CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 19, 2016
PREPARED BY: David Gittleson, Associate Engineer and Pete Gallegos, Battalion Chief/Fire Department
APPROVED BY: City Manager
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ACCEPT EL TORO FIRE STATION KITCHEN REMODEL PROJECT
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution approving the following actions:
1. Accept as complete the El Toro Fire Station Kitchen Remodel Project in the final amount of $53,539;
2. Authorize the Public Works Director to sign the attached Notice of Completion; and
3. Direct the City Clerk to file said Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office.
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COUNCIL PRIORITIES, GOALS & STRATEGIES:
Ongoing Priorities
Maintaining fiscal responsibility
Fostering a positive organizational culture
REPORT NARRATIVE:
The El Toro Fire Station is one of two fire stations owned and maintained by the City of Morgan Hill. The El Toro Fire Station being built in 1978, still contained the original kitchen. The cabinets and counters were severely worn and in need of replacement. On any given day, the fire station houses four to seven firefighters and administrative personnel 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For many of our firefighting teammates, the fire station is their home away from home. The kitchen at the El Toro Fire Station is used extensively on an around-the-clock basis. Therefore, the kitchen upgrade was important for maintaining the quality of life for our firefighters, and for providing clean and safe living conditions. The scope of work included: the removal of the existing kitchen components, the installation of new cabinets and counter tops, a new sink and faucet, new backsplash and additional electrical outlets.
The project was originally bid on June 2, 2015 and two bids were received. The project was awarded to the low bidder, but the contractor failed to provide the required insurance and bonds to execute the contract. On September 2, 2015, City Council rescinded the aw...
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