REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
September 11, 2014
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
THROUGH: ROBERT N. ANDERSEN, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
BY: MARK M. JOHNSON, Facilities Manager
Public Works Department, Facilities Management Division
L. NATHAN SANCHEZ, Project Manager
Public Works Department, Facilities Management Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Garage 8 Air Sensor Replacements and Exhaust Fan Controller Upgrade Project (Council District 3)
1. Adopt finding of a Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301(d) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. Award a construction contract to Strategic Mechanical, Inc. of Fresno, California in the amount of $227,469 for the Garage 8 Air Sensors Replacement and Exhaust Fan Controller Upgrade Project
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council adopt finding of a Categorical Exemption, per staff determination, pursuant to section 15301(d) of the CEQA Guidelines and award a construction contract to Strategic Mechanical, Inc., of Fresno, California for the Garage 8 Air Sensors Replacement and Exhaust Fan Controller Upgrade Project (Project).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Project will replace the existing control system and air sensors that manage the four (4) large exhaust fans at the underground parking Garage 8 which is owned by the City of Fresno. The existing system has air sensors that are inoperable and obsolete thus requiring the exhaust fans to operate twenty-four (24) hours a day, 365 days a year. The replacement of the control system and exhaust sensors, in conjunction with replacing the existing fan motors with variable frequency drive motors, will reduce the ongoing operating cost of the Garage 8. The projected payback period for both phases of work is less than three years.
BACKGROUND
The existing air se...
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