TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Rob Houston, City Manager
FROM: Christopher Cash, Public Works Director
1. Subject
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Approval of plans and specifications for the Orange Library Interior Rehabilitation Project, and authorization to advertise for bids.
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2. Summary
Plans and specifications have been completed and the project is ready to advertise for bids. The total estimated cost is $766,500, which includes 15% contingency and construction management.
3. Recommended Action
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Approve plans and specifications and authorize advertising for Bid No. 22-23.08.
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4. Fiscal Impact
The estimated expenditure for this project is $766,500 and will be funded through:
Main Library Facility Improvements (20461) Capital Projects (500) $290,000
Library Facility Fees (573) 140,000
Major Bldg. Impr. (725) 16,500
Taft Library Facility Improvements (20462) Library Facility Fees (573) 155,000
El Modena Library Facility Improv. (20463) Capital Projects (500) 10,000
Library Facility Fees (573) 155,000
Total: $766,500
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 4: Provide outstanding public service
b: Provide facilities and services to meet customer expectations.
6. Discussion and Background
The Orange Library Interior Rehabilitation Project will improve all three library facilities: Main Library, Taft Branch Library, and El Modena Library. The most recent interior improvements were completed over ten years ago when the Main Library underwent major rehabilitation. Both branch location interior improvements date even further back. Project improvements include new carpeting and interior painting at all facilities, with color palette selected by Library and Public Works staff. Other improvements include new bathroom fixtures at all libraries and soundproofing at Main Library and El Modena Branch Library. The projected costs also include extensive preparation work due to the tall ceilings, removal of ceiling sculptures, and the necessity to temporarily move the rows of book shelving.
This project is scheduled to begin in December 2022, leveraging the holiday period to minimize the impact to the public.
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA guidelines Section 15301 “Existing Facilities” Class 1(c). The Notice of exemption will be filed with the County Recorder’s Office upon Council’s approval of the plans and specifications.
Specifications and cost estimate are available for review through the Public Works Department.
7. ATTACHMENTS
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