Reso. No. xx-25
RESOLUTION NO. xx-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH NEMA CONSTRUCTION
FOR THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD SUPPLEMENTAL STREET LIGHTING PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the Yellow Brick Road Walkable Neighborhoods Plan through Resolution No. 49-15 (2015), establishing a multi-phase program to improve safe routes to schools, parks, transit, and community facilities in the Iron Triangle neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the supplemental street lighting component specifically addresses nighttime visibility and pedestrian accessibility on 8th Street between Ohio Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue, supporting safe travel to Elm Playlot and surrounding community resources; and
WHEREAS, on May 21, 2024, the City Council awarded a construction contract to Nema Construction for the Yellow Brick Road Supplemental Street Lighting Project in an amount not to exceed $1,141,700, including a ten percent contingency of $104,000; and
WHEREAS, unforeseen field conditions identified during construction require additional sidewalk replacement and the relocation of one pedestrian light fixture to maintain safe, accessible pedestrian pathways consistent with City standards; and
WHEREAS, the original contingency has been fully utilized to address field-verified needs, and additional funding is required to complete remaining corrective work necessary for project completion; and
WHEREAS, Contract Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $33,900 will establish a revised not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,175,600; and
WHEREAS, by the Agenda Report accompanying this Resolution, the City Council has been provided with additional information supporting this action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richmond that:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby finds the above recitals are true and correct and have served, together with the Agenda Report, as the basis for this action.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby authorizes Contract Amendment No. 1 with Nema Construction for the Yellow Brick Road Supplemental Street Lighting Project in the amount of $33,900, establishing a revised not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,175,600.
SECTION 3. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute Contract Amendment No. 1 and to take all necessary administrative steps to complete the Project.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk is designated as the custodian of the documents comprising the record of proceedings relating to this action, which shall be maintained at Richmond City Hall, 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, California 94804.
SECTION 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption.
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I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the Cou ncil of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held December 16, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
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ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney