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May 21, 1998 Page 4 renovation at Old Meadows, including budgetary impact and possible grant funding from the Integrated Waste Management Board for a rubberized surface. He said that staff met with the Therapeutic Advisory Council to solicit input and suggestions. Referencing the documentation, he explained the bid procedure, including deductible alternatives, identified M. D. Structural Contractors of Thousand Oaks as the low bidder, and said that staff recommends deduction of three items from the total base bid, lowering the cost to $44,985, which is within budget. In response to Jacobsen's inquiry, Marchesano said that it was prudent to design a contingency amount into the contract because of the significant amount of demolition work involved, and the contingency covers the unknown and unexpected aspects of the project. Ward said that if the contingency fund is not needed, the savings will be carried over to the cash ending balance for next year. In response to Gillette's inquiry, Marchesano said that the proposed equipment for Old Meadows Center has some unique features to accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities, and the proposed safety surface will be similar to that at Lang Ranch Neighborhood Park. He said that the cracks identified in the play equipment at Lang Ranch will be corrected, and are the result of a workmanship issue. It was moved by Gillette, seconded by Holt, and carried 4-0 to authorize the General Manager to award the contract in care of M. D. Structural Contractors, for the purchase and installation of play equipment in the amount of $44,985 and a 10 percent contingency amount of $4,499; funds shall be taken from the Capital Improvement account for Old Meadows Park 913-20-710-7137-98-2237-2410. 9. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION None 10. REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Activity And Attendance Report - April, 1998 In response to Lange's inquiry, Washington said that, inadvertently, data from Borchard Community Center and the Teen Center did not reflect skate park participation figures.