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Item #25 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 17, 2003 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIILL MEMBERS FROM: AMER JAKHER, P.E., CITY ENGINEER �i� ^ 101. SUBJECT: APPROVE AND ADOPT THE AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION ADDING COOLEY DRIVE BIKE LANE PROJECT, SETTING ASIDE $10.200 FROM UNALLOCATED MEASURE I PROGRAM AND ADDING FY02/03 HANDICAP RAMP PROJECT TO FY 2002/2003 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS DATE: JUNE 10, 2003 BACKGROUND: In FY 1995/1996, the City applied for and received grant funds in the amount of $38,100 from Article 3 Bicycle/Pedestrian Program to provide a class 11 bike lane along Cooley Drive from Mount Vernon Avenue to Washington Street. Total cost estimate for the project is $48,300, which includes $10,300(21%) of City participation. In addition there are $6,250 available from Article 3 funds to install handicap ramps at various locations within the City. Staff estimates that a total of 12 ramps can be constructed from the available funds ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION: Funds for Cooley Drive Bike Lane Project and FY02/03 Handicap Ramp Project will expire on June 30, 2003, if not spent or encumbered by that date. Staff is proposing completing all of the handicap ramps and a major portion of Bike Lane Project by using City crews. A portion of Bike Lane Project can be added to the current contract with Matich, Inc. for improvements in Cooley Ranch area. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: The proposed public improvements are exempt under CEQA Section 15301 (b) — Repairs of existing highways and streets.