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Item #17 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 209 2004 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: AM[ER JAKHER, P.E., CITY ENGINEER1%, SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION REQUEST TO SOLICIT PUBLIC BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CDBG PROJECT NOS. 104-30122 (CURB, GUTTER, SIDEWALK AND HANDICAP RAMP ON DISTRICT 4 - AROUND COLTON HIGH SCHOOL), 104-30125 (CURB, GUTTER, SIDEWALK - DISTRICT 3) AND 104-30126 (MISSING HANDICAP RAMPS ALONG VALLEY BOULEVARD - DISTRICT 4) DATE: JULY 129 2004 BACKGROUND: There are three (3) remaining ECD (Department of Economic and Community Development — County of San Bernardino) approved CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) street improvement projects in District 3 and 4. The Project includes fill-in concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk, drive approaches, handicap ramps and match -up AC paving. Currently the City has funding allocations and ECD approval for the following CDBG Projects. • #104-30122 — Fill-in curb, gutter and sidewalk around Colton High School, south of C Street (District 4) • #104-30125 — Fill-in curb, gutter and sidewalk on Citrus Street, between Bordwell Avenue and Mt. Vernon Avenue (District 3) • #104-30126 —Construct handicap ramps along Valley Boulevard (District 4) ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION: Public Services Department opted to combine these three (3) projects into one to minimize construction overhead, mobilization, and traffic control expenses. The bidding process will be scheduled for four (4) weeks. During this time, every attempt will be made by the Engineering Department staff to ensure a wide range of potential Bidders are reached by the advertising process. The City will advertise in three (3) local newspapers and in several Plan Houses where Contractors can view Plans, Specifications & Documents. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: The proposed public improvements are Exempt under Section 15301(c) (Existing Highways or