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PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
FEBRUARY 26, 1976
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Clark called the meeting to order at 8:45 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Member Aston
Member Benson
Member Brush
Member McPherson
Chairman Clark
Also Present:
Harvey L. Hurlburt, Executive Director
David J. Erwin, City Attorney
Paul Williams, Associate Planner
III. MINUTES
A. MINUTES of the February 12, 1976, Redevelopment Agency
meeting and MINUTES of the April 10, 1975, Redevelopment
Agency meeting.
Mr. Hurlburt explained that in setting up a cardex system
of minute action, it was discovered that the April 10, 1975,
minutes had never been transcribed.
Member Aston moved and Member Brush seconded that the minutes
for the April 10, 1975, meeting and the minutes from the February 12,
1976, meeting be approved as presented; carried unaniebusly.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS ON LANDSCAPING PROGRAM ON EL PASEO
BETWEEN PORTOLA AND SAN LUIS REY.
Mr. Hurlburt reported that revised plans for the project
were prepared and a legal notice published. Five con-
tractors were personally notified within the Coachella
Valley by the project's landscape architect. As of
February 20, 1976, four contractors had requested bid
documents. However, only one contractor submitted a
bid which was Little Grass Shack in the amount of
$26,500. The bid is 6.7% over the budgeted amount.
Mr. Buccino explained that the project could commence
March 8th if approved and elaborated on the specifics
of the project such as type of trees, grass, etc.
After considerable discussion, Member Aston moved and Member
McPherson seconded to accept the bid from the Little Grass Shack
and authorize the Chairman to execute the contract; carried unani-
mously.
V. RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 20 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING AN AMENDED BUDGET FOR THE
PERIOD OF JULY 1, 1975, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1976.
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Mr. Hurlburt explained that this was follow-up action to
action taken by Council in amending the budget to reflect
the additional monies transferred by the City Council and
to accept the budget.
Member Benson moved and Member Aston seconded to waive further
reading and adopt Resolution No. 20; carried unanimously.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 21 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF AN ADDITIONAL ADVANCE FROM
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,700, SUCH
ADVANCE TO BE TREATED AS A LOAN AND BE REPAID WITH INTEREST.
Member Brush moved and Member McPherson seconded to waive
further reading and adopt Resolution No. 21. Carried unanimously.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Member Aston moved and Member Brush seconded to adjourn the
meeting; carried unanimously. Chairman Clark adjourned the meeting
at 9:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
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HARVEY L. HURLBUR Executive Director
CHAIRMAN
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