Waterford City Council
October 15, 2026

WATERFORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – October 15, 2026 - 6:30 PM AGENDA

WATERFORD CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
WATERFORD CITY HALL, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 101
“E” STREET, WATERFORD, CA

CALL TO ORDER &
FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Goeken
INVOCATION: Pastor J.T. Young, First Baptist Church
ROLL CALL:

Mayor: Charlie Goeken
Vice Mayor: Jamie Hilton
Council Members: Guadalupe Gutierrez, Christine Harris, Elizabeth Talbott ADOPTION OF AGENDA:

A member of the City Council motions to accept the items on the agenda for consideration as presented, or motions for any additions, including emergency items, or items pulled from consideration.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION:

Declaration by City Council members who may have a direct Conflict of Interest on any scheduled agenda item to be considered.

1. 2.

This is the portion of the meeting specifically set aside to invite public comments regarding any matters not appearing on the agenda and within the jurisdiction of the City Council or the Successor Agency. Individual audience participation is limited to a maximum of 5 minutes.

We encourage you to share your name and address or submit a speaker card to the City Clerk.

3. All Matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine by the Council and will be adopted by one action of the Council unless any Council Member desires to discuss any item or items separately. In that event, the Mayor will remove that item from the Consent Calendar and action will be considered separately.
3a: MOTION: Waiving all Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, except by title. 3b: RESOLUTION: Adopting Resolution 2026-62, Approving the Warrant Register in the Amount of $82,344.46 for the Period of September 28, 2026.

ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE

PRESENTATIONS

4. 3c: MOTION: Approving Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held October 1, 2026. 3d: RESOLUTION: Approving Resolution 2026-63 of the City Council of the City of Waterford approving the application for the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program. 3e: RESOLUTION: Adopting Resolution 2026-64, Accepting Improvements for “Waterstone C Subdivision” and Authorizing the City Engineer to File a Notice of Completion with the Stanislaus County Recorder’s Office.

4. 5.

6. 6a: RESOLUTION: Approving Resolution 2026-65, Authorizing the City Manager or Public Works Director to sign all documents, applications, assurances, grant agreements and statements regarding all Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) or any other federally funded or state funded projects. (Statzer) 6b: MOTION: Awarding Bid and Approving an Agreement with Platinum General Engineering LLC, in the Amount of $672,816.28. for Project No. 2026-02, “Bonnie Brae Improvements” and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Public Improvement Agreement. (Statzer) 6c: MOTION: Approve an Agreement with the Waterford Chamber of Commerce in an amount of $15,000 for Economic Development and Workforce Strategies. (Pitcock) 6d: MOTION: Awarding Bid and Approving an Agreement with Platinum General Engineering LLC, in the Amount of $20,572.00. for Project No. 2026-04, “F St Basin Rehab Project” and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Public Improvement Agreement (Statzer) 6e: MOTION: Authorizing the Police Chief (in collaboration with Love Waterford) to change the Annual National Night Out Celebration to the new annual date of the first Tuesday of the month of October.

Beginning in October 2027.(Mullins)

7. 8.
8a: City Project List
8b: My Waterford Request Report

9. STAFF/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND MEETING REPORTS

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER WATERFORD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

GENERAL BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ELECTION:

PUBLIC HEARING - FINAL READINGS

STAFF/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND MEETING REPORTS

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER WATERFORD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

GENERAL BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ELECTION:

PUBLIC HEARING - FINAL READINGS
9a: City Staff
9b: City Council

10. 11.
11a: “CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION” (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9)
- Barker v. City of Waterford

12. NOTICE
REPORTS: Copies of the staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the agenda are on file in the office of the City Clerk. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda (other than writings legally exempt from public disclosure) will be made available for public inspection at the front counter at City Hall during normal business hours.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE: If you wish to address the City Council or the Successor Agency on any item not on the printed agenda, prior to the start of the meeting, or prior to addressing the City Council or the Successor Agency, complete and submit a speaker card and deliver it to the City Clerk. (Please note, speaker cards are not required, however completing a speaker card enables staff to better follow up with you later, if necessary and attribute your comments to you in the minutes of the meeting). When the Mayor calls for “Communications from the Audience,” stand or raise your hand and the Mayor will ask you to approach the podium and state your name and city of residence. It is the policy of the City Council that they will not act on any matter not appearing on the posted agenda. The purpose of the discussion is to permit a member of the public to raise an issue or problem and to permit the City Council to ask questions for clarification of the issue or problem, provide information to the public, provide direction of the City Staff, or schedule the matter for a future meeting. Please hold all comments to five (5) minutes.

PUBLIC COMMENTS RELATED TO AN ITEM ON THE PRINTED AGENDA: Members of the public are entitled to directly address the City Council or the Successor Agency concerning any item that is described on the agenda during consideration of that item. If during a public hearing, the Mayor will direct when the hearing has opened for public comment. If you wish to address the City Council or the Successor Agency on any item listed on this agenda, please complete a speaker card and deliver it to the City Clerk prior to discussion of that item. (Please note, speaker cards are not required, however completing a speaker card enables staff to better follow up with you later, if necessary and attribute your comments to you in the minutes of the meeting.) When your name is called proceed to the podium and state your name and city of residence.

WRITTEN MATERIAL INTRODUCED INTO THE RECORD: Citizens wishing to introduce written material into the record at the public hearing on any item are requested to provide a copy of the written material to the City Clerk prior to the public hearing date and/or prior to the opening of the public hearing so that the material may be distributed to the City Council prior to the public hearing.

NOTICE REGARDING CHALLENGES TO DECISIONS: Pursuant to all applicable laws and regulations, including without limitation, California Government Code Section 65009 and or California Public Resources Code Section 21177, if you wish to challenge in court any decisions (regarding planning, zoning and/or environmental decisions), you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this notice/agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing.

LIVE AND ON-DEMAND VIDEO RECORDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY: The meeting of the Waterford City Council/Successor Agency can be watched live and on-demand from the City’s website at www.cityofwaterford.org.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a disabilityrelated modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (209) 874-2328 ext. 101 or email:
[email protected]. Requests must be made as early as possible and at least two-full business days before the start of the meeting General Information: The Waterford City Council meets on the 1 st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at
6:30PM., unless otherwise noticed.

Council Agenda’s: Copies of City Council Agenda and agenda related writings or documents will be made available for public inspection at the front counter at City Hall located at 101 “E” Street, Waterford, CA 72 hours prior to the meeting, or at the time of the scheduled meeting. 10/8/2026
Patricia Krause, CMC, City Clerk Date

ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT / RECESS

REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

CLOSED SESSION
Consent Calendar 3a
October 15, 2026
Patricia Krause, City Clerk / Administrative Services Director City Council Staff Report
Motion: Waive Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, Except by Title.

SUMMARY:

It is recommended that the City Council approve the waiver of readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, except by title.

ANALYSIS:

Pursuant to California Government Code §36934, approval of the waiver of readings will allow Ordinances and Resolutions to be introduced by title only and acted upon without the need to read the entire text of the item into the public record. The documents related to proposed Ordinances and Resolutions are available for review by the public on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s office at City Hall.

FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

N/A
ALTERNATIVES:

1. Direct the City Clerk to read the entire text of resolutions and ordinances prior to approval and adoption.

2. Take no action.

ATTACHMENTS:

N/A
Consent Calendar 3b
October 15, 2026
Patricia Krause, City Clerk / Administrative Services Director City Council Staff Report
Resolution: Adopting Resolution 2026-62, Approving the Warrant Register in the Amount of $82,344.46 for the Period of September 28, 2026.

SUMMARY:

Consider approving the Warrant Register for the period of September 28, 2026.

ANALYSIS:

As per Government Code Section §41004, a listing of all payments the City has made for goods and services need to be approved by City Council on a regular basis. This Warrant Register includes payments and payroll made for the period of September 28, 2026.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Payments for this period total $82,344.46.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

N/A
ALTERNATIVES:

1. Take no action.

2. Provide staff with further direction.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Resolution #2026-62
• Check Register Report

WATERFORD CITY COUNCIL

DATE TOTAL
PAYROLL 9/28/2026 $ 53,216.05
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 9/28/2026 $ 252.83
9/28/2026 $ 28,875.58
TOTAL $ 82,344.46
Passed and Adopted by the City Council of Waterford at a regular meeting held on By the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

PATRICIA KRAUSE, CMC, CITY CLERK CHARLIE GOEKEN, MAYOR
RESOLUTION 2026-62
RESOLUTION # 2026-62
October 15, 2026
The City of Waterford does hereby reserve, determine and order as follows:

SECTION 1: That in accordance with Section 37202 of the Government Code that the City Manager hereby certifies to the accuracy of the following demands and the availability of funds for the payment thereof.

SECTION 2: That the following claims and demands are subject to audit as required by law, and that the same are hereby set forth.

User:

Printed: 09/28/2026 - 9:29AM
'trish'
Payroll
Include Partial: FALSE
ACH Check Register
Batch: 00015.09.2026
Check Date Check Number Employee No Employee Name Amount 09/28/2026 0 1002 5,055.24
09/28/2026 0 1006 4,018.70
09/28/2026 0 1008 2,393.26
09/28/2026 0 1017 2,158.94
09/28/2026 0 1018 6,287.89
09/28/2026 0 1020 1,213.33
09/28/2026 0 2005 2,908.10
09/28/2026 0 2006 3,812.25
09/28/2026 0 2010 1,087.69
09/28/2026 0 2012 1.87
09/28/2026 0 2020 4,181.73
09/28/2026 0 2028 2,026.05
09/28/2026 0 2030 2,813.77
09/28/2026 0 2031 3,404.43
09/28/2026 0 2033 2,171.62
09/28/2026 0 2034 1,890.86
09/28/2026 0 2035 2,326.74
09/28/2026 0 2037 2,112.25
09/28/2026 0 2043 1,297.29
09/28/2026 0 2044 1,417.26
09/28/2026 0 3002 134.65
09/28/2026 0 3010 123.92
09/28/2026 0 3013 126.07
09/28/2026 0 3014 126.07
09/28/2026 0 3015 126.07
Total Employees: 25 Total: 53,216.05
PR- ACH Check Register (09/28/2026 - 9:29 AM) Page 1
User:

Printed: 09/28/2026 - 11:36AM
trish
Computer Check Proof List by Vendor
Accounts Payable
Batch: 00282.09.2026
Invoice No Description Amount Pmt Date Acct Number Reference Vendor: 148050 STATIONARY ENGINEERS LOCAL 39 Check Sequence: 1 ACH Enabled: False PR Batch 00015.09.2026 UNION DUES 252.83 09/28/2026 1010-000-2290 PR Batch 00015.09.2026 UNION DUES Check Total: 252.83
Total for Check Run:

Total of Number of Checks:
252.83
1 AP-Computer Check Proof List by Vendor (09/28/2026 - 11:36 AM) Page 1 User:

Printed: 09/28/2026 - 10:38AM
trish
Computer Check Proof List by Vendor
Accounts Payable
Batch: 00028.09.2026
Invoice No Description Amount Pmt Date Acct Number Reference Vendor: 105201 BANK OF THE WEST (IRS TAXES) Check Sequence: 1 ACH Enabled: True PR Batch 00015.09.2026 Medicare Employer Portion 1,101.08 09/28/2026 1010-000-2240 PR Batch 00015.09.2026 Medicare Employer Portion PR Batch 00015.09.2026 Medicare Employee Portion 1,101.08 09/28/2026 1010-000-2240 PR Batch 00015.09.2026 Medicare Employee Portion PR Batch 00015.09.2026 FICA Employer Portion 220.11 09/28/2026 1010-000-2240 PR Batch 00015.09.2026 FICA Employer Portion PR Batch 00015.09.2026 Federal Income Tax 7,261.91 09/28/2026 1010-000-2220 PR Batch 00015.09.2026 Federal Income Tax PR Batch 00015.09.2026 FICA Employee Portion 220.11 09/28/2026 1010-000-2240 PR Batch 00015.09.2026 FICA Employee Portion Check Total: 9,904.29
Vendor: 108350 CALIFORNIA EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Check Sequence: 2 ACH Enabled: True PR Batch 00015.09.2026 CALIFORNIA SDI 963.70 09/28/2026 1010-000-2260 PR Batch 00015.09.2026 CALIFORNIA SDI PR Batch 00015.09.2026 State Income Tax 2,939.82 09/28/2026 1010-000-2230 PR Batch 00015.09.2026 State Income Tax PR Batch 00015.09.2026 EDD TRAINING TAX 0.74 09/28/2026 1010-000-2260 PR Batch 00015.09.2026 EDD TRAINING TAX PR Batch 00015.09.2026 STATE UNEMPLOYMENT 21.64 09/28/2026 1010-000-2260 PR Batch 00015.09.2026 STATE UNEMPLOYMENT Check Total: 3,925.90
Vendor: 154101 MISSION SQUARE - 303352 Check Sequence: 3 ACH Enabled: False PR Batch 00015.09.2026 DEFERRED COM-457 - EMPLOYER PD 245.33 09/28/2026 1010-000-2285 PR Batch 00015.09.2026 DEFERRED COM-457 - EM PR Batch 00015.09.2026 DEFERRED COMP-457 2,437.10 09/28/2026 1010-000-2280 PR Batch 00015.09.2026 DEFERRED COMP-457 PR Batch 00015.09.2026 457 LOAN REPAY 589.11 09/28/2026 1010-000-2280 PR Batch 00015.09.2026 457 LOAN REPAY Check Total: 3,271.54
Vendor: 139400 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM Check Sequence: 4 ACH Enabled: True PR Batch 00015.09.2026 EMPLOYEE PERS CONTRIBUTION 4,907.50 09/28/2026 1010-000-2270 PR Batch 00015.09.2026 EMPLOYEE PERS CONTR PR Batch 00015.09.2026 EMPLOYER PAID PERS 6,613.49 09/28/2026 1010-000-2270 PR Batch 00015.09.2026 EMPLOYER PAID PERS Check Total: 11,520.99
AP-Computer Check Proof List by Vendor (09/28/2026 - 10:38 AM) Page 1 Invoice No Description Amount Pmt Date Acct Number Reference Vendor: 148050 STATIONARY ENGINEERS LOCAL 39 Check Sequence: 5 ACH Enabled: False PR Batch 00015.09.2026 UNION DUES 252.86 09/28/2026 1010-000-2290 PR Batch 00015.09.2026 UNION DUES Check Total: 252.86
Total for Check Run:

Total of Number of Checks:
28,875.58
5 AP-Computer Check Proof List by Vendor (09/28/2026 - 10:38 AM) Page 2 Consent Calendar 3c
October 15, 2026
Patricia Krause, City Clerk / Administrative Services Director City Council Staff Report
Motion: Approving Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held October 1, 2026.

