RESOLUTION NO. xx-25________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO
APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS FOR THE MIRAFLORES SUSTAINABLE
GREENBELT – INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $84,450 (EQUIVALENT TO FIFTEEN PERCENT OF THE BASE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT) WITH MARK LEE & YONG KAY, INC. DBA BAY CONSTRUCTION, INC.
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond executed a construction agreement with Mark Lee & Yong Kay, Inc. dba Bay Construction, Inc. on June 19, 2025, for the Miraflores Sustainable Greenbelt – Interpretive Signage Project in the amount of $563,000; and WHEREAS, the Miraflores Sustainable Greenbelt – Interpretive Signage Project commemorates Richmond’s historic Japanese American nursery community through the installation of interpretive signage and landscape improvements within the Miraflores Greenbelt; and
WHEREAS, the project is funded by the Successor Agency to the Richmond Community Redevelopment Agency; and
WHEREAS, during construction, unforeseen site conditions, design refinements, or other project-related factors may require modifications to the scope of work to ensure timely completion of the project; and
WHEREAS, authorizing the Community Development Director to approve change orders in an amount not to exceed $84,450 (equivalent to fifteen percent of the base construction contract) will allow the City to efficiently manage project changes, maintain schedule compliance, and avoid unnecessary delays associated with returning to the City Council for additional approvals; and
WHEREAS, this authorization supports the City’s goal of delivering public improvement projects efficiently while maintaining fiscal responsibility and accountability in the use of Successor Agency funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT by the City Council of the City of Richmond California:
Section 1. The City Council finds and determines that the facts set forth in the agenda report accompanying this resolution are true and correct and form the basis for the actions authorized herein.
Section 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the Community Development Director to approve change orders for the Miraflores Sustainable Greenbelt – Interpretive Signage Project in an amount not to exceed $84,450 (equivalent to fifteen percent of the base construction contract), for a total project authorization of $647,450.
Section 3. The City Council designates the City Clerk as the custodian of the documents and materials that constitute the record of proceedings for this action. These materials are available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk, 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, California.
Section 4. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage.
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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 December 16, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney