REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
November 20, 2014
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: ROBERT N. ANDERSEN, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
STEVEN C. SON, PE, Capital Projects Manager
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
JESUS A. GONZALEZ, PE, Project Manager
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to Copper Avenue Trail from Friant Road to Cedar Avenue, Bid File No. 3248 (Council District 6)
1. Adopt an addendum to the 2002 Copper River Ranch Program EIR No. 10126 (SCH2000021) pursuant to Sections 15162 and 15164 of the CEQA Guidelines, for the Copper Avenue Trail project from Friant Road to Cedar Avenue
2. Award a construction contract to Yarbs Grading and Paving, Inc. of Fowler, California in the amount of $589,622 for the construction of Copper Avenue Trail from Friant Road to Cedar Avenue
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt an addendum to the 2002 Copper River Ranch Program EIR No. 10126 (SCH2000021003) and award a construction contract to Yarbs Grading and Paving, Inc. of Fowler, California for the construction of Copper Avenue Trail and authorize the Public Works Director or his designee to sign and execute the standardized contract on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno will construct a multipurpose trail as well as landscape and irrigation along Copper Avenue from Friant Road to Cedar Avenue. Additionally, the project will widen westbound Copper Avenue between Millbrook and Cedar Avenues to include asphalt concrete, curb and gutter.
BACKGROUND
Based on rapid population growth, Copper Avenue trail was identified as a project to facilitate community connectivity in the area and Measure 'C' Trails funds were identified for the project's construction. In January 2012, Council awarded a contract to Provost and Pri...
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