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Staff says Lunara Bay blufftop repair is now ~70% above the original estimate
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City staff told council that the current Lunara Bay blufftop cost estimate (latest dated March) is about 70% higher than the original budgeted amount; staff said they will tighten design, seek bids, and pursue grant reimbursement that has a fixed cap.
At the Palos Verdes Estates City Council CIP workshop, staff updated the council on the Lunara Bay blufftop repair, reporting that the most recent March estimate is about 70% higher than the original projection. "The most current is March. So that's, I think about 70% over what we originally estimated," Oscar (staff member) said.
Staff explained procurement and grant constraints that influence the project approach. Gary (staff member) said state public-works procurement rules limit the city’s ability to use an in‑house workforce for projects under $75,000 and that the project has not yet been put out to bid. Oscar said staff will solicit bids next month and look for ways to tighten design to reduce costs.
On funding, council members and staff discussed grant reimbursement and the city's cost share. Staff said the grant's maximum reimbursement is $186,000 and that the city’s contribution would cover the remainder; council members questioned whether the city's share equates to 20% of the total cost. Oscar and Gary said staff had shifted some restricted funds (including Prop C) to cover elements of the project and that reallocation had reduced the general‑fund impact by about $145,000 in staff’s accounting.
No contract award was sought or approved at the workshop; staff said they will return with bid results and a recommendation for council consideration.
