I. RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the Assistant City Manager to execute a task order with the City Engineer for preliminary design and construction engineering for the rehabilitation of 7th Street between Forest Street and Elm Ave.
II. BACKGROUND:
Councilman Adkisson had requested staff look into the costs and scope of work for rehabilitating 7th Street between Forest Street and Elm Ave. The Council directed staff to use remaining 2009 RDA Bond Proceeds to cover the cost of this project pending approval of the Fresno County oversight board. On Thursday January 21, 2020 the Fresno County Oversight Board approved the use of those funds.
III. DISCUSSION:
Staff, in working with the City Engineer developed a scope of work and cost estimate to rehabilitate 7th Street. A copy of the scope of work has been attached.
Project Description: Demolition of existing improvements, sawcutting, roadway excavation and grading, installation of curb and gutter, sidewalk, alley approach, driveway approach, A.C. pavement, aggregate base, sidewalk drain pipe, storm drain drain inlet, existing utility lid adjustment, thermoplastic striping, thermoplastic pavement markings, and construction surveying.
Cost Estimate: Approximately $325,465
Staff is requesting authorization to execute a preliminary engineering task order for $45,600 and a construction engineering task order for $26,600 to allow the City Engineer to begin design on the project.
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
None
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
The total estimated costs for this project will be derived from the remaining 2009 RDA Bond Proceeds in the amount of $347,864. | | |