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7.A. - Page 5 of 36 Due to the worldwide viral pandemic known as COVID-19, uncertainty will most likely lead to changes in the bidding environment, a potential increase in availability of one-time funding from external sources such as the state or federal government, a decrease in anticipated revenues, and fluctuations in the cost of construction. Adding to the uncertainty is volatility in the economy, the increasing unemployment rate, and lingering effects of supply shocks. Projects costs recommended in FY 2020-21 attempt to account for these uncertainties. In addition to the uncertain project costs, the City will need to address health and safety measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff anticipates that a portion of funding already set aside for City facility security improvements will need be redirected to address measures required to protect public and employee health. Over the next six months, staff will evaluate whether there is sufficient funding for these health-related measures and recommend adjustments to the FY 2020-21 CIP budget, if necessary, as part of the FY 2020-21 mid -year budget amendment process. Another current issue facing the City is the management of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and implementing long-term cost saving measures by converting existing equipment and infrastructure to be more efficient. Whenever possible, staff have attempted to align CIP projects with the City's existing and draft Climate Action Plan and to focus on implementation of the most environmentally friendly and cleanest technology available, to reduce dependency on GHG emissions and promote the conservation of natural resources. The Veterans Memorial Senior Center project is an excellent example of incorporating principles of sustainable building design, which integrates a rooftop photovoltaic array with integrated battery storage (microgrid) to serve as back-up power during emergencies, while reducing reliance on the electric grid. This project also includes solar shading and daylighting to minimize solar heat gain and provide natural lighting, will be all -electric and will not utilize natural gas, which will further reduce GHG emissions. The design is completed for this project and is currently out for construction bidding. The CIP Committee, which consists of representatives from the Administrative Services, Community Development and Transportation, Parks, Recreation and Community Services, and Public Works Services departments, held its first meeting in September 2019. As a result of this meeting, each City department was asked to prioritize their individual projects that were funded through the capital outlay fund, based on the following five categories: A. Urgent or critical projects which address an emergency, or remedy a dangerous condition B. Projects with dedicated funding and funding source other than Capital Outlay Fund C. High priority, high risk/impact, ongoing maintenance infrastructure improvement D. Important projects, asset preservation, and urgent impact/risk projects E. Desirable and non -urgent projects that can be completed outside of the next two fiscal years On January 8, 2020, a second CIP Committee meeting was held. At this meeting, each department presented an overview of their capital projects and why funding for their project(s) were requested. In this meeting, staff gained a more detailed understanding of each project. Page 5 of 8 City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.ore 190