First District Report December 2019

 Groundbreaking held on September 18, 2019 

With the exception of the site sewer, the remaining underground utilities have been completed, concrete slab has been poured, HVAC duct hangars have been installed, interior walls have been marked for framing and lightweight roof concrete will be poured the week of November 25, 2019. Construction began July 15, 2019 and is expected to be completed February 2021.

Woodcrest Library Community Room Expansion

 Woodcrest Library was constructed in 2007 and is in the unincorporated community of Woodcrest at 6625 Krameria Ave. The project will add approximately 2,200 sq. ft. to the existing library and renovate an additional 3,000 sq. ft. which will double the size of the existing community room, renovate the children’s area, expand the existing library collection floor, and allow the Woodcrest Library to offer residents greater access to the library’s classes and programs.  A project budget of $2,499,025 and award of the Vincor construction agreement was approved by Board of Supervisors on August 6, 2019.  Library closed on August 7, 2019. Start of construction August 21, 2019 and demolition commenced on August 26, 2019.  Partial Opening and Full Occupancy – The main library is nearing completion and is on schedule to partially open. Full completion for construction is scheduled for March 31, 2020 with full occupancy 4 weeks later after furniture, computers and staff have setup the new spaces. To expedite the project, it is recommended to forego the partial opening.  Provide site planning and design for phased construction of improvements to Lakeland Village Community Center including, but not limited to; landscaping, pavement removal, athletic field rehabilitation, playgrounds, recreation activities, ADA upgrades, water quality, and parking and building upgrades. Current scope focusing on design on approximately five acres of the property. Future phases of the project will be determined by budget and funding.  Design development costs of $335,027 and a consultant agreement with Rick Engineering approved by Board of Supervisors on June 4, 2019.  Construction budget received and reviewed with Supervisor’s office. Revisions were requested to base scope and alternates.  Form 11 is scheduled to Board of Supervisors on December 17, 2019 for budget revision and approval of ezIQC contractor Vincor.  Due to the holidays, construction will start mid-January 2020.  At the Lakeland Village Community Advisory Council the project received positive feedback from the community on the current phase and a few ideas on future phases. EDA corresponded with one resident via email, who desired a dog park in one of the future phases.

Lakeland Village Community Center Master Planning Project

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