RESOLUTION NO. 7280

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND/OR TEMPORARY NOTES TO FINANCE ALL OR A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS.

WHEREAS, the City of Lawrence, Kansas (the “City”) is a city of the first class, duly created, organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 9274, the City has previously approved the 2017-2021 Capital Improvement Plan (the “2017-2021 CIP”); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 9387, the City has previously approved the 2018-2022 Capital Improvement Plan (the “2018-2022 CIP”); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 9554, the City has previously approved the 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Plan (the “2019-2023 CIP”); and

WHEREAS, Charter Ordinance No. 46 was previously approved by the City and pursuant to Article 12, Section 5 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas (the “Home Rule Amendment”), and such Charter Ordinance authorizes the governing body of the City to make the following improvements and to issue its general obligation bonds and/or temporary notes to finance the costs of a variety of public improvements as further described therein; and

WHEREAS, Charter Ordinance No. 40 was previously approved by the City and pursuant to the Home Rule Amendment, and such Charter Ordinance authorizes the governing body of the City to make the following improvements and issue its general obligation bonds and/or temporary notes to finance the a variety of public improvements as further described therein; and

WHEREAS, Charter Ordinance No. 28 was previously approved by the City and pursuant to the Home Rule Amendment, and such Charter Ordinance authorizes the governing body of the City to make improvements to storm sewer systems and all appurtenances necessary to the maintenance and operation of storm sewer systems, including alley improvements associated with such storm sewer systems, and to issue general obligation bonds and/or temporary notes of the City to finance the costs of such improvements;

WHEREAS, pursuant to K.S.A. 12-685 et seq., the governing body of the City has previously authorized the improvement of certain main trafficways or trafficway connections designated and established under the provisions of K.S.A. 12-685 et seq., and further authorized the issuance of general obligation bonds and/or temporary notes to finance the costs thereof; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 12, Section 5 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas (the “Home Rule Amendment”), the City has previously approved the making of a grant to the Lawrence Humane Society, Inc., in order to enhance and provide for public health, safety and welfare of the City and its citizens, and has authorized the issuance of general obligation bonds and/or temporary notes to finance the costs thereof; and

WHEREAS, the City now seeks to authorize certain improvements and the issuance of general obligation bonds or notes to finance the costs of such improvements previously included in the 2017-2021 CIP, the 2018-2022 CIP and/or the 2019-2023 CIP, all as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCE, KANSAS, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Approval of the Projects. The governing body of the City hereby authorizes and orders the construction of the improvements described in Exhibit A attached hereto, or ratifies the prior authorization to construct improvements described in Exhibit A that have previously been authorized by ordinance or resolution of the governing body.

Section 2. Issuance of General Obligation Bonds and/or Temporary Notes. Pursuant to K.S.A. 12-685 et seq., the Home Rule Amendment, Charter Ordinance No. 28, Charter Ordinance No. 40 and Charter Ordinance No. 46, the governing body of the City hereby authorizes (or ratifies prior authorization of) the issuance of general obligation bonds and/or general obligation temporary notes to fund the improvements authorized in Section 1 of this Resolution. Such general obligation bonds and/or general obligation temporary notes may be issued in the maximum principal amounts set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto. The City expects to make expenditures prior to the issuance of such general obligation bonds and/or general obligation temporary notes, and any such tax-exempt general obligation bonds and/or general obligation temporary notes issued under the authority of this Resolution may be used to reimburse expenditures made on or after the date that is 60 days before the date of passage of this Resolution pursuant to U.S. Treasury Regulation §1.150-2.

Section 3. Further Authority. The Mayor, City Clerk, and Finance Director and other appropriate officers and agents of the City are hereby authorized and directed to take such action, expend such funds and execute such documents, certificates and instruments as may be necessary or desirable to carry out and comply with the intent of this Resolution.

Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect and be of force from and after its passage by the governing body of the City and approval by the Mayor.

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EXHIBIT A

2019 FINANCING: PROJECT AUTHORIZATIONS

Projects with Prior City Commission Authorization (No Changes)

Downtown Canopy PW17B4CIP

Prior Authorizing Ordinance: Ordinance No. 9428

Estimated Total Project Cost: $350,000

General Obligation Bond Authorization Amount: $350,000 plus capitalized interest on any temporary financing and costs of issuance.

Statutory Authority: Charter Ordinance No. 28

Project Description: Improvement to the City’s storm sewer system located in the alley between Vermont Street and Massachusetts Street, from 8th Street to 9th Street, by removing the existing canopy and replacing the underground storm water collection piping and associated inlets, and repairing and replacing the associated sidewalk improvements.

East 9^th Street Improvements PW17E66CIP

Prior Authorizing Resolution: Resolution No. 7220

Estimated Total Project Cost: $2,500,000

General Obligation Bond Authorization Amount: $2,500,000 plus capitalized interest on any temporary financing and costs of issuance.

Statutory Authority: K.S.A. 12-685 et seq.; Charter Ordinance No. 46

Project Description: Reconstruction of 9th Street from Massachusetts Street to Delaware Street, including design, engineering, and construction of concrete pavement, storm sewer, sidewalks, on-street parking, pedestrian lighting, related landscaping, and any necessary improvements related thereto.

Humane Society CM1701CIP

Prior Authorizing Ordinance: Ordinance No. 9516

Estimated Total Project Cost: $2,500,000

General Obligation Bond Authorization Amount: $2,500,000 plus capitalized interest on any temporary financing and costs of issuance.

Statutory Authority: Article 12, Section 5 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas

Project Description: General obligation debt of the City will be issued to make a grant to the Lawrence Humane Society, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $2,500,000 for use in connection with the acquisition, construction and equipping of a facility to be located in the City and owned and occupied by the Humane Society in order to better provide the City with animal control and services related thereto.

One Stop Shop PS1701CIP

Prior Authorizing Resolution: Resolution No. 7264

Estimated Total Project Cost: $1,101,000

General Obligation Bond Authorization Amount: $180,000 plus capitalized interest on any temporary financing and costs of issuance.

Statutory Authority: Charter Ordinance No. 40

Project Description: Acquisition, design, alteration. repair, reconstruction, remodel, renovation, replacement or making additions to, furnishing and equipping of and making any necessary and related improvements to Municipal Court and Planning and Development Services facilities to be located at 1 Riverfront Plaza, top floor of west side, within the City.

Parks & Recreation Facilities Projects (2018):

Indoor Aquatics Center Pool Painting PR1821CIP;

Community Building Renovation PR1822CIP;

South Park Playground (ADA Compliance) PR1823CIP;

East Lawrence Recreation Center PR1820CIP;

Holcom Park Recreation Center PR1907CIP;

Union Pacific Depot Renovation PR1909CIP

Prior Authorizing Resolution: Resolution No. 7241

Estimated Total Project Cost: $600,000

General Obligation Bond Authorization Amount: $600,000 plus capitalized interest on any temporary financing and costs of issuance.

Statutory Authority: Charter Ordinance No. 40

Project Description: The design, alteration, repair, reconstruction, remodel, renovation, replacement or making additions to, furnishing and equipping of the following public buildings and facilities within the City:

· Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center - 4706 Overland Drive;

· Community Building - 115 W 11^th Street;

· South Park Playground - 1141 Massachusetts Street;

· East Lawrence Recreation Center - 1245 E. 15th Street;

· Holcom Park Recreation Center - 2700 W. 27th Street; and

· Union Pacific Depot - 402 N. 2nd Street.

Public Building projects (2018):

Arts Center Boilers and Roof PW18B6CIP;

City Hall Fire Alarm Panel and General Maintenance PW18B5CIP

Prior Authorizing Resolution: Resolution No. 7247

Estimated Total Project Cost: $320,000

General Obligation Bond Authorization Amount: $320,000 plus capitalized interest on any temporary financing and costs of issuance.

Statutory Authority: Charter Ordinance No. 40

Project Description: Repair and replacement of:

· Existing roof and boilers at the Arts Center located at 940 New Hampshire Street; and

· Fire alarms, halon system, access control system and carpets in City Hall located at 6 East 6^th Street.

