Agenda Item Wording:
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Notice of Completion on Playground - Request authorization to file a Notice of Completion for Riverbend Park Playground Replacement Project, 2534 N. Court Street.
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Deadline for Action: 10/7/2024
Submitting Department: Community Services
Contact Name and Phone Number: Daryl Tillman, Park Maintenance Supervisor 713-4435; daryl.tillman@visalia.city Alvin Dias, Parks and Facilities Manager 713-4564; alvin.dias@visalia.city Jason Glick, Parks and Recreation Director 713-4042; jason.glick@visalia.city
Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the filing of a Notice of Completion for the Riverbend Park Playground Replacement Project.
Background Discussion:
Summary:
The scope of work included the installation of a new playground structure, shade canopy, new fall surfacing, and a certified playground safety inspection. The contract was awarded to Anchor-41 Construction, LLC at the March 18, 2024, City Council Meeting in the amount of $285,735.00.
The Riverbend Playground Replacement Project was inspected by a certified playground safety inspector September 4, 2024, with no deficiencies, and a final inspection was completed by the City of Visalia's Building Department on September 9, 2024, to close the construction project. The project was completed with no change orders and open for public use on September 10, 2024.
Background:
At the December 20, 2021, City of Visalia Council Work Session, City Council approved the appropriation of $29,364,455 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), of which $3,900,000 were appropriated for citywide park improvements. There are several park projects that are slated to be completed with these funds, such as shade structures, arbor replacement, updating park amenities, and park playground replacement. Staff identified six parks that needed playground replacement due to age, vandalism, or the ability to obtain replacement parts. Riverbend Park is the first of...
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