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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
AGENDA
March 1, 2023
Closed Session 5:30 p.m.
Regular Session 6:00 p.m.
City Hall, Council Chambers
100 100 West California Avenue
Ridgecrest CA 93555
Ricca Charlon, City Clerk
(760) 499-5002
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CITY COUNCIL
Eric A. Bruen, Mayor
Solomon P. Rajaratnam, Mayor Pro-Tem
Kyle Blades, Vice Mayor
L. Scott Hayman, Council Member
John ‘Skip’ Gorman, Council Member
Ron Strand, City Manager
Keith Lemieux, City Attorney
Martin Koczanowicz, City Attorney
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100 W. CALIFORNIA AVE. | RIDGECREST, CA 93555
Phone 760.499.5000 | Fax 760.499.1520
www.ridgecrest-ca.gov
NOTICE AND CALL OF A CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE
RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY /
HOUSING AUTHORITY / FINANCING AUTHORITY
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / HOUSING AUTHORITY / FINANCING AUTHORITY, PUBLIC AND CITY CLERK:
PUBLIC NOTICE that a CLOSED SESSION MEETING of the Ridgecrest City Council/Successor Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority/Financing Authority is hereby called on:
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 @ 5:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
100 W. California Avenue
Ridgecrest, California
Said CLOSED SESSION MEETING shall be for the purpose of:
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (§ 54956.9) Name of Case: Finley v. City of Ridgecrest et al. - Case No. BCV-22-100048 Dated: February 21, 2023
Eric A. Bruen, Mayor / Chair
ATTEST:
Ricca Charlon, City Clerk
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RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
FINANCING AUTHORITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
AGENDA
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 Closed Session – 5:30 p.m.
Regular Session – 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
• Roll call
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (§ 54956.9) Name of Case: Finley v. City of Ridgecrest et al. - Case No. BCV-22-100048
REGULAR SESSION
• Pledge Of Allegiance
• Invocation
ATTORNEY REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
PRESENTATION
1. Reserve Policer Officer Rodney Robbs Retirement – 21 years McLaughlin
2. Aviation Ordnance Proclamation Council
PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA - Persons wishing to address the Council on matters that are within the Council’s jurisdiction and DO NOT ALREADY APPEAR ON THE AGENDA, may do so at this time.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS/DIRECTION
CONSENT CALENDAR – All Matters Listed Under The Consent Calendar Are To Be Considered Routine And Enacted By One Motion Unless Pulled By A Council Member Or A Member Of The Public.
3. Proposed Action To Approve Draft Minutes Of The Ridgecrest City Council Regular Meeting Dated February 15, 2023 Charlon
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
4. A Resolution Of The Ridgecrest City Council To Appropriate A Portion Of The American Rescue Plan Act Funds To Add Shade Structures Over The Spectator Seating At The Kerr McGee Youth Sports Complex Baseball And Football Field Wegener
5. Proposed Approval Of Additional American Rescue Plan Act Funds For A Construction Contingency Not To Exceed $5,000 For The Replacement Of The Park Roofs Located At The Leroy Jackson Sports Complex And Upjohn Park Wegener
AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / FINANCING AUTHORITY / HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR – March 1, 2023
COMMITTEE REPORTS**Committee Meeting dates are subject to change and will be announced on the City website
Ridgecrest Area Convention and Visitor Bureau (RACVB)
Members: Solomon Rajaratnam and Megan McKenzie (staff)
Meeting: 4th Wednesday each month at 9:00 a.m.
Location: California Welcome Center
➢ Report from 02/22/23
Infrastructure Committee
Members: Solomon Rajaratnam and Kyle Blades
Meeting: 4th Thursday each month at 5:00 p.m.
Location: City Hall Council Chambers
➢ Report from 2/23/23
City Organization and Services Committee (‘City Org’)
Members: Mayor Eric A. Bruen and Skip Gorman
Meeting: 1st Thursday each month at 5:30 p.m.
Location: City Hall Council Chambers
➢ Next meeting 03/02/23
Parks, Recreation, and Quality of Life Committee
Members: Mayor Eric A. Bruen and Skip Gorman
Meeting: 1st Tuesday each month at 5:00 p.m.
Location: Kerr McGee Center Meeting Rooms
➢ Next meeting 03/07/23
Economic Development Committee
Members: Kyle Blades and Solomon Rajaratnam
Meeting: 2nd Wednesday of the Month @ 5:00 p.m.
