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Amendment to Measure N Budget - Conduct the second public hearing to appropriate additional funds of $519,638 for the modernization of elevators within both parking structures and Fire Station 52.
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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: Conduct the second of two Public Hearings to amend the Measure N budget to appropriate an additional $519,638 for the modernization of elevators within both parking structures and Fire Station 52.
Upon completion of the public hearing, staff is requesting Council to approve the appropriation of $519,638 for the modernization of elevators within both parking structures and Fire Station 52.
Summary:
Measure N, the 1/2 cent sales tax that began April 1, 2017, requires the City to conduct two Public Hearings before amending the 2025/26 spending plan to appropriate additional funds for the modernization of elevators within both parking structures and Fire Station 52. The cost of the amendment is $519,638.
On August 4, 2025, the City Council approved change orders 1 through 3 with TK Elevator in the amount of $199,306 and for staff to initiate the Measure N budget amendment process to appropriate an additional $519,638 for FY 2025/26.
On August 11, 2025, City Staff met with the Measure N Committee and presented the recommended amendment, including a detailed summary of the request, the increased budget, and why the increases were necessary. Upon being presented with the proposed amendment and appropriation, the committee was provided with an opportunity for comments. Upon accepting the motion, the committee recommended approval of this item.
On August 18,2025, City Council conducted the first of two public hearings to amend the Measure N bu...
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