Street Projects (2018):

23^rd Street from Louisiana to Massachusetts PW18E10CIP;

Louisiana Street from 12^TH Street to 13^TH Street PW18E8CIP

Prior Authorizing Resolution: Resolution No. 7246

Estimated Total Project Cost: $1,950,000

General Obligation Bond Authorization Amount: $950,000 plus capitalized interest on any temporary financing and costs of issuance.

Statutory Authority: K.S.A. 12-685 et seq.; Charter Ordinance No. 46

Project Description: Street construction, curbing, guttering, paving, sidewalk and pedestrian path construction, drainage improvements, pavement marking, signing, and all related design, engineering and inspection work, at the following locations:

· 23^rd Street from Louisiana to Massachusetts Street;

· Louisiana Street from 12^th Street to 13^th Street.

Projects with Prior City Commission Authorization (Changes Requested)

Fire Medical Pavement Replacement PW19B7CIP [Increased Authorization; Amended Project Description]

Prior Authorizing Resolution: Resolution No. 7273

Estimated Total Project Cost: $3,000,000

General Obligation Bond Authorization Amount: $3,000,000 plus capitalized interest on any temporary financing and costs of issuance.

Statutory Authority: Charter Ordinance No. 40

Project Description: The repair, reconstruction and replacement of the pavement located at the following Fire Stations and making any necessary and related improvements thereto.

· Fire Station No. 2 – 2128 Harper Street

· Fire Station. No. 3 – 3708 West 6^th Street

· Fire Station No. 4 – 2121 Wakarusa Drive

· Fire Station No. 5 – 1911 Stewart Avenue

· Fire Training Center – 1941 Haskell Avenue

Summary of Changes: Resolution No. 7273 gave authorization to make improvements to Fire Station No. 5 in an amount not to exceed $368,820.18 plus issuance costs and interest. This was completed ahead of the other projects because other work is occurring in the area that would help minimize costs. The increased authorization is to incorporate the remainder of the locations included in the project scope.

Fire Station No. 1/Senior Center FM1702CIP [Increased Authorization]

Prior Authorizing Resolution: Resolution No. 7192

Estimated Total Project Cost: $7,100,000

General Obligation Bond Authorization Amount: $7,100,000 plus capitalized interest on any temporary financing and costs of issuance.

Statutory Authority: Charter Ordinance No. 40

Project Description: Design, repair, renovate and reconstruct Fire Station No. 1 of the City, including various interior and exterior improvements necessary to address the operational needs of the City’s fire and medical departments, renovations necessary for ADA compliance and other related and appurtenant improvements.

Summary of Changes: Resolution No. 7192 gave authorization to make improvements to Fire Station No. 1/Senior Resource Center in an amount not to exceed $6,287,000 plus issuance costs and interest. The increased authorization figure aligns with current project estimates.

Fire Training Tower FM1703CIP [Increased Authorization]

Prior Authorizing Resolution: Resolution No. 7243

Estimated Total Project Cost: $1,200,000

General Obligation Bond Authorization Amount: $1,097,680 plus capitalized interest on any temporary financing and costs of issuance.

Statutory Authority: Charter Ordinance No. 40

Project Description: Replacement of existing Fire Training Tower located at 1941 Haskell Avenue and design and construction of a new Fire Training Tower.

Summary of Changes: Resolution No. 7243 gave authorization to make improvements to the Fire Training Tower in an amount not to exceed $700,000 plus issuance costs and interest. The increased authorization aligns with current project estimates that were increased due to significant site plan improvements that were required to be completed as part of the project.

Police Facility [Increased Authorization; Amended Project Description]

Phase 1 PD1803CIP

Two Percent for Art at Police Facility CM 1902

Prior Authorizing Resolution: Resolution No. 7222

Estimated Total Project Cost: $18,840,000

General Obligation Bond Authorization Amount: $18,840,000 plus capitalized interest on any temporary financing and costs of issuance.

Statutory Authority: Charter Ordinance No. 40

Project Description: The design, planning, construction, equipping and furnishing a new police department facility located at 5100 Overland Drive. Project shall include an amount up to $340,000 to fund public art located at the facility.

