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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute an amendment to Agreement No. 32024 with RJM Design Group, Inc., to increase the contract amount by $300,000 for architectural design services associated with the Belmont Plaza Pool Revitalization Project; and make any amendments necessary to extend the term and amend the scope of work, all within the approved budget. (District 3)
DISCUSSION
The revitalization of the existing Belmont Plaza Pool is long overdue. This facility is a valuable asset and icon for our City, with a rich and diverse history of providing a wide variety of recreational and competitive swimming events, such as the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials in 1968 and 1976, NCAA championships in 1974 and 1978, and dozens of other collegiate conference championship events. The Belmont Plaza Pool also offers recreational swimming opportunities for residents and extensive summer recreational activities for youth.
On February 7, 2012, the City Council approved $500,000 of Tidelands Measure D funding for the planning, preliminary design, and permitting of the Belmont Plaza Pool Revitalization Project. The State Lands Commission approved the project on May 24, 2012. Staff has since been working with RJM Design Group, Inc. (RJM), to evaluate the current condition and feasibility of long-term utilization of the foundation systems, pool, mechanical and electrical equipment, and buildings of the Belmont Plaza Pool complex, as well as develop a conceptual plan.
As part of the Belmont Plaza Pool Revitalization Project, RJM will provide critical planning and architectural design services. RJM is an active firm on the City’s on-call architectural consulting list with experience designing swimming pool facilities throughout California. To date, RJM has conducted a preliminary site assessment of the Belmont Plaza Pool, evaluated existing conditions, and reviewed available reports and background documentation associated with the pool, including the original ...
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