Salinas Recovery Plan (ARPA)
(Total Allocation: $51,567,313)
Status
Schedule/Update/Date of Completion/Next Steps
Public Facilities ($11,502,313 allocated)
Adaptations to City Hall 3911.50.8170
$5,002,313 allocated
Council approved a Roof repair on April 4, 2023, that is now being scheduled with the vendor through Public Works. Prior to the work, environmental abatement hazards need to be completed. As a result, the updated timeframe for this work is August-September 2023.
Fire Station Renovations/Repairs 3911.45.9235/3911.45.9541 $2,900,000 allocated
In January 2023, SFD signed a Professional Services Agreement with CSG Consultants for the project/construction management for the renovations and repairs of FS 1-6. On March 27, 2023, SFD will release an RFP for architectural services and expects to award a contract by May 19, 2023. SFD expects to have a renovation/repair schedule by this summer with a project renovation schedule extending over 1.5 -2 years.
Firehouse Recreation Center 3911.55.9311
$100,000 allocated
Staff is exploring modular units to expand the facility. Staff is also working with facilities to identify structural issues needing to be addressed prior to expansion.
Restroom renovation scope of work has been completed and released to the Master Architect List. Following receipt of proposals and contract award, design of the new restroom would be developed.
Proposals are due May 15, 2023.
Hebbron Family Center 3911.55.9165
$1,500,000 allocated
A demolition contract for the HFC was awarded on April 4, 2023, to Randazzo, for $316,016. Asbestos abatement is anticipated to last 10-15 days prior to demolition. Staff anticipates demolition work starting in early May 2023, with completion in June 2023 Playground Structures, Park Benches, Grills 3911.55.8171 $2,000,000 allocated
Systemwide playground engineered wood fiber installation was completed in early March. Staff is working on securing a sand vendor and anticipates bringing a contract to council in May.
Playground equipment has started to arrive, and repairs have started. As more equipment becomes available, more parks playgrounds will be repaired. Contracts for playground repairs with Miracle and Ross Recreation are valid through December 31, 2023.
An outreach plan is being developed for the new universal playgrounds being designed for Northgate and Williams Ranch Parks. Outreach is anticipated to start in early May. $1,405,638 has been spoken for of $2 Million.
Public Infrastructure ($12,000,000 allocated)
Sidewalk Repairs 3911.50.9720
$6,000,000 allocated
Awarded contract to JJR Construction. Estimated ARPA funds $3.5 million expended by August 2023.
Working on a phase 2 sidewalk project to go out to bid in the fall of 2023.
Street Repair/Traffic Safety 3911.50.8180
$6,000,000 allocated
Completed Plans and Specs for the Williams Rd crosswalk. Project was awarded grant funds for construction and the City is waiting on allocation of grant funds. The City should go out to bid Summer/Fall this year.
Approved traffic calming plans for Acacia, Paseo Grande, Victor, and Iverson St. Material has been ordered and construction has started on Acacia St.
Street repairs total $762,000. Caoba Way and a portion of Dallas Avenue have been completed. Additional paving will start in April. Set aside $1,000,000 per year for pavement work by city Crews.
Purchased 2 motorcycles for traffic officers. Total cost $99,161.06 Discussion on paying for FUSUS (Camera Platform) in the amount of $250,000 Pavement management program out to bid. We could use ARPA if the bids are higher than available funding.
Water and Sewer ($15,465,000 allocated)
Sewer system work 3911.50.8190
$4,620,000 allocated
City staff has created a list of priority repair projects based on results of the draft Sanitary Sewer Master Plan. A consultant has been engaged and has begun design work on the repair areas. Surveying is expected to start April and design are expected to be ready for bids by the 3rd quarter of 2023.
CCTV work is scheduled to begin in 2nd quarter of 2023.
Gabilan Creek Silt Removal 3911.50.9727
$500,000 allocated
A consultant has been engaged to continue the permitting efforts which had begun prior to the ARPA funding. Completion of the permitting process is expected in the 3rd quarter of 2023. Implementation of required mitigation measures are also expected to begin at that time.
Natividad Creek Silt Removal 3911.50.9086
$1,545,000 allocated
A consultant has been engaged to continue the permitting efforts which had begun prior to the ARPA funding. Completion of the permitting process is expected in the 3rd quarter of 2023. Implementation of required mitigation measures are also expected to begin at that time.
