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MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
The Honorable City Council
CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA
City Council Meeting
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Mary K. Lindley, Director of Community Services
February 18, 2005 (Meeting of March 2, 2005)
SUBJECT: Consider Authorization of Recordation of the
Notice of Completion for the Metrolink Landscape
Improvement Project
DISCUSSION
On February 5, 2003, the City Council approved the plans
and specifications for the Metrolink Landscape Improvement
Project. On July 7, 2004, the Council awarded the
construction contract for the project to Thomsen Landscape
for $104,852. Thomsen Landscape has substantially completed
its work and staff is requesting that the City Council
authorize the recordation of the Notice of Completion.
The Metrolink Landscape Improvement Project included
landscaped pockets consisting of Western Redbud and
Australian Willow trees and shrubs including Wild Lilac,
Purple Sage, Desert Bird of Paradise, Rockrose, Mountain
Marigold, Autumn Sage, and Society Garlic. The landscape
pockets are located along a concrete walkway, which is
illuminated at night with light bollards. Staff is
satisfied with the quality of the work and is recommending
that the Council authorize the filing of the Notice of
Completion.
DISCUSSION
Notice of Completion
As stated above, construction of the Project has been
substantially completed pursuant to the approved plans and
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specifications, less minor "punch" list items. There were
three approved Change Orders, summarized as follows:
Change Order #1 (Cost - Add $1,132.86) Replace African
Sumac trees with Australian Willow trees, replace
Desert Acacia with Wild Lilac, and replace Mexican
Sage with Purple Sage.
Change Order #2 (Cost - Add $508) Remove concrete
curb, and add ramp to parking lot.
Change Order #3 (Cost - Add $5,018.32) Install 100
feet of additional conduit, saw cut asphalt and trench
an additional 100 feet, and purchase new electrical
pedestal.
The Contract requires Thomsen Landscape to maintain
the newly planned landscape for a period of 12 months
ending December 31, 2005 .
At the completion of the construction work, the total cost
of the construction contract awarded to Thomsen Landscape,
including the aforementioned Change Orders, is $111,511.18.
With the Council's authorization to record the Notice of
Completion, the Contractor will receive the balance of the
payment (retention less outstanding maintenance costs) due
35 days after the recordation and fulfillment of all
contractual obligations as determined by the City.
Additionally, the City Clerk's Office will be authorized to
release the project bonds in accordance with the contract
provisions and upon the approval of the Community Services
Director.
STAFF RECOI- MNDATION
Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion,
release of the balance of payment thirty -five (35) days
after Notice of Completion records, and release of bonds
consistent with the contract.
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