REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
May 21, 2020
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
THROUGH: RANDALL W. MORRISON, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
BY: JOHN HONEY, PE, Professional Engineer
Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Project Management
SUBJECT
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Approve an agreement for consultant services with SWCA Environmental Consultants of San Luis Obispo, California, in the amount of $73,939, for the preparation of environmental studies and technical memos for the Polk Avenue Widening Project (Council District 1).
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the City Council approve an agreement for consultant services with SWCA Environmental Consultants, in the amount of $73,939, for the preparation of environmental studies and technical memos for the Polk Avenue Widening Project and authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Fresno.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno seeks to construct street improvements and widen the west side of Polk Avenue from Shaw Avenue to Gettysburg Avenue, including curbs, gutters and sidewalks. The preliminary engineering is funded with New Growth Area Major Street impact fees and construction funding has been secured through a grant through the Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program administered through Caltrans. Since the project includes federal funding, a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) determination is required prior to commencing right-of-way acquisition and construction. Staff recommends approval of the agreement for environmental studies and technical memos required for a NEPA determination. Staff recommends approval of the agreement with SWCA Environmental Consultants, in the amount of $73,939, for the preparation of environmental studies and technical memos for the Polk Avenue Widening Project.
BACKGROUND
Polk Avenue currently exists as a two-lane roadwa...
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