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Capitola approves $50,000 change order to finish Richland Mansion park hardscaping; funding to come from Measure Q
Summary
The council approved a $50,000 change order to add stamped-concrete hardscape and a sundial to the Park at Richland Mansion project, using available Measure Q funds; the project also uses city funds and a Prop 68 state parks grant and is expected to be complete in early August.
The Capitola City Council authorized a $50,000 change order May 8 to add hardscape improvements and a sundial pedestal to the Park at Richland Mansion project, city staff said. The additional work would convert areas originally specified as pavers or decomposed granite into low-maintenance stamped concrete and install the sundial feature.
Staff said the project began construction in spring 2024 after a reduced scope was negotiated with contractor Betts Works following earlier bid results. Funding for the overall project combines city general funds and a state parks grant awarded through Proposition 68; the proposed $50,000 comes from available Measure Q funds, staff said.
Why it matters: The change order restores several historic and visitor-facing elements that had been removed from the original, higher-cost scope. Staff said completing the hardscape now leverages the contractor already on site and reduces long-term maintenance concerns compared with loose decomposed granite or individual pavers.
Key details and timeline: Staff reported the contract value after the change order would be about $1,049,000. Recent issues included utility coordination with PG&E and undergrounding work that required change orders and additional ADA-accessible paving. Staff said grading and utility trenching would be completed within the month, hardscape and utility connections in June, final landscaping in July and an early August completion target.
Public safety and amenities: Public Works staff told the council conduit for a camera system has been installed and a deluxe camera system quote was approximately $20,000; staff said more affordable camera options might exist and that patrols would incorporate the park into regular beats once it is open. Chief Ryan (police) said the department plans to include the new park in regular patrols and expects occupancy and activity to reduce transient problems.
Council action: A motion to authorize staff to approve change order number 2 for $50,000 using available Measure Q funds was moved and seconded and passed after an "Aye" vote, with no recorded objections in the meeting transcript.
