TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Leslie Hardy, Community and Library Services Director
1. SUBJECT
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Award of Contract to Skilled Fence Builder, Inc. for the Olive Park Ballfield Netting Replacement Project; and finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption
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2. SUMMARY
Award of contract, Bid No. 25-26.08, to replace safety netting and provide new structural supports as necessary in several locations throughout Olive Park to prevent baseballs from landing in adjacent private properties along the perimeter of the park and to protect spectators and park users.?
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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1. Approve the contract with Skilled Fence Builder, Inc. in the amount of $68,530 for the Olive Park Ballfield Netting Replacement Project 257031; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
2. Find that the proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines 15332 (In-Fill Development).
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
The expense for this contract is $68,530.00 and will be funded through Park Acquisition (Infill) (510):
510.7201.84101.257031 - CIP - Building and Improvements?
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 3: Enhance Public Communication Strategy and Quality of Life
Objective 3.7: Continue to offer high quality and efficient city led recreation programs
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Olive Park is home to youth baseball programs and includes several ball fields that are adjacent to homes. The existing ballfield netting in certain areas has deteriorated, resulting in increased safety concerns related to fly and foul balls. Additionally, several mature trees that previously served as a natural buffer between the fields and residences became diseased over time and were subsequently removed, further reducing protective barriers.
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?The Olive Park Netting Replace...
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