List of Completed Projects
CIP # Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department Season Completed
Year
Completed
Total Project Budget
**
CMR
Date
PL-20000
Churchill Avenue Alma Street
Railroad Crossing Safety
Improvements
This project completed the railroad crossing improvement project to enhance safety at the intersection of Churchill Avenue and Alma Street. The design included traffic signal modifications, street lighting improvements, roadway resurfacing, sidewalk realignment, drainage improvements, utility relocations, signage, and striping. After obtaining approval from Caltrain, the traffic system was switched over to new signals in June 2025. Construction was completed in fall 2025.
Construction Traffic and
Transportation Public Works Fall 2025 $ 8,853,852.00 AC-24000
Lucie Stern Community Theatre
Stage Rigging System
Refurbishment
This project refurbished the most heavily used components of the stage rigging system at the Lucie Stern Community Theatre. The construction contract was approved by Council on June 3, 2024. Work was completed in July 2025 with additional follow up work that occurred in October 2025.
Construction Buildings and
Facilities
Community
Services Fall 2025 116,113.00$
PE-15001 New Public Safety Building
This project built a new, modern Public Safety Building (PSB) to meet current essential services standards and the future needs of the public safety departments. Construction on the PSB started in March 2021. The project obtained temporary certificate of occupancy at the end of May 2025.
The City held a grand opening ceremony in November 2025.
Construction Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Fall 2025 $ 126,700,000.00 PE-17005 Boulware Park Improvements
A Park Improvement Ordinance for the improvements was adopted by the City Council in October 2021 and a construction contract began in August 2023. Project construction was completed and opened to the public in spring 2025, pending punch list items. All contract punch list items were completed in December 2025.
Construction Parks and Open
Space Public Works Fall 2025 6,107,473.00$
PG-26000
Stanford Palo Alto
Community Playing Fields
Turf Replacement
The project replaced the synthetic turf at the Stanford Palo Alto Community Playing Fields. The design was completed in fall 2024, and construction began in summer 2025. Work was performed through an approved sole source contract and the turf replacement was completed in December 2025.
Construction Parks and Open
Space
Community
Services Fall 2025 $ 2,707,547.00
GS-14003 Gas Main Replacement
Project 24
This project enableds the design and construction to replace approximately 20,100 linear feet (which represents 1.9% of the City's Gas distribution main system) of distribution main and 260 gas services constructed mainly of PVC on various streets within the University Park and Crescent Park neighborhoods. This project was completed in spring 2025.
Construction Gas Utilities Spring 2025 11,409,309.00$
CB-17002 Cubberley Field Restroom
This project will install a new restroom in the sports field area of the Cubberley Community Center.
In June 2023, Council approved a purchase order with the Public Restroom Company for a four-stall prefabricated restroom building. The construction contract for was completed in spring 2025.
Construction Parks and Open
Space Public Works Spring 2025 1,452,876.00$
AP-23000 Airport Zero Emission Vehicle
Fleet Replacement Program
This project provided the funding to replace existing support vehicles used by Airport staff with zero emission vehicles. The Airport received delivery of the final new electric truck in fall 2024 which replaced both airport vehicles with electric vehicles.
Procurement Airport Airport Summer 2024 $ 377,696.00 PE-24000 Baylands Boardwalk Piling
Repair
This project provided funding for the identification and implementation of a long-term repair solution to damage caused by aquatic borers to the Lucy Evans Baylands Interpretive Center’s boardwalk pilings. The project received permits from the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board, Bay Conservation and Development Commission, United States Fish and Wildlife Services, and United States Army Corps of Engineers. Project construction was completed in October 2024.
Construction Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Fall 2024 276,461.00$
PG-14002 Cameron Park Improvements
This project upgraded and renovated safety and accessibility features at Cameron Park with a primary focus on the park playground improvements. The Cameron Park Improvements Project were completed in November 2024.
Construction Parks and Open
Space
Community
Services Fall 2024 $ 205,627.00
June 2025December 2024 December 2025
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CIP # Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department Season Completed
Year
Completed
Total Project Budget
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CMR
Date
PE-20002
City Facilities Assessment and
Record Plan Management
System
This project provided a complete Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) to renew cost estimates of the deferred maintenance, planned maintenance, capital renewal and electrification costs of city facilities over the next 30 years. A detailed list of buildings for electrification has been analyzed to determine prioritization to help meet SCAP goals. The data has been updated into the City of Palo Alto’s newly customized Infrastructure Management System to provide long range capital planning based on the results of the FCA. The Record Plan Management System is being implemented through TE-13004. The project reached completion in fall 2024.
Construction Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Fall 2024 $ 333,134.00 SD-22000 East Meadow Drive System
Upgrades
This project added 407 linear feet of new twenty-four inch high density polyethylene (HDPE) to be parallel to the existing thirty-six inch pipe within East Meadow Drive to increase the capacity of the storm drain system. This project included upsizing manholes based on new pipes and reconnecting laterals from private property and catch basins. Project was completed in September 2024.
Construction Stormwater
Management Public Works Summer 2024 636,405.00$
SD-26000
East Meadow Circle
Connection to Adobe Creek
Pump Station
This project installed 506 linear feet of fifteen-inch pipe and manholes along East Meadow Circle.
