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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by: Rick Gould
DATE: May 24, 2005
SUBJECT: LOST CANYON TRAILHEAD - PROJECT NO. P3004 -
AUTHORIZE A CHANGE ORDER TO EXISTING CONTRACT
FOR ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
SERVICES
DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation & Community Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Change Order in the
amount of $111,000 to an existing contract with MNS Engineers, Inc., to complete engineering
and environmental design services for the Lost Canyon Trailhead, Project Number P3004,
subject to City Attorney approval. The funds have been budgeted in FiscalYear 2004-05 in
Account Number P3004-210.
BACKGROUND
The Lost Canyon Trailhead encompasses approximately 40 acres of mostly riparian open space
along the Santa Clara River in Canyon Country. The trailhead is located at the eastern terminus
of the existing Santa Clara River Trail.
At its May 25, 2004, meeting, City Council authorized a contract with MNS Engineers, Inc., for
engineering and design services for segments four and five of the Santa Clara River Trail. These
segments are located between Bouquet Canyon Road and the planned Discovery River Park
located on Canyon View Drive.
The proposed improvements to the Lost Canyon Trailhead will be located on approximately two
acres near Lost Canyon Road under the State Highway 14 crossing. Improvements proposed
include parking, shade structure, and landscaping.
APPIDWED
Engineering and environmental design work are required at this time in order to meet the
requirements of the Regional Park and Open Space (Proposition A) District Grant Agreement
which is funding the project. Included in the scope of the MNS contract are final construction
documents and all necessary agency permits required prior to construction.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as determined by City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this expenditure, in the amount of $111,000, have been budgeted in Account Number
P3004210-8001 in Fiscal Year 2004-05.