Arntz Builders' bid of approximately $5.3 million was 5.8 percent lower than the one submitted by West Bay Builders, which was considered by the city in the summer.

Campbell Public Works Director Bob Kass said the staff was pleased to see that the two-month delay resulted in a $300,000 reduction and that the project was moving forward. The project is scheduled to begin construction on Oct. 14 and estimated to be completed by December 2003.

The council also approved a 15 percent construction contingency, $801,525, which would allow for unanticipated costs to be funded. Staffers told the council that the community center has a history of unforeseen issues from work on previous projects and that budgeting for the additional funding will help keep the project on schedule.

As part of the community center project, the council also accepted a donation of concrete pumping services from CF&T Concrete Pumping Inc. for the handball courts. The donation by the company was estimated to be a value of between $3,000 and $5,000.


Mayor recognizes Odd Fellows Lodge

Campbell Mayor Jeanette Watson recognized the Odd Fellows Morning Light Lodge No. 42 on its 108th year of operation and noted that it is the oldest chartered fraternal organization in the city of Campbell.

The lodge was recognized by the city for its continued charitable work and was honored in memory of its founding members, who include Campbell forefathers R.P. McGlincy, E.N. Parr and J.H. Campbell.

Fred Jones, the lodge's current Grand Noble, accepted the proclamation and also handed the city a $1,000 donation for the Campbell Police Department's DARE program.


Monroe Middle barbecue lunch

Local firefighters are barbecuing lunch on Sept. 27 at 12:15 p.m. at Monroe Middle School, 1055 S. Monroe St., for the staff as a welcome back for the new school year.

During the barbecue, conceptual drawings of the campus' proposed renovation—funded in part by Measure H monies—will be available for viewing.

After the lunch, Project Cornerstone will make a presentation for the Monroe staff to help implement the district's new "no bullying" policy, which will teach a proactive approach that helps students become part of the solution.