SUMMARY:

Consider approving minutes from the October 1, 2026 Regular City Council meeting.

ANALYSIS:

Approve Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on october 1, 2026.

FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

N/A
ALTERNATIVES:

1. Direct the City Clerk to make amendments to the minutes and bring them back for approval at a future City Council meeting.

2. Take no action.

ATTACHMENTS:
• City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of October 1, 2026.

MINUTES

WATERFORD CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR

MEETING WATERFORD CITY HALL, CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS 101 “E” STREET,

WATERFORD, CA
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY MAYOR GOEKEN AT: 6:30 pm
FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Goeken
INVOCATION: Pastor Dave McGaffee, Assembly of God Church ROLL CALL PRESENT:

Mayor Goeken
Vice Mayor Hilton
Councilmember Harris
Councilmember Gutierrez
Councilmember Talbott
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT:

Michael Pitcock, City Manager
Patricia Krause, City Clerk / Administrative Services Director Corbett Browning, City Attorney
Lonnie Statzer, Public Works Director
Chief David Mullins, Waterford Police Services
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:

ACTION: Moved and seconded by motion (VM Hilton / CM Harris / 5-0) to adopt the Agenda.

AYES: Goeken, Gutierrez, Harris, Hilton, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
WATERFORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – October 1, 2026 - 6:30 PM Motion passed 5-0.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION:

None.

1. 2.

Sharolyn Casey thanked City Workers and First Responders for attending the luncheon hosted by the Museum. Mrs. Casey commented that the Museum is planning to change their meeting dates to the second Saturday of the month at 11am.

3. 3a: MOTION: Waiving all Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, except by title. 3b: RESOLUTION: Adopting Resolution 2026-60, Approving the Warrant Register in the Amount of $256,908.38 for the Period of September 14 to September 17, 2026. 3c: MOTION: Approving Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held September 17, 2026. 3d: MOTION: Approving the appointment of Michael Eaker to the Parks & Recreation Commission for 2- Year Term Ending July 2028 by the Mayor, with Approval of the City Council as Provided in Waterford Municipal Code Section 2.28.010.

ACTION: Moved and seconded by motion (VM Hilton / CM Harris / 5-0) to adopt the Consent Calendar, with the corrections made to item 3c.

AYES: Goeken, Gutierrez, Harris, Hilton, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 5-0.

4. 5.
5a: RESOLUTION: Approve Resolution 2026-61, Recommending the City of Waterford City Council Approve the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). (Statzer)

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE

PRESENTATION

FINAL READINGS

ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR

PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing Opened: 6:39 pm
Public Hearing Closed: 6:39 pm
ACTION: Moved and seconded by motion (VM Hilton / CM Harris / 5-0) to Approve Resolution 2026-61, Recommending the City of Waterford City Council Approve the Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

AYES: Goeken, Gutierrez, Harris, Hilton, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 5-0.

6. 7.

8. 8a: City Project List
8b: My Waterford Request Report

9. 9a: City Staff
Public Works Director Statzer informed the Council that staff has continued work on cleaning the storm drain and running the pumps to prepare for the upcoming season. Mr. Statzer stated that he has reached out to Miracle regarding the repair/replacement of the slide at Beard Park. Councilmember Gutierrez inquired on the process/response to a weather State of Emergency. Mr. Statzer explained how City Staff manage the catch basins, ponds and storm drains as well as how citizens can obtain sandbags if needed.

Chief Mullins informed the Council that the current Deputies with Waterford chose to stay in Waterford during the recent shift bid process. Chief Mullins reported back on the Traffic Saturation that was conducted and gave information on a recent case/incident of interest. Chief Mullins commented that a proposal to move National Night Out to October has been proposed and will bring the proposal to a future meeting for consideration. Chief Mullins reminded everyone of Heritage Days on Saturday.

City Clerk Krause had no comments.

City Manager Pitcock informed the Council that he would be out of the office on Friday to visit with family.

Mr. Pitcock shared that staff met with the developers of Lake Pointe to get updates and timelines for the project. Ms. Gutierrez asked about the sports storage policy. Mr. Pitcock explained that the policy will be going to the Parks and Recreation Commission in January for consideration and recommendation to Council. Councilmember Gutierrez asked about the possibility of bringing items as a discussion item to a meeting and then bringing it back to another meeting for action.

STAFF/COUNCIL COMMENTS AND MEETING REPORTS

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER WATERFORD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

GENERAL BUSINESS
9b: City Council
Vice Mayor Hilton reminded all of Heritage Days on Saturday and encouraged attendance.

Councilmember Talbott had no comments.

Councilmember Gutierrez updated the Council on her attendance at the Annual Legue of California Meeting. Mrs. Gutierrez stated that she has taken on the 2 nd Vice President roll of the Central California
Division.

Councilmember Harris had no comments.

Mayor Goeken thanked everyone for coming to the meeting.

10. ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (VM Hilton / CM Talbott / 5-0) to adjourn the meeting at 6:58 pm.

AYES: Goeken, Gutierrez, Harris, Hilton, Talbott
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 5-0.

11. 12. 12.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Waterford City Council at a regular meeting held on October 15, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

CITY OF WATERFORD:
________________________
Charlie Goeken, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Patricia Krause, CMC, City Clerk

CLOSED SESSION

ADJOURNMENT / RECESS

REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Consent Calendar 3d
October 15, 2026
Michael Pitcock, City Manager
City Council Staff Report
Resolution: Aprove Resolution 2026-63 of the City Council of the City of Waterford approving the application for the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program.

SUMMARY:

City Council is being asked to approve a resolution approving the application for the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program grant.

ANALYSIS:

The State Department of Parks and Recreation is accepting grant applications and has been delegated responsibility by the Legislature of the State of California for the administration of the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant Program, setting up necessary procedures governing the application. The procedures established by the State Department of Parks and Recreation require the Applicant to certify by resolution the approval of the application before submission. As such, staff have developed this resolution for council consideration that provides the following:

1. Certifies that said Applicant has or will have available, prior to commencement of any work on the project included in this application, the sufficient funds to complete the project; and

2. Certifies that if the project is awarded, the Applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project, and

3. Certifies that the Applicant has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the General Provisions contained in the contract shown in the Grant Administration Guide; and

4. Delegates the authority to the City Manager or his designee to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the Grant Scope; and

5. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This action alone has no fiscal impact. However, if the City is awarded a grant, matching funds would be required and would come from Park Improvement Impact fees that have and will be collected on new home construction permits.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

N/A.

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Not approve the Resolution. Staff does not recommend this alternative as the City Council, at our priorities workshop in February, directed staff to seek out a grant to develop the Reinway Regional Park.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Resolution 2026-63
RESOLUTION 2026-63

WATERFORD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION # 2026-63

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF WATERFORD APPROVING THE

APPLICATION FOR STATEWIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY

REVITALIZATION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated responsibility by the Legislature of the State of California for the administration of the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program, setting up necessary procedures governing the application; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and Recreation require the Applicant to certify by resolution the approval of the application before submission of said application to the State; and
WHEREAS, successful Applicants will enter into a contract with the State of California to complete the Grant Scope project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Waterford City Council hereby:

Approves the filing of an application for the Waterford Regional Park Improvements at Reinway; and

1. Certifies that said Applicant has or will have available, prior to commencement of any work on the project included in this application, the sufficient funds to complete the project; and

2. Certifies that if the project is awarded, the Applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project, and

3. Certifies that the Applicant has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the General Provisions contained in the contract shown in the Grant Administration Guide; and

4. Delegates the authority to the City Manager or his designee to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the Grant Scope; and

5. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Waterford at a regular meeting held on this 15
th day of October 2026 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

RESOLUTION 2026-63
CITY OF WATERFORD:
____________________
Charlie Goeken, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________ ______________________
Patricia Krause, CMC Corbett J. Browning
City Clerk City Attorney
Consent Calendar 3e
October 15, 2026
Lonnie Statzer, Public Works Director
City Council Staff Report
RESOLUTION: Adopting Resolution 2026-64, Accepting Improvements for “Waterstone C Subdivision” and Authorizing the City Engineer to File a Notice of Completion with the Stanislaus County Recorder’s Office.

SUMMARY:

City Council is being asked to accept the Waterstone C Subdivision improvements and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion with the Stanislaus County Recorder’s Office.

ANALYSIS:

The Waterstone C Subdivision project (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) was approved by the City Council on November 21, 2024.

The Project consists of Fifty-two (52) single-family residential parcels.

The Project is located east of Tim Bell Road and north of Modesto Irrigation District’s Waterford Lower Main Canal lateral, the subject property is identified as Assessor Parcel Number 080-023-004. An illustration of the approved Tentative Subdivision Map is provided below. .

All work has been completed in accordance with the Plans, Specifications and Standard Plans. Staff recommends City Council accept the improvements and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion with the Stanislaus County Recorder’s Office.

FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

N/A.

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Not approve the Notice of Completion. Staff does not recommend this alternative as the project has been completed per the construction documents.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Resolution 2026-64
• Notice of Completion
RESOLUTION 2026-64

WATERFORD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION # 2026-64
APPROVING RESOLUTION 2026-64, ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS FOR “WATERSTONE

C SUBDIVISION AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE STANISLAUS COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Waterford previously approved the Waterstone C Subdivision project; and
WHEREAS, on or around March 19, 2026, a Subdivision Improvement Agreement was duly executed by and between FH Building, LLC, (hereinafter referred to as “Developer”) and the City of Waterford, California, a Municipal Corporation, (hereinafter referred to as “City”) to have certain public improvements constructed and installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer; and
WHEREAS, it is the City Engineer’s opinion the improvements have been constructed and installed in accordance with the contract, approved specifications and plans; and WHEREAS, security securing the payment to the contactor, his subcontractors, and to persons furnishing labor, materials, or equipment may be released six (6) months from receipt by the City of the recorded Notice of Completion, provided no claims have been filed with the City; and WHEREAS, the performance security to remain in effect for one (1) year guaranteeing that the completed work remains satisfactory during the required one (1) year warranty period and may be released upon correction, by Developer, of any defects in the work existing at the end of the warranty period.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERFORD DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Waterford accepts the public improvements into the City of Waterford maintained infrastructure system, such having been inspected by the City Engineer of the City of Waterford.

SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Waterford authorizes the City Engineer to prepare the Notice of Completion and cause same to be recorded in the Official Records of Stanislaus County, California.

SECTION 3. The adoption of this resolution does not release any improvement securities which have been provided in accordance with the above-referenced Agreement.

Such shall remain in full force and effect as set forth above.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Waterford at a regular meeting held on this 15
th day of October 2026 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

RESOLUTION 2026-64
ABSENT:

CITY OF WATERFORD:
____________________
Charlie Goeken, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________ ______________________
Patricia Krause, CMC Corbett J. Browning
City Clerk City Attorney

RECORDING REQUESTED BY

CITY OF WATERFORD
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:

City Engineer
City of Waterford
101 “E” Street
Waterford, California 95386
SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER’S USE
Notice of Completion
Notice is hereby given that:

1. The undersigned is a representative of the owner of the interest or estate stated below in the property hereinafter described.

2. The full name of the owner is the City of Waterford.

3. The full address of the owner 101 E Street, Waterford, California, 95386

4. The nature of the title of the owner is: In fee.

5. A work of improvement on the property hereinafter described was completed on August 31, 2026.

6. The name of the contractor, for such work of improvement was FH Building Company, LLC.

7. The nature of the work of improvement was construction of new public improvements within and surrounding the Waterstone C Subdivision.

8. The property on which said work of improvement was completed is in the city of Waterford, county of Stanislaus, state of California, and is described as follows: located east of Tim Bell Road and north of Modesto Irrigation District’s Waterford Lower Main Canal lateral; the subject property is identified as Assessor Parcel Number 080-023-004. .

9. The street address of said property is none.

I, Robert B. Marler, declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

Signing on behalf of City of Waterford
Dated: __ ____ By _______________________________________ Robert Marler, Waterford City Engineer
VERIFICATION:

I, Robert B. Marler, the undersigned, declare under penalty, under the laws of the State of California that I am the owner, or agent of the owner, of the interest or estate in the property described in the above notice; that I have read the notice, that I know and understand the contents thereof, and that the facts stated therein are true and correct.

Executed on ___ ____ , at Manteca, California.

Signing on behalf of City of Waterford

_________________________________________
Robert Marler, Waterford City Engineer
General Business 6a
October 15, 2026
Lonnie Statzer Public Works Director
City Council Staff Report
Resolution: Approving Resolution 2026-65, Authorizing the City Manager or Public Works Director to sign all documents, applications, assurances, grant agreements and statements regarding all Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) or any other federally funded or state funded projects
SUMMARY:

The City Council is being asked to authorize the City Manager or Public Works Director to sign all documents, applications, assurances, grant agreements and statements regarding all Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) or any other federally funded or state-funded projects.

ANALYSIS:

Each year the City works on capital improvement projects, many of which are funded by federal or state grant funding. One of the requirements for the use of these funds is the local legislative body must approve specific documents, applications, assurances, grant agreements and statements related to each individual project, unless signature authority is delegated to one or more city officials. Delegated signature authority allows for the expedited processing of documents at multiple phases in the project life cycle.

City staff is recommending the City Council authorize the City Manager or Public Works Director to sign all documents, applications, assurances, grant agreements and statements regarding any and all Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), any other federally funded or state funded projects.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This action itself will have no fiscal impact.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The City finds and determines with certainty that this item is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2), as the activity is covered under the general rule that CEQA applies to only projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Future projects paid for by any future federal and state grants will be subject to a separate CEQA determination based on the scope of work and its impact on the environment.

