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Fresno Council Approves $189,800 Contract for Lafayette Park Restroom Renovation
The Fresno City Council approved a $189,800 construction contract on November 21, 2024, for restroom renovations at Lafayette Park, located at 1516 E. Princeton in Council District 7.
Estate Design and Construction Inc. of Los Angeles received the contract as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder under Bid File 12500709. The vote passed on the consent calendar.
The project will replace all plumbing fixtures and toilet partitions, install a protective epoxy flooring system, replace drywall with marine-grade plywood, and upgrade facilities to meet ADA accessibility standards. The work is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act.
According to the staff report from General Services Director Brian Barr and Parks Director Aaron A. Aguirre, Lafayette Park serves as a neighborhood park and community center hosting programs for a wide range of residents. The renovations aim to improve accessibility, usability, and appearance.
The Breakdown
- Contract amount: $189,800 to Estate Design and Construction Inc.
- Scope: Complete restroom remodel including all plumbing fixtures, toilet partitions, epoxy flooring, marine-grade plywood walls, and ADA compliance upgrades
- Location: Lafayette Park, 1516 E. Princeton, Council District 7
- Funding source: American Rescue Plan Act
- Environmental review: Categorical Exemption under CEQA Section 15301 (Existing Facilities)
What This Means for You
Your city council allocated federal pandemic-recovery dollars to upgrade a neighborhood park facility. The vote reflects Council District 7’s representative and the full council’s judgment on capital-improvement priorities within the ARPA spending window. The contract is now active — the work proceeds on the council’s authorization, and the $189,800 expenditure is locked.
What to Watch
The material states this is a remodel of existing restrooms, not new construction. The source describes the marine-grade plywood as “durable,” indicating materials selected for longevity.
