(7)AR 052008 Valley Blvd/BNSF Grade Separation project

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approval, environmental documents (PA&ED), and the design (referred to as PS&E) of this Project. Any work beyond what is necessary for PA&ED and PS&E for this project will be part of an independent, separate project agreement. This Cooperative Agreement identifies three cost components for this Project: 1) Project Management/Administration 2) PA&ED and 3) PS&E. The total cost for Project Management/Administration, PA&ED and PS&E (including Right of Way Engineering) is estimated at three million four hundred eighty-eight thousand twenty-six dollars ($3,488,026). As per this agreement, Project Management services will be rendered by SANBAG and all Project Management costs, estimated at four hundred fifty-nine thousand seven hundred twenty-eight dollars ($459,728), will be the responsibility of the City of Colton. The PA&ED and PS&E costs are subject to a development mitigation fair share percentage as determined by Measure I 2010-2040 and require 19.6% to be funded by City development contributions. The City of Colton's share of PA&ED and PS&E costs is estimated at five hundred ninety-three thousand five hundred forty-seven dollars ($593,547). The remaining 80.4%, estimated at two million four hundred thirty-four thousand seven hundred fifty-one dollars ($2,434,751) will be provided by SANBAG. Considering City of Colton council approval on May 20, 2008, the Cooperative Agreement will go before SANBAG Board of Directors for approval on June 4, 2008. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: Approval of the attached cooperative agreement for the Valley Blvd/BNSF grade separation project will not have an environmental impact. The necessary environmental documentation will be completed prior to the construction phase of the project. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Exact Business Name: San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) President or equal: Deborah Barmack, Executive Director Contact or representative: Gilbert Betancourt FINANCIAL/FISCAL IMPACT: As stated above, the attached Cooperative Agreement identifies a cost share proposal for the costs correspondent to the Project. If the attached Cooperative Agreement is approved by Council, the City of Colton is responsible for the Project Management costs. In addition, City of Colton is required to provide 19.6% of the PA&ED and PS&E costs including Right of Way Engineering. The details of the Project cost estimate and the cost share breakdown are attached as "Exhibit "B." This exhibit identifies the City's share for Fiscal Year 2008/2009 at $214,421. These funds will be available from Fiscal Year 2008/2009 Measure I funds. These funds will be budgeted and set aside for the Valley Boulevard/BNSF Grade Separation Project in both the city's Five Year Measure I Plan and the Fiscal Year 2008/2009 Capital Improvement Program.