REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRIAN BARR, Director
General Services Department
BY: ROBIN O'MALLEY, Facilities Manager
General Services Department, Facilities Management Division
DEBBIE BERNARD, Project Manager
General Services Department, Facilities Management Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Fresno Water Tower Electrical Upgrade project:
1. Adopt finding of a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301(a) Existing Facilities of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. Award a construction contract to Art's Construction Co., Inc. of Fresno, California, in the amount of $695,000 for the construction of the Fresno Water Tower Electrical Upgrade project (Bid File 12301487)(District 3)
3. Authorize the Director of General Services or designee to execute all related documents
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council adopt a finding of a Categorical Exemption and award a construction contract to Art's Construction Co., Inc. of Fresno, California, for $695,000 for the Water Tower Electrical Upgrade project and authorize the Director of General Services or designee to execute all related documents.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Old Fresno Water Tower was built in 1894 and was in constant use as a water supply to downtown Fresno until 1963. The City of Fresno has entered into an agreement with a local entrepreneur to run a coffee bar/caf? within the water tower. The existing electrical service is operating at maximum capacity and cannot support the necessary electrical loads needed for the tenant. Therefore, this project will increase the available electrical service with a new PG&E transformer and upgrade all associated electrical panels and switchboards, as required for the tenant to operate a coffee bar/caf?.
BACKGROUND
The Fresno Water Tower was built in 1894 and was in constant use until 1963, when the pumping machinery was no longer adequate. The water tower was added to the National Register of Hi...
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