HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem GJanuary 8, 2001
STAFF REPORT of
To: Mayor and Members ofthe City Council
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Attention: Donald F. McIntyre, Interim City Manager !� �� ?�rJ•
From: Stephen G. Baden, Director of Public Works/CityEngineer i
Subject: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT No. 12-376
WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The approval of the proposed cooperative agreement between the City and the State of California will set
the terms and conditions for the design of the Seal Beach Boulevard Bridge Widening over the I-405
Project.
DISCUSSION:
hi order to proceed with the design of final plans and specifications for the Seal Beach Boulevard Bridge
widening, a cooperative agreement most be executed between the State of California and the City of Seal
Beach. In general, the agreement specifies cost and workload responsibilities for each party. The design of
the project will be fully funded by the City using Measure M funds and developer traffic impact fees.
Upon execution of the cooperative agreement, Caltrans will approve our Project Report and authorize the
design of plans and specifications for the project.
The City's contract engineer, RBF Consulting, has completed the planning phase activities and preliminary
documentation as required by Caltrans. We are proceeding with two design options; •1) the interim project
which includes the minimum amount of work to obtain six lanes; and 2) the full replacement option which
includes the replacement of the bridge and additional financial commitment from OCTA and Caltrans.
OCTA has committed to continuing with the design of both options and will be discussing the financing of
the replacement project at the February Board of Directors meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No additional funding is required. The design phase of the project is funded under the City's current budget
utilizing Measure M funds. The cost of the parallel design of the bridge replacement option will be funded
by OCTA.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is reconunendetl that the City Council execute Cooperative Agreement 412-376. 901,
BY NOTED AND APPR VED
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S G. Badum, Director Donald F. McIntyre,
rc Works Department Interim City Manager
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