REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
August 20, 2020
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
THROUGH: RANDALL W. MORRISON, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
BY: CECILIO F. GARCIA, Supervising Engineering Technician
Public Works Department
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Cedar Avenue and Woodward Avenue Traffic Signal Installation Project - Bid File No. 3738 (Council District 5)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301(c) and 15304 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines
2. ***RESOLUTION - 6th Amendment to the Annual Appropriations Resolution No. 2020-159 appropriating $310,700 to the Cedar Avenue and Woodward Avenue Traffic Signal Installation Project (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor's veto)
3. Award a construction contract in the amount of $498,969.60 to American Paving Co. of Fresno, California
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301(c) and 15304 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, adopt the attached 6th Amendment to the Annual Appropriations Resolution (AAR) No. 2020-159, award a construction contract with American Paving Co., of Fresno, California in the amount of $498,969.60 as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to sign the construction contract on behalf of the City of Fresno.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno seeks to improve the intersection of Cedar Avenue and Woodward Avenue. The scope of work includes the installation of new traffic signals, safety street lights, signage and striping, and modifications of curb ramps to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. Awarding a construction contract for this traffic signal project will provide more efficient and safer vehicle and pedestrian movements throu...
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