REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: RANDALL W. MORRISON, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
SCOTT TYLER, PE, Public Works Manager
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Rebid Barstow Avenue and Palm Avenue Traffic Signal Project - Bid File No. 3827 (Council District 2):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff's determination, pursuant to Sections 15301, 15302, and 15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines.
2. ***RESOLUTION - 32nd Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2021-178 appropriating $737,400 for the Barstow Avenue and Palm Avenue Traffic Signal Project (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor's Veto)
3. Award a construction contract in the amount of $699,308 to American Paving Company of Fresno, California.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301, 15302, and 15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, adopt the attached 32nd Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2021-178 and award of a construction contract to American Paving Company, in the amount of $699,308 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 modify the traffic signal at the intersection of Palm Avenue and Barstow Avenue to add protected left turn phasing. The Scope of work includes installation of sidewalk, curb and gutter, ADA curb ramps, new traffic signal poles and equipment for left turn phasing. This project will enhance the vehicle and pedestrian operations at this intersection and will facilitate pedestrian traffic to and from nearby Bullard High School and Baird Midd...
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