REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
April 23, 2020
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
THROUGH: WILLIAM C. HERR, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Facilities and Construction Management Divisions
BY: DEBBIE BERNARD, Project Manager
Public Works Department - Facilities Management Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Melody Park Splash Pad Project (Bid File 3688) (Council District 4)
1. Adopt finding of a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301(e)/Class 1 and 15303/Class 3 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. Award a construction contract with American Paving Co., Fresno, CA, for $782,282
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption and award a construction contract with American Paving Co. for $782,282 for the Melody Park Splash Pad 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
Construction of a splash pad at Melody Park was approved for funding through the adopted FY2020 budget. There are no splash pad amenities available to the community in this part of Fresno, near Fowler and Shields Avenues. Melody is a well-attended park and the proposed splash play area will be a welcome addition for families during the summer heat.
BACKGROUND
The City of Fresno Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services (PARCS) Department wishes to build a splash pad within the existing Melody Park property. Melody Park is a well-attended park and the proposed splash pad will be a welcome addition to provide the surrounding neighborhood children relief from the summer heat, while providing family fun in a safe location.
Pursuant to AO 6-19 staff prepared and entered into an agreement for consultant services on behalf of the City of Fresno for the design and preparation of construction documents for the Melody Park Splash...
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