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Item #8 CITY OF COLTON AGENDAREPORT FOR THE CITY COUNCM MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 2,2003 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: AMER JAKHEI�, P.E., CITY ENGINEER SUBJECT: APPROVE THE AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION AMENDING BUDGET FOR FY 03-04 AND AUTHORIZATION REQUEST TO SOLICIT PU13LIC BIDS FOR FY 02-03 SLURRY SEAL PROJECT - PHASEI DATE: AUGUST 21, 2003 BACKGROUND: In May 6, 2003, the City Council awarded an Engineering Design Services contract to GK and Associates to do preliminary engineering and develop an inventory of streets within District 5 and 6 that will qualify for the FY 02-03 Slurry Seal Project — Phase I. 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 use for sealing age and raveled pavements, filling minor cracks, restoring skid resistance and aesthetic appeal, a�nd any area that needs the asphalt pavement to be preserved. GK and Associates recommended a total area of 174,080 square yards in District 5 and 177,467 square yards in District 6 that will require slurry seal. The streets included in District 5 and District 6 are shown on the attached exhibit "A" and "B" respectively. The estimated cost of the project is $300,000. ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION: The FY 02-03 Slurry Seal Project — Phase I is now ready for the public bidding process which will be handled by the Public Serviers/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. ENVIRONMENTAL IM[PACT: The proposed public improvements are Exempt under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).