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AGENDA TITLE: Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for
Lodi Public Library Entry Project
MEETING DATE: September 3,2008
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the plans and specifications and authorize advertisementfor
bids for the Lodi Public Library Entry Project.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: This project consists of removing and replacing the existing concrete
ramp to the main entrance of the Lodi Public Library. The work will
also include the replacement of the entrance door to the library.
In 2005, the City of Lodi performed a self-evaluation of its facilities and programs to determine what
needed to be done to achieve compliance with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The front entrance to the Lodi Public Library was identified in the transition plan as being a physical barrier
for the disabled community. This projectwill reconstructthe entrance to the libraryto meetADA
requirements.
This project is one of several projects being planned for the library this winter. The librarywill be closed
from October through Decemberso that work on all of these projects can be done without public
interference.
The plans and specifications are on file in the PublicWorks Department. The planned bid opening date is
October 1, 2008.
FISCAL IMPACT: The estimated project cost is $60,000.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Community Development Block Grant Funds will be used to perform this work.
F. Wally S Jelin
Public Works Director
Prepared by Wes Fujitani. Senior Civil Engineer
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cc: Library Services Director
Community Improvement Manager
Fleet and Facilities Manager
APPROVED: /
Blair King, ' Manager
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