CRA BID OPEN: West Side Park-Design, Eng & Construction Services

The city has issued a request for proposal and quote for Management Services in regards to the building of the West Side Park. What is interesting here is the city is asking for a quote, for services which although are approved by the Park Development Agency of the State have not been funded by any Budgeting by the State. Let's recall there is a Budget Problem in California, an agency's approval does not make a Budget Line Item or funds available for spending. What is happening is the RDA is trying to spend more and more money, to justify more being "Earned" by the City, so that more can be sucked out of Schools, and other State Needs. Our RDA can contract for Management and Design Fees or a contract prior to the State actually making the funds available. Or we could see the RDA spending the money, and the city getting their share (25Percent) and no park built. This RFQ should not be funded until there is a commitment and transfer of funds from the State. Prefunding or setting aside RDA Funds is an abuse of the taxpayer.

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The Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Grand Terrace is seeking an experienced, responsible, capable and professional firm with proven experience in Project Design, Engineering and Construction Management Services.http://www.cityofgrandterrace.org/DocumentView.aspx?DID=791 Publication Date/Time: 4/7/2011 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 4/28/2011 4:30 PM Contact Person: Katie Chamberlain22795 Barton RoadGrand Terrace, CA 92313 909 430-2256 Download Available: yes