Storm Water Master Plan 3911.50.9293
$800,000 allocated
Master Plan due May 1, 2023
$270k remaining (contract extn for 12/23)
Stormwater Green Infrastructure 3911.50.8192
$3,000,000 allocated
Green City Master Plan due Aug 2023 (extn being drafted for Feb 2024). $600k allocated/$590k remaining Closter Park PS&Es due Jan 2024 (extn being drafted for March 2024) $508k allocated/$491k remaining Street Sweeping Community Engagement due Jan 2024
$100k allocated/$95k remaining
Sweeping route reconfigure due 12/23 (will be sooner) $45k allocated/$28.5k remaining Pesticide Reduction Plan – RFP to be released summer of 2023 for completion in early 2024 ($100k reserved) Street Sweeping Pilot signage – RFP to be released Fall 2023 for implementation by 12/24. ($500k reserved, depends on Andrew’s sign plan for chosen pilot route) Cesar Chavez Park Basin System Engineering Assessment - $147k reserved, RFP released with Cesar Chavez Master Plan.
Repair of Cesar Chavez Drainage basin system ($1M reserved); RFP to be released once EA complete.
Not sure if the cost to fix CC basin system will be $1M. Whatever is remaining will be used for Closter Park Green Street grant match.
Park Irrigation Upgrades 3911.55.8191
$5,000,000 allocated
A systemwide irrigation assessment was completed at the end of May. The assessment identifies repair costs and prioritization for complete irrigation renovations. Staff is currently reviewing the report and will be developing a plan to implement assessment recommendations. Staff’s recommendations and next steps to be identified by June 2023 Homelessness/Housing ($12,600,00 allocated)
Chinatown Navigation Center Operations 3911.30.8161
$1,000,000 allocated
Funding Agreement executed for FY 22-23 in the amount of $500,000 for term of 7/1/22 – 6/30/23.
Next Steps:
Execute a Funding Agreement for FY 23-24 in the amount of $500,000 for a term of 7/1/2023 thru 6/30/2024.
SHARE Center Operations 3911.30.3220
$1,000,000 allocated
Executed Funding agreement for a term of 1/1/2023 thru 6/30/2023 in the amount of $1,000,000. City fund expenditures to follow priority expenditure of County funds.
Next steps: Extend agreement to support City’s portion of shared operations funding for FY 23-24, if necessary.
Affordable Housing Production 3911.30.9021
$7,000,000 allocated
Completed/In-progress:
Acquired 403 E. Romie Lane - $1,450,000
Acquired 34 Soledad - $230,625
In Escrow 37 Soledad - $200,000 – awaiting final court approval of Trustee sale, anticipated closing June 2023 Pre-development support to Eden Housing for 855 E. Laurel Drive - $500,000 Potential/Next Steps:
Acquisition of additional Soledad Street properties adjacent to other City-owned sites to create larger contiguous parcel amenable to mixed-use development/housing Acquisition of small 25-unit motel for rehabilitation to affordable housing Pre-development support to Envision II, LLC for potential 75-unit 100% affordable rental development at 467-479 Market St. - $500,000+ - TCAC application anticipated in June in partnership with onboarding of additional affordable housing development partner Division Street – potential $500,000 for pre-development to HACM for city-owned parcels, potential for larger development including adjacent County-owned parcels contingent upon additional discussions with County and Teamsters Acquisition of parcel from St. George Church to allow CHISPA development of 31-unit Senior Housing complex – pending subdivision of current parcel and reappraisal of new parcel - $645,000 (original appraisal of non-divided building site) Initiating discussions with HACM for potential development of an undeveloped parcel on Casentini St Downtown Streets Team 3911.30.9181
$600,000 allocated
Executed Funding agreement for FY 22-23 - in the amount of $223,100 for 7/1/22 – 6/30/23.
Executed a Funding Agreement for FY 23-24 in the amount of $376,900 for a term of 7/1/2023 - 6/30/2024.
Salinas Homeless Motel Program 3911.30.8162
$3,000,000 allocated
Funding Agreement Executed with motel and services providers:
Central Coast Center for Independent Living for $672,969 CSUMB CHE for $456,000
Benitez Security for $486,000
Marina Hotels Ci, LLC for $135,000
JS Inc. for $1,000,000
Housing Staff Admin: $153,000
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