Location: City Hall Council Chambers
➢ Next meeting 03/08/23
Finance Committee
Members: Mayor Eric A. Bruen and Scott Hayman
Meeting: 2
nd Tuesday each month at 5:30 p.m.
Location: City Hall Council Chambers
➢ Next meeting 03/14/23
OTHER COMMITTEES, BOARDS, OR COMMISSIONS
CITY MANAGER REPORT
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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A Proclamation of
The City of Ridgecrest, California
AVIATION ORDNANCE DAY
WHEREAS, on a date lost in history, a young marine handed a grenade to a pilot who subsequently deployed it during a combat mission in the First World War; and,
WHEREAS, a Chief Gunners Mate, a Chief Turret Captain, and several Mechanics were sent forth to pioneer the Navy's first Advanced Aircraft Armament and Ordnance System in Pensacola, Florida; and, WHEREAS, The California Grand Jury is an arm of the Superior Court; and, WHEREAS, on the 2nd day of March, 1926 the United States Navy declared the establishment of the Aviation Ordnance Rating and all four petty officer grades of Chief, First, Second, and Third Class and the Aviation Ordnance specialty mark, a winged flaming spherical shell, was incorporated into the Uniform Regulations in January 1927; and, WHEREAS, the establishment of the Association of Aviation Ordnancemen in 1976 leading to the first annual convention in San Diego, CA. formally opening membership to all Navy and Marine Corps ordnanceman past, present, and future.; and,
WHEREAS, transferred to the United States Navy in November 1943 by the United States Army Air Forces, at the conclusion of the search for an adequate ordnance testing facility by Charles C. Lauritsen and Sherman E. Burroughs. Naval Ordnance Test Station was founded. Leading to the development of an array of airworthy conventional rockets and missiles to include the AIM-9, SLAM-ER, Tiny Tim Rocket Unit, and much more, Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake has been "the home of ordnance".
Now, Therefore, The Ridgecrest City Council Hereby Proclaims the day of March 2, 2023 as "AVIATION ORDNANCE DAY" and asks all citizens of Ridgecrest to join with the Association of Aviation Ordnanceman's 5th Chapter in carrying the message and recognition of the tasks and hardships carried out and endured by naval ordnance men and women, ordnance handlers, engineers and scientists aboard NAWS China Lake, Air Test & Evaluation Squadron Nine, Air Test & Evaluation Squadron Thirty One, NAWS China Lake Weapons Department, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Detachments and other associated military and civilian components, that have led to the progression and advancement of conventional weapons testing capabilities, ordnance and armament systems, procedures, training, and tactics for the fleet.
Proclaimed this 1
st Day of March 2023
Eric A. Bruen
Mayor
Kyle Blades
Vice Mayor
Solomon P. Rajaratnam
Mayor Pro Tem
L. Scott Hayman
Council Member
John ‘Skip’ Gorman
Council Member
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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT:
Proposed Action To Approve Draft Minutes Of The Ridgecrest City Council Regular Meeting Dated February 15, 2023
PRESENTED BY: Ricca Charlon, City Clerk
SUMMARY:
Draft Minutes of the City Council / Successor Redevelopment Agency / Housing Authority / Financing Authority Regular Meeting Dated February 15, 2023 FISCAL IMPACT: None
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve minutes
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Action as requested
Submitted by: Ricca Charlon Action Date: March 1, 2023
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RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
FINANCING AUTHORITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
DRAFT MINUTES
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Regular Session – 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Council Present: Mayor Eric A. Bruen; Mayor Pro-Tem Solomon P. Rajaratnam; Vice Mayor Kyle Blades; Council Member Skip Gorman; Council Member L. Scott Hayman;
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Attorney M. Koczanowicz (via WebEx); City Clerk Charlon; Chief McLaughlin; PW Director Reed; P & R Director Wegener; Finance Director Freese
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion To Approve Agenda Moving Item 6 Before Item 3- Blades - Hayman 5 Ayes NOTE: The vote is displayed in bold below each item. For example, Blades-Rajaratnam denotes Council Member Blades made the motion and Council Member Rajaratnam seconded the motion. Ayes, Noes, Absents, Abstentions follow.
