Authorization to Advertise for Bids for the Lindberg Park Hut Demolition Project. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 1/26/09 AGENDA ITEM: Authorization to Advertise for Bids for the Lindberg Park Hut Demolition Project Item Number: C 10 Contact Person/Dept.: Hong Wang/PW Phone Number: 310.253.5604 Fiscal Impact: Yes No X General Fund: Yes No X Public Hearing: Public Notification: Master E Mail Notification List (01/21/09). Action Item: Attachments: Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson (01/15/09) Chief Financial Officer Review: Jeff Muir (by N. Kimball) (01/21/09) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (01/15/09) City Manager Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (01/21/09) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council authorize advertising for bids for the Lindberg Park Hut Demolition Project BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION: Lindberg Park Hut (next to the tennis court) located at 5041 Rhoda Way was used by the City s Parks Recreation and Community Services Department as a youth sport storage room. The building was closed by Risk Management due to its condition more than five (5) years ago. The subject building appears to have been constructed for park use and was likely erected in the 1940s. Given the age of the building its condition has deteriorated over the years and certain construction materials may have been used that no longer would be used in a more up to date structure. The roof system requires complete removal and reconstruction (reroofing will need to include new joists and wood underlayment); and rainwater has intruded into the east wall and ceiling and caused plaster delamination. A preliminary cost estimate to abate the lead based paint and asbestos and rehabilitate the building properly for public use is approximately $150 000. In light of the current condition of the Hut and the extensive effort and cost to rehabilitate the aged structure staff recommends that the building be demolished. The Parks Recreatio...
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