TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Brian Crawford, Municipal Services Director
PREPARED BY: Garrett Strang, Capital Projects Program Manager
SUBJECT:
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Notice of Completion - City Hall and Murrieta Police Department Parking Lot Resurfacing Project, MSD Project No. 26-004
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ABSTRACT
Staff has deemed construction of the City Hall and Murrieta Police Department (PD) Parking Lot Resurfacing Project, Municipal Services Department (MSD) Project No. 26-004, to be substantially complete and recommends accepting the improvements and having the City Clerk record a Notice of Completion (NOC).
RECOMMENDATION
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Accept the improvements for the City Hall and PD Parking Lot Resurfacing Project, MSD Project No. 26-004, as complete;
Authorize the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion; and
Direct the Municipal Services Department to release bonds in accordance with State law and City ordinances.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On July 7, 2026, the City Council approved Resolution No. 26-4962, approving the Capital Improvement Plan Budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27, and the Fiscal Year 2026/27 to 2030/31 Capital Improvement Plan. (Vote: 4-0-1)
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
This item aligns with the City Council goal to plan, program and create infrastructure development. This project aims to continue preventative maintenance to prolong the lifespan of City owned infrastructure assets.
DISCUSSION
In April 2026, a Public Works Construction Contract was awarded to NPG, Inc., to resurface the City Hall and Police Department front parking lots. The work performed consisted of crack filling, application of a seal coat, and restriping of both parking lots. The project was undertaken to preserve and extend the service life of the existing pavement, protect the asphalt from further deterioration, and restore pavement markings to improve safety, visibility, and overall functionality for City staff and visitors.
The City Hall and PD Parking Lot Resurfacing Project, MSD Project No. 26-004, Public Works Construction Contract with NPG, Inc. was executed by the City Manager on April 9, 2026. Construction began in May 2026 and was deemed complete on July 6, 2026.
Final payment/retention release has not yet been made (pending Council acceptance of the Notice of Completion) however it is anticipated that the project will close out within the original contract value of $39,152. City forces have inspected the improvements and found them to be satisfactory. Staff recommends formal acceptance by City Council.
PUBLIC NOTICING
The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which the City Council considers the item).
CEQA AND REGULATORY OVERVIEW
This project is recommended for exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines because the project consists of operation, repair, and/or replacement of an existing facility with no expanded use.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total anticipated final construction costs of $39,152 were provided from General Fund (fund 110) in the Public Works Maintenance Budget.
ATTACHMENTS
ATT 1 - Notice of Completion