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Garfield Community Center Agreements September 4, 2012 Page 2 the design and construction process, pursuant to a reimbursement agreement entered into with SAUSD for the design phase of the center. Subsequent to receiving the required plan approval from the State Architect's Office, SAUSD competitively bid the work, with the lowest bid coming in above the school district's original estimate. After additional value engineering and other cost reducing measures, the estimated cost (hard and soft) has been lowered to approximately $3,800,000 (includes architectural fees covered by the existing design services reimbursement agreement). The increase is proposed to be primarily funded through school district facility funds and also with an increase in CDBG project funding of $475,000 to cover City inspection, oversight and contingencies (Exhibit 2). In anticipation of the potential increase in CDBG funding, an amendment to the 2010-2011 Annual Action Plan has been prepared and is being presented to the City Council for its consideration this evening as part of a separate agenda item. Concurrent with the project design, staff facilitated meetings with community members to identify their needs and priorities for the community center. The top five areas in priority order are: programs for teens, health, continuing education, dance and seniors. Per the proposed Joint Use Agreement (Exhibit 3), the first floor of the 10,000 square foot building would be designed as a multi-purpose room for the school's use during school hours, while the second floor space would be available at all times, as well as the first floor during after-school hours. The City would also have use of the school's parking lots at specified times. The City may conduct programs itself or through a third party. The SAUSD would be responsible for maintenance, repairs and electrical costs for the first floor, and the City would be responsible for the same with respect to the second floor. The subject agreements are scheduled for SAUSD Board consideration September 11, 2012. Due to the SAUSD's funding requirements, the project must be under contract by September 25, 2012. It is anticipated that construction will commence immediately thereafter and be substantially completed by the end of 2013. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, a certification of Categorical Exclusion and Statutory Worksheet has been prepared. The above-described action of the City Council was evaluated under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a component of the redevelopment project analyzed at a project-specific level in Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. 2006-02, adopted by the City Council on June 7, 2010. 25H-2