The Sinclair Street Median Landscaping Project (17EN26) consisted of the renovation of the landscape in the three (3) Sinclair Street medians located in front of the Gillette College.  This project included the removal of the existing turf grass in the raised medians and  the replacement of turf with landscape rock and wood mulch.  This project also included the planting of an additional 19 trees, 15 bushes, and 102 perennial plants.  The project modified the existing irrigation system so that it can operate with the new xeriscaped landscaping.

This project will eliminate the need for mowing of the grass in which it was very unsafe to complete as the area was very steep and dangerous to maintain.   This project will also reduce the amount of irrigation water used to keep the area looking attractive.

The funding for this project has been allocated from the 1% Optional Sales Tax Account 201-10-05-419-70-47301 (Beautification Programs) in the amount of $120,000.

The original contract price for the project was in the amount of $72,355.25. There was a total of one (1) change order in the project resulting in an increase to the contract in the amount of $411.00.  Change order #1 was for the addition of imported screened topsoil and a deduction for less landscape edging used.   Change order #1 added four (4) weather days to the contract; but the project was completed on time.

With these changes the final contract amount came to a total of $72,766.25.  This was $47,233.75 under the budgeted amount of $120,000.