PROJECT NO. CIP 95-507 VALLEY PARK IMPROVEMENTS 
APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS & ESTIMATES

 

Recommendation :

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Approve the plans, specifications, estimates; and
2. Direct Staff to return in 60 days with funding and phasing plans.

 

Background :

On January 25, 2000, Council approved the consulting engineering agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and David Evans & Associates (DEA) for Project No. CIP 95-507 Valley Park Improvements. This project was given top priority among the park projects for FY 2000-01.

On September 12, 2000, Council approved the schematic design for Project No. CIP 95-507 Valley Park Improvements. The schematic design, which retains the general character of the existing park while providing much-needed upgrades, was successfully completed after several meetings with DEA and the Council Subcommittee (Dunbabin, Oakes).

The general scope of work consists of the following:

• Improvement of irrigation and landscaping

• Improvement of pathways to comply with the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA)

• Improvement of turf and drainage for soccer/baseball field

• Construction of new restroom building (meeting ADA requirements)

• Renovation of picnic areas

• Installation of new benches and picnic tables

• Construction of new basketball court (reduce to one court)

• Installation of new playground equipment

The PS&E’s have been approved by the Director of Public Works.

 

Fiscal Impact :

The engineer’s estimate for this project is $1,440,000, plus there are five bid alternates estimated in the amount of $100,000. The five bid alternates are: (1) installation of wood monument sign; (2) construction of asphalt concrete paving of the north-end parking; (3) construction of concrete wheel stop; (4) installation of handicap parking and circulation signs; and (5) construction of sand channel drainage system.

Additionally, construction management, testing, and contingency are to be considered. The estimated costs of these services, along with construction, are as follows:

Construction Costs	1,540,000.00
Contingency	231,000.00
Construction Management, Inspection Services & Testing	200,000.00
Construction Administration	46,200
Total	2,017,200.00

For fiscal year 2000-01, the funds budgeted for this project are $157,622 and $330,302 from the 125 and 126 Funds, respectively. At this time, the remaining balances of the funds are $133,981 and $270,107 from the 125 and 126 Funds, respectively. Based on the construction estimate, approximately $1,600,000 in additional funds will be needed to complete the project.

Staff plans to seek additional funding sources to fill the need of financing this project. Staff will be looking at the possibility of completing the project in several phases, as is being done with the Pier Renovation, in the event that would make it look more attractive to a funding agency. The work necessary to develop the phasing schedule and locate the necessary funds will require additional time by both the consultant and Staff.

Staff, therefore, requests approval of the plans and specifications and direction to Staff to return with funding and phasing plans in 60 days.

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