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Not approve the Resolution and require one or more separate resolutions be prepared for each federal or state-funded project. Staff does not recommend this alternative due to the fact this action would delay the process of obtaining federal or state funding and could jeopardize funding allocation for some capital improvement projects.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Resolution 2026-65
RESOLUTION 2026-63

WATERFORD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION #2026-65

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO SIGN ALL

DOCUMENTS, APPLICATIONS, ASSURANCES, GRANT AGREEMENTS AND

STATEMENTS IN REGARD TO ALL FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (FHWA) OR

ANY OTHER FEDERALLY FUNDED OR STATE FUNDED PROJECTS
WHEREAS, the City of Waterford has a desire and commitment to apply for and receive federal and state funding to construct various capital improvement projects; and WHEREAS, certain documents, applications, assurances, grant agreements and statements, are required to be approved by the local legislative body, unless approval authority is delegated to one or more City officials through an authorizing Resolution; and WHEREAS, the delegation of this signature authority will allow for the expedited processing of such documents, especially when restrictive federal or state project deadlines are imposed, allowing the City of Waterford to be better positioned to obtain or retain federal and state project funds; and WHEREAS, the specified activity is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because “the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment” [Section 15060(c)(2)] in accordance with CEQA Guidelines; and WHEREAS, all projects paid for by any future federal and state grants will be subject to a separate NEPA and/or CEQA determination based on the scope of work and its impact on the environment.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Waterford does hereby authorize the City Manager or Public Works Director to sign all documents, applications, assurances, grant agreements and statements regarding all Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), or any other federally funded or state funded projects.

The foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Waterford, County of Stanislaus, State of California, at a regular meeting thereof held on October 15, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

City of Waterford,
ATTEST: Charlie Goeken, Mayor
Patricia Krause, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Corbett J. Browning, City Attorney
General business 6b
October 15, 2026
Lonnie Statzer Public Works Director
City Council Staff Report
Motion: Awarding Bid and Approving an Agreement with Platinum General Engineering LLC, in the Amount of $672,816.28. for Project No. 2026-02, “Bonnie Brae Improvements” and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Public Improvement Agreement

SUMMARY:

City Council is being asked to award a bid and approve an agreement with Platinum General Engineering LLC, in the amount of $672,816.28 for Project No. 2026-02, “Bonnie Brae Improvements” and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Public Improvement Agreement.

ANALYSIS:

This project is located on Bonnie Brae (F Street to Tim Bell Rd). This Project includes widening pavement, sidewalk infill, pavement resurfacing, full frontage improvements (curb, gutter, sidewalk/driveway), storm drainage and pedestrian ADA ramp. All improvements will be made in the city right of way.

On September 9, 2026, staff received 9 bids as follows:

Bid Company City and State Amount
1 Golden State General Engineering INC. New Castle, CA 95658 $650,000.00 2 Platinum General Engineering LLC. Modesto, CA 95345 $672,816.28 3 United Pavement Maintenance INC. Hughson CA 95326 $744,669.41 4 Mountain Cascade INC. Livermore, CA 94550 $838,985.00 5 Hensley’s Paving and General Eng.INC. Waterford, CA 95386 $870,046.38 6 Consolidated Engineering INC. Valley Springs, CA 95252 $953,243.95 7 Frontline General Engineering INC. Livermore, CA 94551 $989,686.69 8 Dirt Dynasty Valley Springs, CA 95252 $1,019,437.00
9 Machado and Sons Construction INC. Turlock, CA 95380 $1,082,000.00 ** Due to failure to comply with the standard bidding requirements, “Golden State General Engineering INC.” bid is considered nonresponsive. As a result, the contract will be awarded to the next lowest bidder, which in this case is “Platinum General Engineering LLC”.

FISCAL IMPACT
.

Engineers Estimate of Project Costs
Total Project Cost Construction
Contract
Construction
Contingency
Construction
Engineering &
Inspection
Preliminary
Engineering
$807,379.52 $672,816.28 $67,281.62 $33,640.81 $33,640.81 Project Revenue Included in FY 2024/2025 Budget
Fund Fund Number Amount
STBG Fund 6310-310-8296 $470,000.00
Measure L Fund 6310-310-8296 $337,379.52
Total $807,379.52
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

This project is categorically exempted according to Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19 of the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), in accordance with Section 15301 “Existing Facilities.”
ALTERNATIVES:

1. Council could choose to not award the bid for the “Bonnie Brae Improvements”. However, Council can direct the funds to be used for similar alternative projects.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Notice of Award
• Agreement
• Bid Opening Log

NOTICE OF AWARD
BONNIE BRAE IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 2026-02
To: .
(Contractor)

Platinum General Engineering, LLC.
(Address)
Modesto, CA 95345
(City, State, Zip)
The City of Waterford, (Owner), represented by the undersigned has considered the proposal submitted by you for the above described work in response to its Notice to Contractors dated October, 2026.

It appears that it is to the best interest of said Owner to accept your Proposal in the amount of:

Six Hundred and Seventy-Two Thousand, Eight Hundred and Sixteen Dollars and Twenty-Eight Cents ($672,816.28).

You are hereby notified that your Proposal has been accepted.

If you fail to execute said contract and to furnish bonds and certificates within 14 calendar days from the date of delivery of this Notice, said Owner will be entitled to consider all your rights arising out of the Owner’s acceptance of your Proposal as abandoned and to award the work covered by your Proposal to another, or to readvertise the work or otherwise dispose thereof as the Owner may see fit.

Dated this 15th day of October, 2026.

OWNER: City of Waterford ACCEPTANCE OF NOTICE
Receipt of the above Notice of Award is
hereby acknowledged
This ___ day of __________, 2026
_______________________ By: _________________________
Michael G. Pitcock
City Manager Title: ________________________
2026-02 – Bonnie Brae Improvements
1 AGREEMENT
FOR

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. 2026-02
“BONNIE BRAE IMPROVEMENTS”

THIS AGREEMENT, is entered between the CITY OF WATERFORD, a Municipal Corporation, herein called ‘City”, and, Platinum General Engineering LLC., herein called “Contractor”, on

RECITALS
(a) City has taken appropriate proceedings to authorize construction of the public work an improvements herein provided, and execution of this Agreement.
(b) A notice was duly published for bids for the contract for the improvement hereinafter described. (c) On (Date), after notice duly given, the City Council of said City awarded the contract for the construction of the improvements hereinafter described to Contractor, which Contractor said Council found to be the lowest responsible bidder for said improvements.
(d) City and Contractor desire to enter into this Agreement for the construction of said improvements.

IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

1. Scope of Work
Contractor shall perform the work described briefly as follows:

All work as specified on the Plans and in the Special Provisions, dated October 2026 for the project, Bonnie Brae Improvements.

The aforesaid improvements are further described in the plans, specifications and technical requirements for such project, copies of which are on file in the office of the City Engineer, previously provided to Contractor, and which are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth fully herein.

2. The Contract
The complete contract consists of the following documents: This Agreement, the notice to contractors, the Contractor's accepted proposal, general conditions, special provisions, plans and detailed drawings, faithful performance bond and labor and materials bond and any and all supplemental agreements amending, decreasing, or extending the work contemplated or which may be required to complete the work in a satisfactory and acceptable manner. The Current Edition of the "City of Waterford Standard Specifications and Drawings" is hereby incorporated as a part of the contract. Federal Highway Administration Form 1273: Required Contract Provisions Federal-Aid Construction Contracts, and the current Federal wage rates are included as attachments and are made a part hereof.

All rights and obligations of City and Contractor are set forth and described in the contract.

All of the above named documents are intended to cooperate so that any work called for in one and not mentioned in the other, or vice versa, is to be executed the same as if mentioned in all said documents. The documents comprising the complete contract will hereinafter be referred to as the "contract". In case of any dispute, the decision of the City Engineer shall be final. 2026-02 – Bonnie Brae Improvements
2 3. Schedule
All work shall be performed in accordance with the schedule provided by City Engineer, and under his direction.

4. Equipment & Performance of Work:

Contractor shall furnish all tools, equipment, facilities, labor and materials necessary to perform and complete in good workmanlike manner the work of general construction as called for and in the manner designated in and in strict conformity with the plans and specifications for said work, which said specifications are entitled, "General Conditions and Special Provisions for:
“Bonnie Brae Improvements”

The equipment, apparatus, facilities, labor and material shall be furnished, and said work performed and completed as required in said plans and specifications under the direction and supervision, and subject to the approval, of the City Engineer of said City, or his designated agent.

5. Contract Price:

City shall pay, and Contractor shall accept in full payment for the work above agreed to be done, the sum of: Six Hundred and Seventy-Two Thousand, Eight Hundred and Sixteen Dollars and Twenty- Eight Cents. ($672,816.28).

Said price is determined by the unit prices contained in Contractor's bid. In the event work is performed or materials furnished in addition to those set forth in Contractor's bid and the specifications herein, said work and materials will be paid for at the unit price therein contained. Said amount shall be paid in installments as hereinafter provided.

6. Time for Performance
The time fixed for the commencement of such work is ten (10) calendar days after the "Notice to Proceed" has been issued. The work on this project shall be completed on or before Ninety (90) calendar days after the date of the "Notice to Proceed".

7. Rights of City to Increase Working Days:

If such work is not completed within such time, the City Council shall have the right to increase the number of working days in the amount it may determine will best serve the interests of the City, and if it desires to increase said number of working days, it shall have the further right to charge the Contractor and deduct from the final payment for the work the actual cost of engineering, inspection, superintendence, and other overhead expenses which are directly chargeable to Contractor, and which accrue during the period of such extension except that the cost of the final service and preparation of the final estimates shall not be included in such charges; provided, however, that no extension of time for completion of such work shall ever be allowed unless requested by Contractor at least twenty (20) calendar days prior to the time herein fixed for the completion thereof, in writing, with the City Clerk, addressed to the City Council. In this connection, it is understood that the City Clerk shall not transmit any such request to the City Council if not filed within the time herein prescribed.

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3 8. Option of City to Terminate Agreement in Event of Failure to Complete Work:

If Contractor shall have refused or failed to prosecute the work, or any severable part thereof, with such diligence as will insure its completion within the time specified or any extensions thereof, or shall have failed to complete said work within such time if Contractor should be adjudged a bankrupt, or if Contractor should make a general assignment for the benefit of Contractor's creditors, or if a receiver should be appointed in the event of Contractor's insolvency, or if Contractor or any subcontractor should violate any of the provisions of this Agreement, the City Engineer or the City Council may give written notice to Contractor and Contractor's sureties of its intention to terminate this Agreement, and unless within five (5) days after the serving of such notice such violation shall cease and satisfactory arrangements for the correction thereof made, this Agreement may, at the option of City, upon the expiration of said time, cease and terminate.

9. Liquidated Damages:

In the event Contractor for any reason shall have failed to perform the work herein specified within the time herein required and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, City may, in lieu of any other of its rights authorized by paragraph 8 of this Agreement, deduct from payments or credits due Contractor after such breach, a sum equal to one thousand ($1,000) Dollars as liquidated damages for each calendar day beyond the date herein provided for the completion of such work.

10. Performance by Sureties:

In the event of any termination as herein‐before provided, City shall immediately give written notice thereof to Contractor and Contractor's sureties, and the sureties shall have the right to take over and perform the Agreement; provided, however, that if the sureties within five (5) days after giving them said notice of termination, do not give the City written notice of their intention to take over the performance of the Agreement and do not commence performance thereof within five (5) days after notice to the City of such election, City may take over the work and prosecute the same to completion by contract or by any other method it may deem advisable for the account, and at the expense of Contractor and the Sureties shall be liable to City for any excess cost or damages occasioned City thereby; and, in such event, City may, without liability for so doing, take possession of and utilize in completing the work such materials, appliances, plant and other property belonging to Contractor as may be on the site of the work and necessary therefore.

11. Disputes Pertaining to Payment for Work:

Should any dispute arise respecting the true value of any work done, of any work omitted, or of any extra work which Contractor may be required to do or respecting the size of any payment to contractor during the performance of this contract, such dispute shall be decided by the City Engineer, and the decision of the latter shall be final and conclusive.

12. Permits, Compliance with Law:

Contractor shall, at Contractor's expense, obtain all necessary permits and licenses for the construction of each improvement, give all necessary notices and pay all fees and taxes required by law.

13. Superintendence by Contractor:

Contractor shall give personal superintendence to the work on said improvement or have a competent foreman or superintendent satisfactory to the City Engineer on the work at all times during progress, with authority to act for him.
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4 14. Inspection by City:

Contractor shall at all times maintain proper facilities and provide safe access for inspection by City to all parts of the work and to the shops wherein the work is in preparation.

15. Extra and/or Additional Work and Changes:

Should City at any time during the progress of said work request any alterations, deviations, additions, or omissions from said specifications or plans or other contract documents, it shall be at liberty to do so, and the same shall in no way affect or make void the contract, but will be added to or deducted from the amount of said contract price as the case may be, by fair and reasonable valuation. Request for such change must be made in writing signed by the City Engineer, shall be accompanied by plans and specifications for such propose, shall be accepted in writing by Contractor and Contractor's surety.

16. Inspection and Testing of Materials:

Contractor shall notify City a sufficient time in advance of the manufacture of production materials to be supplied by Contractor under this contract in order that City may arrange for mill or factory inspection and testing of same, as required by the City.

Any materials shipped by Contractor from factory prior to having satisfactorily passed such testing and inspection by City's representative or prior to the receipt of notice from such representative that such testing and inspection will not be required shall not be incorporated on the job of said improvement.

Contractor shall also furnish City, in triplicate, certified copies of all factory and mill test reports upon request.

17. Permits and Care of Work:

Contractor has examined the site of the work and is familiar with its topography and condition, location of property lines, easements, building lines, and other physical factors and limitations affecting the performance of this Agreement. Contractor, at Contractor's expense, shall obtain any permission necessary for any operations conducted off the property owned or controlled by City. Contractor shall be responsible for the proper care and protection of all materials delivered and work performed until completion and final acceptance.

