HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-04-27; Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Committee Ad Hoc; ; Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center Facility Upgrade( ( ( Ms. Elaine Blackburn City of Carlsbad Planning Department 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 January 30, 2007 Subje,ct: Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center Facility Upgrade Dear Ms. Blackburn and Agricultural Grants Review Committee: This is a follow-up to our conversation with you on Friday, January 26, 2007 concerning clarifications and additional information concerning our Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center Facility Upgrade grant proposal that we submitted on September 29, 2006. During the committee's review of grant proposals, they indicated that the project had merit, but felt that a number of items should not be funded. Computer hardware and software, and items that were considered more "program" in nature were felt should be deleted. As discussed in our recent conversation, I added an "Adjusted" column to our proposed budget that shows the impacts of removing such items would have on our project costs. This display should enable the committee to easily see what items remain, what items were deleted, and the cost implications such changes would have on project. In preparing this display, I wish to provide some points of clarification. First, during the committee's discussion on our project budget and their cost impacts, the committee agreed that utility costs were justified. Unfort1.mately, one item was overlooked due to the fact that it appeared at the bottom on page 2 of 4 and continued to the top of page 3 of 4. This item concerns the need to bury the electrical service that runs from the City of Carlsbad's Sewer Lift Station to our Nature Center. This is a critical part of our Nature Center Upgrade to correct a safety and fire hazard problem. The cost of this item ("Electrical service upgrade (including burying the cable") is $10,350.00 and needs to be included. The second item that needs clarification concerns "Microscope w/video projection system for marine life and water quality educations programs" on page 1 of 4. Our Nature Center has a need for microscopes for showing the public our microscopic marine life that lives in the lagoon. We could do this like we do with birding scopes and binoculars by purchasing multiple units. Microscopes, .. :~!?-•
( ( ( ( however, are very expensive. As an alternative, we proposed purchasing one quality microscope, but use a video camera to display the sample on a display screen. This item, we feel, is an important aspect in educating the public when they visit our Nature Center. The cost of this item is $2,036.48 and I retained it in our "Adjusted" proposal budget. The cost of shipping on page 2 .of 4 was also reduced. The other items that the committee questioned have been removed. The impact of our proposed adjustments on our grant application is a reduction in the amount requested from $217,594 to $180,732 (a reduction of $36,862). We ask for your support by enabling us to improve our service to the public. Please feel free to call me at (760) 918-2408 if you have any questions concerning our application and proposed adjustments. · Sincerely, Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation ISi Fred C. Sandquist President Attachment: Project budget with propose adjustments ·.:~~
( ( ( ( Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation (BLF) 2006 Agriculture Mitigation Fee Grant Budget Nature Center Upgrade Contingency (5% general itmes; 15% on Material/Services Costs: Qty Unit Cost Sales Tax some specific Total items) Adjusted Purchase of immediate-use educational equipment-and materials Multi-media Projector for group oresentations & school ornnrams 1 $1,600.00 $124.00 $1,724.00 $1,810.20 Computer workstation w/software & accessories for multi-media educational presentations & foundation webesite & administrative activities 1 $4,584.00 $355.26 $4,939.26 $5,186.22 Laptop Computer w/software & accessories for off-site talks, oresentations & nublic outreach 1 $5,659.00 $438.57 $6,097.57 $6,402.45 Flatbed scanner for multi-media ~~~ram develooment 1 $300.00 $23.25 $323.25 $339.41 Internet video camera for educational use 2 $110.00 $17.05 $237.05 $248.90 Flash drives, 1 GB USB 2.0-Tor file backuo & transfer 3 $55.00 $12.79 $177,79 $186.68 External USB 2.0 hard· drive for file backuo 1 $170.00 $13.18 $183.18 $192.33 Laser pointer for use during educational oresentations 2 $29.99 $4.65 $64.63 $67.86 . Microscope w/video projection system for marine life and water quality educational programs {Note: As opposed to purchasing multiple mi~roscopes, this enables us to use one and display the specimens on an existing Nature Center display for the public.) 1 $1,800.00 $139.50 $1,939.50 $2,036.48 $2,036.48 . Portable Sound System -hands-free for docent-led walks & talks 1 $200.00 $15.50 $215.50 $226.28 $226,28 Bird Snnttina Sco.....,,s for oubtic use 3 $139.99 $32.55 $45252 $475.14 $475.14 Binoculars for use by the public during outdoor walks 5 $209.99 $81.37 $1,131.32 $1,187.89 $1,187.89 Adobe Photoshop CS2 for m.ulti-media & nhoto editina 1 $649.00 $50.30 $699.30 $734.26 Dreamweaver MX 2004 web design & maintenance software 1 $399.00 $30.92 $429.92 $451.42 ArcView 9x GIS Software for GIS Maooino for disc lavina GIS information 1 $1,300.00 $100.75 $1,400.75 $1,470.79 ArcView Sx GIS Software add-ons for GIS Mapping for additional GIS display features 1 $600.00 $46.50 $646.50 $678.83 Microsoft Visio Professional Design & Graphics Tool for engineeri9g drawing preparation in support of various oroiects 1 $280.00 $21.70 $301.70 $316.79 QuickBook Pro (3 user) software for maintaining the BLF's financial records 1 $400.00 $31.00 $431.00 $452.55 Page 1 of 4
( ( Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation (BLF) 2006 Agriculture Mitigation Fee Grant Budget Nature Center Upgrade Contingency (5% general itmes; 15% on some specific Material/Services Costs: Qty Unit Cost Sales Tax Total items) Adjusted Spyder2Pro calibrating software for ohoto/orahics editina calibration 1 $339.99 $26.35 $366.34 $384.66 Outdoor video camera for remote Internet feed for Internet video streamina of scenes around the laaoon 2 $895.00 $138.73 $1,928.73 $2,025.16 Bi-directional FM remote video transceiver system to control video/audio camera equipment for subsequent video recording & live lntemit video streamino 1 $3,000.00 $232.50 $3,232.50 $3,394.13 Cables & accessories for lntemit . ·.:~~ remote video svstem 1 $300.00 $23.25 $323.25 $339.41 24 hour real time video VCR recorder for capturing lagoon scenes for subs.,.,..uent oublic viewino 1 $330.00 $25.58 $355 .. 58 $373.35 Video domain video shield USB series PC based system for video -surveillance for Internet interfacina 1 $398.00 $30.85 $428.85 $450.29 Remote video digital system for using PC computer to manage and contort remote video streamina 2 $240.00 $37.20 $517.20 $543.06 Shipping costs 1 $600.00 $600.00 $630.00 Sub-total: $28,547.11 $30,604.51 $3,925.71 reparation, design & pnntmg of color brochures Color Brochures Design & Printing I 1 $9,000.001 $697.50 $9,697.50 $10.182.38 Sub.total: I $9,697.50[ $10,182.31 Permitting fees Conditional Use Permit fCUP) 1 $3,870.00 $3,870.00 $4,063.50 $4,063.50 Coastal Development Permit (CDP) 1$835 + .10 --r snuare foot' 1 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,050.00 $1,050.00 CEQA Compliance {mitigated negative declaration) 1 $1.490.00 $1,490.00 $1,564.50 $1,564.50 . California Department of Fish & Game Fee for CEQA review 1 $1,275.00 $1,275.00 $1,338.75 $1,338.75 Habitat Mananement Plan Permit Fee 1 $940.00 $940.00 $987.00 $987.00 Habitat Management Plan Mitigation Fee for Coastal Sage Scrub {CSS) 1 $3,500.00 $3,500.00 $3,675.00 $3,675.00 Electrical Permit for upgrading electrical service 1 $30.0·0 $30.00 $31.50 $31,50 Cable Installation permit 1 $30.00 $30.00 $31.50 $31.50 Sub-total: $12,105.01 $12,741.71 $12,741.71 Page 2 of 4
Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation (BLF) 2006 Agriculture Mitigation Fee Grant Budget Nature Center Upgrade Contingency {5% general itmes; 15% on some specific MateriaUServices Costs: Qty Unit Cost Sales Tax Total items) Adjusted Electrical service upgrade (including burying the cable) Electrical Service Upgrade 1 $9,000.00 I $9,000.00 $10,350.00 $10 350.00 Sub-total: I I $9,000.001 $10,350.0I . $10,350.0 Storage unit purchase, installation & furnishings Workbench for storaQe shed 1 $450.00 $34.81 $484.88 $509.12 $509.12 Metal storage cabnets for Storage shed 2 $489.99 $75.9! $1,055.93 $1,108.72 $1,108.72 Starace shed -30 feet x 8 feet 1 $6,800.00 $6,800.00 $7,140.00 $7,140.00 ·.:~~ Shon vac wet/drv vacuum cleaner 1 $149.99 $11.6: $161.61 $169.69 $169.69 Portable 18 volt 4 power tool set for nature center, trail vehicle & ~!I maintenance oroiects 1 $249.99 $19.37 $269.36 $282.83 $282.83 Hand tools for repair & mainteoance 1 $400.00 $31.00 $431.00 $452.55 $452.55 Workbench base cabnet for tool storaae 1 $100.00 $7.7, $107.75 $113.14 $113.14 / ( Portable electric generator for project in the field 1 $1,079.95 $83.70 $1,163.65 $1,221.83 $1,221.83 ( Landscape trailer 5' x 8' for trail oroiects 1 $1,000.00 $77.5( $1,077.50 $1,131.38 $1,131.38 120 gallon horizontal plastic water tank & pipe fitting/hardware for trail maintenance & restoration oroiects 1 $400.00 $31.00 $431.00 $452.55 $452.55 Shipping costs 1 $400.00 $400.00 $420.00 $420.00 Sub-total: $12,382.6! $13,001.81 $13,001.81 Utility service removal Utility Disconnect Services 1 $1,500.00 $116.25 $1,616.25 $1,858.69 $1,858.69 Sub-total: $1,616.2, $1,858.6! $1,858.6! n.emovaI or ex1sungIpurcnase or replacement nature center 40 cubic yard trash container for site cleanuo 1 $500.00 $38.75 $538.75 $565.69 $565.69 Replacement Trailer, Decking, Roof Mansard & Skirtina 1 $103,452.42 $103,452.42 $118,970.28 $118,970.28 Existing Trailer Removal 1 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,300.00 $2,300.00 Sub-total: -$105,452.42 $121,835.9, $121,835.9, Utility Installation Cable Internet Installation & Service 1 $5,000.00 $387.50 $5,387.50 $6,195.63 $6,195.63 Utility Reconnect Service 1 $1,250.00 $96.88 $1,346.88 $1,548.91 $1,548.91 ( Sub-total: $6,734.3! $7,744.Sl $7,744.Sl ( Purchase of furnishings & equipage Page 3 of 4 / /-,
( ( ( ( ( Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation (BLFJ 2006 Agriculture Mitigation Fee Grant Bu,lget Nature Center Upgrade Contingency (5% general itmes; 15% on some specific MateriaUServices Costs: Qty Unit Cost Sales.Tax Total Items) Adjusted Foldina Chairs 18 $25.99 $36.26 · $504.08 $529.28 $529.28 Conference Table 1 $329.99 $25.57 $355.56 $373.34 $373.34 Conference Table Chairs 9 $79.99 $55.79 $TT5.70 $814.49 $814.49 Filino Cabnet -4 drawer 3 $139.99 $32.55 $452.52 $475.14 $475.14 Book Case -Conference Room 2 $259.99 $40.30 $560.28 $588.29 $588.29 Drv Erase White Board 1 $249.99 $19.37 $269.36 $282.83 $282.83 Dry Erase White Board -Conference Room 1 $339.99 $26.35 $366.34 $384.66 $384.66 Color Laser Printer 1 $699.98 $54.2! $754.23 $791.94 ··$791.94 32" LCD HDTV/Graphics Monitor 1 $850.00 $65.88 $915.88 $961.67 $961.67 Metal Starace Cabnets -4 $179.99 $55.80 $775.76 $814.54 $814.54 Disolav Rack -Brochure 2 $119.00 $18.45 $256.45 $269.27 $269.27 Literature omanizer rack 1 $89.00 $6.90 $95.90 $100.69 $100.69 Disolav Counter for Products 2 $370.00 $57.35 $797.35 $837.22 $837.22 Shipping costs 1 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,050.00 $1,050.00 Sub-total: $7,879.41 $8,273.3i $8,273.31 Material/Services Costs Total: $193,414.7! $216,593.o: $179,731.9( Overhead Fee $1,000.0( $1,000.0( $1,000.00 Project Total: $194,414.7! $217,593.o: $180,731.9( Page 4 of 4