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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Emergency Declaration for Fire Station 2 Showers & Restroom
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RECOMMENDATION
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Adopt Resolution No. 25-4898, entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Declaring an Emergency and Approving the Execution of a Public Works Contract for the Restoration of Showers and Restroom Facilities at Murrieta Fire and Rescue Station 2 without Notice for Bids Pursuant to California Public Contracts Code Sections 1102, 20168, and 22050;
Amend the Capital Improvement Plan Budget for Fiscal Year 2025/26 and appropriate $275,000 from the General Fund Fire Facility Reserve into CIP No. 21038;
Amend the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating Budget as referenced in the Fiscal Impact statement; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Works Construction Contract in an amount not to exceed $190,000, plus a 15% contingency, for the Fire Station 2 Showers and Restroom Restoration Project, CIP No. 21038.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On June 3, 2025, the City Council approved Resolution No. 25-4836, approving the Capital Improvement Plan Budget for Fiscal Year 2025/26, and the Fiscal Years 2025/26 to 2029/30 Capital Improvement Plan, which included the Fire Station 1 Site Improvements Project, CIP No. 21019 (Vote 5-0).
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Provide a high level of innovative public safety.
BACKGROUND
Staff recently encountered a potential mold issue in the walls of the living quarter showers and restroom at Murrieta Fire & Rescue (MFR) Station 2 (Station 2) due to a water leak. Testing by a certified environmental health company confirmed the presence of mold. A separate mold remediation company was hired to isolate the area, treat the mold, and remove affected building materials from the premises.
MFR personnel are currently unable to utiliz...
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