HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/18/2007, C8 - JACK HOUSE FOUNDATION REPAIRS, SPECIFICATION NO. 90353 council D� Dec. 18,2007
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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
FROM: Jay Walter, Public Works Director4ptA�
Prepared By: Michael J. McGuire, Engineer III
SUBJECT: JACK HOUSE FOUNDATION REPAIRS, SPECIFICATION No. 90353
CAO RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Approve plans and specifications for "Jack House Foundation Repairs", Specification No.
90353.
2. Authorize Staff to advertise for bids and authorize the City Administrative Officer to award
the contract if the lowest responsible bid is within the Engineer's Estimate of$170,000.
DISCUSSION
Over the years, due to soil settlement and improper water drainage around the perimeter foundation
of the Jack House at 536 Marsh Street, the floors have become uneven resulting in the cracking of
wall plaster, trim and finishes. Door and window frames have also moved out-of-plumb, so much
so that they open and close with great difficulty, some having become stuck shut. The soil
settlement has caused some substantial cracks in the existing foundation, and it is staff's opinion
that continued neglect of the foundation system will only exacerbate these problems and may
eventually result in unsafe conditions within the facility.
Staff hired a structural engineer to evaluate the problem and design a repair strategy. The repair
work will consist of installing an anchor system that would be attached to the existing foundation
that will aid in leveling the floors; performing adhesive grouting of the cracks in the existing
foundation; and installing a drainage system around the perimeter of the building to prevent
water from further contributing to settlement of the building.
CONCURRENCES
The project has the concurrence of the Parks and Recreation Department and the Building
Division of Public Works. The Community Development Director has determined that the repair
work is categorically exempt under CEQA.
FISCAL IMPACT
This project was approved in the 2007-09 Financial Plan (see pages 3-454 to 3-456, Appendix
B).
Construction: $170,000
Construction Contingency: 17,000 n
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Inspection/Testing: 2,500
Printing/Advertising: 500
Total: $190,000
ALTERNATIVES
Defer the Project. The Jack House will continue to settle and more damage will occur to the
doors, windows, walls and overall structure, to the point where the House may need to be closed
for safety reasons. Staff does not recommend this alternative because of the recent experience of
fuel, construction materials and labor costs continuing to rise, it is certain that the cost to repair
the foundation will also increase.
AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE COUNCIL OFFICE
Plans& Specifications
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