HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11630 authorizing use of $2,000,000 from the Infrastructure Investment Fund to support the HigueraR 11630
RESOLUTION NO. 11630 (2026 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING USE OF $2,000,000 FROM THE
INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT FUND TO SUPPORT THE HIGUERA
COMPLETE STREETS PROJECT, SPECIFICATION NUMBER 2001057
WHEREAS, on February 17, 2026, the City Council authorized advertisement of
the Higuera Complete Streets Project and delegated authority to the City Manager to
award the construction contract if the lowest responsive bid was within the publicly
disclosed funding limit of $12,960,700; and,
WHEREAS, the project includes pavement rehabilitation, roadway restriping,
addition of protected bike lanes, pedestrian accessibility and crossing improvements, and
traffic safety improvements that benefit all road users, covering segments of Higuera
Street, Madonna Road, and local roadways near Meadow Park; and
WHEREAS, proposed improvements in the Higuera Complete Street Project
support the Major City Goal of Infrastructure and Sustainable Transportation, advance
several “Tier 1” (highest-priority) improvements recommended in City’s 2021 Active
Transportation Plan, and support the City’s overarching Vision Zero Goal to eliminate
severe injury and fatal traffic collisions; and
WHEREAS, the City created in Infrastructure Investment Fund to set aside funding
for future infrastructure projects that contribute to improved economic development and
enhanced quality of life in the City of San Luis Obispo; and
WHEREAS, the use of these funds is at the discretion of the City Council based on
the guidelines established; and
WHEREAS, to provide sufficient funding to proceed with the Higuera Complete
Streets Project, staff is recommending the City Council approve use of $2,000,000 from
the Infrastructure Investment Fund; and
WHEREAS, a balance of approximately $14,658,400 is currently available in the
Infrastrucure Investment Fund, which is sufficient to cover the funding requested to
supplement the Higuera Complete Street Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
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R 11630
SECTION 1. The City Council authorizes the appropriation of $2,000,000 from the
Infrastructure Investment Fund to the Higuera Complete Streets Project account
2001057.
Upon motion of Vice Mayor Francis, seconded by Council Member Boswell, and
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Boswell, Marx, Shoresman, Vice Mayor Francis,
Mayor Stewart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 17th day of February 2026.
___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
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Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________.
___________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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2/19/2026 | 3:32 PM PST