TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Tom Kisela, City Manager
FROM: Leslie Hardy, Community Services Director
1. SUBJECT
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Appropriation of $55,000 in unreserved General Fund balance to address and treat mold growth at the Sports Center at Grijalva Park.
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2. SUMMARY
Mold was recently discovered inside the Sports Center at Grijalva Park presenting a potential health and safety concern if not remediated in a timely manner. The mold was found behind the drywall due to moisture accumulation and has damaged the drywall and adjacent furniture. The appropriation request of $55,000 will cover the cost of mold remediation, moisture detection and repair, drywall removal and installation, baseboard replacement, painting, and furniture replacement.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Authorize the appropriation of $55,000 of unreserved General Funds to:
100.7022.51401 Repairs to Buildings & Fixed Equipment $47,000
100.7014.51780 Other Contractual Services $8,000
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
The expense for this repair is $55,000 and will be funded through the General Fund:
100.7022.51401 Repairs to Buildings & Fixed Equipment $47,000
100.7014.51780 Other Contractual Services $8,000
Upon approval of this appropriation, the estimated unreserved General Fund balance at June 30, 2024 will be ($2,405,495).
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Provide for a safe community.
b: Provide and maintain infrastructure necessary to ensure the safety of the public.
Goal 2: Be a fiscally healthy community.
d: Effectively manage and develop City assets.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
The Sports Center at Grijalva Park is used by the public on a regular basis for contract classes, open gym pickleball and basketball, youth and adult sports leagues, and community meetings.
Recently, mold was discovered growing on the drywall in the main interior hallway, between the wall and the furniture lining the hallway. A mold spore test was conducted to confirm...
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