RESOLUTION A

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO DIRECT THE TOWN’S DESIGN CONSULTANTS TO PROCEED WITH DEVELOPMENT OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS IN PREPARATION FOR BIDDING AND AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS UTILIZING A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK (2008-10-15/R-16a)

WHEREAS, in November 2003 the voters approved a $16.26 million bond for improvements to the Chapel Hill Public Library; and

WHEREAS, design consultants were contracted by the Town to work with the Library Building Committee and Town staff to develop Library expansion project plans; and

WHEREAS, the Town Council has reviewed the project plans and the Manager’s recommendation to proceed with the project utilizing a Construction Manager at Risk delivery system;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council authorizes the Town Manager to direct the Town’s design consultants to proceed with development of construction plans and specifications in preparation for bidding and award of construction contracts utilizing a Construction Manager at Risk

This the 15^th day of October, 2008.