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Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with Restoration Management Company, in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $125,100, for Storm Related Expenses Already Incurred for Dry Down Services at the Mastick Senior Center for a Total Compensation Amount Not-To-Exceed $200,000.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). (Public Works)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Mastick Senior Center, a division of the Alameda Recreation & Parks Department (ARPD), is used year-round and provides a variety of health, education and recreational programs to adults aged 50 and older. The buildings comprising the Senior Center facility, including two residential units, are nearly 100 years old and while the City of Alameda (City) has made continual investment in the facility, much of the existing construction is not to modern standards. Two significant rain events earlier this winter caused water intrusion into multiple buildings despite waterproofing measures installed during the Mastick Senior Center Roof Replacement project. To minimize additional damage and to maintain safe living, recreational and working spaces, staff immediately deployed Restoration Management Company (RMC) for dry down services. This is a process for removing excess moisture from a structure after a water damage event, using specialized dehumidifiers and air movers to completely dry out affected areas, preventing further damage, such as mold, and facilitating necessary repairs.
After the first storm event on November 22, 2024, the City Manager authorized restoration services with RMC not to exceed $74,900. However, before the dry down services from that storm event were complete, another storm hit in December demandi...
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