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Approve Change Orders and Authorize Measure N Amendment Process - Approve change orders for the modernization of parking structures and Fire Station 52 elevators; and authorize City staff to initiate Measure N amendment process to increase project funds.
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Prepared by: Donny MacLennan, Building Maintenance Superintendent 713-4525; donny.maclennan@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
Department Recommendation: Authorize staff to initiate the Measure N amendment process to appropriate an additional $519,638 for the modernization of elevators within both parking structures and Fire Station 52. If approved, staff will present the proposed changes to the Measure N Committee for comments and return to Council to conduct two public hearings. In addition, staff is requesting Council to approve three change orders totaling $199,306.
Summary:
Measure N serves as the funding source to repair buildings. These projects are typically roof repairs, HVAC replacements, and large miscellaneous repairs to City facilities. The City currently operates thirteen (13) elevators at various facilities. There are two (2) elevators within the West Acequia Parking Structure (located across from the Hospital), one (1) at the East Acequia Parking Structure (located across from City Hall East), and one (1) at Fire Station 52 (located at 2224 W. Monte Vista). Of these elevators only one elevator is currently operational at West Acequia Parking Structure. The other three (3) elevators have experienced operational failures and have been out of service for almost a year due to part manufacturing, repair personnel availability and the time involved in design.
On November 18, 2024, Council awarded a contract to TK Elevator for $804,013 to modernize the three elevators by doing a major overhaul on them. Over the last six months TKE has bee...
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