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Louisville City Council Meeting December 3, 2002 Page 6 Finance Director Laus reviewed Resolution No. 45, Series 2002, which authorizes the supplemental appropriation of $85,202 in the Conservation Trust - Lottery Fund for the construction of the Inline Skating Rink. This supplemental appropriation brings the total appropriations for the Conservation Trust - Lottery Fund to $452,102 for the 2002 budget and a projected ending cash balance of $70,665 at December 31, 2002. She reviewed the 2002 original appropriation for the Inline Skating Rink was $200,700 have been increased by $161,202 for a total of $361,902. She noted the revenues from the state lottery have increased this year as a result of the new power ball game. COUNCIL COMMENTS Keany asked if the projects listed were included in the 2002 budget. Laus confirmed the all items listed were apart of the 2002 budget. Sisk noted the funds allocated for new trees and for the arboretum were not used due to the drought conditions. He asked it those funds would be replenished in the 2003 budget. Laus stated that, in anticipation of the continued drought conditions, no money was allocated for trees or the arboretum in 2003. MOTION: Sisk moved that Council approve Resolution No. 45, Series 2002, seconded by Mayer. Roll call vote was taken. The motion passed by a vote of 7-0. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN INLINE RINK Davidson called for Staff presentation. Recreation and Senior Services Director Keith Williams reviewed the history of inline skating, the site concept plan and a timeline to complete the in-line skating rink. The site for the rink is the 14.9-acre parcel purchased by the City for public facilities, including the new police station. Williams explained individuals using the facility would park at the Recreation/Senior Center lot and walk to the inline rink. The rink will be located 16 feet below the tennis court, would have overhead lighting, and be ADA compliant. He introduced the contractor, Axel Bishop, of Environmental Concerns, Inc. (ECI). COUNCIL COMMENTS Sisk asked Williams to explain the bidding process, in which Environmental Concern, Inc. (ECI) was chosen. Williams stated due to the aggressive time schedule and the winter months, Staff contacted a number of companies who perform this type of construction. There was only one construction firm, with the expertise in this type of project, available and able to complete the work according to the timeline proposed. 6