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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 24, 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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Pedestrian Signal Upgrade Project at Various Locations - County Wide (Project No. RU203, F-358 [10D])
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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 Pedestrian Signal Upgrade Project - County Wide.
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Vision Alignment
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Commitment: Ensure the basic health and safety for all.
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Goal 7: Maintain and enhance the public safety of all residents and visitors.
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This project will upgrade pedestrian signals for the benefit of the public.
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Background
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Previous Board Action
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Adopted Resolution No. 067110, authorizing the Director of Public Works to apply for Transportation Development Act (TDA) funding through the City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) to help finance pedestrian signal upgrades.
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History
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C/CAG administers the allocation of TDA Funds that are made available through the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and which can only be used to finance bicycle or pedestrian related projects. C/CAG has informed us that the County has qualified for $80,000 in TDA funds to finance the pedestrian signal upgrades.
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Discussion
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The project will upgrade the signal systems at up to 12 intersections, by installing large diameter pedestrian push buttons, pedestrian countdown signal modules with visual walk/don’t walk signals and speakers. Attached is a list of the intersections that may be upgraded, with the total number dependent on the bid prices that we receive.
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This project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and Section 15301(C) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Class 1 “Existing Facilities” of the Public Resources Code, 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 estimated cost of this project is $90,000, which is proposed to be financed as follows:
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State Fund (TDA Program)
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$80,000
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Road Fund (County Fund)
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$10,000
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Total Estimated Cost
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$90,000
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Sufficient Road Funds have been budgeted to finance the project as TDA funds are received on a reimbursable basis. The Road Fund will be reimbursed once the project is complete.
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There is no impact to the General Fund.
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