REGULAR SESSION
PRESENTATION
1. Ridgecrest Tourism Improvement District (RTID) FY22-23 Report & Update Kari Crutcher PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA - Public comments - L. Corlett
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS/DIRECTION
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Proposed Action To Approve Draft Minutes Of The Ridgecrest City Council Regular Meeting Dated February 1, 2023 Charlon
Motion To Approve Consent Calendar As Presented - Blades - Hayman 5 Ayes
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
3. Discussion Regarding Needed Appointments To Council Committees, Boards, And Commissions Charlon
4. Discussion Regarding The Board Of The Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority (IWVGA) Hayman
Public comments -M. Neel, R. Wagner
5. A Resolution To Approve The Appropriations Of ARPA Funds To Cover The Topographic Mapping Invoice Of The Kerr McGee Youth Sports Complex In The Amount Of $28,500, And To Approve AN ON CALL Professional Service Agreement With KSI Engineering Inc. Wegener Motion To Approve - Rajaratnam – Hayman 5 Ayes
DRAFT MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / FINANCING AUTHORITY / HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR – February 15, 2023
6. A Resolution To Approve An Equipment Donation Agreement Between The City Of Ridgecrest And Indian Wells Valley TV Boosters, Inc. M. Freese
Motion To Approve - Blades - Rajaratnam 5 Ayes
7. Proposed Approval Of A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ridgecrest Authorizing The Finance Director To Amend The FY 22-23 Budget To Include The Voter Approved Locally Controlled Measure P Funds C. Freese
Public comment – S. Connally, M. Neel
Motion To Approve with date change- Blades - Hayman 5 Ayes
COMMITTEE REPORTS
City Organization and Services Committee (‘City Org’)
Members: Mayor Eric A. Bruen and Skip Gorman
Meeting: 1st Thursday each month at 5:30 p.m.
Location: City Hall Council Chambers
➢ Report from 02/02/23
Parks, Recreation, and Quality of Life Committee
Members: Mayor Eric A. Bruen and Skip Gorman
Meeting: 1st Tuesday each month at 5:00 p.m.
Location: Kerr McGee Center Meeting Rooms
➢ Report from 02/07/23
Economic Development Committee
Members: Kyle Blades and Solomon Rajaratnam
Meeting: 2nd Wednesday of the Month @ 5:00 p.m.
Location: City Hall Council Chambers
➢ Report from 02/08/23
Finance Committee
Members: Mayor Eric A. Bruen and Scott Hayman
Meeting: 2
nd Tuesday each month at 5:30 p.m.
Location: City Hall Council Chambers
➢ Report from 02/14/23
Ridgecrest Area Convention and Visitor Bureau (RACVB)
Members: Solomon Rajaratnam and Megan McKenzie (staff)
Meeting: 4th Wednesday each month at 9:00 a.m.
Location: California Welcome Center
➢ Next meeting 2/22/23
Infrastructure Committee
Members: Solomon Rajaratnam and Kyle Blades
Meeting: 4th Thursday each month at 5:00 p.m.
Location: City Hall Council Chambers
➢ Next meeting 2/23/23
DRAFT MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / FINANCING AUTHORITY / HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR – February 15, 2023
OTHER COMMITTEES, BOARDS, OR COMMISSIONS
CITY MANAGER REPORT
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – 8:30 p.m.
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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: A Resolution Of The Ridgecrest City Council To Appropriate A Portion Of The American Rescue Plan Act Funds To Add Shade Structures Over The Spectator Seating At The Kerr McGee Youth Sports Complex Baseball And Football Field PRESENTED BY: Nerissa Wegener, Parks and Recreation Director SUMMARY:
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which provides one-time fiscal relief funds to State and Local Governments and other program areas aimed at mitigating the continuing effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic. ARPA includes State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to support urgent COVID response efforts to decrease the spread of the virus and to replace lost public sector revenue to strengthen support for vital public services. The City of Ridgecrest’s allocation of direct local stimulus is $6,930,958, with the first 50% paid to the City in July of 2021 and the remaining balance in July of 2022.
The United States Treasury has adopted the SLFRF final rule, along with a list of Frequently Asked Questions, as guidance regarding the use of ARPA funds. The allowed uses of ARPA funding focus on four key program areas: to respond to the public health emergency or its negative economic impacts, including assistance to households, small businesses, and nonprofits, or aid to impacted industries such as tourism, travel, and hospitality; to respond to workers performing essential work during COVID-19; for the provision of government service to the extent of the reduction in revenue due to COVID-19; and to make necessary investments in water, sewer or broadband infrastructure. The use of ARPA funds is retroactive to March 3, 2021. All funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024, and must be spent by December 31, 2026.
