TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Christopher Cash, Public Works Director
1. Subject
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Approval of plans and specifications for Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Americans with Disabilities Act Wheelchair Access Ramp Replacement and authorization to advertise for bids; and finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption
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2. Summary
Plans and specifications have been completed, and the project is ready to be advertised for bids. The total estimated construction cost including 15% for contingencies and construction engineering is $97,723.
3. Recommended Action
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1. Approve the plans and specifications and authorize advertising for Bid No. 25-26.19 (SP-4330).
2. Find that the proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines 15301 (Class 1(c) - Existing Facilities).
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4. Fiscal Impact
None
5. Strategic Plan Goals
Goal 5: Improve infrastructure, mobility and technology
6. Discussion and Background
The Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program provides grant funds to enable eligible localities to construct public improvements in Low- and Moderate-Income Areas within their jurisdiction. Eligible activities include infrastructure upgrades such as Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) wheelchair access ramp replacement.
This project will include the construction of approximately 10 ADA compliant wheelchair access ramps at various locations as shown on the location map. As part of the project, detectable warning surfaces (truncated domes) will be installed per the American with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) requirements.
The total estimated project cost is $97,723, including 15% for contingencies and construction engineering. At the time bids are received and actual bid prices are known, staff may request additional appropriation to award the contract.
Construction is scheduled to begin in July 2026 and is expected to be completed within 30 calendar days. Specifications and cost estimates are available for review in the Public Works Department.
7. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines 15301 (Class 1(c) - Existing Facilities) because the project involves the repair and maintenance of existing facilities with no expansion of existing use. No public review is required.
8. ATTACHMENT
• Location Map