| | | | | | | | Agenda Item - 2.a.
The City of Garden Grove as
Successor Agency to the Agency for Community Development
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
| To: | Scott C. Stiles
| From: | Lisa Kim
| | Dept.: | City Manager
| Dept.: | Economic Development
| | Subject: | Acceptance of Completion for Project No. 7246 - Harbor Boulevard Improvement Project from Garden Grove Boulevard to Chapman Avenue for Phases IA and IB. (Action Item) | Date: | 6/14/2016 |
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| | | | | | | | OBJECTIVE
To obtain acceptance of construction Project No. 7246 - Harbor Boulevard Improvement Project as complete by the Successor Agency, and to authorize the Director to execute the Notice of Completion of Public Improvement and Work. |
| | | | | | | | BACKGROUND
On November 11, 2014, the Successor Agency awarded a contract to GMC Engineering Inc., for the construction of the Project improvements in the median islands, parkway, and sidewalk consisting of installation of a new irrigation system, palms and landscape items, new lighting, and including decorative sidewalk, curb ramps, bus shelters, and minor asphalt paving. The Project also included construction of a storm drain and sewer main along with the installation of a traffic signal at the Great Wolf Lodge Southern California resort. The improvements are consistent with the development on this section of Harbor Boulevard. |
| | | | | | | | DISCUSSION
The contractor, GMC Engineering Inc., completed the Harbor Boulevard Improvement Project in accordance with the plans, specifications and other contract documents. The Project consisted of four (4) phases as follows:
- Phase IA - Harbor Boulevard Landscape Improvements from Garden Grove Boulevard to Twintree Lane;
- Phase IB - Twintree Storm Drain and sewer main improvements at Twintree Lane, Choisser Road, Greentree Avenue, and Bangor Street;
- Phase IIA - Harbor Boulevard Landscape Improvements from Twintree Lane to Chapman Avenue; and
- Phase IIB - Traffic signal installation and striping at Harbor Boulevard and Great Wolf Lodge Southern California resort.
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| | | | | | | | FINANCIAL IMPACT
The Phase IA landscape portion of the south of Twintree Lane was funded up to 50% of the project cost through Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF) as part of the Waterpark Hotel enforceable obligations approved by the Department of Finance on September 17, 2012. The balance of the project was funded through the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) federal grant funds as approved on October 2, 2012.
The storm drain and sewer improvements for Phase IB were funded up to 55% of the project cost through EPA with a maximum federal funding of $465,850. The remaining construction cost were funded through the EDA federal grant funds.
The landscape portion north of Twintree Lane for Phase IIA was funded through the EDA federal grant funds up to 50%, and the balance from various available City funds.
The Phase IIB traffic signal installation at Southern California Great Wolf Lodge resort was fully funded through Measure M2 local share funds.
The retention payment will be released after recordation of the Notice of Completion.
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| | | | | | | | RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Successor Agency:
- Accept Project No. 7246 - Harbor Boulevard Improvements from Garden Grove Boulevard to Chapman Avenue, Phases IA and IB as complete, and authorize the Director to execute the Notice of Completion of Public Improvement and Work.
- Authorize the Finance Director to release the retention payment when appropriate.
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