SR-906-000 (13)
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City Council Meeting: July 22, 2003 Santa Monica, California
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Staff
SUBJECT:Award of a Construction Contract with a Guaranteed Maximum Price to
Westport Construction for the Selective Demolition and Stabilization of the
Marion Davies Estate
Introduction
This report recommends that the City Council award a construction contract with a
Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) to Westport Construction, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $400,000 for the Marion Davies Estate project located at 415 Pacific Coast
Highway.
Background & Discussion
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The project involves selectively demolishing structures that do not contribute to the historic
value of the property, including the former banquet building, the cabana buildings, portions
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of the locker building and shed-type buildings and stabilizing, boarding and securing the
remaining structures in accordance with Santa Monica Fire Department standards and the
U. S. Department of the Interior?s standards for preserving historic structures. The
selective demolition will result in the removal of the structures that were identified for
removal in the Council-approved reuse plan and will eliminate the structures that have
been most problematic in terms of repeated instances of vandalism.
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On January 14, 2003, Council authorized a pre-construction services agreement with
Westport Construction for the project, following a competitive bid process. At that time
staff advised Council that the construction contract with a GMP would be submitted to
Council upon completion of the demolition plans. The plans have been completed,
estimates of construction costs have been prepared and staff recommends approval for a
construction contract with Westport Construction, Inc., with a GMP not to exceed $400,000
for the selective demolition and stabilization of the site. Following the targeted demolition
staff will return to Council to present possible financing strategies reflecting economic
realities for the future use of the site.
CEQA Status
The proposed project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality
Act (Class 1(L) 15301) since it involves the demolition and removal of individual small
structures. This categorical exemption has been approved by the State of California
Department of Parks and Recreation in that the work will comply with the Secretary of
Interior's Standards for Historic Property Treatments and if archeological resources are
uncovered through subsurface work, the work shall stop in the area until a State Park
archaeologist can determine how to proceed.
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Budget/Financial Impact
Funds in the amount of $400,000 are available in the following accounts:
C11052099.589000 ?Rehab 415 PCH? $177,500
C11052002.589000 ?Rehab 415 PCH? $197,500
C11052094.589000 ?Rehab 415 PCH? $ 25,000
Total Available: $400,000
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award a construction contract to Westport Construction, Inc., with a GMP not to
exceed $400,000 for the demolition and stabilization of the Marion Davies Estate to
Westport Construction, Inc.; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to issue any necessary change orders to complete
additional work within budget authority.
Prepared by: Craig Perkins, Director of Environmental and Public Works Management
Barbara Stinchfield, Director of Community and Cultural Services
Karen Ginsberg, Assistant Director of Community and Cultural Services
Elaine Polachek, Open Space Manager
Anthony Antich, P.E., City Engineer
Lauren Friedman, City Architect
Susan Lowell, P.E., Civil Engineer
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