HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/5/2003 - STAFF REPORTS (20) DATE: November 5, 2003
TO: City Council
FROM: Executive Director -Airports
VISITOR CENTER - INTERIOR MATERIAL CHANGE
ADDED STARTER:
Subsequent to the posting of the agenda the Visitor Center Project Administration
staff as well as the Tourism Department raised concerns overthe material specified
for the wall behind the new Visitor Center desks and in order to maintain current
deadlines require City Council direction.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that City Council authorize a material change for the wall behind
the Visitor Center desks.
BACKGROUND:
The new Visitor Center project includes a large covered wall behind the main desks
in the Visitor Center. The original design had opaque glass covering the wall. The
first time City Council told the design team to reduce costs this glass was eliminated
and a substitution of a translucent plexiglass material was included.
The material has now arrived on-site and a portion has been installed. Staff does
not believe it provides the quality of backdrop that the City Council envisioned that
the visitors would first see. Prior to the actual City Council meeting staff will have
the cost of utilizing painted drywall or a wood panel to match the work station as a
substitute. The small contingency, developed by cutting the project, has been
exhausted so additional funding would be necessary for this change. Should City
Council agree with the change staff will be prepared to suggest a funding source.
APPROVE�.
ALLEN F. SMOOT, A. A. E. City an
Executive Director - Airports
Attachment: 1. Minute Order (at meeting)
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DATE: November 5, 2003
TO: City Council
FROM: Executive Director -Airports
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT TO VISITOR CENTER ADDED STARTER
The two (2) options to replace the translucent plexiglass on the back wall are:
(1) Drywall and Paint $3,256 plus five (5) days extra
(2) Baltic Birch $8,572 plus twelve (12) days extra
Staff recommends the drywall and paint approach in order to stay as close as
possible to the original schedule. If at a later date an upgrade is desirable the birch
can be put over the drywall.
Staff has reviewed the current change orders, the contingency account, and the
status of the Fontana contract. With a probable under-run of$5,000 on the Fontana
contract staff believes the cost increase can be covered.
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ALLEN F. SMOOT, A. A. E.
Executive Director - Airports