RESOLUTION NO. 4885-2025
RESOLUTION OF THE FORT BRAGG CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ARTWORK ON TRASH RECEPTACLES LOCATED WITHIN THE CALTRANS RIGHT-OF-WAY AS PART OF THE ART AND RECYCLING BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT WHEREAS, the City of Fort Bragg is undertaking the Art and Recycling Beautification Project to enhance community spaces through the installation of 55 new, and the renovation of 20 existing, dual waste/recycling bins, featuring art designed by local student artists; and WHEREAS, six (6) of these trash receptacles are to be installed or renovated within the Caltrans right-of-way; and WHEREAS, Caltrans requires a Maintenance Agreement with the City for the installation and upkeep of artwork within its right-of-way; and WHEREAS, the City assumes responsibility for the maintenance of the artwork on these trash receptacles to ensure their continued aesthetic and functional quality; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Fort Bragg hereby authorizes the City Manager, acting on behalf of the City, to enter into a Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans, substantially similar to the copy on file with the City Clerk, for the installation and maintenance of artwork on trash receptacles within the Caltrans right-of-way as part of the Art and Recycling Beautification Project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City shall indemnify Caltrans for any claims arising from actions or omissions by the City under the Maintenance Agreement.
The above and foregoing Resolution was introduced by Vice Mayor Rafanan, seconded by Councilmember Albin-Smith, and passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg held on the 13th day of January, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Albin-Smith, Peters, Vice Mayor Rafanan, and Mayor Godeke.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Scott Hockett.
ABSTAIN: None.
RECUSED: None.
Jason Godeke
Mayor
ATTEST:
Amber Weaver
Acting City Clerk
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