The upgraded line will eliminate flooding that occurs within East Meadow Circle when the water level within Barron Creek is higher than the flap-gate, and flows are not able to drain into the creek.
The new fifteen-inch HDPE line extension allows flows to drain away from Barron Creek and into Adobe Creek, where they can be pumped. The project also included a small bioretention area to treat low flow runoff within East Meadow Circle before discharging into either creek. The project was completed in September 2024.
Construction Stormwater
Management Public Works Summer 2024 634,016.00$
SD-22002 Trash Capture Device
Installation
This project included both the design and construction of a large trash capture device (TCD) installed in the planting strip along Embarcadero Road located in front of the Palo Alto Baylands Golf Links parking lot. The TCD was integrated into a thirty-six inch storm pipe to capture trash as small as five millimeters from a section of the storm drain system prior to discharging to the San Francisco Bay. The 189-acre drainage area treated by the TCD consists of 169 acres of commercial and office land use in the City’s jurisdiction and twenty acres in the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) right-of-way. Construction was completed October 1, 2024.
Construction Stormwater
Management Public Works Fall 2024 818,837.00$
EL-24001 Hanover Substation
Improvement
This project installed two 12 kV 50 MVA transformers to replace two 4kV transformers that served 1501 Page Mill Road and make all substation improvements necessary to accommodate the installations. Project construction is 100% complete and new Hanover substation transformers and switchgear have been successfully tested and commissioned and released to the Utility Operations group. Final project close out and settlement of Public-Private Partnership Contract between the City and Tesla still remain.
Construction Electric Utilities Fall 2024 $ 15,000,000.00 WS-15002 Water Main Replacement
Project 29
This project funded the design and replacement of structurally deficient water mains and appurtenances. Mains are selected by researching the maintenance history of the system and identifying those that are undersized, corroded, and/or subject to breaks. The project scope included approximately 7,500 linear feet (which represents 0.6 percent of the City’s Water Distribution System) of mains and services on various streets within the City, including areas in the Evergreen Park and Ventura neighborhoods. The project was completed in September 2024.
Construction Water Utilities Fall 2025 9,307,828.00$
OS-24000 Baylands Nature Preserve
Entrance Gate
This project installed a new automated gate at the Baylands Nature Preserve main entrance. The existing gate was manually opened and closed by staff each day for public access. The scope of work included an electrical transformer, trenching, wiring, and gate automation equipment. The project started June 24, 2024 and reached substantial completion on June 30, 2024.
Construction Parks and Open
Space
Community
Services Spring 2024 132,701.00$
December 2024June 2024
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CIP # Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department Season Completed
Year
Completed
Total Project Budget
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CMR
Date
PE-13011 Charleston Arastradero
Corridor Project
The Charleston Arastradero Corridor was reconfigured to provide new landscaped median islands, bulb outs, enhanced bike lanes, traffic signal improvements, and new street trees to complement the new lane configurations that were approved for permanent retention. Phase 1 (Arastradero Road between Foothill Expressway to Clemo Avenue), Phase 2 (Charleston Road from Alma Street to Middlefield Road) and Phase 3 (Arastradero Road from Los Palos Avenue to El Camino Real, Charleston Road from El Camino Real to Alma Street and from Middlefield Road to San Antonio Road) have all been completed as of spring 2024.
Construction Traffic and
Transportation Public Works Spring 2024 $ 20,788,951.00 WC-19001
Wastewater Collection
System Rehabilitation
Augmentation Project 31
This project funded the design and construction of high priority main replacement work, which reduces inflow of rainfall and groundwater into the collection system. The project replaced approximately 11,000 linear feet (which represents 1.0 percent of the City's Wastewater Collection System) for El Camino Real from Page Mill Road to Cesano Court, and Page Mill Road from Ramos Way to Ash Street. The project wais comprised of mains identified in video inspection work or through maintenance records as structurally deficient and in need of replacement. The work was in Caltrans (El Camino Real) and the County of Santa Clara (Page Mill Road) right-of-way. Construction was completed May 5, 2024.
Construction Wastewater
Collection Utilities Spring 2024 8,635,244.00$
WQ-14003 Primary Sedimentation Tank
Rehabilitation
This project enabled the design and construction for new protective coatings on each of the four concrete primary sedimentation tanks, with replacement of worn rotating parts and mechanical and electrical equipment. These tanks were installed in 1972 and the recoating project will will extend the concrete life for another thirty years. Substantial completion was achieved on June 1, 2024.
Construction Wastewater
Treatment Public Works Spring 2024 20,449,644.00$
WS-07000 Water Regulation Station
Improvements
This project for Water Regulation Station Improvements included seismic upgrades, piping improvements and other various upgrades to increase the structural reliability of two of the City's turnouts with SFPUC. Work under this project includes Seismic Upgrades of California Avenue and Page Mill Road Turnouts. Structural evaluation for restraining the Page Mill turnout and piping was included in the design. The construction was completed in May 2024.