The City staff brought to council during a workshop on November 17, 2021 a list of recommended projects for the use of appropriations. These projects were discussed with council, community members as well as City staff.
Recommendations for Appropriations at the time:
The Kerr McGee Youth Sports Complex is rented 9 months out of the year to IWV Youth Baseball and is used for practices, games and tournaments. The dual-purpose field is rented at least 7 months out of the year to IWV Youth Soccer and is used for practices and games.
Currently, there is no shade over the spectator seating at any of these fields. During the multiple seasons the temperature can often reach into the triple digits and including shade over these areas allows extended use of the complex and encourages additional support of these organizations from the community. The Kerr McGee Sports Complex serves well over 400 families during these leagues and shade has been a topic of concern brought forward.
Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
STAFF REPORT
The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting $559,878.21 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to install 11 shade structures over the spectator seating at the Kerr McGee Youth Sports Complex baseball fields and dual-purpose field, this includes a 15% contingency for any unforeseen during the project.
1. Authorize the allocation of $559,878.21 in the American Rescue Plan Act funds for installation of spectator seating shade at the Kerr McGee Youth Sports Complex.
2. Authorize the City Manager to sign project agreements.
This project will be completed using the pre-negotiated purchasing contract. The price quotes given are good until March 31, 2023 as long as the City has a fully executed agreement before then.
This Project was brought back to the Quality of Life Committee on February 7, 2023 for discussion and they recommended moving this project forward for council approval.
Staff is requesting that City Council approve this ARPA project and authorized Finance Director to allocate the funds from the ARPA allocation and allow City Manager Ron Strand to sign the contract.
ARPA Justification: FAQ 4.2: “Under (603)(c)(1)(C), recipients may use funds for maintenance of infrastructure or pay-go spending for building of new infrastructure as part of the general provision of government services, to the extent of the estimated reduction in revenue due to the public health emergency.”
FISCAL IMPACT:
$559,878.21 of the $6,930,958 allocated American Rescue Plan Act Funds that includes a project contingency.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of resolution
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
Action as requested
Submitted by: Nerissa Wegener Action Date: March 1, 2023 (Revised Jan2019)
RESOLUTION NO. 23-xx
A RESOLUTION OF THE RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL TO APPROPRIATE A
PORTION OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS TO ADD SHADE
STRUCTURES OVER THE SPECTATOR SEATING AT THE KERR MCGEE
YOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX BASEBALL AND FOOTBALL FIELD
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which provides one-time fiscal relief funds to State and Local Governments and other programs areas aimed at mitigating the continuing effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic; and,
WHEREAS, ARPA includes State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to support urgent COVID response efforts to decrease the spread of the virus and to replace lost public sector revenue to strengthen support for vital public services; and, WHEREAS, the City of Ridgecrest’s allocation of direct local stimulus is $6,930,958, with the first 50% paid to the City in July of 2021 and the remaining balance in July of 2022; and,
WHEREAS, the United States Treasury has adopted the SLFRF final rule, along with a list of Frequently Asked Questions, as guidance regarding the use of ARPA funds; and,
WHEREAS, the allowed uses of ARPA funding focus of four key program areas:
to respond to the public health emergency or its negative economic impacts, including assistance to households, small businesses, and nonprofits, or aid to impacted industries such as tourism, travel, and hospitality; to respond to workers performing essential work during COVID-19; for the provision of government service to the extent of the reduction in revenue due to COVID-19; and to make necessary investments in water, sewer or broadband infrastructure; and,
WHEREAS, the City Staff brought to City Council during a workshop on November 17, 2021 a list of recommended projects for the use of appropriations. – two of which were replacing the banquet hall floor and wall partitions at the Kerr McGee Community Center; and,
WHEREAS; City Council approved in concept these projects and requested they be vetted at the Quality of Life Committee before final approval of City Council; and, WHEREAS, on February 7, 2023, the Quality of Life Committee reviewed this project and approved for it to go to City Council consideration; and, WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department is requesting $559,878.21 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to install 11 shade structures over the spectator seating at the Kerr McGee Youth Sports Complex baseball fields and football/soccer field, this includes a 15% contingency for any unforeseen during the project; and, WHEREAS, this project will be completed using the pre-negotiated purchasing contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Ridgecrest City Council does hereby authorize
1. Authorize the allocation of $559,878.21 in the American Rescue Plan Act funds for installation of spectator seating shade at the Kerr McGee Youth Sports Complex.
