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AGENDA ITEM NO. 18.

CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council
AGENDA BILL

For the meeting of 03/25/2025
Originating Department: Public Works
                                                     

City Manager:
Department Head:

SUBJECT:

Progress Payment #7&8 in the amount of $701,143.40 due to DOJA, Inc. of Ontario, CA for Zela Davis Park Renovation (Project #24-04)
 

RECOMMENDED MOTION:

Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #7&8 to DOJA, Inc. of Ontario, CA

DISCUSSION:

This project involves enhancing Zela Davis Park, a 0.5-acre underutilized park in the City of Hawthorne. The initiative aims to transform the existing space into a versatile, climate-resilient community area. This will be achieved through the installation of a new playground, a picnic area featuring shade structures, exercise equipment, a half court, walking paths adorned with mosaic art elements, perimeter fencing, restroom building, California native plants, bioswale, and various sustainable elements. All activities will be conducted in accordance with the specified Plans and Specifications to ensure the successful completion of the improvements.

The project has completed curb and gutter as well as installation of boulders and the restroom building. Work continues with the installation of play and fitness equipment, shade sail, fencing and gates, construction of pedestrian walkway, and site furnishings.
 

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 $701,143.40 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

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