Item 297/2024
Final
City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
To:
Lisa L. Kim From: Ursula Luna-Reynosa
Dept:
City Manager Dept: Economic Development and
Housing
Date: 7/9/2024
Subject: Acceptance of City Project No. CP1350000-1 Central Cities Navigation Center Project, as complete. (Action Item)
OBJECTIVE
For the City Council to accept City Project No. CP-1350000-1 as complete and authorize the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion of Public Improvement and Work.
BACKGROUND
The Central Cities Navigation Center (CCNC) Project (“the Project ”) is a collaborative effort by the cities of Garden Grove, Westminster, Fountain Valley, and the County of Orange to provide year-round, low-barrier, transitional, emergency shelter with comprehensive supportive services. This initiative supports the City’s 2021 Comprehensive Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness.
The Project is located at 13871 West Street, Garden Grove, CA 92843 (the “Site”). In April 2023, Thomco Construction Inc. was awarded a $4,267,450.00 contract for the construction of the Project. The scope of construction included demolishing a 1,774 square-foot adjoining building and remodeling an existing 9,653 square-foot building on the Site. It also included upgrades to HVAC equipment, construction of a full -service commercial kitchen and installation of a new grease interceptor, new light fixtures, new fire sprinklers, security and alarm system, restroom and shower facilities, and shelter dormitory and all related fixtures, furniture, and equipment (FF&E) to achieve full operation and opening of the Project.
DISCUSSION
The Project was completed on schedule and within budget, marking a significant step in addressing homelessness in the communities of Garden Grove, Westminster, Fountain Valley, and the County of Orange. A breakdown of the project outcomes follows:
Demolition of the 1,774 square-foot adjoining building. Site work: surveying, demolition, grading, and underground utilities. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-ins and installation.
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Remodeling an existing 9,653 square-foot building:
o Exterior remodeling and installation: concrete, roof insulation, Southern California Edison (SCE) design, and power pole installation. o Interior remodeling and installation: framing, drywall, paint, tiles, millwork, signage, kitchen equipment, security system, etc. Utilities coordination: SCE permanent power, Spectrum, and SoCal Gas meter installation and gas connection.
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) installation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact to accept the project as complete. The retention payment will be released per schedule after recordation of the Notice of Completion.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
Accept City Project No. CP-1350000-1, Central Cities Navigation Center (CCNC) as complete;
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion of Public Works Improvements and Work; and
Authorize the Finance Director to release the retention payment when appropriate to do so.
By: Christy Le, Administrative Homeless Analyst
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Notice of Completion - CCNC - Thomco Construction Inc.