City Council
259 N. Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
MEMO
To: Honorable City Council
From: James Pease, Public Works Director
Date: 04/26/2024
Subject: Stanislaus River Pedestrian Bridge.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt the resolution authorizing the City Administrator to select and thereafter enter into contract(s) with qualified contractors as needed to alleviate the emergency conditions of the Stanislaus River Pedestrian Bridge.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-9
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RIPON AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO
SELECT AND THEREAFTER ENTER INTO CONTRACT(S)
WITH QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS AS NEEDED TO
ALLEVIATE THE EMERGENCY CONDITIONS OF THE
STANISLAUS RIVER PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
WHEREAS, on or about October 22, 2023 the Stanislaus River Pedestrian Bridge (the “Bridge”) sustained significant structural damage from a fallen tree; and WHEREAS, despite efforts to seal off damaged portions of the Bridge, the Bridge has become a potentially attractive nuisance; and
WHEREAS, the risk of further damage and/or personal injury constitutes emergency circumstances, and necessitates prompt action; and
WHEREAS, section 21068 of the California Public Contracts Code permits the City Council to adopt this Resolution authorizing the City Administrator and/or his designee to undertake the necessary repairs without public bidding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Ripon adopts this Resolution by a unanimous or 4/5 vote, authorizing the City Administrator to select and thereafter enter into contract(s) with qualified contractors as needed to alleviate the emergency conditions described herein, as well as such other agreements as may be necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Ripon this 26th day of April, 2024, by the following vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Barton, Council Member
SECONDER:Michael Restuccia, Council Member
AYES: Zuber, de Graaf, Barton, Uecker, Restuccia
THE CITY OF RIPON,
A Municipal Corporation
By ________________________________
LEO ZUBER, Mayor
ATTEST:
By: ___________________________
LISA ROOS, City Clerk