Construction Water Utilities Spring 2024 2,960,477.00$
PE-19001 Water, Gas, Wastewater
Office Remodel
This project incorporated renovations to the Utilities Water Gas Wastewater (WGW) office space at the Municipal Service Center (MSC). The new work area includes a small reception area, a renovated kitchen and printer area, additional offices and cubicles, upgrades to the HVAC system, lighting improvements and fire life safety systems upgrade. Construction was completed in April 2023.
Construction Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Spring 2023 $ 1,234,354.00 FD-22000 Extrication Tool Replacement
This project provided funding for the replacement of all extrication tools for the Fire Department.
Extrication tools, also known as "Jaws of Life", are used to rescue victims of car accidents and other emergencies where the victims are trapped in confined spaces. Equipment was purchased in winter 2023 and the project is complete.
Procurement Buildings and
Facilities Fire Department Winter 2023 298,200.00$
June 2024June 2023
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CIP # Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department Season Completed
Year
Completed
Total Project Budget
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CMR
Date
WS-14001 Water Main Replacement
Project 28
This project has replaced approximately 18,600 linear feet (which represents 1.6% of the City's water distribution system) of mains and 265 services on various streets in the City, including areas in the Duveneck, St. Francis, Barron Park and Charleston Meadows neighborhoods. Construction started in April 2022 and the project was substantially completed in spring 2023.
Construction Water Utilities Spring 2023 10,305,619.00$ WC-17001
Wastewater Collection
System Rehabilitation
Augmentation Project 30
This project included the design and construction of high priority mains with structural defects that could not be addressed with routine maintenance. The wastewater mains on various streets in the City were replaced with approximately 10,000 linear feet of HDPE sanitary sewer mains and associated laterals in the Ventura, Charleston Meadows, Fair Meadow, and Palo Verde neighborhoods. The project achieved substantial completion in April 2023.
Construction Wastewater
Collection Utilities Spring 2023 4,656,777.00$
AP-16000 Airport Apron Reconstruction
This project included the design and reconstruction of the Palo Alto Airport apron. The need to reconstruct the aircraft parking apron is critical to airport safety. Construction Phase I was completed in November 2017. Construction Phase II was completed in winter 2020. Construction on Phase III reached substantial completion in June 2023 Construction Airport Airport Spring 2023 41,563,570.00$ PE-21003
Magical Bridge Playground
Rubber and Synthetic Turf
Resurfacing
This project replace rubberized and synthetic turf surfacing in the playground and replace play equipment including swings, climbing net, and playhouse. An IFB was issued in November 2021 and Council awarded a construction contract in spring 2022. Installation of rubberized and synthetic surfacing, replacement of climbing nets and renovation of the playhouse took place in fall 2022.
Project was completed in December 2022.
Construction Parks and Open
Space Public Works Fall 2022 857,380.00$
GS-13001 Gas Main Replacement
Project 23
This project designed and constructed approximately 21,700 linear feet (which represents 1.9% of the City's Gas distribution main system) of distribution main and 320 gas services constructed mainly of PVC material on various streets within the Midtown, Evergreen Park, Ventura, College Terrace, Charleston Terrace, and Research Park neighborhoods. Construction began in winter 2021and was completed in summer 2022
Construction Gas Utilities Summer 2022 7,951,858.00$
FD-21000 Automated External
Defibrillator Replacement
This project replaced the entire complement of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) throughout City facilities and emergency response vehicles, which currently totals 93 AEDs. The RFP process was completed in fall 2021. The new AEDs were purchased and deployed in summer 2022.
Procurement Buildings and
Facilities Fire Department Summer 2022 $ 237,500.00 PF-17000 Municipal Service Center A, B,
& C Roof Replacement
This project replaced the existing MSC roofs. The existing asphalt and gravel roofs have reached the end of their useful life and needed to be replaced. The new roofs will meet current cool roofing codes to optimize energy efficiency. Construction was completed in November 2022.
Construction Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Fall 2022 2,013,475.00$
December 2022 June 2023
4 List of Completed Projects
CIP # Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department Season Completed
Year
Completed
Total Project Budget
**
CMR
Date
EL-16002 Capacitor Bank Installation
This project installed capacitor banks at electric substations and on distribution lines to ensure Northern California Power Association Power Factor requirements are met. Capacitor banks were installed at Hanover Avenue, Hansen Way, Maybell Avenue, and Park Boulevard Substations. The project was substantially completed in June 2022 and will be commissioned and energized in summer 2022.
Construction Electric Utilities Spring 2022 $ 1,050,443 EL-17007 Facility Relocation for Caltrain
Modernization Project
The Utilities Department removed the overhead lines allowing for the installation of the Overhead Catenary System above the rails for the Caltrain Modernization. This project was completed in spring 2022
Construction Electric Utilities Spring 2022 $ 3,055,472 PE-08001 Rinconada Park Improvement
This project upgraded safety, site amenities, playground facilities, a new restroom, irrigation, drainage, and ADA accessibility improvements at Rinconada Park. These improvements were identified in the Rinconada Long Range Plan (LRP). Phase 1 of construction started in August 2021 and construction was completed in spring 2022.
Construction Parks and Open
Space Public Works Spring 2022 $ 4,646,247 EL-14005 Reconfigure Quarry Feeders
This project reconfigured the distribution circuits to the substation transformer at Quarry Substation. Design of QR 27 feeder replacement was completed in spring 2021. Construction was completed in December 2021 .
