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CITY CLERK
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AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 7, 2004
SUBJECT:
Acceptance of Work - Contract No. 04-03, 2003-2004 Annual
Sidewalk Safety Repair Program and Curb Ramp Installation
Report Prepared by: Melissa Morton, Public Works Director
ATTACHMENTS:
RECOMMENDATION: ~
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Accept improvements under Contract No. 04-03 and authorize the
release of retention after 35 days if there are no subcontractor claims
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
Sidewalk Safety Repair Program:
Salaries/Inspection/Miscellaneous:
FY 2003-2004
Budget
$ 11,990
Estimated
Actual
$ 8,292
Improvements:
Sidewalk Remove & Replace:
Pedestrian curb ramps
Rubberized Sidewalk Pilot Project*:
Total:
$ 56,500
$ 16,027
$ 13,644
$ 98,161
$ 54,351
$ 16,027
$ 13.644
$ 92,314
The Sidewalk Safety Repair Program is budgeted in the General Fund (Fund 001).
The pedestrian curb ramps are funded through a Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG).
* The Rubberized Sidewalk Pilot Project was included with the Annual Sidewalk
Safety Repair Program to utilize recycled rubber material as a replacement
alternative to concrete. This pilot project is funded through Recycled Product
Preference Funds (Fund 224) from the Alameda County Waste Management
Authority (ACWMA). The Rubberized Sidewalk Project was included with the
Annual Sidewalk Safety Repair Program as a cost-savings measure.
DESCRIPTION: The Annual Sidewalk Safety Repair Program repaired sidewalk
offsets of 3/4-inch or more that posed a tripping hazard. This process was used in locations where the
offset was more significant or where tree roots caused the offset. The repair required removal of the
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existing sidewalk, and in the case of root problems, removal of the tree roots, and then replacement of the
concrete sidewalk.
While maintenance of sidewalks and other frontage improvements is legally the responsibility of the
private property owner, the City Council has adopted a City-paid sidewalk repair program on a year-by-
year basis since 1983.
In FY 2003-2004, the Sidewalk Safety Repair Program included the construction of fifteen (15) pedestrian
curb ramps that were funded through a Community Development Block Grant.
The Rubberized Sidewalk Pilot Project, which uses modular rubber paver tiles made with recycled
California tire rubber, were installed at various locations along Village Parkway between Amador Valley
Boulevard and Kimball A venue. The rubberized sidewalks allow for long term, low-cost maintenance
since root growth can be trimmed every few years without damage to either tree or sidewalk. This is done
at a fraction of the cost of removing and replacing the concrete.
Staff has reviewed the work performed under this contract and has determined that the work is complete.
Staff recommends that the City Council accept the improvements under Contract No. 04-03, 2003-2004
Annual Sidewalk Safety Repair Program and Curb Ramp Installation, and authorize the release of
retention after 35 days if there are no subcontractor claims.
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