[Mintwood-place] Kalorama Park Update - Trying to figure out who's in cha...

Alanjroth at aol.com Alanjroth at aol.com
Mon Dec 6 15:49:42 PST 2004


 
Eddie, Jackie, and all,
 
I'm happy to be kept apprised of these discussions but would appreciate if  
you could please direct e-mails on this subject to my ANC e-mail address -- 
_anc1c01 at aol.com_ (mailto:anc1c01 at aol.com) .  Makes it easier for me  to keep my 
life organized.
 
Thanks,
Alan Roth
 
In a message dated 12/6/2004 3:23:24 PM Eastern Standard Time,  
eddie_becker at yahoo.com writes:

Dear  Jackie Stanley,
Thanks so much for your note. As someone in the middle of a  re-construction 
project, myself, I
know how variable things get.  Good  communications helps a lot, and your 
first note was terrific.
1)  I  was wondering if you could keep this list informed as to the task 
completion  schedule – like
when do you expect that the two children's parks will open  and when the 
concrete work is expected
to be completed.  And even if  those dates changes because of events outside 
you control – it would
help a  lot if you could post those changes here, in a timely fashion.
2)   Please post to this list the scope of work – what exactly has been 
contracted  to be done, and
if the original plan has changed, please list that  plan.
3)  You probably already have a "punch list" of thinks that  should have been 
done - but weren't,
could you post that here and keep it  updated.
4)  Neighbors will likely find work that has not been  completed or not up to 
spec.  Could you list
the person(s) who should  be fed this information.  
5)  You are probably aware, that as  you open this process to the community – 
people come forward
with a list of  new things that they think should be done.  There should be 
someone who  collects
those kinds of suggestions - probably in partnership with the  community – 
who is it that is
collecting those suggestions?
6)  The  Kalorama Park project has been delayed, for various reasons, could 
you post  what those
reasons were/are and what is being done to resolve them.   
7)  With any project there will be cost overruns, could you list them  all 
and keep us informed –
so that by the end of the project we will know  the exact total amount that 
has been spent.
8)  Could you list all the  people who have responsibility for this project.  
Who designed  it,
planned it, found the contractors, who is person involved with the  overall 
coordination and who's
the person responsible for seeing that what  has been contracted is done 
according to
specification.
9) Along with  all the contractors - could you also provide a complete list 
of subcontractors  and
consultants involved with this project
Thanks in advance.   Eddie Becker


--- "Stanley, Jackie (DPR)"  <Jackie.Stanley at dc.gov> wrote:

