Reso. No. XX-24
RESOLUTION NO. XX-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD BIDS AND EXECUTE
CONTRACTS, AND THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO APPROVE CHANGE
ORDERS FOR THE BOORMAN PARK SITE REMEDIATION AND
REVITALIZATION PROJECTS
WHEREAS, Boorman Park is a 3.3-acre park in the Coronado Neighborhood located at 2799 Maine Ave, Richmond CA 94804 is in need of site remediation and renovation; and
WHEREAS, In 2020 a capital improvement project to revitalize the park was funded.
The project includes parking, tree planting, a basketball court, skate park elements, seating areas, multiple play areas, fitness equipment, picnic tables, a restroom, and a grass field; and
WHEREAS, in the design phase soil testing revealed extensive soil remediation was needed in order to proceed with the park improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond has received a $4,165,000 State of California Department of Parks and Recreation Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Prop 68 Grant for the Boorman Park Revitalization Project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond has received a $4,000,000 for Boorman Park Site Remediation Project under the California Department of Transportation Clean California Local Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, all CIP projects must comply with the requirements set for by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) or the National Environment Policy Act (NEPA); and
WHEREAS, the City Manager, in consultation with staff, will determine whether to bid the projects together or separately, considering the most efficient approach; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has identified the Boorman Park Site Remediation and Revitalization Projects as critical projects that need to proceed with the contracting process during the recess to meet grant funding deadlines and project delivery schedules; and
WHEREAS, delaying the bid and award process for these projects could result in missed deadlines, schedule disruptions, and potential loss of grant funding; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the City Manager to award bids and execute contracts for these two projects to ensure timely progression and adherence to the approved budget and schedules; and
WHEREAS, it is also necessary to authorize the Director of Public Works to approve change orders up to 10% of the construction costs, provided these change orders remain within the overall project budget; and
WHEREAS, the projects are funded by various sources including the General Capital Fund, Engineering Grant Fund, and Outside Grant Fund; and
WHEREAS, the account strings for these projects have been identified and allocated in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 approved budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Richmond hereby authorizes the City Manager to award bids and execute contracts with the lowest responsive and responsible bidders for the Boorman Park Site Remediation and Revitalization Projects, up to the Council-approved budget for the projects for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025.
Reso. No. XX-24
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Public Works is authorized to approve change orders up to 10% of the construction costs, provided that such change orders fit within the projects’ budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff shall ensure that the awarded bids are within the Council-approved budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
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I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held June 25, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney