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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC29240 - Cvc Ctr Parkway Turf Retrofit PrjctContract No. C29240 REQUEST: CITY OF PALM DESERT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT I Approve the Civic Center Parkway Turf Retrofit Project and Authorize Staff to Proceed with the Bidding Process SUBMITTED BY: Mark Greenwood, P.E., Director of Public Works DATE: September 24, 2009 CONTENTS: Vicinity Map RECOMMENDATION: By Minute Motion: 1. Approve the Civic Center Parkway Turf Retrofit Project, and 2. Authorize staff to proceed with the bidding process. Capital Project Reserve Funds are available in Account No. 400-4614-433-4001. DISCUSSION: This project will replace the existing turf in the Civic Center parkway areas along Fred Waring Drive and San Pablo Avenue with desert landscaping and drip irrigation. The purpose of this conversion is to eliminate irrigation water runoff and conserve water on both streets. Public Works staff has redesigned the project and will complete the plans and specifications in-house. The desert landscape will be complementary to the adjacent, established desert landscaping and the existing palm trees will be left in place. Staff has estimated the cost of the project to be $130,300. After the bid process is completed, the project will be presented to City Council for award. FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are available in the Capital Project Reserve Fund Account No. 400-4614-433- 4001. Other than the initial installation cost, the City of Palm Desert should see a reduction in landscape and roadway maintenance and water costs. Staff Report Civic Center Parkway Turf Retrofit Project Page 2 of 3 September 24, 2009 SUMMARY: Therefore, staff recommends that, by Minute Motion, City Council approve the Civic Center Parkway Turf Retrofit Project and authorize staff to proceed with the bidding process. Prepared By: 1 . Sp nce fight Lards pe anager Approval: Paul S. Gibson Director of Finance /bg Departmen He/ l Mark Greenwood, P.E. Director of Public Works J• hn M. Wohlmuth City Manager CITY COUNCILA APPROVED RECEIVED MEETU G DAT AYES ax' r NOES: X/Ap ABSENT: r\/(?) L ABSTAIN: MO 4P VERIFIED BY: ION DENIED OTHER 617 h riii5 f itilly/ aiz/ e9 � Original on File with City k's Office Page 2 of 2 3,980 SQ FT aro 3,145 SQ FT 4',40.1041' T. .:. .„, P :' 4 '...1‘. ,,. ,.. , .. ....,. . gl. 11,14-f" "i2.141:1CK.' 7,751 SQ FT MO. ; Civic Center Greenbelts 21,650 Total Square Feet 1 inch = 175 feet 4 11;14,