ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 26, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent – Miscellaneous TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Zachary Meyer, Public Works Director
DATE: July 27, 2026
SUBJECT: Appropriate $ 1,257,480 from the State of California’s Highway Safety Improvement s Program (HSIP) fund balance into the Public Works Department’s Capital Improvements Program within the HSIP fund for the project.(Wards 6 & 7)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the approval of the appropriation.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Bakersfield previously secured federal funds for Median Improvements at various locations along Ashe Road and Wible Road. The initial authorization of the construction phase was awarded on June 30, 2026. The work to be performed consists, in general, of constructing Type “M” Median Curb, roadway excavation of existing asphalt concrete, removal of existing full depth median, adjustment of monuments, adjustment of manhole, installation of traffic striping and pavement markings, and installation of road signs.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This project is funded 90% through the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP); while the local match funds the remaining 10%. Staff anticipates that there are sufficient funds available with this appropriation to cover the future contract award, City -controlled contingencies, and construction engineering staff time.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Reliable Infrastructure
ATTACHMENTS:
None