18. Other Contracts:

City may award other contracts for additional work, and Contractor shall fully cooperate with such other Contractors and carefully fit Contractor's own work to that provided under other contracts as may be directed by the City Engineer. Contractor shall not commit or permit any act which will interfere with the performance of work by any other Contractor.

19. Payments to Contractor:

Payments are to be made to the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of Section of the General Conditions of said specifications in legally executed and regularly issued warrants of the City, drawn on the appropriate fund or funds as required by law and order of the City Council thereof.

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5 20. Contract Security:

Concurrently with the execution hereof, Contractor shall furnish on the forms provided (1) a surety bond in an amount equal to at least one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price as security for the faithful performance of this contract; and (2) a separate surety bond in an amount equal to at least one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price as security for the payment of all persons performing labor and furnishing materials in connection with this contract. Sureties on each of said bonds thereof shall be satisfactory to the City Manager.

21. Indemnity:

Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless City, its officers, employees, agents and volunteers from and against all liability, loss, damage, expense, and cost (including, without limitation, reasonable legal counsel fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of or in connection with Contractor’s negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct in the performance of work hereunder, or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this Agreement, except such loss or damage caused by the active negligence, sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions are intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California and will survive termination of this Agreement.

22. Contractor’s Insurance:

a. Minimum Limits of Insurance
i. General Liability
Contractor shall maintain commercial general liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CG 00 01, in an amount not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage, including without limitation, blanket contractual liability and coverage for explosion, collapse and underground property damage hazards. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit. A combination of a general liability policy and excess liability policies may be utilized to achieve these limits. Contractor’s general liability policies shall be primary and shall not seek contribution from the City’s coverage, and be endorsed using Insurance Services Office form CG 20 10 to provide that City and its officers, officials, employees, and agents shall be additional insureds under such policies. An endorsement providing completed operations to the additional insured, ISO form CG 20 37, is also required. ii. Auto Liability
Contractor shall provide auto liability coverage for owned, non-owned, and hired autos using ISO Business Auto Coverage form CA 00 01, or the exact equivalent, with a limit of no less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per accident.
iii. Workers’ Compensation
Contractor shall maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limits of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000). Contractor shall submit to City, along with the certificate of insurance, a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of City, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers.
b. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retention:

Any deductible or self‐insured retention must be declared to and approved by the City. At the option of 2026-02 – Bonnie Brae Improvements
6 the City, either: the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductible for self‐insured retention as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers; or the Contractor shall post a security (including but not limited to cash, letter of credit, etc.) guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses. c. Other Insurance Provisions:

The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
i. General Liability and Automobile Liability Coverage

1. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers.

2. The Contractor's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made for suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability. ii. All Coverage:

1. Each insurance policy required by this section shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days' prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City.

2. The Contractor shall require the subcontractors, if any, to take out and maintain similar Commercial General Liability and Property Damage Insurance.

3. In case any of the work under this Contract is to be performed on, or at, the site of the project by the subcontractor, the contractor shall take out and maintain such contractor's Contingent or Protective Insurance as will protect him, the Owner, and the Engineer from damage claims arising from the operations of any subcontractor. d. Acceptability of Insurer:

Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a Best's rating of no less than A:VII.

In the event the form of any policy or certificate, or the amount of the insurance or the companies writing same are not satisfactory to the City, the Contractor shall furnish other policies or certificates in form and amount, and with companies satisfactory to the City. The Contractor shall not cause any policies to be canceled or permit it to lapse, and all policies shall include a clause to the effect that the policy or certificate shall not be subject to cancellation or to a reduction in the required limits of liability or amounts of insurance until notice has been mailed to the City stating when, not less than ten (10) days thereafter, such cancellation or reduction shall be effective. All certificates of insurance, authenticated by the proper officer of the insurer, shall state in particular those insured, the extent of the insurance, the location and operations to which the insurance applies, the expiration date, and the above‐mentioned notice of cancellation clause.

The Contractor shall furnish to the City at the date of delivering the signed contracts and bonds, certificates or riders duly executed on behalf of the surety company, certifying as to the amounts of insurance carried, and providing for the coverage therein of the City, its officers, agents, and employees, within all risks arising out of the project.

23. Proof of Carriage of Insurance:

Contractor shall furnish City on City Forms, through the City Engineer, concurrently with the execution hereof, with satisfactory proof of carriage of the insurance required, and that each carrier shall give City at least thirty (30) days prior notice of the cancellation of any policy during the effective period of this contract. 2026-02 – Bonnie Brae Improvements
7 24. Wage & Hours of Employment:

In the performance of this contract, eight (8) hours shall be the maximum hours of labor on any calendar day, and the minimum wages of compensation of persons performing labor in the execution of this Agreement shall be the current prevailing scale of wages determined by the U.S. Secretary of Labor for the community and on file with the City Engineer.

The Contractor shall forfeit as penalty to the City, Twenty‐Five Dollars ($25) to be paid to the City of Waterford for each workman employed in the execution of this Agreement by him or by any subcontractor, for each calendar day during which any workman is required or permitted to labor more than eight (8) hours, in violation of provisions of Article 3, Chapter 1, Part 7, a Division 2, of the Labor Code of the State of California, and all amendments thereto.

25. Emergency – Additional Time for Performance – Procurement of Materials:

If, because of war or other declared national emergency, the Federal or State Government restricts, regulates, or controls the procurement and allocation of labor or materials, or both, and if solely because of said restrictions, regulations or controls, contractor is through no fault of the contractor, unable to perform this Agreement, or the work is thereby suspended or delayed, any of the following steps may be taken. a. City may, pursuant to resolution of the Council, grant Contractor additional time for the performance of this Agreement, sufficient to compensate in time, for delay or suspension.

To qualify for such extension in time, Contractor within ten (10) days of Contractor's discovering such inability to perform, shall notify City Engineer in writing thereof, and give specific reasons therefore; City Engineer shall thereupon have sixty (60) days within which to procure such needed materials or labor as is specified in this Agreement, or permit substitution, or provide for changes in the work in accordance with other provisions of this Agreement. Substituted materials, or changes in the work, or both, shall be ordered in writing by City Engineer, and the concurrence of the Council shall not be necessary. All reasonable expenses of such procurement incurred by the City Engineer shall be defrayed by the Contractor; or
b. If such materials or labor cannot be procured through legitimate channels within sixty (60) days after the filing of the aforesaid notice, either party may, upon thirty (30) days' written notice to the other, terminate this Agreement. In such event, Contractor shall be compensated for all work executed upon a unit basis in proportion to the amount of the work completed, or upon a cost‐plus ten percent (10%) basis, whichever is the lesser. Materials on the ground, in process of fabrication or in route upon the date of notice of termination specially ordered for the project and which cannot be utilized by Contractor, shall be compensated for by City at cost, including freight, provided the Contractor shall take all steps possible to minimize this obligation; or c. City Council, by resolution, may suspend this Agreement until the cause of inability to perform is removed but for a period of not to exceed sixty (60) days.

If this Agreement is not canceled, and the inability of Contractor to perform continues without fault on Contractor's part, beyond the time during which the Agreement may have been suspended, as hereinabove provided, City Council may further suspend this Agreement, or either party hereto may, without incurring any liability, elect to declare this Agreement terminated upon the ground of impossibility of performance. In the event City declares this Agreement terminated, such declaration shall be authorized by the City Council by resolution, and Contractor shall be notified in writing thereof within five (5) days after the adoption of such resolution. Upon such termination, Contractor shall be entitled to proportionate compensation at the Agreement rate for such portion of the Agreement as may have been performed, or
d. City may terminate this Agreement, in which case Contractor shall be entitled to proportionate compensation at the agreed rate for such portion of the Agreement as may have been performed. Such termination shall be authorized by resolution of the Council. Notice thereof shall be forthwith given in 2026-02 – Bonnie Brae Improvements
8 writing to Contractor, and this Agreement shall be terminated upon receipt by Contractor of such notice.

In the event of the termination provided in this sub‐paragraph (d), none of the covenants, conditions or provisions hereof shall apply to the work not performed, and City shall be liable to Contractor for the proportionate compensation last herein mentioned.

26. Provisions Cumulative:

The provisions of this Agreement are cumulative, and in addition to and not in limitation of, any other rights or remedies available to City.

27. Notices:

All notices shall be in writing and delivered in person or transmitted by certified mail, postage prepaid.

Notices required to be given to City shall be addressed as follows:

CITY MANAGER, CITY OF WATERFORD, P. O. BOX 199, WATERFORD, CA 95386 Notices required to be given to Contractor shall be addressed as follows:

Platinum General Engineering LLC.
1231 8TH ST SUITE 800
Modesto, CA 95345
Phone 209-550-1199
Fax -N/A_______________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
Notices required to be given sureties of Contractor shall be addressed as follows:

City of Waterford
101 E. Street
Waterford, Ca 95386
Phone 209-874-2328
Fax 209-874-9656

28. Interpretation:

As used herein, any gender includes each other gender, the singular includes the plural and vice versa.

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9 29. Anti-Trust Claims:

The Contractor or subcontractor offers and agrees to assign to the City all rights, title and interest to any causes of action under Section Four of the Clayton Act and the Cartwright Act concerning anti‐trust claims.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, four identical counterparts of this Agreement, consisting of a total of 12 pages, each of which counterparts shall for all purposes be deemed an original of said Agreement, have been duly executed by the parties hereinabove named, on the day and year first hereinabove written. (Attach Contractor’s Notary CITY OF WATERFORD,
Seal Here) A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
By:________________________________ By:_____________________________ Contractor Michael G. Pitcock, City Manager
Address: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________ By: _____________________________ __________________________________ Corbett Browning, City Attorney Federal Tax ID # APPROVED AS TO SUFFICIENCY:
__________________________________ MCR ENGINEERING
OR
Social Security # By: _____________________________
__________________________________ Rob Marler, City Engineer ATTEST:

By: _____________________________
Patricia Krause, City Clerk
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COMPANY NAME / BIDDERS BOND

CONTACT NAME AMOUNT OF BID BOND COMPANY CITY/STATE
MACHADO AND SONS CONSTRUCTION INC $ 1,082,000.00 RLI INSURANCE COMPANY FRESNO CA 1000 S KILROY RD
TURLOCK CA 95380
MOUNTAIN CASCADE INC $ 838,985.00 LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE HARTFORD CT 555 EXCHANGE CT
LIVERMORE CA 94550
PLATINUM GENERAL ENGINEERING LLC $ 672,816.28 GRANITE SURETY INSURANCE COMPANY OKLAHOMA CITY OK 1231 8TH ST STE 800
MODESTO CA 95354
FRONTLINE GENERAL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION INC$ 989,686.69 GREAT MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY DAKOTA MN 5937 NORTHFRONT RD
LIVERMORE CA 94551
GOLDEN STATE GENERAL ENGINEERING INC $ 650,000.00 OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY LAS VEGAS NV 6889 SCHINDLER RD
NEWCASTLE CA 95658
CONSOLIDATED ENGINEERING INC $ 953,243.95 OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY RANCHO CORDOVA CA 5860 AMOS LN
VALLEY SPRINGS CA 95252
UNITED PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE INC $ 744,669.41 GREAT MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY HOUSTON TX 2907 TULLY RD
HUGHSON CA 95326
DIRY DYNASTY $ 1,019,437.00 MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY DALLAS IA 4110 MEADOW OAKS DR
VALLEY SPRINGS CA 95252

HENSLEY'S PAVING AND GENERAL ENGINEERING INC
13101 YOSEMITE BLVD $ 870,046.38 U.S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY LOS ANGELES CA WATERFORD CA 95386

BID SHEET OPENING LOG
2026-02 - Bonnie Brae Improvements
BID OPENING: 09/09/2026 @ 3pm
General Business 6c
October 15, 2026
Mike Pitcock, City Manager
City Council Staff Report
Motion: Approve an Agreement with the Waterford Chamber of Commerce in an amount of $15,000 for Economic Development and Workforce Strategies.

SUMMARY:

The City Council is being asked to approve an agreement with the Waterford Chamber of Commerce in an amount of $15,000 for Economic Development and Workforce Strategies.

ANALYSIS:

In the past, the City of Waterford has contracted with Opportunity Stanislaus (OS) to provide economic development and workforce strategies. As this work is completed for the other 8 cities and the county of Stanislaus, their availability to provide these services to Waterford has been sparce at best.

Recently, the Waterford Chamber of Commerce has provided a proposal that is intended to provide superior services for the same amount of $15,000. Given that their focus will be on Waterford only, staff feel it would be a good idea to provide a one-year agreement to see if their service exceeds that of Opportunity Stanislaus.

Their proposal (Exhibit A to the agreement) provides the complete list of activities they propose to complete in a 12-month period. In general, the scope of work includes:
a. Business outreach and retention;
b. Business resource network;
c. Small business workshop series;
d. Waterford business walk;
e. Develop a “Shop Waterford” campaign;
f. Develop and maintain a Waterford Business Directory; g. Develop a new business welcome program;
h. Improve business networking and relationships;
i. Develop an entrepreneur program;
j. Begin a small youth entrepreneur program;
k. Provide career and workforce development;
l. Provide business mentorship;
m. Develop a business attraction program;
The scope above is very aggressive and would be great value to Waterford. Therefore, staff recommend giving the chamber a one-year agreement.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The annual cost of services for is $15,000 and is included in the General Fund budget.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The City finds and determines with certainty that this item is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), as the activity is covered under the general rule that CEQA applies to only projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Not approve the agreement. These types of services would be great addition for oue business community.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Agreement
a. Exhibit A – Chamber Proposal
Economic & Community Development Services
Proposal
A Proposed Partnership Between the Waterford Chamber of Commerce and the City of Waterford Prepared for: City of Waterford
Prepared by: Waterford Chamber of Commerce
Proposed Initial Term: One-Year Pilot Program
August 2026
Waterford Chamber of Commerce | Economic & Community Development Proposal

Purpose of This Proposal
The Waterford Chamber of Commerce is proposing a formal partnership with the City of Waterford to provide economic development, small business support, entrepreneurship, workforce connection and community development services throughout Waterford.

This proposal is separate from the City's existing membership and sponsorship with the Chamber.

The City's Chamber membership provides the City with the normal benefits and services associated with being a Chamber member and sponsor. The services described in this proposal are different. They are intended to benefit the broader Waterford community, including businesses that are not Chamber members, entrepreneurs who have not yet started businesses, residents looking for opportunities, young people preparing for their futures, existing employers, prospective businesses and ultimately the economic health of Waterford as a whole.

The Chamber believes Waterford needs a local organization actively working on these issues throughout the year.

Our goal is not simply to organize events or increase Chamber membership. The long-term goal is to help build a stronger local economy, support the businesses already investing in Waterford, attract appropriate new businesses, develop entrepreneurs, connect employers with resources, create opportunities for our young people and help Waterford become a community where people can increasingly live, work, shop, build businesses and create careers without having to look elsewhere for every opportunity.

This proposal establishes the framework for beginning that work.

1. Our Vision for Waterford
Waterford is growing.

New housing is being built. More families are coming into the community. Development will continue to create opportunities, but population growth alone does not create a strong local economy.

We need businesses. We need jobs. We need entrepreneurs. We need places for residents to spend money locally. We need opportunities for young people who grow up here. We need existing businesses to feel that Waterford is a place where they can continue investing and expanding. And we need a stronger connection between the City, business community, schools, residents and the regional resources that are already available to us.

The Chamber wants to help build that structure.

Our long-term vision is for Waterford to become a community that is known not only as a place to live, but as a place to start and grow a business.

Waterford Chamber of Commerce | Economic & Community Development Proposal

We want to see more of the money earned by Waterford residents spent in Waterford. We want vacant commercial spaces filled. We want existing businesses expanding. We want entrepreneurs choosing Waterford. We want businesses outside the area considering Waterford when they are looking for their next location. We want our young people exposed to entrepreneurship, technology, agriculture, skilled trades, professional careers and business ownership before they leave school.

Most importantly, we want to develop homegrown talent.

Economic development cannot only be about convincing someone from another city to bring a business here. It should also be about helping a student growing up in Waterford today become the person who opens a successful business here ten years from now.

That requires a long-term commitment. This proposal is intended to begin building that foundation.

2. The Role of the Waterford Chamber
The Chamber does not intend to duplicate every service provided by county, state, federal or regional economic development organizations. That would be expensive, unnecessary and unrealistic for a small Chamber.

Instead, the Waterford Chamber should become the local hub that connects those resources directly to our community.

There are already organizations providing business consulting, workforce development, financing assistance, mentoring, education, training and other services. The problem is often not that resources do not exist - the problem is getting those resources into Waterford and getting Waterford businesses and residents connected with them.

The Chamber can fill that gap.

When a business owner needs assistance and does not know where to start, the Chamber should be able to help make the connection. When an employer needs workers, the Chamber should know which workforce resources are available. When an entrepreneur has an idea but does not know how to build a business around it, we should be able to connect that person with experienced advisors. When a regional organization has a program that could benefit Waterford, the Chamber should work to bring that program here. When a business is considering Waterford, there should be a local organization ready to welcome them, answer questions, introduce them to the community and work with City staff when necessary.

The Chamber becomes the connector, organizer, advocate and local point of contact.

3. Business Outreach and Retention
One of the Chamber's first priorities will be developing stronger relationships with businesses operating in Waterford. We cannot effectively support businesses if we do not know what they need.

Waterford Chamber of Commerce | Economic & Community Development Proposal

The Chamber will conduct ongoing outreach to local businesses throughout the year. These conversations will not be membership sales calls. The purpose will be to understand the health of the local business community.

We want to know:
• What challenges are businesses facing?
• Are they growing or struggling?
• Are they hiring?
• Are they having difficulty finding employees?
• Are they considering expanding?
• Are they considering leaving?
• Are there regulatory or permitting concerns?
• Do they need access to financing?
• Are there programs or resources they do not know how to access? • What would make operating a business in Waterford easier? • What can the Chamber and City do better?
The Chamber will document recurring concerns and identify areas where businesses can be connected with assistance. When appropriate, broader issues affecting multiple businesses can be communicated to City staff and Council.

Initial Year Goals
• Personally engage at least 25 Waterford businesses
• Establish a structured business needs survey
• Track common concerns and opportunities
• Identify businesses considering expansion
• Identify businesses requiring assistance
• Provide referrals and follow-up when appropriate
• Provide the City with an annual summary of findings
This program will be available regardless of whether a business is a Chamber member.

4. Waterford Business Resource Network
The Chamber will establish a Business Resource Network designed to make existing resources easier for Waterford businesses and entrepreneurs to access. Rather than attempting to employ experts in every field, the Chamber will develop relationships with organizations and professionals that already provide these services.

Potential partners include:
• Valley Sierra Small Business Development Center
• SCORE
Waterford Chamber of Commerce | Economic & Community Development Proposal

• Stanislaus County Workforce Development
• Modesto Junior College
• Financial institutions
• Accountants
• Attorneys
• Insurance professionals
• Marketing professionals
• Human resources professionals
• Successful local entrepreneurs
• County agencies
• State agencies
• Federal small business resources
• Other regional economic development organizations
The Chamber's responsibility will be identifying the need, making the appropriate connection and following up where possible. A business should not have to understand the entire regional economic development system to find help. They should be able to contact the Chamber and start there.

5. Small Business Workshop Series
The Chamber will organize educational programs for Waterford businesses and entrepreneurs. Whenever possible, these workshops will be provided in partnership with organizations and professionals willing to provide expertise at little or no cost.

Potential workshop subjects include:
• Starting a Business
• Business Planning
• Marketing a Small Business
• Social Media
• Accessing Capital
• Understanding Business Credit
• Small Business Taxes
• Hiring Employees
• Human Resources Basics
• Business Insurance
• Commercial Leasing
• Grants and Financing
• Succession Planning
• Technology for Small Businesses
• Artificial Intelligence for Small Businesses
Waterford Chamber of Commerce | Economic & Community Development Proposal

• Government Contracting
• Permitting and Licensing
The Chamber's role will be to organize the program, recruit presenters, secure a location, promote the workshop and bring Waterford businesses into the room. Our initial goal will be to conduct at least two workshops during the first year, with additional workshops added as partnerships and participation allow.

6. Waterford Business Walk
The Chamber proposes conducting an annual Waterford Business Walk. Chamber representatives, City representatives and community leaders would spend a designated period visiting businesses and speaking directly with owners and managers.

The Business Walk would provide an opportunity to hear directly from businesses rather than waiting for businesses to approach the City or Chamber.

The Chamber would compile the information collected during the Business Walk and provide the City with a summary identifying common concerns, business confidence, workforce needs, expansion opportunities and other relevant findings.

7. Shop Waterford
Keeping more spending inside Waterford is one of the most immediate economic development opportunities available to us. The Chamber will develop a Shop Local initiative encouraging residents to consider local businesses first.

This can include:
• Business spotlights
• Local business stories
• Social media campaigns
• Holiday shopping campaigns
• Restaurant promotion
• Retail promotion
• New business announcements
• Community challenges
• Business features
• Local spending education
The goal is not to tell residents that they can never shop outside Waterford. The goal is to remind people that every dollar spent locally helps support local businesses, jobs and the community. Over time, Shop Local can become a recognizable community campaign.

Waterford Chamber of Commerce | Economic & Community Development Proposal

8. Waterford Business Directory
The Chamber will work toward developing and maintaining a comprehensive directory of businesses operating in Waterford. The community should have an easy way to determine what businesses and services are available locally. The directory can also help the Chamber better understand the makeup of the local economy and identify gaps.

Basic inclusion in the community directory under this program would not require Chamber membership.

Chamber members may receive additional promotional benefits associated with their membership, but the economic development value of understanding and promoting Waterford's overall business community extends beyond Chamber membership.

9. New Business Welcome Program
Opening a business is difficult. When someone chooses Waterford, we should make sure they know that the community wants them here. The Chamber will develop a New Business Welcome Program.

When new businesses are identified, the Chamber can provide:
• Introduction to the Chamber
• Information about local resources
• Connections with City departments when necessary
• Business directory inclusion
• Introductions to neighboring businesses
• Promotional opportunities
• Ribbon cutting opportunities
• Invitations to business events
• Connections with business assistance resources
The goal is to establish a relationship early rather than waiting until the business needs something.

10. Business Networking and Relationship Building
A strong business community requires relationships. The Chamber will organize opportunities for business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals, community leaders and regional partners to meet one another.

These may include traditional Chamber mixers as well as smaller networking events, educational gatherings and business roundtables. Whenever possible, events will be supported by host businesses and sponsors so that economic development funds can remain focused on programs and services.

11. Entrepreneur Development
Waterford Chamber of Commerce | Economic & Community Development Proposal

Waterford's future business community includes people who have not started businesses yet. The Chamber will actively encourage entrepreneurship.

When residents approach the Chamber with a business idea, we can help them understand what resources are available and connect them with organizations such as SCORE, SBDC, lenders and experienced business owners. The Chamber can also provide the local relationships that regional organizations cannot always provide.

Someone developing a business should have opportunities to meet other Waterford entrepreneurs, understand the local market and become connected with the community before opening their doors.

12. Youth Entrepreneurship
One of the Chamber's long-term priorities is creating opportunities for Waterford's young people. We want students to understand that entrepreneurship and business ownership are real options available to them.

The Chamber proposes beginning a small youth entrepreneurship initiative during the first year and expanding it as partnerships and resources become available.

Students could be introduced to:
• Developing a business idea
• Identifying a problem worth solving
• Understanding customers
• Basic budgeting
• Pricing
• Marketing
• Technology
• Business ownership
• Presenting an idea
The Chamber will seek partnerships with schools, local businesses, business mentors, financial institutions, SCORE, SBDC, educational institutions and other organizations. A future goal would be an annual Waterford Youth Business Pitch program where students develop ideas and present them to local business and community leaders.

We do not expect to build a large program overnight. The first year is about establishing the relationships and proving the concept.

13. Career and Workforce Development
Not every student will become an entrepreneur, nor should they. Waterford also needs a strong workforce.

The Chamber will work to connect residents and young people with career opportunities and expose them to industries that can provide sustainable careers.

Waterford Chamber of Commerce | Economic & Community Development Proposal

Potential areas include:
• Agriculture
• Skilled trades
• Manufacturing
• Technology
• Healthcare
• Public service
• Business
• Professional services
• Entrepreneurship
Rather than attempting to operate our own workforce training organization, the Chamber will work with existing workforce and educational partners. Our role will be identifying Waterford employers and residents who can benefit from these resources and bringing those relationships together.

Potential future activities include:
• Career presentations
• Business tours
• Job shadowing
• Employer presentations
• Internship connections
• Skilled trades demonstrations
• Career days
• Employer and student networking

14. Business Mentorship
There is tremendous experience already present in our community and region. The Chamber will begin developing a network of business owners and professionals willing to mentor entrepreneurs and newer business owners.

Mentoring does not have to be complicated. Sometimes a new entrepreneur simply needs access to someone who has already been through the process. The Chamber can facilitate those relationships while also connecting entrepreneurs with formal mentoring programs such as SCORE.

15. Business Attraction
Waterford needs to become more deliberate about the businesses we want to attract. The Chamber will work with the City to better understand available commercial properties, development opportunities and gaps in the local marketplace.

Waterford Chamber of Commerce | Economic & Community Development Proposal

Rather than simply saying Waterford needs “more businesses,” we should begin identifying what kinds of businesses make sense for the community.

The Chamber can assist with:
• Identifying business categories currently missing from Waterford • Identifying available commercial locations
• Developing information for prospective businesses
• Contacting prospective businesses
• Developing relationships with commercial brokers
• Welcoming businesses considering Waterford
• Connecting prospective businesses with City staff
• Promoting Waterford as a place to invest
The Chamber cannot guarantee that a particular business will choose Waterford. What we can guarantee is that Waterford will have someone actively making the case.

16. Grants, Financing and Outside Resources
The Chamber will actively identify outside resources that may benefit local businesses, entrepreneurs and Chamber-led community programs. This may include:
• Grants
• Small business loans
• Workforce funding
• Training programs
• Entrepreneurship programs
• State resources
• Federal resources
• Corporate sponsorships
• Foundation funding
• Educational partnerships
The Chamber will not represent itself as a professional grant-writing firm under this agreement. Our responsibility will be identifying opportunities, communicating them and connecting businesses or organizations with appropriate assistance.

For Chamber-led programs, we will pursue outside funding whenever appropriate. One of our goals should be using the City's investment to attract additional resources into Waterford.

17. Community and Economic Branding
Waterford Chamber of Commerce | Economic & Community Development Proposal

Waterford needs to tell a stronger story about itself. We should be able to clearly communicate why someone should shop here, open a business here, invest here or build a career here.

The Chamber will begin developing economic development messaging that promotes Waterford's businesses, opportunities and community. This can work alongside the City's existing branding without replacing or interfering with the City's official communications.

The purpose is economic promotion. We want people outside Waterford to begin seeing opportunity here while reminding people already living here what exists in their own community.

18. Regional Collaboration
Creating a stronger Waterford Chamber does not mean separating Waterford from regional economic development. Regional relationships remain important.

The Chamber intends to work with organizations throughout Stanislaus County and beyond whenever those relationships benefit Waterford. The difference is that Waterford will have its own organization making sure our community is represented and that available resources reach our businesses and residents.

We should participate regionally while thinking locally.

19. Services Will Not Be Limited to Chamber Members
This distinction is important. The services funded through a City economic development agreement would be community services and would not be restricted to businesses that purchase Chamber memberships.

A struggling Waterford business should not be turned away because it is not a Chamber member. An entrepreneur should not have to purchase a membership before we connect them with SCORE or SBDC. A student participating in a youth entrepreneurship program should obviously not need a Chamber membership. A prospective business considering Waterford should receive assistance regardless of membership status.

Chamber membership will continue to provide separate membership benefits, promotion, networking opportunities and other services established by the Chamber. The City's investment under this proposal would support broader economic development work benefiting Waterford as a community.

20. Transparency and Accountability
If the City invests public funds into this program, the Chamber believes the City Council and Waterford community should be able to see what those funds accomplished. Transparency will be built into the program.

