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AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: May 4, 2004
SUBJECT: Continuation of Emergency Action and Progress Report on
Remediation Work at Dublin Civic Center
Report Prepared by: Melissa Morton, Public Works Director
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
RECOMMENDATION:~ (~dopt resolution approving continuation of emergency action
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None at this time
DESCRIPTION: On March 16, 2004, the City Council declared an emergency relative
to water damage at the Dublin Civic Center and authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract for
environmental remediation and restoration. A project budget was approved for an amount not to exceed
$220,000 and was subsequently amended to an amount not to exceed $591,000. The City Council also
approved an agreement with the Zahn Group, Inc., which provides for construction management services
for the remediation work as well as a water intrusion investigation so that the sources of leaks can be
identified for repair. The Zahn Group contract was amended on April 20, 2004, to provide the additional
services necessary to complete the remediation.
The hygienist has certified that the building is clean and remediation can be completed. Staff is working
with the Zahn Group and the contractor to develop a schedule for completion of the remediation, and
some of the restoration work has begun at the writing of this agenda statement.
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution continuing the emergency action to the
meeting of May 18, 2004.
COPIES TO: John Croswhite, The Zahn Group
ITEM NO.
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RESOLUTION NO. :-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING coNTINUATION OF EMERGENCY ALLOWING WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BID
PROCESS AND EMERGENCY CONTRACT FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION IN DUBLIN CIVIC CENTER
WHEREAS, the Dublin Civic Center sustained water intrusion during several rainstorms; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the water intrusion, it was found that several areas of the building are harboring
mold, which areas were therefore quarantined and not habitable as workspace; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to remediate this condition in order to preserve the well-being of City staff and
in order that the building become fully functional again; and
WHEREAS, said environmental remediation is so urgent as to preclude the time normally allotted for
solicitation of bids; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 51-04 approving a finding of emergency allowing
waiver of competitive bid process and emergency contracting for mold remediation; and
WHEREAS, the City is still in process of evaluating the causes of the water intrusion, but retained a
contractor and has performed some demolition work; and
WHEREAS, the City's hygienist is continuing to perform testing in the affected areas; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the actions taken by the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin, pursuant to Public
Contract Code sections 20168 and 22050, finds that the there is a need to continue the actions approved by the City
Council in Resolution No. 51-04.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this item is continued until the City Council meeting of May 18,
2004, at which time the City Council will review the emergency action taken.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council finds this project to be exempt from CEQA, as an
emergency project, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15269.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of May, 2004.
AYES:
NOES:
AB SENT:
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ATTEST: Mayor
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