CITY OF FAIRFIELD
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-44
AUTHORIZING AN UPDATE TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 PARKS CAPITAL PROJECTS AND
STREETS CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGETS FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AND PROJECT
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department – Engineering Division (Division) provides project management, traffic engineering, construction administratio n and inspections services , development review and coordination, utility coordination, and capital improvement program (CIP) delivery, including the planning, design, and implementation of roadway, park, and critical infrastructure improvements throughout the city; and
WHEREAS, due to two vacancies and the current volume and complexity of active capital improvement projects and development-related assignments, the Division requires additional support to maintain project schedules and meet regulatory and operational deadlines; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department wishes to retain the services of Ponticello Enterprises Consulting Engineers Inc. to assist with specialized assignments that have emerged beyond the scope of the adopted fiscal year (FY) 2025-2026 budget, including time impact analysis related to construction contract delays , evaluation of potential contractor claims , preparation and finalization of technical specifications, assessment district fund administration, and coordination of utility, water treatment, and pavement rehabilitation projects (Services); and
WHEREAS, the cost for the required engineering and proj ect management services were not included in the FY 2025-2026 Parks Capital Projects and Streets Capital Projects budgets; and
WHEREAS, a total budget adjustment of $ 75,000 from available AB 1600 funds to increase appropriations in the Parks Capital Projects and Streets Capital Projects funds is required to cover the cost of the Services; and
WHEREAS, the revised appropriations constitute an update to the FY 2025 -2026 budget approved pursuant to Resolution No. 2025-103.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD HEREBY RESOLVES:
Section 1. The council hereby approves a one -time budget transfer of $37,500 from AB 1600 – Parks (Fund 263) to Parks Capital Projects Fund (Fund 251) and $37,500 from AB1600 – Streets (Fund 261) to Streets Capital Projects Fund (Fund 252).
Section 2. The council hereby approves an increase in appropriations of $37,500 to the Parks Capital Projects Fund (Fund 251) and $37,500 to the Streets Capital Projects Fund (Fund 252).
RES. NO. 2026-44
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of April 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: MEMBERS: MOY/BERTANI/CARR/PANDURO/SANDHU/TONNESEN/WILLIAMS NOES: MEMBERS: _________________________________________________ ABSENT: MEMBERS: _________________________________________________ ABSTAIN: MEMBERS: _________________________________________________
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK