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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 15, 2015 TITLE: APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT FOR DOWNTOWN ENHANCEMENTS AND PARKING MODERNIZATION IMRPOVEMENTS RELATED TO THE PARKING GARAGE FACILITIES {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,41211 _ 1 CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERIC OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: Id10=101T V 1 CI As Recommended As Amended Ordinance on 1't Reading [I Ordinance on 2 0d Reading El Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Approve an appropriation adjustment for FY 15 -16 and FY 16 -17 to recognize $3,500,000 from recognized prior year fund balance and appropriating $3,500,000 into the Downtown Enhancements expense account. DISCUSSION On August 4, 2015, the Mayor and City Council approved the Downtown Enhancements and Parking Modernization Plan. This plan addresses the need to modernize parking structures, enhance public amenities, and address deferred maintenance in the Downtown. Staff began conceptual design work of the four Downtown parking garages owned by the City. The improvements include: structural repairs, automated parking control enhancements, interior and exterior painting, and the addition of ADA accessible bathrooms adjacent to Plaza Calle Cuatro. The estimated project cost is $3.5 million. The Public Works Agency, in collaboration with the Finance & Management Services Agency and the City Manager's Office will be working to complete this and many other improvements in the Downtown. The project will be advertised and publically bid to solicit competitive pricing. The award of contract will be then be presented for consideration by the Mayor and City Council. Below is an estimated breakdown of the project. This estimate may be revised at the award of contract based on final design and actual cost. 20C -1