Resolution No. 2025-020
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-020
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND
MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO USE THE REMAINING
$79,009.90 IN UNALLOCATED GRANT FUNDS FOR
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS AND ADDITIONAL
UNFORESEEN FIELD CONDITIONS RELATED TO
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON UTILITY WORK,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO
EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS, WITH SDC
ENGINEERING, INC., AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO APPROVE AND EXECUTE
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS AS NECESSARY TO
COMPLETE THE PROJECT WITHIN THE APPROVED
BUDGET, AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF
FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO AMEND
THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP)
ADOPTED BUDGET TO REFLECT THE APPROVED
CHANGES.
WHEREAS, the Clean California Local Grant Program (“CCLGP”) was created to beautify and clean up local streets, parks, pathways, and other public spaces, and the City of San Bernardino was awarded $722,772 through this program to fund the 4th Street Alley Beautification Project (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, during the progress of the Project, unexpected adjustments were identified, including coordination with Southern California Edison (SCE) for utility work and necessary design modifications to align with existing conditions, resulting in several contract change orders; and
WHEREAS, these necessary modifications include upgrading drainage infrastructure, adjusting grades and ramps, installing curbs around utility boxes, and addressing delays caused by SCE’s utility work schedule, all of which are incidental to the Project’s original scope and essential for its successful completion; and
WHEREAS, $79,009.90 of grant funds remain unallocated and can be used to address these change orders without exceeding the original grant award or impacting the General Fund; and
WHEREAS, City staff have determined that reallocating these funds for the required modifications aligns with the goals of the Clean California Local Grant Program and ensures the Project remains on schedule while adhering to applicable laws and policies; and Resolution No. 2025-020
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WHEREAS, approving the use of these remaining funds and associated contract changes will ensure the timely and efficient completion of the Project, providing improved public infrastructure and enhanced community spaces in alignment with the City’s strategic goals.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. The Mayor and City Council hereby authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to utilize the remaining $79,009.90 in unallocated grant funds for unforeseen contract change orders related to SCE utility work and other incidental adjustments necessary to complete the Project
SECTION 3. The Mayor and City Council hereby authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents, including contract change orders with SDC Engineering, Inc., as required to complete the Project within the approved budget.
SECTION 4. The Mayor and City Council hereby authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) adopted budget to reflect the reallocation of these funds.
SECTION 5.The City Council finds this Resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty, as in this case, that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
SECTION 6.Severability. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are declared to be severable.
SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council and signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk this 15th day of January 2025.
Helen Tran, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
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Attest:
Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO) ss
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO )
I, Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk, hereby certify that the attached is a true copy of Resolution No. 2025-020, adopted at a regular meeting held on the 15 th day of January 2025 by the following vote:
Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
SANCHEZ _____ _____ _______ _______
IBARRA _____ _____ _______ _______
FIGUEROA _____ _____ _______ _______
SHORETT _____ _____ _______ _______
KNAUS _____ _____ _______ _______
FLORES _____ _____ _______ _______
ORTIZ _____ _____ _______ _______
WITNESS my hand and official seal of the City of San Bernardino this ___ day of ____________ 2025.
Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk