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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - March 3, 2010 D-06AGENDA ITEM CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Im AGENDA TITLE: Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for All -Weather Surface Installation Project at the Grape Bowl, 221 Lawrence Avenue MEETING DATE: March 3, 2010 PREPARED BY: Public Works Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for the All -Weather Surface Installation Project at the Grape Bowl, 221 Lawrence Avenue. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On October 7, 2009, the City Council awarded a contract to Beals Alliance for engineering and design services to convert the existing grass athletic field at the Grape Bowl to an all-weather surface. The project will consist of an all-weather playing field, an 18 -inch concrete curb, and a sidewalk path of travel to the handicapped parking area, all as presented in ExhibitA. Staff is requesting that Council approve the plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for this project. Plans and specifications are on file in the Public Works Department. Should a contract be awarded for this project, construction will begin immediately following graduation in June, with the contractor needing approximately eight weeks to complete the work. FISCAL IMPACT: Installing an all-weather turf at the Grape Bowl with its existing amenities is less expensive than constructing a synthetic field at another location and adding the same amenities that exist at the Grape Bowl. Several conventional grass fields would need to be constructed to equal the same recreational capacity as one all-weather turf. General Fund annual maintenance costs would be approximately $30,000 less than a comparable grass field. FUNDING AVAILABLE: Parks Impact Fees (1217005) $1,050,000 Tames Rodems F. Wally gandelin Interim Parks and Recreation Director Public Works Director Prepared by Wesley K. Fujitani, Senior Civil Engineer Attachment cc: Purchasing Agent Parks Superintendent Parks Project Coordinator Wes Fujitani, Senior Civil Engineer APPROVED: Blair Ki anager K:\WP\PROJECTS\PARKS\GrapeBowlWll Weather Surface\CPSA 030310.doe 2/24/2010