Westminster City Council
SUBJECT
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Cost Estimate to Evaluate Existing Conditions of Blakey Park Midway City Woman’s Club Building, Potential Expansion of Blakey Park Midway City Woman’s Club Building, and Potential Construction of a New Building in the Blakey Park Parking Lot.
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From: Christine Cordon, City Manager
Requested by: Administration
Prepared by: Adolfo Ozaeta, Assistant City Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommendation
Consider the options and provide direction regarding next steps.
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BACKGROUND
At the September 10, 2025 City Council meeting, staff presented the Existing Conditions Site Map for Blakey Park, prepared by MIG, a landscape architecture firm. The Council voted to receive and file the Blakey Park update and directed staff to provide a cost estimate to evaluate the existing Blakey Park Midway City Woman’s Club building, potential expansion of Blakey Park Midway City Woman’s Club building, and potential construction of a new building in the Blakey Park parking lot.
Following Council direction, staff developed a cost estimate in collaboration with MIG. The initial Blakey Park Site Assessment Map (Attachment 1) was used as the basis for developing the cost estimate (Attachment 2). The estimated time for completion is 1-2 months.
Cost Estimate Summary
1. Existing Building Assessment - Midway City Women’s Club Building
Total Cost: $19,555
The assessment of the existing building will be conducted in three phases and will result in two project deliverables:
• Phase I - Data Collection and Management
Review all available city-provided data, verify existing site and building conditions through mapping and records, and establish a project schedule and communication plan with city staff.
• Phase II - Existing Conditions Documentation
Perform on-site assessments of the building and site, identify any historic or cultural features, and compile findings into a comprehensive report with photographs and narrative descriptions.
• Phase III - Recommendations and Cost Estimates
Develop prioritized recommendations for maintenance and capital improvements, including corresponding rough order of magnitude cost estimates.
Deliverables:
• Existing conditions report.
• Rough order of magnitude for recommended improvements.
2. Existing Building Expansion Feasibility - Midway City Women’s Club Building
Total Cost: $39,623
The existing building feasibility study will be conducted in three phases and will result in three project deliverables:
• Phase I - Data Collection and Management
Confirm program needs and future uses with City staff, review existing documentation, and coordinate project schedule and communication.
• Phase II - Constraints Analysis
Evaluate potential expansion areas for feasibility, code compliance, and compatibility with existing site conditions and historic value.
• Phase III - Conceptual Expansion Options
Develop conceptual floor and site plans for the expansion, assess sustainability opportunities, and provide rough cost estimates for proposed improvements.
Deliverables:
o Conceptual floor plans with expansion options.
o Rough order of magnitude cost for the expansion with site improvements.
o Summary report outlining needs, assumptions, and considerations.
3. New Building Feasibility at Blakey Park Parking Lot
Total Cost: $38,913
The new building at Blakey Park feasibility study will be conducted in three phases and will result in four project deliverables.
• Phase I - Data Collection and Management
Confirm facility program requirements, review site data and constraints, and coordinate project schedule and communication with City staff.
• Phase II - Site Evaluation
Assess potential building sites within Blakey Park, focusing on the parking lot for suitability, access, and compatibility with existing park uses.
• Phase III - Conceptual Design
Develop conceptual site and floor plans for the new facility, incorporate sustainable design strategies, and prepare rough cost estimates for construction and site improvements.
Deliverables:
• Conceptual site plan with parking, circulation, and site improvement considerations.
• Conceptual floor plan.
• Rough order of magnitude cost estimate.
• Summary Report outlining programming.
The total cost of the combined services is $98,091. MIG will still honor this cost proposal notwithstanding the statement in the proposal stating that the hourly rates would remain in effect through December 31, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no fiscal impacts related to receiving the cost estimate. However, if the City Council selects one or more options, the actual cost will be expended from Park Dedication Funds.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed as to form.
CONCLUSION
In accordance with Council direction, staff obtained a cost estimate to evaluate the existing Blakey Park Midway City Woman’s Club building, potential expansion of Blakey Park Midway City Woman’s Club building, and potential construction of a new building in the Blakey Park parking lot. Staff requests for the City Council to receive and file the cost estimate and provide direction on the preferred approach for Blakey Park.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Blakey Park Site Assessment Map
2. MIG Cost Estimate for Blakey Park
REVIEWED BY
Erin Backs, Finance Director
City Attorney’s Office
Christine Cordon, City Manager