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6.M. - Page 3 of 6 restroom, updating the storm water system to comply with the new county regulations, high-voltage electrical service relocation, new lighting, new asphalt, pedestrian improvements and accessible drop off area, new sidewalks, new crosswalks and pavement markings in the right-of-way, new pathways, new picnic area, and many more improvements beyond the footprint of the playground. The construction will take place while keeping the park active and safe in adjacent sports fields and open areas. The 30 -acre community park has been built incrementally over many decades. During that time, some improvements have not been documented very well. During demolition, several utilities have been uncovered that were not recorded in the as -built drawings. This has triggered some revisions to the plans and calculations for the grading and have resulted in change orders. Additionally, the site is very flat. One of the most difficult aspects of the project design was how to incorporate the stormwater requirements (stormwater run-off detention areas) into the space set aside for play areas. It also required very large pipes across the entire play space that intersected other features such as retaining wall footings, potable water lines, sewer lines, all the water lines that feed the water feature, and electrical lines for sports field lighting. The change orders so far include re-routing sport lighting electrical lines in the amount of $21,791.06 and scorekeeper shed for $3,450.00, and geotechnical revisions to the retaining wall footing due soil conditions and tree roots. Although in-house work does cost less, it does require City staff to procure materials and construct improvements. These improvements are included in the total amount of the funding requested. FISCAL IMPACT The project is a playground for all abilities and has significant funding from sponsorships and donations. The City has worked very closely with the Magical Bridge Foundation, and they have secured $3 million in corporate, foundation and individual donations. The remaining costs for the Magical Bridge Playground are being provided by the City's Park Impact Fee Fund. The additional funding request for the 22% contingency will come from the appropriation of available unencumbered funds from the Park Impact Fee account, of $1,221,756. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW As the lead agency, City of Redwood City has determined that the Red Morton Park —Magical Bridge Playground is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines pursuant to: • Section 15301 Class 1 "Existing Facilities" for the minor alteration of existing public structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible expansion of use. • Section 15302 Class 2 "Replacement or Reconstruction" for the replacement or reconstruction of existing facilities and paths where the new facilities will be located on the same site as the area replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity. City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.ore 277