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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS18-Parks and Recreation 'elF( OF SAN BERNODINO ~EQUEST F()I COUNCIL ACTION . From: ANNIE RAMOS Director of P.arks, Recreation ~: & Community Services D~: October 31, 1989 Su~~: ADDITIONAL FUNDING REQUIRED ~R IMPROVEMENTS TO THE HISTORY W~LK AT SECCOMBE LAKE PARK. Synopsis of Previous Council action: Contract for improvements at Seccombe Lake Park previously awarded by Mayor and Common Council. . (TENTA~IVE~tion: That approximately $15,000 be added to the contract amount for improvements at Seccombe Lake Park to accommodate unforeseen costs in connection with the History Walk Project. 4t1:' ~~ Signature Contact person: Annie Ramos Phone: 5030 yes Ward: 1 Supporting data attached: FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: 15,000 Source: (Acct. No,) Bond proceeds approved for Beautification Finance: / -r)(LJ (Acct. DescriDtion) Council Notes: 75.0262 Agenda Item No s-~ - ~ClTY OF SAN BERrc;RDINO - REQUEST~ COUNCIL ACTIO~;,. APPROVAL OF FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF S:TAFF REPORT $ 15.000 FOR THE HISTORY WALK AT SECCOMBE LAKE PARK There has been a number of delays and increased costs during Phase.lS construction of Seccombe Lake Park. One area that we have experienced cost overruns is in the area of the History Walk and History Tree. Hr. Sam Catalano of the More Attractive Community Foundation has been working with this Department staff. the Architect. the City Engineer assigned to the job, and the contractor to come up with a design that will be compatible with the overall park and which wi'll exhibit various significant events in San Bernardino's History. The More Attractive Community Foundation has covered as much of the additional costs as possible, but given the amount of the increased costs, they will either not be able to complete the project, or will have to significantly reduce its quality. The project budget has been stretched to the limit with the discovery of underground tanks and contaminated soil and.the remOval of same to toxic waste disposal areas. Because of these types of extra costs. the project budget does not have the funds to assist with the costs of the History Walk additions. Attached is an itemized listing of the add~tiona1 costs, which total $14,775. If this additional funding is provided, the His~ory Walk may be completed in a first-class manner. Most of the additional costs for the Walk are due to efforts to assure the History Tree's long-term survival. Upon the recommendation of a con- sulting arborist, the diameter of the circle portion of the walk around the tree was expanded from 20'to SOl, This resulted in additional material for the walk construction and the relocation of lights, sprink- lers, etc. A portion of the increased cost can be attributed to the con- cern for security, such as lighting and the decorative metal fence to protect the tree. It is believed that the History Walk will be a major focal point for the park and a showcase of the City's history. The dollars that are invested today to assure the project's quality will be little indeed when compared to the many years of use and leisure time enjoyment that will be realized by the Citizens of San Bernardino. The Contractor is ~urrent1y at the point in the construction schedule where these improvements are being included or the project would be fur- ther delayed resulting in additional costs, therefore, this request is respectfully submitted for your favorable consideration and immediate action. 75-0264 - - & . c J ,. Changes walk construction due to increased diameter of walk around tree Addition of one light for needed security Install decorative metal fence around tree to prevent vandalism. Footings and mow strip around walk Planting of flowering plum trees along walk Ground cover for tree wells along walk Shrubs and ground cover around tree , $ 5,000.00 2,100.00 << 3,500.00 2,000.00 1,500.00 75.00 600.00 114.775.00