AgdaPkt 2015-08-24 Joint SA and PAF

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ANALYSIS The park and adjacent street parking and sidewalks were necessarily closed during the renovation and was expected to re-open for public use by July 2015. The Jardin de Niños Park Renovation Project was successfully completed in accordance with the plans and specifications for a total contract cost of $270,546.80. Change orders were issued for the sum total of $16,026.80, which is 5.9% more than the awarded contract amount. The majority of the change order amount was issued for additive alternates such as grading and base rock installation for synthetic turf. The contract allowed 90 calendar days for project completion and the project was completed in 92 days. Jardin de Niños Park was substantially completed on May 12, 2015 and re-opened to the public on Saturday, May 16, 2015. A significant number of residents attended re-opening of the park. The City’s Parks staff acknowledges the contractor and the City’s Public Works Department staff for their great work to ensure the park renovation and the re-opening event was well-executed and successful. ALTERNATIVES Council may choose not to accept the project, or authorize the release of bonds and retention which would be contrary to the terms of the contract and prior Council action. FISCAL IMPACT Sufficient funding for the work of this construction contract has been previously appropriated as Capital Projects Funds – Jardin de Niños Renovation Project, Restroom Replacement Program, and the Playground Replacement Program. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Council determined that this project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines per Section 15302 and Section 15332 when Council awarded the contract on September 8, 2014. CHRISTOPHER BETH DIRECTOR PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES AARON AKNIN INTERIM CITY MANAGER 6.2.A. - Page 2