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Item #8 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 20, 2004 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: AMER JAKHER, P.E., CITY ENGINEER SUBJECT: APPROVE THE AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION AMENDING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 AND AUTHORIZATION REQUEST TO SOLICIT PUBLIC BIDS FOR SLURRY SEAL PROJECT — PHASE II, and III, FOR COUNCIL DISTRICTS 1, 21,35 AND 4 DATE: APRIL 12, 2004 BACKGROUND: The Phase II and III Slurry Seal Project for Fiscal Year 2003-2004 will consist of selected streets within Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4, see exhibit "A" for map of streets. The projects consists of sealing cracks in the existing streets with minor damage and then overlaying with slurry seal to perpetuate the life of the existing pavement surface. The criteria used in the selection of streets are pavement sections not yet ready for rehabilitation or reconstruction, but showing signs of pavement stress. Slurry seal is cold mixed asphalt consisting of a graded aggregate, a binder, fines and additives. It is a hard wearing surfacing for pavement preservation. Slurry seals are used for sealing aged and raveled pavements, filling minor cracks, restoring skid resistance and aesthetic appeal, and any area that needs the asphalt pavement to be preserved. Engineering staff is estimating approximately 220,000 square yards of Slurry Seal treatment to be applied to selected streets within Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4. ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION: The Slurry Seal Project — Phase II and III is ready for the public bidding process which will be handled by the Public Services/Engineering Department. During this time, every attempt will be made by the Engineering staff to ensure that a wide range of potential Bidders are reached by the advertising process. The City will advertise in four (4) local newspapers and in several Plan Houses where Contractors can view Plans, Specifications & Documents.