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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC AG PKT 2008-05-12 #Q . . . AGENDA STAFF REPORT DATE: May 12, 2008 TO: THRU: FROM: Honorable Mayor and City Council David Carmany, City Manager Vince Mastrosimone, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PIER DECK REHABILITATION PHASES II & III PROJECT No. 50217 SUMMARY OF REQUEST: .- The City Council is asked to consider a request to approve the plans and specifications for the Pier Deck Rehabilitation Project No. 50217 and authorize staff to solicit for bids. BACKGROUND: The Seal Beach Municipal Pier originally was constructed in 1906, is approximately 1800 feet long consisting mostly of poly-wrapped timber piles, timber support members and a timber deck. Lifeguards and Public Works crews regularly inspect and monitor various components of the Pier. Additional inspections and testing are performed periodically by outside engineering firms. Overall the Pier and its deck are in fair condition, however because of its timber construction, surface appearance and condition will wear and become rough and rustic. In October 2005 staff was directed to address this area of concern. A study by Moffatt & Nichol in May of 2006 provided alternatives and recommendations to rehabilitate the pier ~ecking. The final decision was made to replace the aging Douglas Fir decking with an imported Greenheart hardwood that has a longer lifespan and is more resistant to fire. Design and construction costs of over a million dollars made replacing the entire pier's surface deck difficult to accomplish in one fiscal year. The project was subsequently split up into four (4) phases. Phase one was completed in the spring of 2007. Agenda Item Q . . . Page 2 The California Coastal Commission has delayed future phases of construction while reviewing the City's permit application. This application is scheduled for the June, 2008 Coastal Commission Agenda. Any conditions or requirements levied by the Commission will be included in the plans and specifications as an addendum to prospective bidders. The delay has allowed the City's design engineer to complete plans for Phases two and three. Both phases will be constructed at the same time. Engineering staff has finished preparing the final bid documents which has been approved by the City Engineer and is ready for bidding. Plans and specifications are available for review in the City Engineers office. FINANCIAL IMPACT: In the approved 2007/08 - 2008/09 Budget, Capital Improvement Program funds are budgeted for Project No. 50217 in the amount of $700,000. The engineers estimate for the pier deck rehabilitation is $625,000. FundinQ General Fund State Wildlife Conservation Board Grant $500,000 $200,000 Expenses Design Engineering Construction Inspection $ 50,000 $625,000 $ 25,000 $700,000 Total RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended City Council approve the plans and specifications for the Pier Deck Rehabilitation Phases 1\ & \II and authorizing solicitation for bids. ~~~ Vince Mastrosimone Director of Public Works NOTED AND APPROVED: ~d David Carmany, City Manager ."