Title
Request to Amend Contract with Wilson Elementary School District #7 (Ordinance S-49252)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Contract 156924 with Wilson Elementary School District #7 to extend the term of the contract for an additional 10 months through June 30, 2023. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
In June 2022, the City Council approved Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Neighborhood Enhancement program funding for the Wilson Elementary School District #7. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds the Neighborhood Enhancement Program to address community infrastructure needs and improvements including parks, playgrounds, landscaping, and other critical projects.
Wilson Elementary School is located in low- and moderate-income areas of Phoenix. The playground directly supports the children attending the public school and, due to a lack of City operated play areas in the neighborhood, the playground also supports the local area by providing a play area after school hours and on weekends. During a recent safety review, the playground surface was deemed unsafe and in need of replacement.
Wilson Elementary School District #7 applied for funds to replace the playground surfacing through the Neighborhood Enhancement Program. The project will remove the existing surfaces and install new synthetic turf and rubber surfaces. The project will provide a safe and inviting playground for the public school and the neighborhood.
The requested contract extension is necessary to allow the Wilson Elementary School District complete this project and address significant material delays experienced by the selected contractor.
Contract Term
The original six-month contract term started July 1, 2021, through Dec. 31, 2022, with an option to extend through March 2023. If this item is approved, the term of this contract will be extended through June 30, 2023.
Financial Impact
There is no impact to the General Fund. The contract is funded by HUD CDBG funds.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
On June 15, 2022, the City Council approved the award of $200,000 in CDBG funds for this project.
Location
2929 E. Fillmore St.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the Neighborhood Services Department.