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a. Support the request to use General Fund Contingency to provide funding for the Space Remodel & Conversion project, for the Department of Child Support Services, to allow for completion of office buildout and relocation to Schilling Place;
b. Support authorizing and directing the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 adopted budget, Fund 001, Appropriation Unit CHI001, to increase appropriations by $190,719, financed by a decrease in appropriations of $190,719 in Contingencies, General Fund 001, Appropriation Unit CAO020.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Budget Committee:
a. Support the request to use General Fund Contingency to provide funding for the Space Remodel & Conversion project, for the Department of Child Support Services, to allow for completion of office buildout and relocation to Schilling Place;
b. Support authorizing and directing the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 adopted budget, Fund 001, Appropriation Unit CHI001, to increase appropriations by $190,719, financed by a decrease in appropriations of $190,719 in Contingencies, General Fund 001, Appropriation Unit CAO020.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Department Child Support Services (DCSS) will be downsizing its office by relocating from 752 La Guardia St to 1441 Schilling Place. This decision was made due to rising cost pressures and not given the option to renew the lease when it expires on 06/30/2025.
In November 2024 a Reimbursable Service Agreement (RSA) was received from Public Works, Facilities, and Parks (PWFP) for $989,226 which included cost for design, staff labor, construction management, construction, construction contingency, and Moving cost. Unfortunately, the request was not approved by CA DCSS due to lack of a construction proposal.
In February 2025 we received an updated estimate summary from PWFP for $904,453 that included a proposal of $533,579 for interior construction work and $57,000 for exterior work. A request...
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