Waterford Chamber of Commerce | Economic & Community Development Proposal

The Chamber proposes providing the City with written quarterly reports. Reports would include, as applicable:
• Businesses contacted
• Businesses assisted
• Business needs identified
• Referrals provided
• Workshops conducted
• Workshop attendance
• Events conducted
• Entrepreneurs assisted
• Youth participating in programs
• Workforce connections
• Mentorship connections
• Prospective businesses contacted
• New businesses welcomed
• Grants and funding opportunities identified
• Partnerships established
• Program progress
• Goals for the following quarter
Financial Reporting
Quarterly reporting will also include an accounting of funds received and expenditures made under the City's economic development agreement. The Chamber intends to track City economic development funding separately so that Council can clearly see how its investment is being used. Financial reporting should identify program expenditures and remaining funds.

The purpose is simple. If Waterford invests in this program, Waterford should be able to see where the money went.

21. Annual Report to City Council
At the conclusion of the initial year, the Chamber will provide City Council with an annual report. The report will summarize:
• Programs completed
• Businesses reached
• Businesses assisted
• Entrepreneurs assisted
• Workshops and participation
• Youth participation
Waterford Chamber of Commerce | Economic & Community Development Proposal

• Workforce activities
• Business recruitment activity
• Partnerships developed
• Outside resources leveraged
• Financial activity
• Challenges encountered
• Programs that worked
• Programs that did not work
• Recommendations for Year Two
The Chamber would welcome presenting these results directly to City Council. The City should be able to evaluate the program based on actual performance rather than promises.

22. Initial Performance Goals
Because this would be the first year of a new program, goals should be meaningful but realistic. The Chamber proposes initial targets including:

Business Outreach
• Personally engage at least 25 Waterford businesses
• Conduct one structured Business Walk
• Develop an ongoing business needs database
Business Assistance
• Assist or connect at least 15 businesses or entrepreneurs with resources • Establish working relationships with key regional business resource organizations Education
• Conduct at least two business workshops
• Expand the workshop schedule when partners and participation allow Local Promotion
• Establish or expand the Shop Local campaign
• Develop a Waterford business directory
• Establish ongoing business spotlight and promotional activities Entrepreneurship
• Establish an entrepreneur referral and mentoring system • Begin development of a local business mentor network
Youth and Workforce
• Establish relationships with schools and workforce partners Waterford Chamber of Commerce | Economic & Community Development Proposal

• Conduct at least two career or entrepreneurship activities • Develop or pilot one youth entrepreneurship initiative Business Attraction
• Begin developing a Waterford business recruitment profile • Identify business and retail gaps
• Begin direct outreach to prospective businesses, brokers or developers Funding
• Regularly identify outside funding opportunities
• Pursue outside funding for Chamber or community programs when appropriate Accountability
• Four quarterly reports
• Quarterly financial reporting
• One annual performance report
• Year Two recommendations
These should be treated as baseline goals. Where participation, partnerships and available resources allow us to accomplish more, we will.

23. First-Year Implementation
First Quarter: Build the Infrastructure
The first three months would focus heavily on building the program correctly. Priorities would include:
• Formalize the agreement with the City
• Establish financial tracking
• Build and verify the Waterford business database
• Begin business outreach
• Develop the business needs survey
• Establish relationships with SCORE, SBDC, workforce organizations and educational partners • Recruit volunteers and business mentors
• Establish the Business Resource Network
• Begin development of the business directory
• Develop the first workshop
• Establish quarterly reporting procedures
The City should begin seeing activity during this period, but the priority will be building the foundation.

Second Quarter: Put Programs Into the Community
The Chamber would begin increasing visible programming. Priorities would include:

Waterford Chamber of Commerce | Economic & Community Development Proposal

• Continue business visits
• Conduct the first business workshop
• Conduct the Business Walk
• Launch or expand the business directory
• Expand Shop Waterford
• Begin New Business Welcome activities
• Begin mentorship connections
• Establish school and workforce relationships
• Begin business recruitment research
A mid-year assessment would identify what is working and where adjustments are necessary.

Third Quarter: Expand Entrepreneurship and Workforce Programs Priorities would include:
• Continue business outreach
• Conduct additional workshops
• Begin youth entrepreneurship programming
• Conduct career or business presentations
• Expand mentorship
• Continue Shop Local
• Begin prospective business outreach
• Identify grant opportunities
• Strengthen regional partnerships
Fourth Quarter: Measure and Prepare for Year Two
The final quarter would focus on results and sustainability. Priorities would include:
• Continue core business services
• Conduct seasonal Shop Local promotion
• Complete initial youth programming
• Survey participating businesses
• Evaluate each program
• Complete financial reporting
• Prepare the annual report
• Present results to City Council
• Develop Year Two recommendations
• Identify additional funding and sponsorship opportunities

24. Building a Program That Does Not Depend on One Person Waterford Chamber of Commerce | Economic & Community Development Proposal

One of the most important parts of this proposal is creating a structure that does not depend entirely on one individual. The Chamber is still a growing organization. For these programs to become sustainable, we need partnerships.

The Chamber will actively recruit:
• Volunteers
• Business mentors
• Workshop presenters
• Committee members
• Educational partners
• Workforce partners
• Financial institutions
• Corporate sponsors
• Professional service providers
• Regional organizations
Whenever another organization already provides an excellent service, our first question should not be, “How do we recreate this?” Our question should be, “How do we bring this resource to Waterford?” That allows a relatively small Chamber to provide access to a much larger network of expertise. It also allows City funding to be used more efficiently.

25. Long-Term Sustainability
The City's investment should help start and strengthen these programs, but the long-term objective is not to make every Chamber initiative dependent upon City funding. The Chamber intends to develop additional support through:
• Chamber membership
• Corporate sponsorships
• Program sponsorships
• Event sponsorships
• Grants
• Financial institution partnerships
• Workforce partnerships
• Educational partnerships
• Foundation opportunities
• State and federal programs
• Other appropriate revenue sources
Over time, the goal should be to leverage the City's investment. If Waterford invests in the Chamber, we want to use that investment to help bring additional money, services, expertise and opportunities into Waterford Chamber of Commerce | Economic & Community Development Proposal

Waterford. Success should eventually mean that the value coming into the community substantially exceeds the City's original investment.

26. What Success Looks Like
Success will not be measured by how many events the Chamber holds. It will be measured by whether we are building something that makes Waterford economically stronger.

In the short term, success means businesses know where to go when they need help. It means we understand what our business community needs. It means more residents know what businesses exist here.

It means entrepreneurs have people they can call. It means regional resources are actually reaching Waterford. It means students begin meeting entrepreneurs, employers and professionals. It means prospective businesses receive a coordinated welcome when they consider Waterford.

Over the longer term, success looks much bigger. We want more businesses opening than closing. We want existing businesses expanding. We want more local jobs. We want more commercial investment. We want stronger commercial corridors. We want more of Waterford's household spending captured locally. We want young people growing up here to see opportunity here. We want entrepreneurs who start here to stay here. We want businesses throughout the region to recognize Waterford as a community worth considering.

And we want the Waterford Chamber to eventually become a strong enough institution that when the City is discussing economic development, workforce development, business attraction or entrepreneurship, the Chamber is naturally at the table.

27. A Local Investment with a Local Purpose
The Chamber understands that $15,000 is a meaningful investment for a community the size of Waterford.

We believe that is exactly why the investment should be visible, accountable and focused.

The City should know what it is receiving. Council should know what was accomplished. Businesses should feel the impact. Residents should see activity. And every year we should be able to look at the results and decide what needs to improve.

We are not asking the City to simply fund the Chamber. We are asking the City to contract with the Chamber to perform specific economic and community development work on behalf of Waterford. There is an important difference.

The City is already a valued member and sponsor of the Waterford Chamber. Those membership services remain separate. This proposal is about giving the Chamber the resources and responsibility to do something much broader. It is about building local economic development capacity. It is about creating a structure that connects our businesses with resources, develops entrepreneurs, exposes our young people to opportunity, promotes local spending, attracts investment and gives Waterford a stronger voice within the regional economy.

Waterford Chamber of Commerce | Economic & Community Development Proposal

We know this will take time. We know we will learn during the first year. We know some programs will grow faster than others. And we are not going to promise results that a small Chamber cannot reasonably guarantee.

What we can promise is that the work will be focused on Waterford, the City will receive regular reporting, the finances will be transparent, and we will be accountable for what we agree to accomplish.

Our goal is to build something that becomes more valuable to Waterford every year. The Chamber believes Waterford has tremendous potential. Now we need to start building the economic structure around that potential.

General business 6d
October 15, 2026
Lonnie Statzer Public Works Director
City Council Staff Report
Motion: Awarding Bid and Approving an Agreement with Platinum General Engineering LLC, in the Amount of $20,512.00. for Project No. 2026-04, “F St Basin Rehab Project” and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Public Improvement Agreement SUMMARY:

City Council is being asked to award a bid and approve an agreement with Platinum General Engineering LLC, in the amount of $20,512.00 for Project No. 2026-04, “F St. Basin Rehab Project” and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Public Improvement Agreement.

ANALYSIS:

This project is located on F Street from 1
st Street to La Gallina Ave. The F Street Basin Improvement project includes over-excavation of the existing detention basin to increase stormwater storage capacity and lowering the existing outfall structure to improve drainage efficiency. These improvements are intended to reduce the frequency and severity of flooding during major storm events.

On October 7, 2026, staff received 5 bids as follows:

Bid Company City and State Amount
1 Platinum General Engineering LLC Ceres, CA 95307 $20,512.00 2 Hensley’s Paving and General Waterford, CA 95386 $21,928.60 3 United Pavement Maintenance INC Hughson, CA 95326 $22,999.00 4 Mountain Cascade INC Livermore, CA 94550 $39,385.00
5 Sierra Mountain Construction INC Sonora, CA 95370 $95,000.00

FISCAL IMPACT
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Engineers Estimate of Project Costs
Total Project Cost Construction
Contract
Construction
Contingency
Construction
Engineering &
Inspection
Preliminary
Engineering
$24,614.40 $20,512.00 $2,051.20 $1,025.60 $1,025.60
Project Revenue Included in FY 2026/2027 Budget
Fund Fund Number Amount
Sewer Capital Reserves 4350-700-8300 $24,614.40
Total $24,614.40
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

This project is categorically exempted according to Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19 of the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), in accordance with Section 15301 “Existing Facilities.”
ALTERNATIVES:

1. Council could choose to not award the bid for the “F St Basin Rehab Project”. Council can direct the funds to be used for similar alternative projects.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Notice of Award
• Agreement
• Bid Opening Log

NOTICE OF AWARD
F ST BASIN REHAB, PROJECT NO. 2026-04
To: .
(Contractor)

Platinum General Engineering, LLC.
(Address)
Modesto, CA 95345
(City, State, Zip)
The City of Waterford, (Owner), represented by the undersigned has considered the proposal submitted by you for the above described work in response to its Notice to Contractors dated October, 2026.

It appears that it is to the best interest of said Owner to accept your Proposal in the amount of:

Twenty Thousand, Five Hundred and Twelve Dollars ($20,512.00).

You are hereby notified that your Proposal has been accepted.

If you fail to execute said contract and to furnish bonds and certificates within 14 calendar days from the date of delivery of this Notice, said Owner will be entitled to consider all your rights arising out of the Owner’s acceptance of your Proposal as abandoned and to award the work covered by your Proposal to another, or to readvertise the work or otherwise dispose thereof as the Owner may see fit.

Dated this 15th day of October, 2026.

OWNER: City of Waterford ACCEPTANCE OF NOTICE
Receipt of the above Notice of Award is
hereby acknowledged
This ___ day of __________, 2026
_______________________ By: _________________________
Michael G. Pitcock
City Manager Title: ________________________
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1 AGREEMENT
FOR

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. 2026-04
“F ST BASIN REHAB”

THIS AGREEMENT, is entered between the CITY OF WATERFORD, a Municipal Corporation, herein called ‘City”, and, Platinum General Engineering LLC., herein called “Contractor”, on

RECITALS
(a) City has taken appropriate proceedings to authorize construction of the public work an improvements herein provided, and execution of this Agreement.
(b) A notice was duly published for bids for the contract for the improvement hereinafter described. (c) On (Date), after notice duly given, the City Council of said City awarded the contract for the construction of the improvements hereinafter described to Contractor, which Contractor said Council found to be the lowest responsible bidder for said improvements.
(d) City and Contractor desire to enter into this Agreement for the construction of said improvements.

IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

1. Scope of Work
Contractor shall perform the work described briefly as follows:

All work as specified on the Plans and in the Special Provisions, dated October 2026 for the project, F St Basin Rehab.

The aforesaid improvements are further described in the plans, specifications and technical requirements for such project, copies of which are on file in the office of the City Engineer, previously provided to Contractor, and which are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth fully herein.

2. The Contract
The complete contract consists of the following documents: This Agreement, the notice to contractors, the Contractor's accepted proposal, general conditions, special provisions, plans and detailed drawings, faithful performance bond and labor and materials bond and any and all supplemental agreements amending, decreasing, or extending the work contemplated or which may be required to complete the work in a satisfactory and acceptable manner. The Current Edition of the "City of Waterford Standard Specifications and Drawings" is hereby incorporated as a part of the contract. Federal Highway Administration Form 1273: Required Contract Provisions Federal-Aid Construction Contracts, and the current Federal wage rates are included as attachments and are made a part hereof.

All rights and obligations of City and Contractor are set forth and described in the contract.

All of the above named documents are intended to cooperate so that any work called for in one and not mentioned in the other, or vice versa, is to be executed the same as if mentioned in all said documents. The documents comprising the complete contract will hereinafter be referred to as the "contract". In case of any dispute, the decision of the City Engineer shall be final. 2026-04 – F t
2 3. Schedule
All work shall be performed in accordance with the schedule provided by City Engineer, and under his direction.

4. Equipment & Performance of Work:

Contractor shall furnish all tools, equipment, facilities, labor and materials necessary to perform and complete in good workmanlike manner the work of general construction as called for and in the manner designated in and in strict conformity with the plans and specifications for said work, which said specifications are entitled, "General Conditions and Special Provisions for:
“Tennis Court Remodel”

The equipment, apparatus, facilities, labor and material shall be furnished, and said work performed and completed as required in said plans and specifications under the direction and supervision, and subject to the approval, of the City Engineer of said City, or his designated agent.

