RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION OF THE SALINAS CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTING THE EAST LAUREL DRIVE PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CIP NO. 9220, FOR MAINTENANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY WHEREAS, on March 6, 2018, the Salinas City Council approved a proposal for engineering design and environmental services from Kimley Horn and Associates pursuant to the Master Service Agreement between the City and Kimley Horn and Associates (Resolution No. 21271); and WHEREAS, on January 21, 2020, the Salinas City Council held a public hearing for the East Laurel Drive Pedestrian Improvements Project, CIP No. 9220, which proposed to enhance pedestrian safety and increase connectivity, mobility, and access for transit users and pedestrians; and WHEREAS, on January 21, 2020, the Salinas City Council pursuant to Resolution No. 21775 affirmed the CEQA findings and adopted the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program necessary to complete the East Laurel Drive Pedestrian Improvements Project; and WHEREAS, on August 18, 2020, the City Council pursuant to Resolution No. 21930 awarded a contract to Granite Rock Company for the construction of the East Laurel Pedestrian Improvements Project; and WHEREAS, on September 15, 2020, the City Council approved a proposal for construction management services from MNS Engineers pursuant to the Master Service Agreement between the City and MNS Engineers (Resolution No. 21828); and WHEREAS, the project included installation of sidewalk, accessible curb ramps, a boardwalk, and lighting along East Laurel Drive, between Constitution Boulevard and North Sanborn Road and trail and lighting improvements northeast of East Laurel Drive. Traffic signal modifications were completed at the intersection of Constitution Boulevard and East Laurel Drive. Sidewalk and accessible curb ramps were installed along the east side of Constitution Boulevard between East Laurel Drive and approximately 375 feet south of Manchester Circle; and WHEREAS, the work has been inspected to meet the requirements of the project plans and specifications; and WHEREAS, the project was substantially completed on October 29, 2021; and WHEREAS, the total construction cost including Change Orders No. 1 through 9, is $4,265,630.39; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Salinas City Council accepts the East Laurel Drive Pedestrian Improvements Project for maintenance and responsibility.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 24th day of May 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
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Kimbley Craig, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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