HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-04-27 - AGENDA REPORTS - DISCOVERY PARK SCOPE OF WORK (2)Agenda Item: I
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by: Rick Gould
DATE: April 27, 2010
SUBJECT: DISCOVERY PARK PROJECT P3016 - AUTHORIZE AN
INCREASE IN SCOPE OF WORK FOR AN EXISTING
CONTRACT
DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. City Council approve an increase in scope of work and a proportional increase in spending
authority in the amount of $152,000 for R.C. Becker and Sons, Inc. for Discovery Park Project
P3016.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
BACKGROUND
At the December 8, 2009, City Council meeting, a contract was awarded to R.C. Becker and
Sons, Inc. in the amount of $480,268.82 for the construction of Discovery Park. The scope of
work included the development of passive park improvements on approximately 3 acres of the
planned 12 -acre park.
The project is funded through a Proposition A grant, administered by the Los Angeles County
Regional Parks and Open Space District. These funds were also used to acquire the Discovery
Park site in 1999. Due to construction bids coming in lower than anticipated, a balance of
$152,000 remains on the grant. Under the terms of the funding agreement, all unused grant funds
must be returned to the County. Staff has identified additional work that would increase the
recreational opportunities at the site and maximize the City's use of the Prop A grant; therefore,
staff is recommending an increase in the scope of work to the R.C. Becker and Sons, Inc.
contract. The additional scope of work will encompass approximately two more acres of park
APPROVED
area and will include additional irrigation, trees, shrubs, and a prefabricated shade structure. The
improvements meet the criteria of the Proposition A grant by providing passive park
improvements.
It is anticipated that the supplementary work will require an additional six weeks to finish. All
contract work will be completed by the end of the fiscal year in compliance with the grant
requirements.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as determined by City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this expenditure are available in Fiscal Year 2009-10 budget in account
P3016262-5161.001.