1 RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROJECT
SPECIFIC MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE US 101 / UNIVERSITY AVENUE
PEDESTRIAN OVERCROSSING AND INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT WHEREAS, on March 1, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 21-2022, approving the plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) of the Pedestrian Overcrossing and Interchange Improvements Project (Project), and authorizing the City Manager to advertise the Project and solicit bids for construction bids; and
WHEREAS, the execution of the Project Specific Maintenance Agreement is required to obtain an encroachment permit to work within State right-of-way; and WHEREAS, the Project Specific Maintenance Agreements addresses the City’s obligations and responsibilities to inspect and maintain certain improvements within the State right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the City is required to inspect and maintain the bridge; maintain the bicycle pedestrian path, the embankment, traffic signals, lighting, and rectangular rapid flashing beacons, etc.; and
WHEREAS, inspection and maintenance of certain improvements of the US 101 / University Avenue Interchange Improvements Project is estimated to be approximately $40,000 annually.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO hereby authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a Project Specific Maintenance Agreement, with the State of California Department of Transportation for the US 101 / University Avenue Pedestrian Overcrossing and Interchange Improvements Project.
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ADOPTED this 7th day of February 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
Lisa Gauthier, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
James Colin, City Clerk John D. Lê, City Attorney