HomeMy WebLinkAboutExplanationOn September 20, 2005, City Council approved a proposal to construct a soccer
field in collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club. The initial funding of $125,000
was secured through the office of Supervisor Greg Cox and $73,046 of CDBG
funds was allocated to the Boys & Girls Club to administer the project. In a letter
to the City Manager, dated September 1, 2006, the Boys & Girls Club notified the
City that they were unable to continue as partners in the project. In October
2006, the grant was amended and Council approved a resolution to reallocate
the grant and the CDBG funds from the Boys & Girls Club to the City.
On May 6, 2008, Council approved pursuing a synthetic turf playing surface in
lieu of a natural field surface, therefore, the City requested an extension of time
to spend the grant funds on May 21, 2008. Since then 2 additional extensions
were requested and approved. The last extension expired on June 30, 2010.
On June 19, 2010, the soccer field construction bids were opened. The City
anticipated that the construction would be completed by December 2010, and
asked for a extension of the grant with this amendment.
Because the football field was being used until October 31, 2010, City Council
approved extending the Notice to Proceed for construction until November 1,
2010. This action extended the completion date to February 2011.
It is necessary to once again ask that the grant be extended until April 30, 2011.
Staff recommends ratification of this amendment.