Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Nicholas J. Calderon, Parks Director
Subject: Agreement with California Water Service for the cost of installing three water service lines at Flood County Park
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing:
A) The Parks Director, or the Parks Director's Designee, to execute an agreement with California Water Service ("Cal Water") to install two 4-inch water service lines and one 8-inch fire service line at Flood County Park; and
B) The Parks Director, or the Parks Director's Designee, to pay to Cal Water amounts not to exceed $326,899.68 for Cal Water's costs of engaging a qualified contractor of its choosing to install the new service lines.
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BACKGROUND:
Flood County Park ("Flood Park") is a 21-acre County-owned and operated park that is located in the City of Menlo Park. Founded in 1937, Flood Park has served the recreational needs of residents of southern San Mateo County for over 85 years.
In 2014, the San Mateo County Parks Department ("Department") assessed the condition of Flood Park's amenities and determined that a complete overhaul was warranted. This led to the creation of the Realize Flood Park Project ("Project"), a multi-year public engagement process that led to the development of the Final Revised Environmental Impact Report ("EIR") and 2022 Landscape Plan.
On February 27, 2024, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 080189 which authorized an agreement with Jensen Landscape Contractor, LLC ("Jensen") for the construction of Phase 1 of the Project. Phase 1 includes the small multi-use sports field, tennis/pickleball courts, sand volleyball courts, basketball court, picnic and reservation areas, landscaping, walking paths, and utilities (water, electrical, and sewer).
Menlo Park Municipal Water currently services Flood Park via a watermain near the north-east corner of the park. During the deve...
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