Summary of Changes: Resolution No. 7222 gave authorization to design and construct a new police facility in an amount not to exceed $18,500,000 plus issuance costs and interest. The increased authorization is to include funds for public art that was included in the CIP but not in the initial authorization.

Sidewalk, Bike, Pedestrian Improvements, ADA Ramps CI09 [Amended Project Description]

Prior Authorizing Resolution: Resolution No. 7254

Estimated Total Project Cost: $500,000

General Obligation Bond Authorization Amount: $500,000 plus capitalized interest on any temporary financing and costs of issuance.

Statutory Authority: K.S.A. 12-685 et seq., Charter Ordinance No. 46

• East side of Michigan Street, 2nd Street to 3rd Street;

• South side of West 27th Street, Crestline Drive to Chipperfield Road;

• South side of Harvard Road. Iowa Street to Hilltop Drive;

• Bike Boulevard on 21st Street from Iowa Street to Naismith Drive;

• Bike Boulevard on 21st Street from Naismith Drive to Massachusetts Street;

• Bike Boulevard on Lawrence Avenue, from Harvard Road to Bob Billings Parkway;

• Bike Boulevard on Naismith Drive from 19^th Street to 21^st Street; and

• Bike Boulevard on 13^th Street from Massachusetts Street to Haskell Avenue.

Summary of Changes: Resolution No. 7254 gave authorization to make improvements to a number of locations across the City in an amount not to exceed $500,000 plus issuance costs and interest. The last two locations were added for flexibility as the bike boulevard design is moving through public process.

Traffic Calming PW17E8CIP [Increased Authorization; Amended Project Description]

Prior Authorizing Resolution: Resolution No. 7256 and 7205

Estimated Total Project Cost: $600,000

General Obligation Bond Authorization Amount: $600,000 plus capitalized interest on any temporary financing and costs of issuance.

Statutory Authority: K.S.A. 12-685 et seq.; Charter Ordinance No. 46

• W. 17^th Street and Indiana – traffic calming devices including traffic circles;

• W. 18^th Street and Indiana – traffic calming devices including traffic circles;

• W. 17^th Street and Illinois – traffic calming devices including traffic circles;

• W. 18^th Street and Illinois – traffic calming devices including traffic circles;

• Ousdahl Road from 26^th Street to 23^rd Street – speed humps and cushions;

• Trail Road from Kasold to Folks Road – speed humps and cushions;

• Missouri Street, 8th Street to 9th Street;

• Arkansas Street, 8th Street to 9th Street;

• Lincoln Street, 3rd Street to 7th Street;

• East 13th Street, Massachusetts Street to Haskell Avenue; and

· West 24th Street, Crossgate Drive to Kasold Drive.

Summary of Changes: Resolution No. 7256 gave authorization to make improvements to Missouri Street, Arkansas Street, Lincoln Street, East 13^th Street, and West 24^th Street in an amount not to exceed $200,000 plus issuance costs and interest. Resolution No. 7205 gave authorization to make improvements to West 17^th Street, West 18^th Street, Ousdahl Road, and Trail Road in an amount not to exceed $400,000 plus issuance costs and interest. This combines these two resolutions into a singular resolution.

New Projects Requesting City Commission Authorization

19^th Street Reconstruction – Harper to O’Connell PW17e3cip

Prior Authorizing Resolution: NONE.

Estimated Total Project Cost: $3,625,000

General Obligation Bond Authorization Amount: $1,775,000 plus capitalized interest on any temporary financing and costs of issuance.

Statutory Authority: Charter Ordinance No. 46

Project Description: Reconstruction of 19^th Street from Harper to O’Connell Street, including but not limited to construction, curbing, guttering, paving, sidewalk and pedestrian path construction, drainage improvements, pavement marking, signing, and all related design, engineering and inspection work, and all necessary and related improvements.

ITC Exterior Repairs and HVAC PW19B4CIP

Prior Authorizing Resolution: NONE.

Estimated Total Project Cost: $750,000

General Obligation Bond Authorization Amount: $750,000 plus capitalized interest on any temporary financing and costs of issuance.

