CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
STAFF REPORT
2175 Cherry Avenue • Signal
Hill, California 90755-3799
6/27/2023
AGENDA ITEM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CARLO TOMAINO
CITY MANAGER
BY: THOMAS BEKELE
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
SUBJECT:
RESOLUTION DECLARING FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE DISCOVERY WELL PARK PLAY AREA RESURFACING PROJECT (PORTION OF PROJECT NO.
80.23006) PURSUANT TO THE PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT WITH T.J. JANCA CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Summary:
T.J. Janca Construction, Inc. (T.J. Janca) completed work for the Discovery Well Park Play Area Resurfacing Project (Portion of Project No. 80.23006), “Project”, to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department and in accordance with the project plans and specifications. The final construction cost of for this project was $82,357. Staff is recommending final acceptance of the work performed by T.J. Janca and release of retention withheld.
Recommendations:
1. Adopt a resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE DISCOVERY WELL PARK PLAY AREA RESURFACING PROJECT (PORTION OF PROJECT NO. 80.23006) IN THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN T.J. JANCA CONSTRUCTION, INC. AND
THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
2. Authorize the Finance Department to release retention withheld on the project.
Fiscal Impact:
The construction budget for the project was $86,002. The construction contract award amount for the CITY OF SIGNAL HILL Page 1 of 2 Printed on 6/22/2023
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Project was $82,357 plus a contingency of $3,645 if authorized by the Public Works Director.
Funds for this Project were sourced from the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
The contract specifications followed CDBG Federal funding requirements. Actual costs for this construction contract totaled $82,357, which resulted in the project being completed within budget.
Strategic Plan Objectives:
Goal No. 2: Ensure public safety is high priority.
Goal No. 4: Maintain and improve the public infrastructure.
Background and Analysis:
In February 2021, the City Council approved the 2021 Parks and Recreation Master Plan and authorized staff to create a Prioritization and Implementation Plan (PIP) to clearly define goals, objectives, and priorities for the Community Services Department. The City Council subsequently adopted the PIP in January 2022. Discovery Well is part of the City’s long-term strategy to invest in its park infrastructure consistent with the adopted PIP.
On December 14, 2021, the preliminary conceptual playground design for Discovery Well Park was presented to the City Council. Subsequently, the City Council approved the submission of an application for a grant for the Discovery Well Park Improvement Project which included a new playground, resurfacing of the basketball court, and installation of a pickleball court. On January 25, 2022, the City Council approved and authorized CDBG, Prop 68 and CIP reserve funds to be allocated towards Discovery Well Park Project.
On March 14, 2023, City Council authorized a Public Works Contract with T.J. Janca for a contract amount of $82,357. On April 22, 2023, T.J. Janca completed the contract scope of work per the approved plans and specifications to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department. On June 6, 2023, staff confirmed that T.J. Janca submitted all required project compliance documents related to CDBG federal funding requirements, pending LACDA review.
Staff is recommending adoption of the proposed Resolution declaring final acceptance of the project.
The retention amount of $4,117.85 will be released after 30 days from the date the adopted resolution is recorded with the County.
Reviewed:
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Sharon del Rosario
Attachment:
A. Resolution
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