REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
December 10, 2020
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
THROUGH: RANDALL W. MORRISON, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
BY: SCOTT P. SEHM, PE, Public Works Manager
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Downtown Fresno Courthouse Park Interconnectivity Project - Bid File No. 3741 (Council District 3)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1(c,f) and 15305/Class 5(b) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $908,325 to Audeamus, dba Sebastian of Fresno, CA
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1(c,f) and 15305/Class 5(b) of the CEQA guidelines, award a construction contract with Audeamus Inc., dba Sebastian, of Fresno, California in the amount of $908,325 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 proposed Courthouse Park Interconnectivity Project will improve pedestrian safety as well as provide enhancements for Fresno Area Express (FAX) access by installing new traffic signals at the existing unsignalized crosswalks at Fresno Street and L Street and Tulare Street and L Street. Additional pedestrian improvements at the two intersections include the reconstruction of several accessible ramps, updated striping and signage and improved safety lighting. Funding for this project is through the State of California Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant with local match funding.
BACKGROUND
The Courthouse Park Interconnectivity Project was initiated in FY19 when the project was budgeted using ATP revenue. The design commenced following Council a...
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