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AGENDA STATEMENT
CZTY COUNCZL MEETZNG DATE: December 19, 2000
SUBJECT:
Authorization to Solicit Bids - Alamo Canal Bike Path Project from
Amador Valley Boulevard to Iron Horse Trail Connection, Contract
No. 00-14
Report Prepared by: Lee S. Thompson, Public Works Director
ATTACHMENTS:
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Location Map
Plans and Specifications will be available at the meeting
RECOMMENDATION: f~ Authorize Staff to advertise for bids.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Budgeted for this project:
Design/Miscellaneous
Improvements
$ 70,950
$ 258,395
TOTAL: $ 329,345
The funding sources for this project are as follows: Federal TEA-21 funds ($175,000), TDA
Article 3 funds ($43,337), State Gas Tax ($72,500), and City General Fund ($38,508).
DESCRIPTION: The Alamo Canal Bike Path project would construct the second phase
of the Iron Horse Trail along the Alamo Canal from Amador Valley Boulevard south to the Iron Horse
Trail/Alamo Canal Trail junction. This project will close the gap between the trail noah of Amador
Valley Boulevard and the section of the Iron Horse trail built by the developer of the Park Sierra
Apartment complex. Completion of this project would extend the Iron Horse trail south to Dougherty
Road.
This project includes the installation of a pedestrian signal at Arnador Valley Boulevard that will provide
a safe crossing for bicyclists and pedestrians. In addition, the north and south trail entrances at Amador
Valley Boulevard will be enhanced with landscaping and irrigation.
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize solicitation of bids for Contract No. 00-14, Alamo
Canal Bike Path Project from Amador Valley Boulevard to Iron Horse Trail Connection.
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