CDBG ADA Tree Well Project
June 5, 2023
City CouncilPreliminary ProjectPresentation
By: Alejandro Ortega
Chantha Chap
Project Background
Project Goal
Provide ADA improvements to sidewalks along Main St in Downtown Visalia Project limits: Santa Fe to Willis
CDBG Project Funding
50% of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Spent by March 1, 2024
Project needs to be completed by June 30, 2025 (CDBG Funding) 2 FY 23-24
FY 24-25
Total
$622,500
$758,829
$1,381,329
Project Background
Staff conducted field visit
Existing Issues
Large Cracks, Broken Tree Well Tiles, Non-ADA cross slope, Trip Hazards North Side between
Church and Garden
South Side between
Bridge and Santa Fe
South Side between
Court and Church
3 Local Repairs
Localized repairs to fix most needed areas ($2.6M for entire project) Trip hazards, cracks in sidewalk, tree wells, etc
Available Budget = $1.3M
Pros
Address immediate needs
Able to address more locations
Cons
Problems susceptible to arise again in 5-10 years
Location: North Side between
Encina and Locust
Before
After
4 Local Repairs (Cont)
Existing Solutions to meet ADA in Downtown Visalia
5 South Side between
Willis and West
South Side between
Santa Fe and Liberty
ADA Path
Slopes to curb
Project Challenges
Summary of Challenges:
Constructability
Existing utilities, existing trees
Impacts to businesses (night work)
Concrete cure time
Outreach
Funding
Cost burden or sharing with property owners
Other fund source needed (non CDBG)
6 Next Steps/Project Schedule
50% of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Spent by March 1, 2024
Project needs to be completed by June 30, 2025 (CDBG Funding) Public engagement throughout project duration
7 Comprehensive Solution
Comprehensive Solution
Design of entire sidewalk length
Approximate cost ($7.2M-$10.4M for entire project)
Pros
Addresses entire length of sidewalk
Visual Amenities
Cons
Will need other funding source(s)
Affects existing conditions
Work around tree wells and utilities
8 COMPREHENSIVE CONDITION
Staff Recommendation
9 Proceed forward with the localized repairs pertaining to the CDBG ADA Tree Well Project Develop comprehensive design standard to be followed on future improvements in Downtown Visalia Return to City Council
Provide priority list of repairs
Provide Public feedback
Additional appropriation to complete all localized repairs?
10 Questions or Comments