Construction Electric Utilities Fall 2021 792,034$
AC-18001 JMZ Renovation
This project provided for the relocation of the Junior Museum and Zoo to Cubberley for two years while a new JMZ was being built, tenant improvements to the Cubberley Auditorium and then removal of tenant improvements post-construction. Construction of the new Junior Museum and Zoo started in June 2018 and was completed in late 2021. The new Junior Museum and Zoo was opened to the public on November 12, 2021.
Construction Buildings and
Facilities
Community
Services Fall 2021 2,927,870.00$
PE-18002
High and Bryant Street
Garages Waterproofing and
Repairs
This project included a systems analysis and repaired the water proofing system in the High Street and Bryant Street parking garages. Water proofing repairs were completed in the High Street parking garage. Additional funding was added and the contractor completed waterproofing repairs in the subterranean stairwells in the Bryant Street garage in fall 2021.
Construction Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Fall 2021 264,235.00$
PE-11011 Highway 101 Pedestrian
Bicycle Overpass Project
As part of the 2014 Council Infrastructure Plan, this project designed and constructed a new pedestrian bridge across Highway 101 at Adobe Creek. Council approved a contract with Granite Construction in November 2019. Construction began in January 2020. The project construction completed on November 20, 2021, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a community celebration.
Construction Traffic and
Transportation Public Works Fall 2021 22,889,453$
June 2022December 2021
5 List of Completed Projects
CIP # Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department Season Completed
Year
Completed
Total Project Budget
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CMR
Date
EL-12001 Underground District 46
Charleston
This project undergrounded the existing overhead utility systems in the area along the 400 block of West Charleston and El Camino Real. Staff completed cable, equipment installation and 100% of customer service conversions. The construction for the final phase of the project to install two 60 foot tall steel poles and to reconductor the 60 kV sub-transmission lines was completed in the fall 2021.
Construction Electric Utilities Fall 2021 $ 3,904,425 OS-18001 Pearson Arastradero Preserve
Parking lot Improvement
This project improved the Pearson Arastradero Preserve parking lot by improving the base rock surfacing, adding drainage, widening the entrance for safety, and new fencing. This new improvement will allow the overflow parking area to be open year round. The work was completed in May 2021.
Construction Parks and Open
Space
Community
Services Spring 2021 $ 170,300
CB-16001 Cubberley Community Center
Master Plan
This project developed the master plan for future use of the Cubberley Community Center site by the City and Palo Alto Unified School District. Study Buildings and Facilities
Community
Services Spring 2021 $ 926,792
CB-19001 Cubberley Building
Management Systems
This project replaced the Building management System(BMS) controls for the pavilion, Theater, Wing I, and Gyms A and B boiler rooms at the Cubberley Community Center. The project included the installation of control points for each building along with controllers, valve and damper actuators.
Construction Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Spring 2021 $ 350,000 FD-14002 Fire Ringdown System
Replacement
This project replaced the current ring down system that provides an audible alert of calls in the fire stations. Ongoing installations started in 2018 and were completed with Fire Station #3. Construction Buildings and Facilities Fire Departent Spring 2021 $ 400,144 PD-14000 Internal Alarm System
Replacement
The project replaced the citywide internal alarm system. The alarms at City Hall migrated to this new system in FY 2019, but was completed in early 2021. Construction Buildings and Facilities
Police
Department Winter 2021 $ 77,569 FD-20001
Self Contained Breathing
Apparatus (SCBA) Air
Compressor Replacement
This project replaced the central air compressor that provides air for the self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) tanks to ensure firefighter safety when entering environments with hazardous air quality.
Construction Buildings and
Facilities Fire Department Spring 2021 $ 94,500 AP-20000 Airport Electrical
Improvements
This project replaced the outdated electrical panels for the Palo Alto Airport office rental spaces.
Construction was completed in January 2021. Construction Airport Public Works Winter 2021 $ 146,466 PE-18000 New California Avenue Area
Parking Garage
This project built the California Avenue Area Parking Garage, as part of the 2014 Council Infrastructure Plan. The parking garage has 627 parking spaces with 2 basement levels and 4 above grade floors. The garage features an automated parking space guidance system, EV charging stations, bicycle parking, and motorcycle parking. The garage was opened to the public on December 8, 2020.
Construction Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Fall 2020 $ 50,119,976 PF-14002 Fire Station 1 Improvements
This project updated the individual sleeping quarters in the firehouse to address gender issues and privacy concerns. Fire Station #1 was the only fire station in the City that did not have separate bedrooms to accommodate male and female firefighters. This project was completed in fall 2020.
Construction Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Fall 2020 $ 187,064 December 2021June 2021December 2020
6 List of Completed Projects
CIP # Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department Season Completed
Year
Completed
Total Project Budget
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CMR
Date
GS-18000 Gas ABS/Tenite Replacement
Project
This project replaced gas services laterals constructed of Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) or Tenite material on various streets. Council approved funding in June 2019. The project replaced 104 ABS and Tenite gas services. The WQCP ABS gas service is assigned to Utility Operations for replacement and the remaining five ABS gas services will be scheduled for replacement once the five-year moratorium ends on those streets. As of November 2020, this project is complete.
