TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Brian Ambrose, Director of Community Services
PREPARED BY: Brian Crawford, Senior Program Manager - Parks & Recreation
SUBJECT: Construction Contract Sykes Ranch Park Improvement Project
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RECOMMENDATION
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Award the construction contract for the Sykes Ranch Park Improvement Project, CIP 22010, to the lowest responsible bidder, Land Forms Landscape Construction, Inc., in the amount of $183,226.00 with a 15% contingency;
Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement; and
Authorize an additional budget appropriation to CIP 22010 for additional project costs.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On August 15, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 23-4699, approving the Fiscal Years 2023/24 to 2027/28 Capital Improvement Plan (Vote: 5-0).
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Coordinate and deliver responsive, effective community services.
BACKGROUND
Sykes Ranch Park (Park), located at the corner of Hayes Avenue and Semillon Lane, is a site of importance for the City of Murrieta as the vestiges of the Sykes family ranch can still be seen on the property today. The recreation park was originally built by the developer over 15 years ago and contains walking paths, a tot lot, and is a popular gathering place for local families.
To pay homage to the original windmill, which no longer exists, that once used to pump water to the property, a modern windmill was installed at the park in April 2023, adjacent to the original pump house that still stands on the property. The current project will complete planned improvements to the park and includes adding sidewalks to create a walking path tour of the historic relics at the site, fencing, furnishings, additional landscape, new signage at the entry to the park, as well as historical markers that will provide historic information to park guests (Project).
The City publicly advertised the Project in a regional newspaper on October 9, 2023; and again, on ...
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