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City Council Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016 Page 3 of 25 In 2016 there will be programs and events throughout the County, which will bear the One Action Logo. In Louisville alone, 15 events are currently being planned. The programming will begin on February 19th at the Louisville Center for the Arts with Rock, Karma, Arrows; a 3 -part film series with panel discussion addressing the early history and immigration of the Boulder County area. She acknowledged the efforts of the Louisville Cultural Council, the Louisville Art Association, the Louisville Public Library and the Louisville Historical Museum, as well as Clay Art Pottery and individual artists, such as Dona Laurita, Dawn DeAno and Kat Fritz, all of whom are actively involved in One Action. She encouraged local artists, performers and organizations who are interested in participating in the project to contact her. The program information can be found on the City's Web Site. She asked Mayor Muckle to share his contribution to the One - Action project. Mayor Muckle explained as Mayor he was asked to have his DNA tested. The reports documented his prominent Native American heritage and Basque ancestry. All of the Mayors in the County had their DNA tested as part of the program. He stated his understanding that artists will paint pictures of the Mayors based on their DNA. Mayor Muckle read the proclamation, which proclaimed 2016 as One Action: Art + Immigration within Boulder County. AWARD BID FOR 95TH STREET (COUNTY ROAD) BRIDGE REPLACEMENT Mayor Muckle requested a staff presentation. Public Works Director Kowar recommended Council award a contract to Hamilton Construction Co to rebuild the 95th Street Bridge over Coal Creek, which was destroyed in the 2013 flood. The contract amount is $1,817,175.20, with a 10% contingency of $180,000. Also under consideration is a contract extension with Michael Baker Jr. Inc., for additional design and construction management services for $47,582.17. If approved, the staff can proceed with CDOT review and agreement to begin the construction of the bridge. It is anticipated the bridge construction will take six months after final CDOT approval. The construction anticipates a complete replacement of roadway from Bella Vista and south, past the Wecker property. There will be space beneath for a future trail. There will be aesthetic components, with a brick look and a three rail fence. The roadway will have 4' shoulders and 11' lanes in either direction. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended the City Council award the 95th Street Bridge Replacement Project to Hamilton Construction Co. per their bid of $1,817,175.20, authorize a project contingency of $181,717.52, and authorize the Mayor, Public Works Director and City Clerk to sign and execute contract documents on behalf of the City. Staff also recommended the City Council approve funds for additional design and construction management services for Michael Baker Jr. Inc., per their proposal fee of $47,582.17.