Construction Gas Utilities Fall 2020 $ 2,615,100 SD-19000 Loma Verde Avenue Trunk
Line Improvements
This project replaced 1,750 linear feet of storm drain with 48-inch diameter High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe and associated catch basins, laterals and manholes. In addition to underground work, additional street restoration and concrete work was completed. Work includes resurfacing one full lane on Loma Verde from the beginning to the end of the project limits, replacement of driveways, sidewalk, and 718 linear feet of curb and gutter. The contract was awarded in June 2020, construction work began in August 2020, and was completed in December 2020.
Construction Storm Drain Utilities Fall 2020 $ 2,976,813 WS-19000 Mayfield Reservoir Subgrade
and Venting Repair
This project is part of the City’s recent Seismic Upgrade and Emergency Water Supply and Storage Projects. The reservoir was drained in 2012 for approximately two years to allow extensive seismic rehabilitation work to be performed and construction of a new pump station. Subsequently hairline cracks were sealed in the reservoir. A geotechnical consultant was hired to evaluate the tank foundation. This study was completed and there were several options identified. Staff has completed the design and construction of the vent screen replacement and crack sealing.
Construction Water Utilities Fall 2020 $ 600,000 EL-11010
Underground District 47
Middlefield, Homer, Webster,
Addison
This project undergrounded the existing overhead distribution system in the area bounded by Middlefield Road, Homer Avenue, Webster Street, and Addison Avenue. Installation of substructures and utility electric system is completed. Where possible, the overhead electric lines were removed and poles cut down to the level of the communication lines.
Construction Electric Utilities Fall 2020 $ 3,649,356 WC-16001
Wastewater Collection
System Rehabilitation
Augmentation Project 29
This project replaced of 8,972 linear feet of wastewater mains. The sanitary sewer mains, laterals, and manholes to be rehabilitated or replaced in this project are located in the Charleston Meadows neighborhood. Construction started in February 2020 and was suspended for almost 3 months due to COVID-19 County’s Shelter-in-Place Order. The project is complete as of December 2020.
Construction Wastewater
Collection Utilities Fall 2020 $ 4,434,839 PF-18000 Parking Lot J Elevator
Modernization
This project modernized the existing elevators at parking Lot J. The project involves upgrading the interior of the elevators, elevator control interface, call buttons, and meeting current ADA standards. Construction started in April 2019. Project is complete except for the State final inspection on the second car. State is behind because of COVID, but the inspection should be done by the end of July 2020.
Construction Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Spring 2020 $ 781,324 PE-15003 Fire Station 3 Replacement
This project replaced the existing Fire Station at Embarcadero Road and Newell Road with a new structure that meets essential services standards and current program needs. Construction completed in March 2020.
Construction Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Winter 2020 $ 10,080,258 December 2020June 2020
7 List of Completed Projects
CIP # Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department Season Completed
Year
Completed
Total Project Budget
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CMR
Date
WS-08001 Water Reservoir Coating
Improvements
This project included the recoating of four steel tanks. Work under this project was included in the Seismic Upgrade of four Steel Tanks and the three Turnout Projects. Once construction started, it was found that the Montebello Reservoir was in very poor condition. Due to escalating costs associated with roof replacement, staff decided to complete construction of the Montebello Reservoir and re-evaluate the remaining three tanks for replacement.
Construction Water Utilities Spring 2020 $ 2,141,172 WS-13001 Water Main Replacement -
Project 27
This project replaced approximately 9,600 linear feet of structurally deficient, aging, or corroded water mains and services along the mains on Sand Hill Road, Oak Creek Drive (5%) and Fulton Avenue.
Construction Water Utilities Spring 2020 $ 7,786,998 WC-15001
Wastewater Collection
System Rehabilitation
Augmentation Project 28
This project enabled the design and construction of a high priority wastewater main and lateral replacement work to reduce inflow of rainfall and ground water into the collection system. The project replaced or rehabbed a total of 7,655 linear feet of wastewater mains located in the Leland Manor/Garland, Midtown West, and Lower Page Mill/Los Altos Hills areas of the City.
Construction Wastewater
Collection Utilities Spring 2020 $ 5,665,897 EL-17003 VA Hospital - Customer Load
Requirements
This project met the growing electric needs of the VA Hospital. Staff has had numerous discussions with VA Hospital on electric load growth at the hospital and anticipated needs from the utility.
Much of the cost is reimbursed to the City by the VA Hospital. Staff has prepared preliminary designs for interim solutions and is awaiting additional information from VA to develop long range plans to meet their future needs.
Design Electric Utilities Spring 2020 $ 84,984 EL-04012 Utility Site Security
Improvements
This project added electronic security systems at utility sites to protect equipment at electric substations, water pumping plants, reservoirs, and gas stations from intrusion and vandalism.
Cameras and detection systems have been installed at nine electric substations, three water stations, and one natural gas station to monitor facilities.
Construction Electric Utilities Spring 2020 $ 1,644,681 EL-11008 Rebuild Underground District
19 This project rebuilt and replaced the underground electric system in Underground District 19, the area bounded by Forest Avenue, Waverley Street, Addison Avenue, and Alma Street. Construction Electric Utilities Spring 2020 $ 149,023 FD-18000 Self Contained Breathing
Apparatus Replacement
This project replaced Self Contained Breathing Apparatus equipment (SCBA) used by firefighters when entering hazardous conditions when responding to fire and hazardous materials incidents.
