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FROM: Daryl R. Grigsby, Director of Public Works
Prepared By: Manny Guzman, Engineer III
SUBJECT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CURB RAMPS 2014,
SPECIFICATION NO. 91210
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Approve plans and specifications for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Curb
Ramp 2014 Project, Specification No. 91210.
2. Authorize staff to advertise for bids and authorize the City Manager to award the contract if the
lowest responsible bid is within the Engineer’s Estimate of $105,000.
3. Approve the transferring of $3,451 in CDBG funds from the CDBG Curb Ramps 2012 project to
the CDBG Curb Ramps 2013 project.
DISCUSSION
Background
This project is part of an ongoing program to construct sidewalk ramps throughout the City and is
partially funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The ramps provide
access, and implement the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). As such,
they meet one of the basic criteria of CDBG funding – to provide access to the disabled. Curb
ramps in Pavement Area 7, included in this project, will be installed prior to pavement rehabilitation
scheduled to occur in the summer of 2014. The Attachment shows the locations where work will be
completed as part of this project.
Sixteen street corners will be addressed with this project. Fifteen new curb ramps will be installed at
corners where curb ramps do not currently exist. One existing corner ramp will be updated.
A Transition Plan for removal of architectural barriers was adopted by the City in 1995. In
recognition of the high cost to retrofit all non-complaint ramps a strategy for removal and upgrade
was generated. Ramp upgrades are done in streets scheduled for paving or when requested by
citizens.
Staff is currently working to update citywide curb ramp information. Recent data collection shows
the City has 2,423 points where pedestrians cross the street. Of those 2,423 points, 78%, or 1890
crossings, have a ramp. Not all of these, however, meet the latest ADA standards. In addition, the
remaining 533 (22%) of crossing points have a step between the street and sidewalk. This analysis
is continuing, and we will soon have actual data on how many of the existing 1890 ADA ramps do
not meet the latest standards and need to be retrofitted. On average, the City funds 30 ramp
installations or upgrades annually, with an annual average budget of $170,000. CDBG and Street
Reconstruction and Resurfacing funds are the primary funding source for construction of curb
ramps.
Meeting Date
Item Number 12/3/2013
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) clearance has been obtained. This project is also in
the process of obtaining a Categorical Exemption of Environmental Impact from the Community
Development Department, in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The project will not be awarded until CEQA clearance is obtained.
FISCAL IMPACT
This project is included in the 2013-15 Financial Plan, pages 3-295 to 3-297 with a $105,000 budget
for the 2013-14 Fiscal Year. Additional funds to support this request are also available in Street
Reconstruction and Resurfacing Master Account, which has a current available balance of
$723,231.
Other sources of funding are the remaining funds from the CDBG Curb Ramps 2012 project which
was awarded and because of favorable bids; $3,451 remain and are also available to support this
project. A budget amendment request will be completed at the time of contract award to transfer
funding into this project’s account.
The estimated project costs are shown below:
Engineer’s Estimate:$105,000
Contingencies:$10,500
Materials Testing:$1,500
Printing:$500
Total Estimated Project Cost $117,500
Funding Sources:
2013-14 Financial Plan:$105,000
CDBG Curb Ramps 2012:$3,451
Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing Master Account (90346):$9,049
Total Available:$117,500
CDBG Curb Ramps 2014 Spec. No. 91210
ATTACHMENT
Vicinity Map
AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE COUNCIL OFFICE
Plans and Special Provisions
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