FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Kathy Millea, Director of Engineering
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HEADQUARTERS COMPLEX AT PLANT NO. 1, PROJECT NO. P1-128A
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
Authorize payment to the City of Fountain Valley for Building Department and Public Works Department standard fees related to the Headquarters Complex at Plant No. 1, Project No. P1-128A, for an amount not to exceed $900,000.
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BACKGROUND
The Orange County Sanitation District (Sanitation District) is replacing the existing Administration Building and other buildings at Plant No. 1 with a new Headquarters Complex north of Ellis Avenue across from Plant No. 1. The project will consist of an approximately 110,000 square foot, three story office building, a pedestrian bridge over Ellis Avenue connecting the building to Plant No. 1, and surface parking. The construction plans include approximately 680 full size drawings.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
* Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with regulators, stakeholders, and neighboring communities
PROBLEM
The Sanitation District requires approval from the City of Fountain Valley to build the Headquarters Complex. This approval involves standard plan checks, inspections, and utility connections. The City recovers its costs of processing permit applications, conducting inspections, and providing utility services in accordance with standard fee schedules and tracking of actual costs incurred. Staff estimates that these standard fees may amount to up to $900,000.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Authorize payment to the City of Fountain Valley for Building Department and Public Works Department standard fees for an amount not to exceed $900,000.
TIMING CONCERNS
The project is expected to advertise for bids in early January 2021. The City's review of the project, including related design revisions, is on a critical path to meet that d...
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