HomeMy WebLinkAboutPW Woodland Sidewalk Impr.; Plans & SpecsCITYOF�.. Agenda Item No: 7
Meeting Date: January 18, 2011
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Department: Public Works
Prepared by: �'ity Manager Approval:
Director of Public Works (KM)
File No.: 18.10.16
SUBJECT: ADOPT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WOODLAND AVENUE
SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS FOR LAUREL DELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, A SAFE
ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 11124, AND AUTHORIZE THE
CITY CLERK TO CALL FOR BIDS.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Plans and Specifications for the project.
BACKGROUND: On February 19`h, 2008 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 12431 which
approved an agreement with the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) for the Safe Pathways project at
Laurel Dell Elementary School otherwise known as the Woodland Avenue Sidewalk Improvements for
Laurel Dell Elementary School. This project includes the installation of a more than 1,000 feet of sidewalk
along Woodland Avenue. Many portions of this area utilize a dirt sidewalk which is not conducive to
providing safe access for pedestrians. Some of the existing sidewalk fronting Davidson Middle School
has been displaced over the years due to tree root expansion. In addition, intersections in this area do
not have access ramps. This project includes the installation of sidewalks, ramps and various
improvements to the path of travel on the north side of Woodland Avenue between Lovell Avenue and
Lindaro Street.
This project, which is funded through the Safe Routes to Schools Program (SR2S) utilizing Measure A
funding, addresses the installation of the sidewalk and ramps along Woodland Avenue. The existing
crosswalks on Woodland Avenue do not meet current accessibility code requirements. Upgrading these
crosswalks would require full reconstruction of the roadway and its drainage systems which would exceed
the allocated budget for the project. It is anticipated that the improvements to the roadway crosswalks
and drainage systems in this area will be included in a future Capital Improvement Projects.
ANALYSIS: Adoption of the project plans and specifications is necessary for the plans to go out to bid
and the construction of the projects to begin. Construction is anticipated to start in June of 2011 and
finish in August 2011.
FISCAL IMPACT: The estimate for construction of the two projects is $220,000. The exact cost for
construction will not be known until bids have been received. The City has received a $250,000
allocation from Measure A through the Transportation Authority of Marin for this Safe Routes to School
Project.
ACTION REQURED: Adopt Plans and Specifications for the Woodland Avenue Sidewalk Improvements
for Laurel Dell Elementary School, a Safe Routes to School project (Project No. 11124) on file with the
City Clerk, and authorize the City Clerk to call for bids on these projects.
FOR CITY CLERK ONLY
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SRRA / SRCC AGENDA ITEM NO. 7
DATE OF MEETING: January 18, 2011
FROM: Kevin McGowan "ECEWE
DEPARTMENT: Public Works JAN 12 2011
DATE: 1/11/11 ATTORNEY TITLE OF DOCUMENT: CITY „' I ORNEY
ADOPT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WOODLAND AVENUE SIDEWALK
IMPROVEMENTS FOR LAUREL DELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, A SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECT, CITY
PROJECT NO. 11124, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO CALL FOR BIDS
Department Head (signature)
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APPROVED AS COUNCIL / AGENCY
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NOT APPROVED
REMARKS:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney (signature)
File No.: 18.10.16