5. Contract Price:

City shall pay, and Contractor shall accept in full payment for the work above agreed to be done, the sum of:

Twenty Thousand, Five Hundred and Twelve Dollars, ($20,512.00). Said price is determined by the unit prices contained in Contractor's bid. In the event work is performed or materials furnished in addition to those set forth in Contractor's bid and the specifications herein, said work and materials will be paid for at the unit price therein contained. Said amount shall be paid in installments as hereinafter provided.

6. Time for Performance
The time fixed for the commencement of such work is ten (10) calendar days after the "Notice to Proceed" has been issued. The work on this project shall be completed on or before Fifteen (15) calendar days after the date of the "Notice to Proceed".

7. Rights of City to Increase Working Days:

If such work is not completed within such time, the City Council shall have the right to increase the number of working days in the amount it may determine will best serve the interests of the City, and if it desires to increase said number of working days, it shall have the further right to charge the Contractor and deduct from the final payment for the work the actual cost of engineering, inspection, superintendence, and other overhead expenses which are directly chargeable to Contractor, and which accrue during the period of such extension except that the cost of the final service and preparation of the final estimates shall not be included in such charges; provided, however, that no extension of time for completion of such work shall ever be allowed unless requested by Contractor at least twenty (20) calendar days prior to the time herein fixed for the completion thereof, in writing, with the City Clerk, addressed to the City Council. In this connection, it is understood that the City Clerk shall not transmit any such request to the City Council if not filed within the time herein prescribed.

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3 8. Option of City to Terminate Agreement in Event of Failure to Complete Work:

If Contractor shall have refused or failed to prosecute the work, or any severable part thereof, with such diligence as will insure its completion within the time specified or any extensions thereof, or shall have failed to complete said work within such time if Contractor should be adjudged a bankrupt, or if Contractor should make a general assignment for the benefit of Contractor's creditors, or if a receiver should be appointed in the event of Contractor's insolvency, or if Contractor or any subcontractor should violate any of the provisions of this Agreement, the City Engineer or the City Council may give written notice to Contractor and Contractor's sureties of its intention to terminate this Agreement, and unless within five (5) days after the serving of such notice such violation shall cease and satisfactory arrangements for the correction thereof made, this Agreement may, at the option of City, upon the expiration of said time, cease and terminate.

9. Liquidated Damages:

In the event Contractor for any reason shall have failed to perform the work herein specified within the time herein required and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, City may, in lieu of any other of its rights authorized by paragraph 8 of this Agreement, deduct from payments or credits due Contractor after such breach, a sum equal to one thousand ($1,000) Dollars as liquidated damages for each calendar day beyond the date herein provided for the completion of such work.

10. Performance by Sureties:

In the event of any termination as herein‐before provided, City shall immediately give written notice thereof to Contractor and Contractor's sureties, and the sureties shall have the right to take over and perform the Agreement; provided, however, that if the sureties within five (5) days after giving them said notice of termination, do not give the City written notice of their intention to take over the performance of the Agreement and do not commence performance thereof within five (5) days after notice to the City of such election, City may take over the work and prosecute the same to completion by contract or by any other method it may deem advisable for the account, and at the expense of Contractor and the Sureties shall be liable to City for any excess cost or damages occasioned City thereby; and, in such event, City may, without liability for so doing, take possession of and utilize in completing the work such materials, appliances, plant and other property belonging to Contractor as may be on the site of the work and necessary therefore.

11. Disputes Pertaining to Payment for Work:

Should any dispute arise respecting the true value of any work done, of any work omitted, or of any extra work which Contractor may be required to do or respecting the size of any payment to contractor during the performance of this contract, such dispute shall be decided by the City Engineer, and the decision of the latter shall be final and conclusive.

12. Permits, Compliance with Law:

Contractor shall, at Contractor's expense, obtain all necessary permits and licenses for the construction of each improvement, give all necessary notices and pay all fees and taxes required by law.

13. Superintendence by Contractor:

Contractor shall give personal superintendence to the work on said improvement or have a competent foreman or superintendent satisfactory to the City Engineer on the work at all times during progress, with authority to act for him.
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4 14. Inspection by City:

Contractor shall at all times maintain proper facilities and provide safe access for inspection by City to all parts of the work and to the shops wherein the work is in preparation.

15. Extra and/or Additional Work and Changes:

Should City at any time during the progress of said work request any alterations, deviations, additions, or omissions from said specifications or plans or other contract documents, it shall be at liberty to do so, and the same shall in no way affect or make void the contract, but will be added to or deducted from the amount of said contract price as the case may be, by fair and reasonable valuation. Request for such change must be made in writing signed by the City Engineer, shall be accompanied by plans and specifications for such propose, shall be accepted in writing by Contractor and Contractor's surety.

16. Inspection and Testing of Materials:

Contractor shall notify City a sufficient time in advance of the manufacture of production materials to be supplied by Contractor under this contract in order that City may arrange for mill or factory inspection and testing of same, as required by the City.

Any materials shipped by Contractor from factory prior to having satisfactorily passed such testing and inspection by City's representative or prior to the receipt of notice from such representative that such testing and inspection will not be required shall not be incorporated on the job of said improvement.

Contractor shall also furnish City, in triplicate, certified copies of all factory and mill test reports upon request.

17. Permits and Care of Work:

Contractor has examined the site of the work and is familiar with its topography and condition, location of property lines, easements, building lines, and other physical factors and limitations affecting the performance of this Agreement. Contractor, at Contractor's expense, shall obtain any permission necessary for any operations conducted off the property owned or controlled by City. Contractor shall be responsible for the proper care and protection of all materials delivered and work performed until completion and final acceptance.

18. Other Contracts:

City may award other contracts for additional work, and Contractor shall fully cooperate with such other Contractors and carefully fit Contractor's own work to that provided under other contracts as may be directed by the City Engineer. Contractor shall not commit or permit any act which will interfere with the performance of work by any other Contractor.

19. Payments to Contractor:

Payments are to be made to the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of Section of the General Conditions of said specifications in legally executed and regularly issued warrants of the City, drawn on the appropriate fund or funds as required by law and order of the City Council thereof.

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5 20. Contract Security:

Concurrently with the execution hereof, Contractor shall furnish on the forms provided (1) a surety bond in an amount equal to at least one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price as security for the faithful performance of this contract; and (2) a separate surety bond in an amount equal to at least one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price as security for the payment of all persons performing labor and furnishing materials in connection with this contract. Sureties on each of said bonds thereof shall be satisfactory to the City Manager.

21. Indemnity:

Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless City, its officers, employees, agents and volunteers from and against all liability, loss, damage, expense, and cost (including, without limitation, reasonable legal counsel fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of or in connection with Contractor’s negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct in the performance of work hereunder, or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this Agreement, except such loss or damage caused by the active negligence, sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions are intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California and will survive termination of this Agreement.

22. Contractor’s Insurance:

a. Minimum Limits of Insurance
i. General Liability
Contractor shall maintain commercial general liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CG 00 01, in an amount not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage, including without limitation, blanket contractual liability and coverage for explosion, collapse and underground property damage hazards. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit. A combination of a general liability policy and excess liability policies may be utilized to achieve these limits. Contractor’s general liability policies shall be primary and shall not seek contribution from the City’s coverage, and be endorsed using Insurance Services Office form CG 20 10 to provide that City and its officers, officials, employees, and agents shall be additional insureds under such policies. An endorsement providing completed operations to the additional insured, ISO form CG 20 37, is also required. ii. Auto Liability
Contractor shall provide auto liability coverage for owned, non-owned, and hired autos using ISO Business Auto Coverage form CA 00 01, or the exact equivalent, with a limit of no less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per accident.
iii. Workers’ Compensation
Contractor shall maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limits of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000). Contractor shall submit to City, along with the certificate of insurance, a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of City, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers.
b. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retention:

Any deductible or self‐insured retention must be declared to and approved by the City. At the option of 2026-04 – F t
6 the City, either: the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductible for self‐insured retention as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers; or the Contractor shall post a security (including but not limited to cash, letter of credit, etc.) guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses. c. Other Insurance Provisions:

The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
i. General Liability and Automobile Liability Coverage

1. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers.

2. The Contractor's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made for suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability. ii. All Coverage:

1. Each insurance policy required by this section shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days' prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City.

2. The Contractor shall require the subcontractors, if any, to take out and maintain similar Commercial General Liability and Property Damage Insurance.

3. In case any of the work under this Contract is to be performed on, or at, the site of the project by the subcontractor, the contractor shall take out and maintain such contractor's Contingent or Protective Insurance as will protect him, the Owner, and the Engineer from damage claims arising from the operations of any subcontractor. d. Acceptability of Insurer:

Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a Best's rating of no less than A:VII.

In the event the form of any policy or certificate, or the amount of the insurance or the companies writing same are not satisfactory to the City, the Contractor shall furnish other policies or certificates in form and amount, and with companies satisfactory to the City. The Contractor shall not cause any policies to be canceled or permit it to lapse, and all policies shall include a clause to the effect that the policy or certificate shall not be subject to cancellation or to a reduction in the required limits of liability or amounts of insurance until notice has been mailed to the City stating when, not less than ten (10) days thereafter, such cancellation or reduction shall be effective. All certificates of insurance, authenticated by the proper officer of the insurer, shall state in particular those insured, the extent of the insurance, the location and operations to which the insurance applies, the expiration date, and the above‐mentioned notice of cancellation clause.

The Contractor shall furnish to the City at the date of delivering the signed contracts and bonds, certificates or riders duly executed on behalf of the surety company, certifying as to the amounts of insurance carried, and providing for the coverage therein of the City, its officers, agents, and employees, within all risks arising out of the project.

23. Proof of Carriage of Insurance:

Contractor shall furnish City on City Forms, through the City Engineer, concurrently with the execution hereof, with satisfactory proof of carriage of the insurance required, and that each carrier shall give City at least thirty (30) days prior notice of the cancellation of any policy during the effective period of this contract. 2026-04 – F t
7 24. Wage & Hours of Employment:

In the performance of this contract, eight (8) hours shall be the maximum hours of labor on any calendar day, and the minimum wages of compensation of persons performing labor in the execution of this Agreement shall be the current prevailing scale of wages determined by the U.S. Secretary of Labor for the community and on file with the City Engineer.

The Contractor shall forfeit as penalty to the City, Twenty‐Five Dollars ($25) to be paid to the City of Waterford for each workman employed in the execution of this Agreement by him or by any subcontractor, for each calendar day during which any workman is required or permitted to labor more than eight (8) hours, in violation of provisions of Article 3, Chapter 1, Part 7, a Division 2, of the Labor Code of the State of California, and all amendments thereto.

25. Emergency – Additional Time for Performance – Procurement of Materials:

If, because of war or other declared national emergency, the Federal or State Government restricts, regulates, or controls the procurement and allocation of labor or materials, or both, and if solely because of said restrictions, regulations or controls, contractor is through no fault of the contractor, unable to perform this Agreement, or the work is thereby suspended or delayed, any of the following steps may be taken. a. City may, pursuant to resolution of the Council, grant Contractor additional time for the performance of this Agreement, sufficient to compensate in time, for delay or suspension.

To qualify for such extension in time, Contractor within ten (10) days of Contractor's discovering such inability to perform, shall notify City Engineer in writing thereof, and give specific reasons therefore; City Engineer shall thereupon have sixty (60) days within which to procure such needed materials or labor as is specified in this Agreement, or permit substitution, or provide for changes in the work in accordance with other provisions of this Agreement. Substituted materials, or changes in the work, or both, shall be ordered in writing by City Engineer, and the concurrence of the Council shall not be necessary. All reasonable expenses of such procurement incurred by the City Engineer shall be defrayed by the Contractor; or
b. If such materials or labor cannot be procured through legitimate channels within sixty (60) days after the filing of the aforesaid notice, either party may, upon thirty (30) days' written notice to the other, terminate this Agreement. In such event, Contractor shall be compensated for all work executed upon a unit basis in proportion to the amount of the work completed, or upon a cost‐plus ten percent (10%) basis, whichever is the lesser. Materials on the ground, in process of fabrication or in route upon the date of notice of termination specially ordered for the project and which cannot be utilized by Contractor, shall be compensated for by City at cost, including freight, provided the Contractor shall take all steps possible to minimize this obligation; or c. City Council, by resolution, may suspend this Agreement until the cause of inability to perform is removed but for a period of not to exceed sixty (60) days.

If this Agreement is not canceled, and the inability of Contractor to perform continues without fault on Contractor's part, beyond the time during which the Agreement may have been suspended, as hereinabove provided, City Council may further suspend this Agreement, or either party hereto may, without incurring any liability, elect to declare this Agreement terminated upon the ground of impossibility of performance. In the event City declares this Agreement terminated, such declaration shall be authorized by the City Council by resolution, and Contractor shall be notified in writing thereof within five (5) days after the adoption of such resolution. Upon such termination, Contractor shall be entitled to proportionate compensation at the Agreement rate for such portion of the Agreement as may have been performed, or
d. City may terminate this Agreement, in which case Contractor shall be entitled to proportionate compensation at the agreed rate for such portion of the Agreement as may have been performed. Such termination shall be authorized by resolution of the Council. Notice thereof shall be forthwith given in 2026-04 – F t
8 writing to Contractor, and this Agreement shall be terminated upon receipt by Contractor of such notice.

In the event of the termination provided in this sub‐paragraph (d), none of the covenants, conditions or provisions hereof shall apply to the work not performed, and City shall be liable to Contractor for the proportionate compensation last herein mentioned.

26. Provisions Cumulative:

The provisions of this Agreement are cumulative, and in addition to and not in limitation of, any other rights or remedies available to City.

27. Notices:

All notices shall be in writing and delivered in person or transmitted by certified mail, postage prepaid.

