
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Public Works |
Steve Gibbs |
Engineering Manager |
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Public Works |
Brandon Buehler |
Deputy Director |
TITLE:
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Approval of the Final Contract with Absher Construction Company and Acceptance of Construction for the Redmond Senior & Community Center Project
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Public Works is requesting Council to approve the final contract and accept construction for the Redmond Senior & Community Center project (No. 2024). This contract with Absher Construction Company had a Maximum Allowable Construction Cost amount of $43,906,371 plus or minus change orders and bid items increases or decreases, resulting in a final contract amount of $49,897,692
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
o Envision Redmond Senior Center Building Stakeholders Report March 2020
o Redmond Community Strategic Plan
o 2017 Community Priorities for the Future of Redmond’s Community Centers Report
o Redmond Comprehensive Plan
o Redmond Parks, Arts, Recreation, Culture, and Conservation (PARCC) Plan
o Redmond Facilities Strategic Management Plan
o 2017-2022 Redmond Capital Investment Program (CIP). Redmond Zoning Code 21.10.070B
• Required:
Council approval is required to accept a Public Works contract that exceeds $300,000 (2018 City Resolution 1503)
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
Public Works is requesting this item go forward for Council approval at the February 3, 2026, Council business meeting
OUTCOMES:
The project objective was to construct a new senior & community center that meets the needs of the Redmond senior and general population. The project was to be constructed in a sustainable manner that meets the goals of the Sustainability Action Plan. The project met the objectives.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$61,480,574
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
CIP
Budget Priority:
Infrastructure, Healthy and Sustainable, Vibrant and Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
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Debt proceeds |
$ 16,139,840 |
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General Fund |
$ 13,352,557 |
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Grants |
$ 1,725,000 |
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Impact Fees |
$ 14,493,065 |
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Misc - Solar Panels + contributions from Amazon and Emerald Heights |
$ 289,427 |
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REET |
$ 15,700,111 |
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Total Approved Budget |
$ 61,700,000 |
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Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☒ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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See Attachment B |
N/A |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
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Time Constraints:
Following project acceptance, in accordance with RCW 60.28, the contract retainage will be released upon receipt of clearances from the Washington State Departments of Revenue and Labor and Industries, and a mandatory 45-day waiting period for filing claims and liens.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
The warranty period begins upon Council acceptance. Not accepting construction will result in delay of warranty start, increasing the project close-out cost.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Redmond Senior & Community Center Project Information Sheet
Attachment B: Additional Project Information