2. Authorize the City Manager to sign project agreements.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of March 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
___________________________
Eric A. Bruen, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________
Ricca Charlon, CMC
City Clerk
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Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: Proposed Approval Of Additional American Rescue Plan Act Funds For A Construction Contingency Not To Exceed $5,000 For The Replacement Of The Park Roofs Located At The Leroy Jackson Sports Complex And Upjohn Park PRESENTED BY: Nerissa Wegener, Parks and Recreation Director SUMMARY:
On February 1, 2023, the City Council approved the increased appropriations in the amount of $6,922 for the roofs on the concession building located at Leroy Jackson Sports Complex, and the restroom building and gazebo located at Upjohn Park (resolution #22-08). During this process the roofing company came back with some additional repairs that weren’t listed on the original estimate, therefore staff is requesting a construction contingency to cover these unexpected costs. When the budget for this project was approved a contingency was not included.
After the removal from both structures, the roofer discovered water damaged fascia board and existing particle board roofing decking on the “Monitor” center roof sections on both structures located at Upjohn Park. The particle board roof decking does not have the required density needed to hold the fasteners that attach the metal roof system. New CDX plywood will need to be install over both raised “Monitor” roof areas.
The Fascia and border boards on both “Monitor” roof areas is water damaged and need to be replaced with new fascia and border boards.
Staff recommend that The City Council approve the increase in ARPA funds and authorize the Finance Director to allocate the funds from the ARPA allocation to cover a Construction Contingency not to exceed $5,000.
FISCAL IMPACT: Allocated increase in ARPA funding for Construction Contingency not to exceed $5,000.
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of increased appropriations in ARPA funding for a Construction Contingency as requested
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Action as requested
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RESOLUTION NO. 23-xx
PROPOSED APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
ACT FUNDS FOR A CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY NOT TO
EXCEED $5,000 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PARK ROOFS
LOCATED AT THE LEROY JACKSON SPORTS COMPLEX AND
UPJOHN PARK
WHEREAS, On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which provides one-time fiscal relief funds to State and Local Governments and other programs areas aimed at mitigating the continuing effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic; and,
WHEREAS, ARPA includes State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to support urgent COVID response efforts to decrease the spread of the virus and to replace lost public sector revenue to strengthen support for vital public services; and, WHEREAS, The City of Ridgecrest’s allocation of direct local stimulus is $6,930,958, with the first 50% paid to the City in July of 2021 and the remaining balance in July of 2022; and,
WHEREAS, The United States Treasury has adopted the final rule, along with a list of Frequently Asked Questions, as guidance regarding the use or ARPA funds; and, WHEREAS, the allowed uses of ARPA funding focus of four key program areas:
to respond to the public health emergency or its negative economic impacts, including assistance to households, small businesses, and nonprofits, or aid to impacted industries such as tourism, travel, and hospitality; to respond to workers performing essential work during COVID-19; for the provision of government service to the extent of the reduction in revenue due to COVID-19; and to make necessary investments in water, sewer or broadband infrastructure; and,
WHEREAS, On February 1, 2023, the City Council approved the increased appropriations in the amount of $6,922 for the roofs on the concession building located at Leroy Jackson Sports Complex, and the restroom building and gazebo located at Upjohn Park (resolution #22-08); and,
WHEREAS, during this process the roofing company came back with some additional repairs that weren’t listed on the original estimate, therefore staff is requesting a construction contingency to cover these unexpected costs. When the budget for this project was approved a contingency was not included; and, WHEREAS, staff is requesting for The City Council to approve the additional appropriation in ARPA funding for a Construction Contingency not to exceed $5,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Ridgecrest City Council does hereby authorize:
1. The Ridgecrest City Council does hereby approve the additional appropriation of a portion of the American Rescue Plan Act Funds in the amount not to exceed Resolution 23-Xx Page 2 of 2
$5,000 to cover a Construction Contingency for the roofs at Leroy Jackson Sports Complex and Upjohn Park; and,
2. Authorize the Finance Director to amend the FY23 budget.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of March 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
___________________________
Eric A. Bruen, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________
Ricca Charlon, CMC
City Clerk