[Mintwood-place] Kalorama Park Update - Trying to figure out
who's in ch...
Anc1c01 at aol.com
Anc1c01 at aol.com
Tue Dec 21 10:59:36 PST 2004
Ms. Stanley and Mr. Khassen,
Thanks for this information. I want to bring to your attention the fact
that the grassy hill in the southwest corner of the park (near the corner of
19th & Kalorama) has been turned into a giant bank of mud with tire tracks
running through it. I may be wrong, but I'm assuming that this is the result of
the contractors' vehicles running up that embankment to access the park.
If so, please ensure that the contractor completely reseeds that area.
(Also, I'm no gardening expert, but I suspect that the best planting time is in
the early spring, so please withhold some portion of the final payment until
you confirm that the re-seeding has been properly done.) And if the fault
lies elsewhere, please see that the responsible party fixes the problem.
Thanks,
Alan Roth
Chairperson, ANC 1C
In a message dated 12/20/2004 6:02:01 PM Eastern Standard Time,
Jackie.Stanley at dc.gov writes:
Mr. Becker,
Attached are the responses to your concerns related to DPR's project at
Kalorama Park:
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 date's changes because of events outside you control - it would help a
lot if you could post those changes here, in a timely fashion.
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. Re-paving of existing
concrete walkways in the plaza adjacent to the play area and the driveway entrance
from Columbia Road has started and is progressing according to our schedule.
The project is 70% complete and we anticipate the job being completed the
first week of January, weather permitting.
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.
The scope of work is divided into two phases. Phase 1 of the project
consist of the restoration and upgrading of existing playground and tot lot.
Phase 2 consist of re-paving of existing concrete walkways.
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.
Listed below are the remaining punch list items to be completed at Kalorama:
Adjust height of bench at north end of large playground.
Cut drain hole in existing playground apparatus (Spring Plane).
Re-seed open area, located to the southwest of the Tot-Lot.
The targeted completion date of the punch list items is early January 2005.
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?
The DPR project manager for Kalorama is Ali Hassen. Mr. Hassen can be
reached by phone on 541-6457 or by e-mail at _Ali.Khassen at dc.gov_
(mailto:Ali.Khassen at dc.gov)
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?
Suggestions should be forwarded to Ali Hassen. Mr. Hassen can be reached by
phone on 541-6457 or by e-mail at _Ali.Khassen at dc.gov_
(mailto:Ali.Khassen at dc.gov) .
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?
The project was temporarily delayed due to unsuitable soil being found on
the site.
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.
The only additional cost incurred as part of this project was $13,885.00.
This cost was related to the removal and disposal of the unsuitable soil found
on the site. This cost also included furnishing and installing new
geotechnical fabric and compact R6.
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.
Ali Hassen is the DPR project manager whose overseeing the Temple Group on
this project to ensure that work is been completed according to specification
and is responsible for the overall coordination. All correspondence related
to the project should be forwarded to Mr. Hassen with a cc to myself.
This project did not require designers or engineering services.
9) Along with all the contractors - could you also provide a complete
list of subcontractors and consultants involved with this project?
The Temple Group has been hired by DPR as the prime consultant/contractor on
this project. Triple J Construction is the sub-contractor for phase one of
the project and Lakeview Construction is the sub-contractor for phase two of
the project.
Thanks,
Jackie Stanley
-----Original Message-----
From: Eddie Becker [_mailto:eddie_becker at yahoo.com_
(mailto:eddie_becker at yahoo.com) ]
Sent: Monday, December 06, 2004 3:22 PM
To: Stanley, Jackie (DPR); Mintwood-place at lists.mutualaid.org
Cc: 'john.cloud at noaa.gov'; Franklin-Kelly, Lisa (DPR); Becher, Drew
(DPR); Stanley, Neil (DPR)
Subject: RE: [Mintwood-place] Kalorama Park Update - Trying to figure
out who's in charge
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_
(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_
(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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