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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
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Item to be presented by: Rick Gould iv
DATE: September 13, 2005
SUBJECT: VETERANS HISTORICAL PLAZA- PROJECT NUMBER P2001 -
PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation & Community Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. City Council accept the work performed by Thomsen Landscape, Inc., on the Veterans
Historical Plaza, Project Number P2001.
2. Direct the City Clerk to file the attached Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
3. Direct staff to release the 5% retention 35 days after Notice of Completion is recorded,
provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed.
On October 12, 2004, City Council approved the plans and authorized the advertising for bids for
the Veterans Historical Plaza Project. Not included in the construction drawings were a centrally
located bronze sculpture and story stations containing information on United States military
history. However, due to successful fund-raising efforts, staff proceeded with the design and
fabrication of a number of the story stations that will be installed under separate contract.
At the December 14, 2004, City Council meeting, the City Council awarded the construction of
the Veterans Historical Plaza to Thomsen Landscape, Inc. Construction began on January 31,
2005, and the project was substantially complete by May 27, 2005. The grand opening was held
on May 28, 2005. The contractor completed a 90 -day maintenance period. Staff has assumed all
maintenance responsibilities for the site effective September 1, 2005.
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ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
No alternative action identified by staff.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding is budgeted and available in the Fiscal Year 2005-06 budget in Account Number
P2005-001-8001.
ATTACHMENTS
Notice of Completion