REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD MEETING DATE:  March  21, 2017
CATEGORY:  Consent - Public Works-4.

SUBJECT:

Resource Management Expansion Project – Permission to Advertise

Supervisorial District No. :  All

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:  Pat Minturn, Public Works Director, (530) 225-5661

STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY:  Pat Minturn, Public Works Director; Richard Simon, Director of Resource Management

RECOMMENDATION

Take the following actions regarding the Resource Management Expansion Project, Contract No. 610448: (1) Find the project categorically exempt in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15301, Class I–Existing Facilities; (2) approve plans and specifications and direct the Public Works Director to advertise for bids; and (3) authorize opening of bids on or after April 13, 2017, at 3 p.m.

SUMMARY

A remodel is proposed at 1855 Placer Street.

DISCUSSION

The Resource Management and Public Works departments jointly occupy the second floor at 1855 Placer Street.  A remodel is proposed to shift 340 square feet of office space to Resource Management.  Attendant modifications are required for access, HVAC, etc.

ALTERNATIVES

The Board may decline to proceed with the project at this time. The office space will not be remodeled for Resource Management’s use.

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

County Counsel has approved the specifications as to form.  Risk Management has reviewed and approved the specifications.  The County Administrative Office has reviewed this recommendation.

FINANCING

The total cost of this project, including design, construction, inspection and contingencies, is estimated to be $189,785. Adequate funds are available as fund balance within various Resource Management budget units.  A budget amendment will be proposed concurrent with bid award to transfer appropriation authority to Land, Buildings & Improvements.  There is no additional General Fund impact.