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7� �1;ti Given the unique nature of operations at the Skating Center, entrances and exits �� are susceptible to slippery conditions despite laborious snow removal and ice �, � prevention efforts. This is due to changing weather conditions as well as heavy �;, � foot traffic by patrons and staff, which can lead to snow and ice buifdup. In the _, _ past five years, a number of slips and falls have occurred in these areas resulting �:� in some significant injuries. The medical costs of these injuries for city staff alone �:i are in excess of $50,000. A heating system for the concrete surfaces at the 5� Skating Center entrance should prevent the formation of ice and greatly diminish �, v the chances of costly slips and falls in the future. It is projected that the costs of ;- an in-concrete heating system will be more than offset by the savings realized �;� due to lower medical treatment costs and labor savings. ;{} t i �:1 �� v} � �x .� f,_ 4 {� S.` El � , �• V � �� When it was initially bid as an alternate to the original remodel project the costs ranged from several "no bids" to $100,000 suggesting that a new cost should be obtained at a later date as the project moved forward and when the scope of the project and the geothermal study was better understood. This part of the project was intended on being brought back to you and is considered a safety, maintenance and efficiency issue and is recommended to be paid for by the Risk Management Fund. The proposed installation is mid September, 2007 prior to the concrete pour. , t:� POLICY OBJECTIVE �r i The proposed project is consistent with providing safe, efficient and desirable �_� f��ilkta�� f�r all users, spectators and staff and ta address safety and efficiency -} issues as a high priority during the course of business. -� � ;� � The planned project is also consistent with the original concept plan for the �, � Skating Center project and fits with the project goals of increasing overall safety , ? and efficiency. ;� �� : FINANCIAL IMPLICATION �;; When this portion of the project was bid as an alternate to the building project the �� costs ranged from several "no bids" to $100,000 leading to the conclusion that a �3 � refined quote should be obtained as the project moved forward and it was better � � understood. 3� 8 r�, The price estimate for the total project for engineering, r Fi connection of the in-concrete heating system is as follows: a� � Archit�c�urallEngine�ring $ 2,000 C � Mechanical $ 18,018 �� Site work $ 4,784 �c�� Contingency (10%) �� �� ; TOTAL � ��,3�� {}� installation and