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, on May 21, 2008, the City requested an
extension of time to spend the grant funds.
On September 16, 2008, Council accepted an additional grant in the amount of
$100,000 for the construction of the soccer field. The City asked for an extension
of time on November 13, 2009. This 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
had asked for an extension of the grant with this amendment until January 31,
2011.
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 adoption of the resolution for ratification of this amendment.