Subject:     SEISMIC UPGRADE OF THE NORTH WING OF THE POLICE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

 

COUNCIL DISTRICT:  3

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

Approval of the continuation agreement with OLMM Consulting Engineers for consultant services for the Seismic Upgrade of the North Wing of the Police Administration Building Project, increasing the compensation $30,000, from $150,000 to $180,000, and extending the term of the agreement from December 31, 2000 to December 31, 2002.

BACKGROUND

 

The Police Administration Building (PAB) is a three-story reinforced concrete building consisting of two wings arranged in a “T” configuration.  The North-South wing was constructed in 1969 and the East-West wing in 1978.  The two wings are not structurally connected.

 

Over the years, seismic standards set forth in the Uniform Building Code (UBC) have changed.  Preliminary seismic evaluation has indicated that the North Wing of the PAB should be upgraded to meet current UBC standards.

 

In January 1999, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved Hazard Mitigation Grant Funding (HMGF) in the amount of up to $1,162,500 to reimburse the City for this project. 

 

On June 22, 1999, the City Council approved an agreement with OLMM Consulting Engineers in the amount of $150,000 for the PAB seismic upgrade design.

 

ANALYSIS

 

After the project design completion in December 2000, Police Department requested the Department of Public Works to evaluate the impact of the project construction on the PAB operation.  In March 2001 the City entered into an agreement with Turner Construction in the amount of not to exceed $10,000 to evaluate the impact of the project construction on PAB staff and provide report with recommendations for construction impact mitigation measures.  After the review of the report, submitted by Turner Construction in May 2001, the Police Department and the Department of Public Works decided to incorporate the report findings into the project design and open bids in July 2001.

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The agreement with OLMM Consulting Engineers expired on December 31, 2000 and no further work was performed as of this date.  Staff recommends approval of a continuation agreement in order to enable OLMM Consulting Engineers to assist the City during the bidding and the project construction.  This proposed continuation agreement will increase the compensation for $30,000 and extend the term of the agreement until December 31, 2002.

 

PUBLIC OUTREACH

 

Not applicable.

 

COORDINATION

 

This proposed project has been coordinated with the Departments of Police and General Services, and the Offices of the City Attorney, Risk Manager, and Equality Assurance.

 

COST IMPLICATIONS

 

1.         COST OF RECOMMENDATION: $30,000

 

2.                  COST OF PROJECT:                        

 

Original Agreement:                                                                          $150,000

Continuation Agreement                                                                       30,000

Agreement Management                                                                       40,000

TOTAL                                                                                           $220,000

 

3.                  SOURCE OF FUNDING:  001 – Service for Redevelopment Capital Projects Fund

 

4.                  START DATE OF AGREEMENT:  June 22, 1999

 

5.                  ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE OF AGREEMENT:  December 31, 2002

 

BUDGET REFERENCE

 

Fund:                                        001

APPN:                                     6412

RC:                                          105843

Amount:                                   $237,188*

Budget Document:                    2000-2001 Appropriation Ordinance 26141, section 2.26, item 7s.

 

*This project spans multiple fiscal years.

 

 

RAJEEV BATRA

Acting Director, Public Works Department