The SCBA provides breathable air for firefighters when entering environments where the atmosphere is immediately dangerous to life or health. The expected service life for SCBAs is 15 years.
Purchase Buildings and
Facilities Fire Department Spring 2020 $ 799,999 June 2020
8 List of Completed Projects
CIP # Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department Season Completed
Year
Completed
Total Project Budget
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CMR
Date
FD-20000 Cardiac Monitor Replacement
This project replaced the entire complement of twenty cardiac monitors in the Department. Along with other tools needed for patient assessment and airway verification, cardiac monitors assess cardiac activity in patients and provide defibrillation and pacing.
Purchase Buildings and
Facilities Fire Department Spring 2020 $ 850,000 PL-16001 Downtown Mobility and
Safety Improvements
This project included the construction of curb extensions and the installation of new pedestrian signal heads and traffic signal modifications in 2019 as part of the Upgrade Downtown project. Construction Traffic and Transportation
Office of
Transportation Fall 2019 $ 1,819,847
FD-20002 Thermal Imaging Cameras
Replacement
This project replaced the Thermal Imaging Cameras (TICs) on all fire and response vehicles used to help identify the location of victims; assess the source of fires, smoke, and heat; to assist in creating a plan of action.
Purchase Buildings and
Facilities Fire Department Fall 2019 $ 99,000 WC-11000
Wastewater Collection
System Rehabilitation
Augmentation Project 24
This project addressed areas that were identified in Wastewater Capital Improvement Project 17 (Cleaning and Video Inspection of the Collection System) as needing rehabilitation. This project was combined with Project 25 and 26(WC-12001; WC-13001).
Construction Wastewater
Collection Utilities Fall 2019 $ 3,131,595 WC-13001
Wastewater Collection
System Rehabilitation
Augmentation Project 26
This project was combined with Project 24 and 25(WC-11001; WC-12001). All new service laterals were installed from the new sewer main to the new sewer cleanouts located in the City’s right-of- way.
Construction Wastewater
Collection Utilities Fall 2019 $ 3,309,998 CB-19000 Cubberley Track and Field
Replacement This project replaced the synthetic turf field, installed an all-weather track and a fitness area. Construction Parks and Open Space Public Works Fall 2019 $ 1,851,708 PE-14018 Baylands Boardwalk
Improvements This project replaced the existing boardwalk with similar alignment and configuration. Construction Buildings and Facilities Public Works Winter 2019 2,123,681$
PE-17009 City Hall Floor 4 Remodel This project improved the Administrative Services Department offices on the fourth floor of City Hall. Construction Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Winter 2019 494,818$
PE-14015
Lucie Stern Buildings
Mechanical and Electrical
Upgrades
This project replaced and upgraded the mechanical, electrical, and fire/life safety systems at Lucie Stern Children’s Theater, Lucie Stern Community Theater, and Lucie Stern Community Center. Construction Buildings and Facilities Public Works Spring 2019 6,142,607$
PL-16000 Quarry Road Improvements
and Transit Center Access
This project included planning, design and construction of bicycle and pedestrian improvements along Quarry Road. Construction Traffic and
Transportation
Planning and
Community
Environment
Spring 2019 5,148,378$
EL-17008 Utility Control Center
Upgrades This project upgraded the Utility Control Center working environment. Construction Electric Utilities Winter 2019 499,997$ GS-12001 Gas Main Replacement
Project 22
This project replaced approximately 23,700 linear feet of gas mains and services along University Avenue and other streets in the Downtown North nieghborhood. Construction Gas Utilities Spring 2019 11,658,997$ WC-12001
Wastewater Collection
System Rehabilitation /
Augmentation Project 25
This project was combined with Project 24 and 26 (WC-11001; WC-13001) replacing 45,294 linear feet of sanitary sewer mains in university South, Professorville and Old palo Alto neigborhoods. Construction Wastewater Collection Utilities Spring 2019 3,211,998$
December 2019 June 2020June 2019
9 List of Completed Projects
CIP # Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department Season Completed
Year
Completed
Total Project Budget
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CMR
Date
WQ-14001 Dewatering and Loadout
Facility
This project provides funding for the design and construction of the sludge dewatering facility and truck loadout to retire existing dewatering and sewage sludge incinerators. Construction Wastewater Treatment Public Works Spring 2019 27,497,551$
WS-12001 Water Main Replacement –
Project 26
This project replaced approximately 11,000 linear feet of aging water mains and services which included water main replacement as part of the Upgrade Downtown Project. Construction Water Utilities Spring 2019 7,506,161$ PE-17009 City Hall Floor 5 Remodel This project improved the Planning and Community Environment (PCE) Department offices on the fifth floor of City Hall. Construction Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Summer 2018 525,000$
AC-14001 Baylands Nature Interpretive
Center Exhibit Improvements
This project replaced worn out or non-functioning exhibits at the Baylands Nature Interpretive Center. Construction Buildings and
Facilities
Community
Services Summer 2018 56,000$
PE-17000 Mitchell Park Adobe Creek
