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Item #8 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 6, 2003 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: AMER JAKHER, P.E., CITY ENGINEER C)—) SUBJECT: APPROVE RESOLUTION NOfFO-Q3APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR VALLEY BLVD CENTER MEDIAN LANDSCAPE PROJECT FROM RANCHO AVENUE TO 3RD STREET AND AUTHORIZE SOLICITATION OF PUBLIC BIDS. DATE: APRIL 21, 2003 BACKGROUND: The proposed site for the landscaped median project is along Valley Blvd. between Rancho Avenue and 3`d Street. The Colton High School fronts the northerly side of Valley Blvd. As a safety measure for the school children, it is necessary to construct this center median so as to direct pedestrian crossings to signalized controlled intersections. The median will be designed as a decorative barrier, with stamped concrete at ends, low maintenance landscaping and a 5 -foot high decorative fencing along the center of the median. The roadway within the limits of the proposed median island will be designed and restripped to accommodate the new facility. This project has a high importance, in view that a fast food establishment is being developed directly across from the local High School and that the student population historically meanders across this roadway. Traffic volumes are also increasing in this area creating a need for more safety measures. ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION: The project will be beneficial to the community, considering the increasing volume of traffic using Valley Blvd and the development occurring in the area. The preliminary cost estimate to construct this segment of center landscape median is $265,000. See attached Exhibit "A" for project cost breakdown. The Traffic Relief Funding will expire June 30, 2003, if funds are not encumbered. There is approximately $129,000 available in Traffic Relief Fund and the balance of $135,000 can be appropriated from Host City Fee Fund.