> Mr. Becker,
> 
>  Please accept my apologies for the delay in responding.  Listed below  are
> the responses to your concerns related to DPR's project at  Kalorama:
> 
> 1.  The Temple Group has been hired  by  DPR as the project manager for our
> Kalorama Project. 
> 
>  2.  The project at Kalorama is divided into two phases:  
>  
> Phase 1 consist of  the restoration and upgrading of existing  playground 
and
> tot lot.   The general contractor for this  phase is Triple J Construction.
> Their contract amount is   $79,920.00.   The playground and tot lot has been
> completed,  however, there are a few punch list items still outstanding.  We
>  anticipate the punch list items being completed by the end of  
December/first
> of January.  
> 
> Phase 2 consist of  re-paving of existing concrete walkways.  The general
> contractor  for this phase is Lakeview Construction.  Their contract amount
>  is $76,498.  The project is 30% complete and we anticipate the job  being
> completed the first week of January. 
> 
> In  addition to the aforementioned concerns the department has received  and
> responded to numerous request from the community for access to  the
> recreation center and the playground, in addition to access to the  dumpster
> for trash pick-up. We have provided access to the recreation  center and the
> dumpster but can not provide access to the playground  until the punch list
> items and the paving has been completed. 
>  
> Based on the number of inquiries we have received in reference to  the
> Kalorama Project we (DPR) are more than willing to attend your  next
> community meeting to address your concerns in more detail, if  necessary.
> If you think a meeting is necessary please e-mail me with  the date and time
> of your next scheduled community meeting and I will  coordinate having the
> appropriate DPR personnel present.   
> 
> 
> Sincerely, 
> 
> Jackie Stanley
>  Department of Parks and Recreation
> Capital Projects Specialist
>  
> 
>  
> 
> 
> -----Original  Message-----
> From: mintwood-place-bounces at lists.mutualaid.org
>  [mailto:mintwood-place-bounces at lists.mutualaid.org]On Behalf Of Eddie
>  Becker
> Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2004 1:44 PM
> To:  Mintwood-place at lists.mutualaid.org
> Subject: [Mintwood-place] Kalorama  Park Update - Trying to figure out
> who's in charge
> 
>  
> I'm still trying to figure out who's in charge of the Kalorama Park  
project,
> - who's dealing with
> quality control, and how much  the project will cost.  Based on an e-mail
> exchange with Jim  Graham,
> I contacted Neil Stanley from the Department of Parks and  Recreation (DPR).
> In response, Jackie
> Stanley said that I  would get a response by the end of last week - still
> waiting - see  exchange 
> below. 
> Both Jackie and Neil Stanley along with Drew  Becher all from DPR have been
> added to the Mintwood
>  List.
> If neighbors on this list, would note progress and problems - it  would
> definitely help our friends
> at the Department of Parks  and Recreation better monitor the Kalorama Park
>  reconstruction.
> 
> Thanks, Eddie
>  --------------------------------------------------------------------------
>   Eddie Becker <eddie_becker at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > Date: Sat, 20  Nov 2004 19:19:20 -0800 (PST)
> > From: Eddie Becker  <eddie_becker at yahoo.com>
> > Subject: More details on KALORAMA  PARK project
> > To: Neil.Stanley at dc.gov
> > CC:  jim at grahamwone.com
> > 
> > Dear Neil Stanley, I was  wondering if you knew who is in "charge" of the
> Kalorama Park  Project,
> and where I might find a detailed work schedule with time  goals. I'd also
> like to get a complete
> list of contractors and  subcontractors and the amount they were supposed to
> be paid and the  actual
> amount that they will be paid.  This information will be  shared with the
> neighborhood surrounding
> the park so they can  get a better appreciation of the progress, quality and
> the cost of  work
> performed on their behalf.  
> > Thanks in  advance.  Eddie Becker
> > 
> > Cc Jim Graham
>  
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>  --------
> --- "Stanley, Jackie (DPR)" <Jackie.Stanley at dc.gov>  wrote:
> > From: "Stanley, Jackie (DPR)"  <Jackie.Stanley at dc.gov>
> > To: "'eddie_becker at yahoo.com'"  <eddie_becker at yahoo.com>
> > Subject: Kalorama Park  Project
> > Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2004 11:28:08 -0500
> >  
> > Good Morning Mr. Becker, 
> > 
> > The purpose  of this e-mail is to acknowledge your request for specific
> >  information related to the Kalorama Park Project.  
> > 
>  > Based on the information you're requesting it may take a few days  to
> collect
> > the data and respond accordingly.
> >  Therefore, I will provide you with a response by the cob on Wednesday  at
> the
> > earliest and Friday at the latest. 
> >  
> > Thank you, 
> > 
> > Jackie Stanley
>  > Capital Projects Specialist
> > 202-541-6458  
>  -------------------------------------------------------
> >   Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 09:02:29 -0500
> >    From:  "Jim Graham" <jim at grahamwone.com>
> > Subject: Re: UPDATE ON  KALORAMA PARK
> 
> > Thanks, I am glad the center will be open.  Please move rapidly on the
> > balance. I am passing this along.  Bests CM Jim Graham
> > 
> > I typically answer emails  before 9 AM on weekdays. If you email me after
> > that, it is likely  that you will hear from me the next weekday. If there
> > is a need  to communicate prior to that, you may wish to call me.
> >   
> > Jim Graham, Councilmember, Ward One, 1350 Pa. Ave., NW,  #406,
> > Washington, DC 20004. 202-724-8181; 202-724-8109  (fax).
> >  ---------------------------------------------------------
> >  -----Original Message-----
> > From: Stanley, Neil (DPR)  [mailto:Neil.Stanley at dc.gov] 
> > Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2004  10:41 PM
> > To: 'Jim Graham'
> > Cc: 'Lisa Franklin-Kelly';  Becher, Drew (DPR); Loza, Teddy (COUNCIL)
> > Subject: Re: UPDATE ON  WALTER PIERCE AND KALORAMA PARKS
> > Our contractors have been asked  to re-direct the safety fence while we
> > work to complete the  paving work. If all goes well, the public will have
> > access to the  recreation center (but not the playground) on Monday. I'll
> > update  you again once I have additional information.
>  >------------------------------0--------------------------------
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