RESOLUTION R20XX-XX
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, (1) AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO APPROVE ADDITIONAL CHANGE ORDERS UP TO $56,000 (FOR A TOTAL CHANGE ORDER AND PROJECT SERVICES AMOUNT UP TO $158,678.34) ON THE ALSTON PARK RESTROOM PROJECT, FOR A TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $590,461.75; AND (2) DETERMINING THAT THE ACTIONS AUTHORIZED BY THIS RESOLUTION ARE EXEMPT FROM CEQA.
WHEREAS, the Public Works and Parks and Recreation Services Department are collaboratively completing the Alston Park Restroom Project which includes replacing the existing temporary portable restrooms at Alston Park with a permanent public restroom on a concrete pad connected to new sanitary sewer utilities, ADA access to the restroom area, parking lot repaving, and natural trail improvements leading up to the larger area of the park; and WHEREAS, the City Council awarded the construction contract to Dutch Contracting, Inc. on February 18, 2025 for $431,783.41, and authorized the Public Works Director to approve change orders and charges for project services in an amount up to $102,678.34; and WHEREAS, the City desires to enhance natural trail improvements by installing 1 ½ inches of decomposed granite over the top the previously approved gravel to provide additional investment in trail improvements and improved services to the community; and WHEREAS, additional investment in trail improvements would be funded by the Alston Park Trust Fund which is allocated to the City annually by the Napa Valley Community Foundation to address drainage, trails, culverts and park benches; and WHEREAS, additional investments in trail improvements would meet key priorities of the Alston Park Trust Fund by addressing poor drainage and erosion from heavy foot traffic at the main entrance of the park while providing benefits to the community as a result of a smooth, stable entrance pathway that fits within the natural aesthetic of the park; and WHEREAS, sufficient funding is available in the Alston Park Trust Fund and up to $56,000 will be used to support additional change orders; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered all information related to this matter, as presented at the public meetings of the City Council identified herein, including any supporting reports by City Staff, and any information provided during public meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Napa, as follows:
The City Council hereby finds that the facts set forth in the recitals to this Resolution are true and correct, and establish the factual basis for the City Council’s adoption of this Resolution.
The City Council hereby determines that the actions authorized by this Resolution are exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 which exempts work related to new construction or conversion of small structures.
The City Council hereby authorizes the Public Works Director to approve change orders up to $56,000 in addition to $102,678 that was authorized on February 18, 2025 for a total amount up to $158,678, and a total contract amount not to exceed $590,461.75.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Napa at a public meeting of said City Council held on the 19th day of August, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: ________________________
Tiffany Carranza
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
_________________________
Christopher Diaz
Interim City Attorney
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R20XX-XX Page PAGE 1 of NUMPAGES 3 August 19, 2025
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R20XX-XX Page PAGE 1 of NUMPAGES 1 Type approved date of resolution here