Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, May 07, 2024
Consent
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE, PROJECT NO.1735: CIVIC CENTER LANDSCAPE RENOVATION PROJECT (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
On January 3, 2023, City Council awarded a construction contract to Marina Landscape, Inc. for Project No.1735: Civic Center Landscape Renovation for an amount not to exceed $1,617,311.50 for the project. The project included the removal and replacement of the ornamental grass around City Hall and Community Center, replacing with drought tolerant plant materials. The project also included irrigation installation as well as the layout of new pathways and seating areas. City Council also authorized the expenditures of $242,596.73 (15%) for any unforeseen construction work that may have been necessary to complete the project. Due to changes during construction and maintenance period extension, change orders amounting to $226,954 were issued during construction.
The project has been completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. It is requested that the City Council accept the work as complete and authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1. ACCEPT as complete, Project No.1735, Civic Center Landscape Renovation Project.
2. AUTHORIZE Staff to file a Notice of Completion.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
1. DO NOT ACCEPT the project as complete. However, acceptance of projects as complete and recordation of a Notice of Completion after work completion, under Civil Code section 9204 will shorten the time period during which any contractor will be able to file a lien claim.
2. TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate consistent with the requirements of the law.
IV. BACKGROUND
Project No.1735: Civic Center Landscape Renovation is one of the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects. On Janua...
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