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Session 1712, Minutes December 15, 1997 CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS: CONSENT CALENDAR (4 ITEMS): # I - First Quarter Budget Transfers: The City Manager recommends approval of transferring money from accounts where surpluses exist and from revenues exceeding budget expectations to those accounts where additional appropriations have proven necessary either to meet cost increases or unforseen needs. In general, revenue has exceeded budget expectations allowing an increase in the contingency fund. It is clear that these additional contingency funds will be needed over the second quarter of the fiscal year to pay for overruns on the transfer station repairs and the parking garage. Additional funds may also be needed in the third quarter for the City's share of the 82n~ Street Bridge. #2 - Golf Professional Contract Renewal: The City Manager recommends approval of a picnic license to allow the serving of beer included with the admission fee for the Arkansas Homecoming Club annual fund raiser on December 20 at the Community Center. Such events have been held at this and other locations over the years with no negative consequences. #3 - Remodel 3re Floor Bathroom: Invitations to Bid were sent to four companies for subject requirement. $4,000 was set aside for this requirement. The results are as follows: Brooks Company ............................$5,652.00 The City Manager recommends awarding this project to Brooks Company for $5,652.00. They are a University City company which has completed several contracts with us in recent years. #4 - 1997-1998 Annual Order - Street Sweeper Brooms: Bids for furnishing an estimated 72 replacement sweeper brooms for the 1997-98 fiscal year have been received. Invitations to Bid were sent to three possible sources with only one bid from United Rotary Brush being returned: 12 ea. Main Brooms 60 ea. Gutter Brooms $2,100.00 $3,246.00 The City Manager recommends awarding the order to United Rotary Brush for their bid of $5,346.00.