HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA CITY HALL LDSCPNG 8-18-86AUGUST 18, 1986
TO:
FROM:
SU BJ ECT:
WILLIAI~ HUSTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CO~g~JliITY DEVELOPHENT DEPARTMENT
CITY HALL LANDSCAPING
RECOI~ENDATION:
That the Redevelopment Agency authorize advertisement of formal bids to
secure contract services. The specific project is for upgrading of
landscape and irrigation systems in the City Hall courtyard area and in an
area adjacent to the employee parking lot.
DISCUSSION:
Plans for the upgrading of landscaping in the City Hall courtyard area have
been completed and an initial cost estimate of slightly under $5,000.00 has
been received. Additionally, a plan to improve an area behind City Hall
(adjacent to the employee parking lot) has been prepared with an estimated
completion cost of approximately $1,500.00.
Justification for improving both of these areas includes: the ability to
better maintain the courtyard area with irrigation systems and tree stump
removal; the removal of a tree that will ultimately cause damage to the
city hall building, in the courtyard area; the improvement in aesthetic
quality of the rear parking area; and a reduction in a tripping hazard {by
installation of sidewalk) along rear entrance to city hall.
As a side note, it is not anticipated that structural modifications to city
hall will commerce for at least three years. Therefore, proposed
improvements would be in place for a substantial amount of time.
Based upon the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, in order to
complete the project in a timely manner, installation of plant materials,
irrigation systems, concrete "mow strips", and removal of certain trees
should be accomplished by an outside contractor.
City Counct~ Report
City Hall Landscaping
page two
Since anticipated costs of the project are in excess of $5,000.00, formal
bid procedures are required and it is requested that the Agency approve
advertisement of bids. Funds for thse projects were appropriated in the
1985-1986 fiscal budget and carried over to the 1986-1987 budget.
Acting Senior Planner
ROBERT BALEN
Planning Consultant
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Community Development Department