REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
August 3, 2017
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Interim Director
Public Works Department
BY: ROBERT N. ANDERSEN, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department
ROBIN O'MALLEY, Facilities Manager
Public Works Department, Facilities Management Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to award of a construction contract to Durham Construction Company, of Clovis, CA for $168,820 for the 940 Broadway Building Demo Project (Council District 3)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. Award a construction contract with Durham Construction Company, of Clovis, CA, for $168,820 for the 940 Broadway Building Demo Project
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption and award a construction contract with Durham Construction Company, of Clovis, CA (Durham) for $168,820 for the 940 Broadway Building Demo project and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to sign and execute the standardized contract on behalf of the City of Fresno.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Built in 1965, the building was originally constructed for the Fire Department and used as a Fire Station. It was later utilized as a storage facility for the Police Department until earlier this year. It has been determined that the building is no longer needed by the City and due to its condition, it would be most cost effective to demolish the 50+ year old structure. This construction contract with Durham will remove the structure from the site to eliminate potential issues associated with the abandoned building.
BACKGROUND
Originally constructed in 1965 for the Fire Department, this Fire Station was used until the early 2000's. It was then remodeled for the Police Department where they utilized it as a storage facility until April 2017. Due to size and condition of the building, the Fresno Police Department storag...
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