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Meeting Date:	01/18/2022
Splash Pads USA Release of Retainage
Submitted for:	Tanya Sanchez	Submitted By:	Tanya Sanchez
Department:	Water Utilities

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the closeout and release of 5% retainage in the amount of $27,310.25 to Splash Pads USA for the construction of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Local Park Grant Program Contract 50-000509, Bruni and Rio Bravo Splash Pads and authorize the County Judge to sign any relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by James Flores, Economic Development Director; Accounts #3120-206000, #3701-206000 and #1001-206000]

Issue: Splash pads were completed as detailed under contract specifications.

Solution: Commissioner's Court approves the release of retainage to Splash Pads USA.

Result: Splash Pads USA will be paid for services rendered.

Background:

Five percent (5%) of the construction project amount is held in retainage from the contractor for 30 days from the completion date of each project to ensure that any deficiencies which may arise are addressed by the contractor. Original contract amount was $557,000.00, with change order, contract amount became $573,205.00 and 5% retainer amount is $27,310.25.

Previous Court Action:

Commissioners Court accepted the award of the 2018 Local Parks Non-Urban Outdoor Recreation - Splash Pads Project from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in an amount of $248,000 in grant funds for the construction of an aquatic recreation activity (splash pads) in Bruni, Texas near the Bruni Community Center and in Rio Bravo, Texas near the Rio Bravo Community Center; and authorizing the County Judge to act as the County's Executive Officer and Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the County's participation in the 2018 TPWD Local Parks Non-Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant Program. This project requires a $248,000 cash match. Total project cost is $496,000.00.

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