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Council OKs $186,141 contract with James Brothers for Carty Park playground replacement
Summary
The Oxnard City Council approved a contract Jan. 21 to replace the Carty Park playground, authorizing about $203,063 in total project funds including contingency and project management; the construction contract to James Brothers totals $169,219.30 with contingency.
The Oxnard City Council on Jan. 21 approved a public works contract to replace the playground at Carty Park and fund related engineering and inspection work.
Public Works Director Michael Wolf described the project as a playground replacement under the city’s broader effort to update multiple parks. The council approved an agreement with James Brothers Construction for $169,219.30 and a project contingency of $16,922, and authorized an additional $16,922 for engineering, inspection and project management for a total project allocation of $203,063.30.
Why it matters: The playground project is part of a citywide parks effort to replace aging playground equipment and address safety and accessibility issues. Councilmembers asked questions about surfacing, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) elements, and the timeline; staff said the contractor will have 90 working days and that the timing will be finalized after the contractor’s schedule and material availability are confirmed.
Votes and logistics: The consent-item motion that included this contract passed 7–0. Staff said the city will notify the neighborhood and use social media and flyers to update residents once the contractor provides a schedule. Councilmembers asked staff to add signage when projects will be delayed or when fencing will remain in place longer than expected.
