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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 $1,674,702.81 AND
AUTHORIZE THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO KIMLEY-HORN AND
ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR THE BAYVIEW TO
BART PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Bayview to Bart Project (Project) seeks to enhance safety, accessibility, and sustainability by creating a multimodal transportation corridor with protected bike lanes, buffered zones, upgraded pedestrian infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the Bayview overpass already has wide shoulders which can be modified to include a bike lane buffer with vertical elements to physically separate bicyclists from motor traffic. The overpass prov ides a connection from the Equity Priority Communities in the south side of Richmond to the San Francisco Bay trail access point at South 51st street; and
WHEREAS, on December 20, 2022, the City Council adopted a resolution to support the Project, authori ze the filing of an application for Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) funding, commit to matching funds if necessary, and assure completion of the Safe Routes to Park Project, including the Bayview to Bart Project, with funding from OBAG3 in the amount of $1,674,702.81 and a proposed City contribution of $270,000 from the General Capital Fund; and
WHEREAS, MTC adopted Resolution 4505 on January 26, 2022, which awarded $1,674,702.81 in OBAG3 grant funding for the Bayview to Bart Project to be completed in fiscal years 2022-23 through 2025-26; and
WHEREAS, on December 19, 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 res ponsiveness, qualifications, and ability to meet project deadlines and budget; and
WHEREAS, the panel identified Kimley-Horn and associates , Inc. as the best fit for engineering design services for the Project based upon its experience in similar project s and understanding of the project scope of work and approach to completing the project, and emphasis on a strong community engagement process; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends the City Council accept and appropriate OBAG3 Grant award in the amount of $1,674,702.81 in the Engineering Grant Fund 1054; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends the approval of a contract with Kimley-Horn and associates, Inc . for the McBryde Avenue Improvements Project in an amount not -to-exceed $565,116.36; and
WHEREAS, by the agenda report (“Agenda Report”) accompanying this resolution 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 f inds the above recitals are true and correct and have served, 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 $1,674,702.81 in the Engineering Grant Funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council approves the award of a contract to Kimley-Horn and associates, Inc . for engineering design services for the Project , and authorizes the City Manager or her designee to execute a contract for a not to exceed amount of $565,116.36.
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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 proc eedings 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 resol ution was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held March 25, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney