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AGENDA ITEM NO. 20.
CITY OF HAWTHORNE City Council AGENDA BILL For the meeting of 05/13/2025 Originating Department: Public Works |
City Manager:
Department Head:
SUBJECT:
Progress Payment in the amount of $433,694.32 due to DOJA, Inc. of Ontario, CA for Zela Davis Park Renovation (Park 24-04).
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #10 and change order #8 to DOJA, Inc of Ontario, CA.
DISCUSSION:
The Zela Davis Park Improvement Project is approximately 95% complete. This project focuses on revitalizing a 0.5-acre underutilized park in the City of Hawthorne into a vibrant, climate-resilient community space. Improvements include the installation of a new playground, shaded picnic area, exercise equipment, half-basketball court, walking paths with mosaic art, perimeter fencing, a restroom building, native California landscaping, a bioswale, and other sustainable design elements. All work is being performed in accordance with the approved Plans and Specifications.
Key components such as the curb and gutter, restroom building, and decorative boulder placements have been completed. In addition, the installation of play and fitness equipment, shade sails, fencing and gates, construction of a pedestrian walkway, and the addition of site furnishings have also been completed. This invoice also includes the installation of site security cameras and automatic door locks for the park, which will enhance public safety and help secure the facility during non-operational hours.
Key components such as the curb and gutter, restroom building, and decorative boulder placements have been completed. In addition, the installation of play and fitness equipment, shade sails, fencing and gates, construction of a pedestrian walkway, and the addition of site furnishings have also been completed. This invoice also includes the installation of site security cameras and automatic door locks for the park, which will enhance public safety and help secure the facility during non-operational hours.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:
This project is a result of the City working closely with funding and regulatory agencies to support and improve our infrastructure. This project will enhance the quality of life in the City, creating publicly accessible and usable open space
FISCAL IMPACT:
None. Funds for this progress payment in the amount of $433,694.32 are available in the adopted Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget and will be paid for with approved and allocated funds through grants from the State of California Department of Transportation, Clean California Local Program, County of Los Angeles Measure A, and Baldwin Hills Urban Watersheds Conservancy (funded under Proposition 40)
NOTICING PROCEDURE:
72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act.