TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Brian Ambrose, Community Services Director
PREPARED BY: Brian Crawford, Senior Program Manager - Parks & Recreation
SUBJECT:
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Notice of Completion - Tot Lot Phase 2 Improvements
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RECOMMENDATION
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Accept the public improvements for the Tot Lot Phase 2 Improvements Project, Capital Improvement Project Nos. 22029, 22030, 22031, 22032, 22040, as complete; and
Authorize the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion and release bonds in accordance with State law and City ordinances.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On May 7, 2024, the City Council awarded the construction contract for the Tot Lot Phase 2 Improvement Project, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Nos. 22029, 22030, 22031, 22032, 22040, to R.E. Schultz Construction, Inc., in the amount of $451,850, plus a 15% contingency (Vote: 4-0)1.
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Coordinate and deliver responsive, effective community services.
BACKGROUND
The Community Services Department recently completed a project to replace equipment at five (5) park locations: Alta Murrieta Sports Park, Eastgate Park, Rancho Acacias Park, Sycamore Park, and Firefighters Park. Replacement of the equipment at these five locations was Phase 2 of a broader Citywide tot lot replacement endeavor. Construction of the Phase 1 equipment replacements at four other parks is still underway.
Construction mainly consisted of removing existing play equipment and play surfaces, grading the subbase surface, assembling the new play equipment, pouring concrete foundations and ADA-compliant ramps into the new play surface, and installing new engineered wood fiber play surface material. The park improvements will significantly increase the level of service for individuals and all children.
Mobilization for the project began on Monday, June 3, 2024, and construction activities were substantially completed by Monday, September 9, 2024. The City's contractor, R.E. Schultz Co...
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