Item Number: 7
City Council / Board of Directors
Consent Calendar
Meeting of: June 17, 2025
Submitted By:
James Murawski, Airport Director
Subject:
Notice of Completion for Building 321 Interior Demolition, Project #CC25-043 Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors:
(1) Approve the Notice of Completion for Building 321 Interior Demolition, Project #CC25-043, and;
(2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute the Notice of Completion.
Fiscal Impact:
This action will result in a fiscal impact of $22,925.61. A retention of five percent was withheld from each pay estimate during construction as per the Construction Agreement.
Upon Board approval of the Notice of Completion (“NOC”), the retention of $22,925.61 will be released thirty-five days after the NOC is recorded. Retention funds are available as follows:
Current Budget
Balance
452-20110-95143 BLDG 321 Retention $22,925.61
Strategic Plan Goal:
Goal E. Invest in Infrastructure: The completion of Project #CC25-043 invested in infrastructure by removing numerous safety hazards to provide an unblemished building that can someday become a revenue generating asset for the Airport.
Background:
Building 321 at the Southern California Logistics Airport, located on Sabre Boulevard outside of the Airport Operations Area, is a 56,664 square foot structure, comprising a ground level, 2nd story level, and bomb shelter style basement. Constructed in 1987, the building briefly served as the George Air Force Base headquarters. After the unfortunate 3 8
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closure of George Air Force Base in 1992, the property sadly fell into disrepair and was subject to trespassers breaking windows, damaging and vandalizing interior walls, including rampant thievery of copper wiring and anything of general value. The building had been described by surrounding business owners as an eyesore and safety hazard to both trespassers and nearby businesses. Representatives from the neighboring businesses requested that this untenable situation be remedied.
Airport staff set out to remedy the ongoing vandalism and secure the building. Staff concluded that the best solution to prevent further damage to this building was the demolition and removal of the non-structural components of the building. Exterior graffiti was removed to further enhance the aesthetics of the building. Performing this demolition work has improved safety and removed a source of blight in the area until such time that sufficient interest exists to occupy the building and it is remodeled and prepared for leasing.
Discussion:
The interior demolition of Building 321 involved removing all non-structural interior elements, including but not limited to interior partition walls and framing, ceilings and ceiling tiles, flooring material, interior doors, windows and fixtures, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems while preserving the existing exterior shell. All utilities including electrical, water, gas, sewer, and telecommunications have been cut and capped. On May 8, 2025, staff inspected the facility and determined that the project was completed.
Furthermore, the project was completed on/below budget for a total of $458,512.26.
Therefore, staff requests and recommends that the SCLAA Board of Directors approve the issuance of the Notice of Completion for the Building 321 Interior Demolition Project #CC25-043 and authorize its execution by the Executive Director. Upon execution, the NOC will be filed with the San Bernardino County Recorder’s office to offer an opportunity for sub-contractors to make a claim for any work performed that remains unpaid. Thirty- five days after the NOC filing, should no claims be made, the SCLAA will release the retention currently held and owed to Vertex Civil, LLC. in the amount of $22,925.61.
Staff remains available for any questions or comments you may have.
JM/jg
Attachments: A. Site Map
B. Notice of Completion
C. Construction Photos