Notices required to be given to City shall be addressed as follows:

CITY MANAGER, CITY OF WATERFORD, P. O. BOX 199, WATERFORD, CA 95386 Notices required to be given to Contractor shall be addressed as follows:

Platinum General Engineering LLC.
1231 8TH ST SUITE 800
Modesto, CA 95345
Phone 209-550-1199
Fax -N/A_______________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
Notices required to be given sureties of Contractor shall be addressed as follows:

City of Waterford
101 E. Street
Waterford, Ca 95386
Phone 209-874-2328
Fax 209-874-9656

28. Interpretation:

As used herein, any gender includes each other gender, the singular includes the plural and vice versa.

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9 29. Anti-Trust Claims:

The Contractor or subcontractor offers and agrees to assign to the City all rights, title and interest to any causes of action under Section Four of the Clayton Act and the Cartwright Act concerning anti‐trust claims.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, four identical counterparts of this Agreement, consisting of a total of 12 pages, each of which counterparts shall for all purposes be deemed an original of said Agreement, have been duly executed by the parties hereinabove named, on the day and year first hereinabove written. (Attach Contractor’s Notary CITY OF WATERFORD,
Seal Here) A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
By:________________________________ By:_____________________________ Contractor Michael G. Pitcock, City Manager
Address: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________ By: _____________________________ __________________________________ Corbett Browning, City Attorney Federal Tax ID # APPROVED AS TO SUFFICIENCY:
__________________________________ MCR ENGINEERING
OR
Social Security # By: _____________________________
__________________________________ Rob Marler, City Engineer ATTEST:

By: _____________________________
Patricia Krause, City Clerk
OPENED
3:00pm

COMPANY NAME / BIDDERS BOND

CONTACT NAME AMOUNT OF BID BOND COMPANY CITY/STATE/ZIP
SIERRA MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION INC $ 95,000.00 OLD REPUBLIC SURETY WAUKESHA COUNTY 19500 NUGGET BLVD COMPANY WISCONSIN
SONORA CA 95370
MOUNTAIN CASCADE INC $ 39,385.00 LIBERTY MUTUAL SURETY MONTGOMERY COUNTY 555 EXCHANGE CT PENNSYLVANIA
LIVERMORE CA 94550
UNITED PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE INC $ 22,999.00 GREAT MIDWEST INSURANCE HOUSTON 2907 TULLY RD COMPANY TEXAS
HUGHSON CA 95326
PLATINUM GENERAL ENGINEERING LLC $ 20,512.00 GRANITE SURETY INSURANCE OKLAHOMA COUNTY 3924 STARLITE DR UNIT B COMPANY OKLAHOMA
CERES CA 95307
HENSLEY'S PAVING AND GENERAL $ 21,928.60 AMERICAN CONTRACTOR'S INDEMNITY LOS ANGLES COUNTY

ENGINEERING COMPANY CALIFORNIA
13101 YOSEMITE BLVD
WATERFORD CA 95386

BID SHEET OPENING LOG
2026-04 - F Street Basin Rehab
BID OPENING: OCTOBER 7, 2026
General Business 6e
October 15, 2026
David Mullins, Police Chief
City Council Staff Report
Motion: Authorizing the Police Chief (in collaboration with Love Waterford) to change the Annual National Night Out Celebration to the new annual date of the first Tuesday of the month of October. Beginning in October 2027.

SUMMARY:

The City Council is being asked to approve moving the City of Waterford's annual National Night Out celebration from August to October to provide a cooler, safer, and more welcoming environment for the community.

ANALYSIS:

Waterford Police Services is requesting approval to move the City of Waterford's National Night Out celebration from August to October. August temperatures frequently create dangerously hot conditions that increase the risk of heat exhaustion and heat-related fatigue for attendees, volunteers, vendors, law enforcement personnel, and other event staff. Moving the event to October will provide a cooler and safer environment while allowing the community to continue enjoying many of the same vendors, public-safety services, activities, and community resources traditionally offered at the event. I Love Waterford supports the new date, which was recently approved by all police chiefs in Stanislaus County.

Holding National Night Out during a cooler month will improve public safety, increase comfort, encourage greater attendance, and allow families (especially children and older adults) to remain at the event longer. Cooler temperatures will also reduce the medical risks associated with prolonged outdoor activity, lessen the physical demands placed on volunteers and staff, and provide vendors with better conditions for operating booths and serving the public. This change will help preserve the purpose of National Night Out by strengthening relationships among residents, law enforcement, local organizations, and community partners in a safer and more welcoming setting.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No fiscal impact has been identified.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The City finds and determines with certainty that this item is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2), because changing the date of an existing community event does not have the potential to cause a significant effect on the environment.

ALTERNATIVES:

1.The City Council may decline the motion and retain the August date. The Chief of Police does not recommend this alternative because the high temperatures commonly experienced in August increase the risk of heat exhaustion and heat-related fatigue and may continue to reduce attendance and participation in the event.

ATTACHMENTS:

N/A
Informational Items 8
October 15, 2026
Patricia Krause, City Clerk / Administrative Services Director City Council Staff Report
Informational Items.

SUMMARY:

Items included in this section provide City Council with updates on business not requiring a full report.

FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A
ANALYSIS:

All items under this category are considered for informational purpose only.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

N/A
ALTERNATIVES:

N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
8a: City Project List
8b: MyWaterford Report
Streets
Name Owner Priority Estimated Cost Update
Yosemite Ave. Pedestrian Project (Caltrans) Michael Pitcock Lonnie Statzer High $6,000,000 (SHOPP) Complete
F Street Overlay Michael Pitcock
Lonnie Statzer High $1,500,000 (Measure L) Complete
F Street Improvements at Western Michael Pitcock
Lonnie Statzer High $300,000 (STBG and CMAQ) Complete
Dorsey, Pecan and Western Pedestrian and Roadway Improvements Michael Pitcock Lonnie Statzer High $300,000 (CDBG) Complete
Yosemite Pedestrian Improvements Reinway to Eucalyptus Michael Pitcock Lonnie Statzer High $946,000 (ATP) Complete
Yosemite at Pasadena Signal Improvements Michael Pitcock Lonnie Statzer High $600,000 (CMAQ) Complete
Skyline Road Improvements Michael Pitcock
Lonnie Statzer High $450,000 (STBG) Complete
E Street Improvements Michael Pitcock
Lonnie Statzer High $600,000 (SB1) Complete
G Street Improvements Michael Pitcock
Lonnie Statzer High $600,000 (CDBG) Complete
Measure L Cape Seal Project Michael Pitcock
Lonnie Statzer High $960,000 (Measure L Complete
Bonnie Brae Improvements Michael Pitcock
Lonnie Statzer 500000 (STBG) Out to Bid
Tim Bell Pedestrian Improvements Michael Pitcock
Lonnie Statzer High $1,993,000 (ATP) Ready for advertisement Housing Development
Name Owner Priority Estimated Cost Update
Bentley Estates Michael Pitcock High NA Property was listed for sale.

Reinway North of Moon School Annexation Michael Pitcock High NA Annexation and tentative map approved. The developer is looking at a potential 98 homes
Waterstone A Michael Pitcock High NA Final Map for 27 Single Family Homes Approved. Homes in Construction
City Projects
Waterstone C Phase 1 Michael Pitcock High NA Final Map for Phase 1, 17 of 52 Single Family Homes Approved. Homes in Construction
Waterstone C Phase 2 Michael Pitcock High NA Final Map for Phase 2, 35 of 52 Single Family Homes Approve.

Waterstone D Michael Pitcock High NA Tentative Map approved for 37 Single Family Homes
Waterstone E Michael Pitcock High NA Tentative Map approved received for 19 Single Family Homes
Moe Jawad Michael Pitcock High NA Tentative Map for 53 Single Family Homes Approved
Lake Pointe Michael Pitcock High NA
Application for Phase 1 and 2 received and
approved by Planning Commision. The
developer is looking at a potential 412 homes
Economic Development
Name Owner Priority Estimated Cost Update
F St and Yosemite Fuel Station Michael Pitcock High N/A Complete E Street Public Storage Michael Pitcock High N/A In Construction Facilities / Property
Name Owner Priority Estimated Cost Update
ADA Transition Plan Implementation Lonnie Statzer Low Varies On-Going Local Hazardous Mitigation Plan Update Lonnie Statzer Low N/A Complete Council Chambers Equipment Upgrade Patricia Krause High $52,000 Complete Public Safety
Name Owner Priority Estimated Cost Update
License Plate Reader Program Michael Pitcock High
$10,000 up front and $3,300
monthly for maintenance and
monitoring.

Complete
Utilities
Name Owner Priority Estimated Cost Update
Water Rate Study Lonnie Statzer
Tina Envia High $40,000 Complete
WWTP Biosolids Screening Upgrade - Self Help Enterprises Grant
Michael Pitcock
Lonnie Statzer High $500,000 Unfunded On Hold
Water System Consolidation - Hickman Michael Pitcock
Lonnie Statzer High $3,000,000 Unfunded Complete
Biosolids Removal 2024 Michael Pitcock
Lonnie Statzer High $250,000 Complete
Drying Bed Monitoring Well Michael Pitcock
Lonnie Statzer High $50,000 Complete
Tim Bell Water and Sewer Extension to Vineyard Michael Pitcock Lonnie Statzer High $2,500,000 (ARPA) Complete
WWTP Road Repair Michael Pitcock
Lonnie Statzer High $1,100,000 (FEMA) Complete
Parks and Trails
Name Owner Priority Estimated Cost Update
Triangle Parcel - Neighborhood Park Lonnie Statzer Low Unknown Selling land to FH for two SFD S. Reinway Sports Complex Lonnie Statzer Low Unfunded
Working on application for grant funding for
improvements. Application will be submitted in
August.

Dog Park (Prop 68 Per Capita Grant) Lonnie Statzer High $250,000 Grant and Park Impact Fees Complete
Beard Park Improvements (Prop 68 Competitive Grant) Lonnie Statzer Low $1,000,000 Million Unfunded Grant Denied. Waiting to see if another cycle to apply is available.

Tennis (Pickle Ball) Court Remodel Lonnie Statzer High $200,000 Budgeted Complete Community Center Remodel Michael Pitcock
Lonnie Statzer High $800,000 (General Fund) Complete
Other Projects
Name Owner Priority Estimated Cost Update
Adding Cameras at Community Center Lonnie Statzer High Undetermined at this time Complete Request # Topic Status Date Entered Description
860 Overgrown Weeds Open 9/22/2026 fire hazard
861 Other Open 9/22/2026 649 tim bell trash and other issues 862 Water leaks Closed 9/22/2026
Customer called in and said there is a leak in the alley between B & C near Dorsey. LaRaie (925)758-3512
863 Water - Other Issue Closed 9/22/2026
Please check meter #44105623 for a possible leak. Customer concerned about usage going up from 49 units to 76 and 74 units.

Contact Kimber at (209)252-5794 with results. Thank you! 864 Potholes Closed 9/24/2026
pot hole down at riddle farm and at the middle of Tim bell and el Omar
865 Water - Other Issue Closed 9/24/2026
Please check meter for any leaks or other issues - Decimal issue, etc. Usage is really high for a vacant property. Beacon is not detecting a leak but usage is high. Contact Mario at (209)988-7089.

Thank you!
866 Street signage Open 9/24/2026
At Flora Way and Lochness the signs are very faded and unreadable.

At Flora Way and Brigadoon the signs are completely gone. 867 Graffiti Closed 9/25/2026 graffiti on the stairs leading down to the river, benches and tables 868 Facility / Park Maintenance Closed 9/25/2026 exposed electrical on middle solar structure post on south side 869 Street lighting (Metal Poles) Closed 9/27/2026
Street light is out. This is a concern area as it’s dark at night and there is a steep slope and down hill to Highway 132.
870 Overgrown Weeds Open 9/29/2026 313 and 311 Fearl Drive have plants blocking the sidewalk. 871 Facility / Park Maintenance Closed 9/29/2026 graffiti at Beard Park 872 Facility / Park Maintenance Closed 9/29/2026 graffiti 873 Graffiti Closed 9/29/2026 graffiti Beard Park
874 Facility / Park Maintenance Open 9/29/2026 Beard Park missing swing 875 Facility / Park Maintenance Closed 9/29/2026 graffiti at Beard Park 876 Facility / Park Maintenance Open 9/29/2026 missing slide at Beard Park 877 Facility / Park Maintenance Closed 9/29/2026 graffiti at Beard Park 878 Facility / Park Maintenance Closed 9/29/2026 graffiti Beard Park 879 Facility / Park Maintenance Open 9/29/2026 fence coming off at Beard Park and hole by skate park 880 Facility / Park Maintenance Open 9/29/2026 fence at Beard Park 881 Facility / Park Maintenance Closed 9/29/2026 graffiti on skate park 882 Facility / Park Maintenance Open 9/29/2026 broken bench at Beard Park near kid play area. 883 Facility / Park Maintenance Closed 9/29/2026 toilets at Beard Park both dirty or rusty 884 Overgrown Weeds Open 9/29/2026 blocking sidewalk
885 Other Open 9/29/2026 trash and sidewalk.
886 Water leaks Closed 9/30/2026
Resident Frank called to report a leak in the street in front of 633 Flora Wy. He says it is coming up and flowing. Thank you! 887 Facility / Park Maintenance Open 10/1/2026

CUSTOMER CALLED TO REPORT THAT THE RESTROOMS AT THE

RIVER PARK NEAR RIVER POINTE NEED TO BE CLEANED
888 Storm drains Open 10/1/2026
customer came in and stated that water gets backed and wont flow to the strom drain as it should.
889 Potholes Closed 10/2/2026
big pot hole still there right next to the stop ahead sing next to riddle nut farm close to Oakdale Waterford hwy
890 Water leaks Closed 10/2/2026
Customer states that water meter has a significant leak that is washing into their backyard. Meter # 241622708 / 40630036 891 Water - Other Issue Open 10/2/2026
RESIDENT BILL HAS BEEN HIGH OVER PAST FEW MONTHS. WOULD LIKE METER CHECK FOR LEAKS/ISSUES? METER 15514146 /
87213233
892 Graffiti Open 10/3/2026 box on tim bell by junior high 893 Other Open 10/4/2026
ADA Blue Paint for parking in front of home for my elderly, disabled, veteran father who has a ADA plate on his truck.