REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
July 16, 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: L. NATHAN SANCHEZ, Supervising Engineering Technician
Public Works Department, Facilities Management Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the City Hall UB&C Counter Remodel Project (Bid File 3720) (Council District 3)
1. Adopt finding of a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301(a)/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. Award a construction contract with Next Stage Construction, of Fresno, CA, for $148,000
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption and award a construction contract with Next Stage Construction for $148,000 for the City Hall UB&C Counter Remodel 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
The Utilities, Billing, and Collections (UB&C) customer service counters in City Hall provide vital access to paying water, disposal, sewer and sanitation bills for the general public. The remodeled counters will deliver improved compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provide improved security and privacy for customers at each counter.
BACKGROUND
Consistent with the funding in the adopted City budget, the City of Fresno Finance Department wishes to remodel the UB&C counters at City Hall. The counters average 90,000 customer service transactions each year and the remodel will be a welcome makeover to provide the public greater access and improved privacy. The remodel will provide four standard service windows and one dedicated ADA service window as well as a private conference room and vestibule area.
Pursuant to AO 6-19 staff prepared and entered into an agreement for consultant s...
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