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AGENDAAGENDA TITLE: Plans and Specifications and Advertisement for Bids for Security Retrofit of
Library Stairwells
MEETING DATE: June 18, 1997
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve the plans and specifications for the above
project and authorize advertising for bids.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: This project consists of enclosing two existing exterior stairwells at
the Lodi Public Library that are presently only protected by short
guardrails. One stairwell would be enclosed by adding a steel cage
with access gate, while the other would be protected by adding steel
fencing and gates to close in the existing patio where it is located. These two stairwells, on the north
side of the Library leading to the basement, are a major safety concern. Although built to Code when
the Library was constructed in 1977, a large portion of both stairwells is open to the concrete
approximately fifteen feet below. Additional safety improvements need to be added for the protection of
the public (mainly children). The Public Works Safety Committee has recommended the stairwells be
improved, and the Library Board, Library Services Director, Public Works Director, and Building and
Equipment Maintenance Superintendent all agree that modifications are needed.
Local architect Scott Dasko was hired to propose alternatives and develop plans and specifications.
The plans and specifications are on file in the Public Works Department.
FUNDING: The money for this project will be coming from the Contingency Fund. A request for
appropriation of funds will be made at contract award.
Project Estimate: $28,000
Budgeted: This item has not been budgeted.
Planned Bid Opening Date: July 24, 1997
Prepared by Dennis J. Callahan
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cc: Purchasing Officer
Library Services Director
Risk Manager
APPROVED:
Jac L. Ronsko
Publ c Works Director
Building and Equipment Maintenance Superintendent
H. Dixon Flynn'-- City Manager
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