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Staff Report for a Resolution to Approve a Consulting Services Agreement with Architectural Resources Group, Inc. for Conceptual Design for the Casa Peralta Improvement Project, Project No. 2016.0560
Staffreport
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Consulting Services Agreement (CSA) with Architectural Resources Group, Inc. in the amount of $65,800.00 to provide conceptual design for the Casa Peralta Improvement Project, Project No. 2016.0560
BACKGROUND
Casa Peralta was constructed in 1901 and was used at different times as a single-family residence, a rest home, and a sanitarium primarily to treat alcoholism. The building was to be demolished in 1969 to make way for a new housing development, but it was purchased by the Casa Peralta Foundation in 1971. The Foundation gifted Casa Peralta to the City of San Leandro shortly thereafter with the condition that Casa Peralta be maintained and operated as a community cultural, recreational, and historical center available for use by resident groups.
The City of San Leandro currently operates Casa Peralta as a historic house museum and provides docent-led tours on limited weekend hours. The property is also made available for special events. The City envisions expanded rental use, possibly including the interior of the building, additional educational programs, and possibly a concession stand or caf?. In order to bring this vision to life, it is desired that the grounds be restored using historically accurate finishes and furnishings as necessary.
The building and grounds are in need of repairs and maintenance. Current deficiencies include the interior and exterior paint; deterioration of the fountain in the front garden; and dilapidation of the west wall of the carriage house. Additionally, accessibility through the building does not meet Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines.
Analysis
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