Bridge Replacement This project replaced the existing bridge over Adobe Creek in Mitchell Park. Construction Parks and Open Space Public Works Summer 2018 250,000$
PD-14000 Internal Alarm System
Replacement
This project replaced the citywide system of panic alarms from various departments and the Council chambers. Construction Buildings and
Facilities Police Summer 2018 78,000$
EL-14004 Maybell 1&2 4/12kV
Conversion This project converted circuits 1 & 2 at Maybell substation from 4kV to 12kV. Construction Electric Utilities Fall 2018 364,796$ GS-15001 Security at City Gas Receiving
Stations This project equiped the City’s four Gas Receiving Stations with video surveillance systems. Construction Gas Utilities Summer 2018 150,000$ SD-13003
Matadero Creek Storm Water
Pump Station and Trunk Line
Improvements
This project upgraded the capacity to the Matadero Creek Storm Water Pump Station, which serves a low-lying 1200-acre area of southeastern Palo Alto. Construction Storm Drain Public Works Summer 2018 6,685,317$ AP-16002 Wildlife Hazard Management
Plan
The Wildlife hazard Management Plan identified the specific actions the airport will take to mitigate the risk of wildlife strikes on or near the airport. Study Airport Public Works Summer 2018 63,415$ WC-14001
Wastewater Collection
System Rehabilitation
Augmentation Project 27
This project replaced 16,859 linear feet of sanitary sewer mains of various sizes on various streets. Construction Wastewater Collection Utilities Winter 2018 4,022,455$
PG-15000 Buckeye Creek Hydrology
Study
This project analyzed flooding conditions and recommended flood control structures and drainage and erosion control solutions for the creek located within Foothills Park. Study Parks and Open Space Public Works Spring 2018 167,741$
PE-17004
CalTrain Corridor Video
Management System
Installation
This project replaced two existing gateway signs in the right-of-way for the California Avenue business district. Construction Streets and
Sidewalks Public Works Spring 2018 1,550,000$
June 2019June 2018 December 2018
10 List of Completed Projects
CIP # Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department Season Completed
Year
Completed
Total Project Budget
**
CMR
Date
PF-16003 Parking Lot Q Elevator
Modernization This project modernized the existing elevator at Parking Lot Q. Construction Buildings and Facilities Public Works Fall 2017 170,608$
PE-13003 Parks, Trails, Open Space, and
Recreation Master Plan
This master plan provided guidance on the recreation and improvement needs for Palo Alto’s parks, trails, open space and recreational programs. Study Parks and Open Space
Community
Services Fall 2017 627,057$
PE-12003 Rinconada Park Master Plan
This project developed a plan for short, medium and long range improvements to the regional park including the consideration of pathways, new restrooms and playgrounds, new landscaping, and revitalization of underutilized areas within the park.
Study Parks and Open
Space
Community
Services Fall 2017 541,355$
PE-13012 Structural Assessment of City
Bridges
The project developed an inventory of all City-owned bridges and culvert structures, condition assessment, cost estimate for rehabilitation, and recommendation for future inspection frequencies, assessment and improvements.
Study Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Fall 2017 198,529$
WC-11000
Wastewater Collection
System Rehabilitation /
Augmentation Project 24
Combined with Project 25 and 26 (WC-12001; WC-13001), this project replaced and/or rehabilitated approximately 42,398 linear feet of sanitary sewer mains of various sizes, 779 sewer laterals, and 121 sewer manholes.
Construction Wastewater
Collection Utilities Fall 2017 3,119,806$
WC-13001
Wastewater Collection
System Rehabilitation /
Augmentation Project 26
Combined with Project 25 and 26 (WC-12001; WC-13001), this project replaced and/or rehabilitated approximately 42,398 linear feet of sanitary sewer mains of various sizes, 779 sewer laterals, and 121 sewer manholes.
Construction Wastewater
Collection Utilities Fall 2017 3,361,118$
PG-13003
Golf Reconfiguration and
Baylands Athletic Center
Improvements
This project completed the rehabilitation of the Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course, including a new layout for the course, new prefabricated restroom, new water-saving turf and irrigation system, and rebranded the course as the Baylands Golf Links.
Construction Parks and Open
Space Public Works Fall 2017 13,675,177$
GS-11000 Gas Main Replacement –
Project 21 This project combined with GWR 19B & GMR 20 and replaced ABS gas mains and services. Construction Gas Utilities Winter 2017 2,364,937$ WS-11000 Water Main Replacement –
Project 25
This project provided installation of approximately 11,869 linear feet of new High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) water mains, 232 new HDPE water services, and 15 new fire hydrants within the City limits.
Construction Water Utilities Winter 2017 5,445,069$
WS-15004 Water System Master Plan
The 2015 Water System Master Plan identified present capital improvements and replacement rates required to ensure optimal reliability levels of service to the existing distribution and transmission systems.
Study Water Utilities Spring 2017 500,000$
WC-10002
Wastewater Collection
System Rehabilitation /
Augmentation Project 23
Combined with Project 22 (WC-09001). This project replaced and/or rehabilitated approximately 33,497 linear feet of sanitary sewer mains of various sizes, 554 sewer laterals, and 102 sewer manholes.