Statutory Authority: Charter Ordinance No. 46

Project Description: Design, alteration, repair, reconstruction, remodel, renovation, replacement or making additions to, furnishing and equipping the City’s Investigations and Training Center (ITC) located at 4820 Bob Billings Parkway, including exterior repairs and HVAC replacement, and associated engineering, design, inspection, removal, replacement, and construction costs related thereto.

Parks and Recreation Facilities Projects (2019):

Indoor Aquatics Center Roof Resurfacing PR1902CIP;

Arboretum Bathroom Upgrade PR1901CIP;

Arboretum Parking Lot Repair PR1924CIP;

Burcham Park/Upgrade Shelter and Playground PR1901CIP;

Lawrence Loop Trail – Downtown Section PR2121CIP;

Oak Hill Cemetery Mausoleum (Historic Structure) PR1906CIP;

Parking Lots and Roads – Parks & Rec, 2019 PR1921CIP.

Prior Authorizing Resolution: NONE.

Estimated Total Project Cost: $2,110,000

General Obligation Bond Authorization Amount: $1,410,000 plus capitalized interest on any temporary financing and costs of issuance.

Statutory Authority: Charter Ordinance No. 46

Project Description: Projects include the design, alteration, repair, reconstruction, remodel, renovation, replacement or making additions to, furnishing and equipping of the following public parks and recreation areas and facilities, including any appurtenances related thereto, and associated engineering, design, inspection, removal, replacement, and construction costs:

· Lawrence Arboretum - 4711 W 27^th Street – bathroom upgrades and parking lot repairs

· Burcham Park - South Powerhouse Road – shelter upgrades and playground construction

· Downtown Section of the Lawrence Loop Trail from Hobbs Park to Burcham Park

· Oak Hill Cemetery - 1605 Oak Hill Avenue – improvements to mausoleum structure

· Repair and replacement of parking lots and roads at various City parks and recreation facilities

· Indoor Aquatics Center - 4706 Overland Drive – roof resurfacing

Public Parking Improvements

Elevator Rehab New Hampshire Garage PW20B4CIP;

Parking Garage Repairs, 2019 PW19B5CIP;

Santa Fe Depot Repair PW19E3CIP.

Prior Authorizing Resolution: NONE.

Estimated Total Project Cost: $1,000,000

General Obligation Bond Authorization Amount: $800,000 plus capitalized interest on any temporary financing and costs of issuance.

Statutory Authority: Charter Ordinance No. 46

Project Description: Projects include the design, alteration, repair, reconstruction, remodel, renovation, replacement or making additions to the following public parking facilities within the City, including any appurtenances related thereto, any necessary land acquisitions, and associated engineering, design, inspection, removal, replacement, and construction costs:

· New Hampshire Parking Garage - 927 New Hampshire Street – elevator rehabilitation and parking garage repairs

· Santa Fe Depot – 413 E. 7^th Street – parking lot improvements

Riverbank Stabilization PW17E9CIP

Prior Authorizing Resolution: NONE.

Estimated Total Project Cost: $1,000,000

General Obligation Bond Authorization Amount: $1,000,000 plus capitalized interest on any temporary financing and costs of issuance.

Statutory Authority: Charter Ordinance No. 46

Project Description: Repair, renovate and reconstruct portions of the Kansas River riverbank located at 502 South Powerhouse Road and all related design, engineering and inspection work.

Street Maintenance 2019 PW17SM1CIP

Prior Authorizing Resolution: NONE.

Estimated Total Project Cost: $3,190,000

General Obligation Bond Authorization Amount: $821,000 plus capitalized interest on any temporary financing and costs of issuance.

Statutory Authority: Charter Ordinance No. 46

Project Description: Street construction, rehabilitation, reconstruction, curbing, guttering, paving, sidewalk and pedestrian path construction, drainage improvements, pavement marking, signing, and all related design, engineering and inspection work, at the following locations:

· Lawrence Avenue – Clinton Parkway to West 31^st Street

· East 19^th Street – Massachusetts Street to Haskell Avenue