TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Bruce Moe, City Manager
FROM:
Erick Lee, Public Works Director
Katherine Doherty, City Engineer
SUBJECT:Title
Discussion of Options for the Replacement of the Existing Escalators at the Metlox Parking Structure (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends City Council discuss and provide direction on the future replacement options for the existing escalators at the Metlox Parking Structure.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
Sufficient funds totaling $1,500,000 are currently available for the Replace Escalators in Metlox Plaza Project. The project budget consists of $1,125,000 within the Parking Fund and $375,000 within the Grants Fund. The Grants Fund portion is anticipated to be fully offset by a $375,000 contribution from The Tolkin Group as a cost share under the terms of the lease agreement, pending negotiation. Based upon direction received, staff will return to the City Council with the necessary cost information for discussion leading to a selected option.
BACKGROUND:
The Metlox commercial development opened to the public in a dedication ceremony held on December 1, 2005. The Metlox Parking Structure located beneath the development is a City-owned facility that serves the Metlox commercial development and the Shade Hotel, as well as surrounding businesses and civic functions. The parking structure has two parking levels below street grade with vertical access provided by stairwells, a gurney-compliant elevator, and two sets of two escalators (four escalators total).
The vertical lift devices are maintained by the City on a regular frequency through contracted services. Major components of vertical lift devices generally have a lifespan of 20 to 25 years. The escalators in the Metlox Parking Structure are nearing their useful life and are experiencing increased d...
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