Construction Wastewater
Collection Utilities Winter 2017 1,272,289$
EL-10009
Street Light System Street
Light System Conversion
Project
This project converted HPS streetlights to LED and the conversion of approximately 4500 cobrahead streetlight fixtures. Construction Electric Utilities Spring 2017 696,918$ December 2017June 2017
11 List of Completed Projects
CIP # Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department Season Completed
Year
Completed
Total Project Budget
**
CMR
Date
EL-13006 Sand Hill / Quarry 12kV
InterTie This project installed new wire to connect circuits QR-24 and QR-27 in the Sand Hill/Quarry area. Construction Electric Utilities Winter 2017 208,648$ EL-15001 Electric Substation Battery
Replacement This project replaced the batteries in all nine of the City's electric substations. Construction Electric Utilities Winter 2017 400,000$ PG-13001
Stanford/Palo Alto Playing
Fields Soccer Turf
Replacement
This project replaced the synthetic turf at the Stanford/Palo Alto Playing Fields. Construction Parks and Open Space
Community
Services Fall 2016 1,499,979$
PG-09003 Park Maintenance Shop
Remodel
This project renovated and remodeled the Parks maintenance shop for safety and efficienciency upgrades. Construction Parks and Open
Space
Community
Services Summer 2016 94,419$
PE-12017 City Hall First Floor
Renovations
This project installed new elevator control panels and replaced the gray-painted panels inside the elevators. Construction Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Summer 2016 3,974,963$
PE-11012 Temporary Main Library This project created a temporary main Library to be used while the new one was being constructed. Construction Buildings and Facilities Public Works 156,254$
PE-15029 Baylands Nature Interpretive
Center Facility Improvement
The project replaced decking, railings, structural framing members, exterior wood flooring, and cabinetry, restroom reconfiguration, and provided Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements.
Construction Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Spring 2017 889,452$
PE-13008 Bowden Park Improvements
This project improved the children’s playground and included park amenity upgrades such as new playground equipment, a new retaining wall, surfacing and pathway upgrades, planting restoration and irrigation renovations, and replaced of damaged wood benches and the playground perimeter fence.
Construction Parks and Open
Space
Community
Services Summer 2016 421,126$
PE-13020 Byxbee Park Trails This project provided trail and site amenities over the remaining area of the landfill cap. Construction Parks and Open Space Public Works Fall 2016 334,607$
PE-17002 City Hall Floor 3 Remodel
This project improved the Utilities Department administrative offices on the third floor of City Hall.
It included new carpet, wall reconfiguration, a kitchenette, cabinets, paint, soundproofing, office furniture, doors, and associated building systems.
Construction Buildings and
Facilities Public Works Spring 2017 440,000$
PE-14015
Lucie Stern Buildings
Mechanical and Electrical
Upgrades – Phase 1
This project replaced and upgraded the mechanical, electrical, and fire/life safety systems at Lucie Stern Children’s Theater, Lucie Stern Community Theater, and Lucie Stern Community Center. Construction Buildings and Facilities Public Works Summer 2016 3,247,248$
PG-12004 Sarah Wallis Park
Improvements
This project improved site amenities with new concrete pathways, replaced old furnishings, and upgraded landscape with drought tolerant species. Construction Parks and Open Space
Community
Services Winter 2017 65,000$
June 2017
12 List of Completed Projects
CIP # Project Name Project Description Project Type Fund Source Department Season Completed
Year
Completed
Total Project Budget
**
CMR
Date
AP-16003 Airport Perimeter Fence
This project replaced the perimeter fencing and gates surrounding the Palo Alto Airport boundaries to prevent unauthorized access to the airport runway in accordance with Federal and State standards.
Construction Airport Public Works Spring 2017 2,003,540$ SD-11101
Channing Avenue/Lincoln
Avenue Storm Drain
Improvements
This project installed of 5,800 linear feet of 36-inch to 60-inch diameter storm drain along Channing and Lincoln Avenues over three project phases to increase drainage system capacity. Construction Storm Drain Public Works Winter 2016 7,676,275$ GS-14004 Gas Distribution System
Model
This project included the development, model installation, testing, documentation, and staff training of a natural gas distribution system model. Study Gas Utilities Summer 2016 149,500$ AC-14000 Art Center Auditorium Audio,
Visual and Furnishings
This project replaced outdated audio visual equipment and furnishings following the auditorium’s use as a temporary library. Construction Buildings and Facilities
Community
Services Winter 2016 150,000$
PF-15000 Rinconada Pool Locker Room This project renovated the Rinconada Pool locker room including the changing area, restrooms, and showers in the women's and men's locker rooms. Construction Buildings and Facilities Public Works Winter 2016 464,433$
PE-13016 El Camino Park Restoration
This project installed new athletic fields, synthetic turf, field lighting, fencing, a new restroom, scorekeeper booth and storage buildings, an expanded parking lot, new bike and pedestrian pathways, landscaping, benches, and other amenities.
Construction Parks and Open
Space
Community
Services Fall 2015 5,611,122$
591,454,847$ Notes: ** Final Project Actuals may be different from Total Project Budget amounts Grand Total June 2017December 2016
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