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RESOLUTION NO. xx-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,
CALIFORNIA, TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE THE ONE BAY AREA
GRANT 3 (OBAG3) GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,028,000; AND
AUTHORIZE THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO BKF ENGINEERS FOR
ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR THE MCBRYDE AVENUE IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT
WHEREAS, the McBryde Avenue Improvement Project (Project) seeks to enhance safety, accessibility, and sustainability by creating a multimodal transportation corridor with protected bike lanes, buf fered zones, upgraded pedestrian infrastructure, and a traffic circle to improve pedestrian pathways . The Project also includes new street trees to improve aesthetics and enhance environmental sustainability; and
WHEREAS, McBryde Avenue serves as a key co nnector between neighborhoods and Wildcat Canyon Regional Park, as identified in Richmond's Bicycle Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, on December 20, 2022, the City Council adopted a resolution to support the Project, authorize the filing of an application for Me tropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) funding, commit to matching funds if necessary, and assure completion of the Safe Routes to Park Project, including the McBryde Avenue Improvement Project, with funding from OBAG3 in the amount of $1,028,000 and a proposed City contribution of $260,000 from the General Capital Fund; and
WHEREAS, MTC adopted Resolution 4505 on January 26, 2022, which awarded $1,028,000 in OBAG3 grant funding for the McBryde Avenue Improvement Project to be completed in fiscal years 2022-23 through 2025-26; and
WHEREAS, on November 1, 2024, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for engineering design services, receiving three proposals, which were evaluated by a panel of Public Works staff based on responsiveness, qualificat ions, and ability to meet project deadlines and budget; and
WHEREAS, the panel identified BKF Engineers as the best fit for engineering design services based upon their experience in similar projects and understanding of the project scope of work and appr oach to completing the project, with an emphasis on a strong community engagement process; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends the City Council accept and appropriate the OBAG3 Grant award in the amount of $1,028,000 to the Engineering Grant Fund 1054; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends the approval of a contract with BKF Engineers for the McBryde Avenue Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $560,000, which includes a contract amount of $539,200 plus a contingency amount of up to $20,800; and
WHEREAS, staff further recommends that the City Council authorize the Public Works Director to approve the contingency amount of up to $20,800 to facilitate project completion; and
WHEREAS, by the agenda report (“Agenda Report”) accompanying this resoluti on, the City Council has been provided with additional information upon which the findings and actions set forth in this Resolution are based.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council finds the above recitals are true and correct and have serv ed, together with the Agenda Report, as the basis for the findings and actions set forth in this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby accepts and appropriates the grant from OBAG3 in the amount of $1,028,000 to the Engineering Grant Funds.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council approves the award of a contract to BKF Engineers for engineering design services for the McBryde Avenue Improvement Project, and authorizes the City Manager or her designee to execute a contract for a not to exceed amount of $539,200, and approve any amendments, if necessary, for a contingency amount of up to $20,800 to facilitate completion of the Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes the Public Works Director to approve a contingency amount of up to $20,800 to facilitate 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 passe d and adopted by the Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held March 11, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney