Report Prepared by: Michael Miller, Public Works Manager - Tax Services
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SUBJECT: Supplemental Appropriation from the Unappropriated Reserves of the Fahrens Park Maintenance District ($15,685) and Bellevue Ranch East Community Facilities District ($10,485) for Cinderblock Wall Replacement in the Fahrens Park and Bellevue Ranch East Special Assessment Districts
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving supplemental budget appropriations to cover replacement of sections of the perimeter cinderblock walls in the Fahrens Park and Bellevue Ranch East Special Assessment Districts.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving supplemental appropriations of funds from the Unappropriated Reserves of the Fahrens Park Maintenance District (Fund 122) in the amount of $15,685 and Bellevue Ranch East Community Facilities District, (Fund 164) in amount of $10,485, to cover costs to replace sections of the perimeter cinderblock sound wall.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by the Director of Public Works; or,
2. Return to staff with specific direction; or,
3. Deny.
AUTHORITY
Article XI, Fiscal Administration of the Merced Municipal Code - At any meeting after the adoption of the budget, the City Council may amend or supplement the budget by motion adopted by the affirmative votes of at least five members.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
Fahrens Park Maintenance District
The Public Works Department received notice from a customer that the cinderblock wall along the north side of Buena Vista Drive, east of Paseo Verde Avenue, is severely leaning. After inspection by staff, it has been determined the integrity of the wall has been severely compromised beyond repair due to the erosion of permanent structural base materials, inadequate irrigation drainage, as well as tree roots.
At this time, staff is requesting approval of a budget appropriation, in the amount of $15,685, to cover removal and replacement of a section of the damaged wall measuring 6-feet in height and 40-feet in length due to its current condition.
The work will consist of removal of the existing wall, pouring concrete footings, cutting and removing tree roots (if required), and replacing wall with matching block and stucco, framed lattice panels, angled bracing, rebar, and concrete.
Bellevue Ranch East Community Facilities District
Recently, a section of the perimeter cinderblock wall located on the east side of Bancroft Drive, between Merrill Place and Arrowwood Drive, was damaged beyond repair by a motor vehicle that was involved in a single-car accident. After the accident, a Public Works Street Maintenance crew removed the remaining standing blocks to eliminate the hazard to pedestrians of collapsing blocks and protruding rebar steel.
The work to repair the wall will consist of pouring concrete footings, replacing wall with matching block and stucco, angled bracing, rebar, and concrete for a total cost of $10,485.
The City will be seeking reimbursement for the cost of repair from the driver of the vehicle. Any reimbursement recovered from the driver and/or any applicable insurance policies will be deposited into the Bellevue Ranch East Fund.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
The Finance Department has verified both Assessment Districts have sufficient reserve balances to cover these replacements, and the allocation will be as follows:
DISTRICT NAME ACCOUNT NUMBER AMOUNT
Fahrens Park 122-1165-532.25-00 $15,685
Bellevue Ranch East 164-1166-532.25-00 $10,485
ATTACHMENTS
1. Fahrens Park Cinderblock Wall Picture
2. Bellevue Ranch East Cinderblock Wall Picture