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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 4, 2001 Item #6 To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council From: Kathy A.Wei�tant,tO a City Manager/Acting Public Works DirectorSubject: AgreemeCounty o n Bernardino for Rehabilitation of a Small Section Reche Canyon Road Date: November 26, 2001 M—C,(ci:tellul� In June of 2001, the County of San Bernardino by letter contacted the City of Colton regarding a potential rehabilitation project on Reche Canyon Road. The City responded in the affirmative regarding this area and our acceptance of a cost-sharing proposal. This agreement is the result of the various communications and the City's willingness to support this minor infrastructure project. DISCUSSION /ANALYSIS The City is a party in the development of a north/south corridor with the cites of Grand Terrace, Loma Linda, Moreno Valley, Redlands, Riverside and San Bernardino and the counties of Riverside and San Bernardino. There are several alternatives currently under discussion for the development of the corridor. As part of that development, there are three major arterials under consideration for supplemental use including the alignment, rehabilitation and reconstruction of Reche Canyon Road. The costs associated with the infrastructure development and improvement of Reche Canyon Road are in the millions of dollars far exceeding the City of Colton's capacity to meet on its own the financial commitment necessary for the improvement of this road. Because this road is significantly impacted from a regional perspective, it seems more equitable to partner with the neighboring jurisdictions to apply for federal assistance as part of an overall regional transportation program. As a member of the Bi -County Committee we are proceeding in the development of the regional plan. However, it is necessary that the respective jurisdictions provide interim improvements to the roadway to prevent further pavement deterioration and improve the roadway surface. Attached is a map representing a minor improvement the County of San Bernardino budgeted for during the current fiscal year. The County is the lead agency regarding the minor improvement and requested the City enter into a Standard Contract regarding this project. Based on City Council direction staff takes every opportunity when there is a benefit to the City to cost - share in infrastructure improvement project when the project crosses the respective jurisdictional boundaries. Staff is currently finalizing the Standard Contracts with the County of San Bernardino based on the City Attorney's comments. The project definition is to rehabilitate a section of Reche Canyon Road from .67 miles northwest of the Riverside County Line to west and north to Colton City Limits. FINANCIAL IMPACT The Engineer's estimate for this project is $76,400. The City and County are sharing the cost with each entity agreeing to a 50/50 split of $35,700. Staff requests an appropriation of not to exceed $40,000 from excess Measure I funds. Should the construction cost exceed this appropriation it is necessary to return to the City Council for additional funding.