TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Steve Lederer, Director of Public Works
REPORT BY: Liang Chin Su, Assistant Engineer
SUBJECT: Yountville Fire Station Bathroom Emergency Repair, PW 24-25 and Budget Amendment
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve a report of emergency Public Works actions and a related Budget Amendment in response to the Yountville Fire Station Bathroom Emergency Repair, to be completed without competitive bidding as authorized by Resolution No. 2015-37, determine that the emergency does not permit the delay associated with competitive bidding procedures, and that the emergency actions are necessary to respond to the emergency pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050 (Fiscal Impact: $373,620 Expense; Fire Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
The Napa County Fire Department Station 12, located at 7401 Solano Ave, Yountville, CA 94599, was constructed in late 1990's. Public Works staff met with the Fire Department staff in April 2024 to discuss Capital Improvement Project needs for the fire station and was made aware of water damage in the bathroom as well as outdated valves. Water was reported to be leaking through the tiles which suggested a possible failed moisture barrier or active water leaks. In August, staff conducted a 30-minute water meter test and found no active water leaks.
In October 2024 staff requested Nacht & Lewis Architects, Inc. (one of our consultants for on-call architectural services) to perform destructive water testing to determine the source of the water leaks. On December 3, 2024 staff received the investigation report and it showed an incorrectly installed waterproofing membrane that was made of non-suitable material. The water penetrated the membrane and rusted the flashing, damaged the gypsum sheathing substrate, and damaged the wood framing. In addition, the wood framing also showed signs of biological growth in the wood framing.
On March 5, 2025 Public Works Director and Fire Department Ch...
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