REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
December 7, 2017
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: RANDALL MORRISON, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
SUBJECT
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***RESOLUTION - 1st Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2017-165 appropriating $175,000 for Stadium Street Lighting along Bulldog Lane and Millbrook Avenue (Council District 4) (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the 1st Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2017-165, to appropriate $175,000 for City design and construction costs of installing street lighting along Bulldog Lane and Millbrook Avenue adjacent to Bulldog Stadium at California State University, Fresno (Fresno State).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Fresno State has worked in partnership with the Mayor’s Office, Council District 4 and Public Works staff to develop a cooperative project for the installation of street lighting on Bulldog Lane and Millbrook Avenue adjacent to the Bulldog Stadium. With the approval of the Council, the City will receive $125,000 from Fresno State and proceed with the construction phase of the project, utilizing $50,000 in Measure “C” funds for the balance of the project costs.
BACKGROUND
The streets surrounding Bulldog Stadium lack street lighting along the Stadium frontage. This area is traveled by many students who live in nearby apartments and walk to and from the college, as well as community members attending events at Bulldog Stadium. Installing street lighting will greatly increase the illumination levels and improve safety in the area.
Staff has received a letter of intent from Fresno State (see attached) to provide $125,000 for the construction project. The City of Fresno will contribute $50,000 of Measure “C” Flexible Funds towards the project.
Staff is recommending that the City Council adopt the 1st Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2017-165, to appropriate $175,000 for City design and construction costs for installing street lighting along Bulldog Lane and Millbrook Avenue adjacent to Bulldog Stadium at California State University, Fresno (Fresno State).
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
By the definition provided in the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 this item does not qualify as a project under the California Environmental Quality Act requirements.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Local preference does not apply to the project included in this report as this is a new project appropriation only. Local preference (if applicable) will be considered at the time of contract award.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no new net impact to the General Fund. All proposed costs will be paid for from Fresno State’s contribution and Measure “C” Flexible Funds. See attached Resolution for specific funds and associated costs.
Attachments:
Fresno State Letter of Intent
1st Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2017-165