RESOLUTION NO. - 22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SECOND AMENDMENT OF THE
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH GHILOTTI BROS., INC., AND ITS
ALLOCATION OF COSTS TO PERFORM ASPHALT, CONCRETE, AND
AANCILLARY WORKALONG THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RICHMOND
WELLNESS TRAIL, TO SUPPLEMENT THE CURRENT RICHMOND WELLNESS TRAIL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $700,000
TO BE PAID WITH THE USE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMMUNITY
INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (ECIA) TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
WHEREAS, on July 22, 2021, the City of Richmond adopted resolution 92-21 awarding a construction contract to Ghilotti Bros., Inc., to perform roadway improvements including asphalt, concrete, and ancillary work along the alignment of the Richmond Wellness Trail; and
WHEREAS, the original contract capacity of $300,000 is sufficient to cover the costs of the concrete improvements only, and additional roadway improvements including asphalt repaving and ancillary work along the alignment of the Richmond Wellness Trail is still desired by the City; and
WHEREAS, an additional $700,000, including contingencies, was required and approved by the First Amendment in order to cover the remainder of the anticipated roadway improvement costs, and there are currently no routine funds available in the current fiscal year to cover the costs of this work; and
WHEREAS, an additional $100,000, including contingencies, is required due to unforeseen work where the subgrade was found to be in poor condition resulting in significant additional work as well as additional asphalt paving based on street slope variations and and there are currently no routine funds available in the current fiscal year to cover the costs of this work; and
WHEREAS, Phase I of the Richmond Wellness Trail project is currently under construction, and the roadway improvements should be performed in conjunction with, or very soon after completion of the trail; and
WHEREAS, Environmental and Community Investment Agreement (ECIA) Transportation funds can be used for project resulting in reduced Green House Gas (GHG) emissions; and
WHEREAS, the Richmond Wellness Trail (the "Project") reduces GHG emissions through a combination of three activities: tree planting (148 trees), energy use reduction from shading adjacent buildings (9 trees will shade buildings), and reduced vehicle miles traveled (0.7 miles of new class IV bicycle and pedestrian facility). In addition, the project will also encourage non-motorized transportation by commuters and the disadvantaged communities ofthe Iron Triangle and Coronado to BART/AMTRAK, the Richmond Greenway, MLK Park, Bay Trail, and local amenities such as church, schools, and grocery stores. The trail will eventually link BART/AMTRAK all the way to the Richmond Ferry terminal and Rosie the Riveter Visitor Center along the waterfront. Combined, these activities will result in a net GHG benefit of 650.42 MT C02e; and
WHEREAS, as described in detail in the Agenda Report, the Richmond Wellness Trail is a high-profile project that will offer numerous benefits to underserved Richmond residents and the Richmond community at large, including health and wellness benefits, connectivity facilitating alternative modes of transportation, access to areas of historical significance, and aesthetics and recreational benefits.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes the second amendment of the construction contract to Ghilotti Bros., Inc., for construction of portions of Phase I of the Richmond Wellness Trail Project, in the amount of $100,000 utilizing ECIA Transportation Funds, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,100,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or their designee, to execute and make amendments to the construction contract as needed to facilitate the completion of the Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council designates the City Clerk as the custodian of the documents and other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the decision herein is based. These documents may be found at the office of the City Clerk at the Richmond City Hall, 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, California 94804.
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I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Cou ncil of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney