RESOLUTION NO._________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE DEMOLITION OF CITY BUILDINGS AT 5819 TELEGRAPH RD & 2366 TRAVERS AVENUE AND THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM THE CITY’S PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUND WHEREAS, the City owns buildings located at 5819 Telegraph Road and 2366 Travers Avenue, which have experienced ongoing safety, security, and deterioration issues; and WHEREAS, following completion of the design and bid process, staff has determined that demolition of the existing structures is necessary to address public safety concerns and reduce liability exposure; and WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available within the City’s Project Management Fund to support this appropriation.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Commerce hereby finds and declares that the foregoing recitals are true and correct, and incorporates them herein as findings and as a substantive part of this Resolution.
SECTION 2. The City Council approves a construction contract for the demolition of City buildings at 5819 Telegraph Rd & 2366 Travers Avenue between the City of Commerce and Demolition, Inc. for an amount not-to-exceed $259,812.40 in a form approved by the City Attorney (“Agreement”).The City Council hereby appropriates an amount equal to $334,700 from the City’s Project Management Fund to pay for the services including related costs and services, such as contingencies and project management services.
SECTION 3. The Finance Director is hereby authorized and directed to amend the FY 2025-26 budget to reflect the appropriation authorized herein and to establish the necessary expenditure accounts within the appropriate department and fund to support project implementation.
SECTION 4. The City Manager and/or designee is authorized to take all necessary actions consistent with this Resolution, including the administration of the Agreement and execution of any budget-related documents required to carry out the intent of this Resolution.
SECTION 5. The Mayor is authorized to execute the Agreement and this Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Commerce.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
SECTION 7. This Resolution shall take full force and effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 24th day of February 2026. _______________________________
Kevin Lainez, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Melanie Park, Deputy City Clerk