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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
Inter-Departmental Correspondence
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Department of Public Works
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DATE:
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February 23, 2006
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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March 14, 2006
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SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:
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None
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VOTE REQUIRED:
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Majority
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TO:
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Honorable Board of Supervisors
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FROM:
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Neil R. Cullen, Director of Public Works
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SUBJECT:
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Resurfacing of Portions of the Alameda de las Pulgas, Valparaiso Avenue, and Santa Cruz Avenue in the West Menlo Park Area
[Federal Aid Project No. STPL-5935 (032)]
(Project No. RH501, F-36 [140B])
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Recommendation
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Adopt a resolution adopting plans and specifications, determining prevailing wage scales, and calling for sealed proposals for the above referenced project.
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Vision Alignment
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Commitment: Ensure basic health and safety of all.
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Goal 7: Maintain and enhance the public safety of all residents and visitors.
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The proposed project will improve the condition of the above-mentioned roads for the benefit of the public.
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Background
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Previous Board Action
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Authorized the Director of Public Works to:
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a)
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submit an application through the City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) for Local Streets and Roads Shortfall Second Cycle Federal Funding (Program Funding) that is made available through the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), to help finance the above referenced project; and
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b)
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execute agreements with cities, utility companies and special districts for work less than $50,000 proposed to be done in conjunction with County road projects.
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History
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We have been notified by C/CAG that the project qualified for up to $450,000 in federal funding.
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Discussion
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The proposed project, totaling approximately 1.2 miles in length, consists of repairing failed pavement areas, resurfacing a portion of the various streets with asphalt concrete, adjusting the facilities of the West Bay Sanitary District and California Water Service Company as requested by these agencies, and resurfacing a portion of Valparaiso Avenue as requested by the City of Menlo Park. The roads to be resurfaced are shown on Exhibit “A”.
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The project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and a Notice of Exemption has been filed with the County Clerk Recorder as provided by County guidelines.
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A resolution has been approved as to form by County Counsel.
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Fiscal Impact
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The total estimated cost of this project is $520,000 and is proposed to be financed as follows:
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Funding Source
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Amount
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Percent of Project Cost
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Federal Funding-STP Funds
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$428,357
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82.4%
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County Road Funds
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$ 55,498
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10.7%
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City of Menlo Park
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$ 6,000
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1.1%
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West Bay Sanitary District
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$ 13,145
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2.5%
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California Water Service Company
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$ 17,000
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3.3%
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Total Estimated Cost
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$520,000
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100%
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Sufficient Road Funds have been budgeted to finance the project as the federal funds are received on a reimbursable basis. Reimbursement for the cost for doing work for the City of Menlo Park, West Bay Sanitary District and California Water Service Company will be covered by agreements executed by the Director as authorized by your Board.
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There is no impact to the General Fund.
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