West Sacramento City Council
January 21, 2026

The contract price for water main and appurtenances shall constitute full compensation for all labor, materials, tools, equipment, incidentals and testing necessary to furnish and install the main and appurtenances in accordance with the plans and specifications. 507
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SECTION 16

LANDSCAPING

16.01 DESCRIPTION
This work shall consist of furnishing all labor, materials, plant materials, tools and equipment required to grade, prepare soil, fertilize, plant, seed and otherwise complete the landscaping as shown on the approved plans, per these specifications and the Standard Details and the City Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance (WELO).

16.02 PRESERVATION OF PROPERTY
The planting operations shall be conducted in such a manner that no damage shall result to existing site improvements and plantings. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage resulting from its operations and shall repair or replace such damage at his own expense.

Vehicles of any kind shall not be allowed to pass over curbs, sidewalks, planting areas, etc., unless proper protection is provided and in place.

16.03 PERSONNEL
Planting and seeding operations shall be performed by personnel trained in proper planting procedures and under the supervision of a licensed contractor and certified landscape technician.

16.04 WEATHER
No planting shall occur during weather conditions which will adversely affect materials or when soil is in a muddy condition.

16.05 MATERIALS
A. IMPORTED TOPSOIL - Topsoil shall be an imported fertile, friable soil of loamy character containing a normal amount of organic matter. It shall be obtained from well-drained arable land and shall be free from refuse, roots, heavy or stiff clay and stones larger than one (1) inch in size. Soil shall meet ASTM soil standards D5268.

B. SOIL AMENDMENT - Soil amendment shall be completed per the soil test requirements, Supply sample to the City Engineer within two (2) weeks of aware of Contract with a certified laboratory organic amendment analysis.

C. FERTILIZER - Fertilizer shall be used on site per soil testing and nursery recommendations. Fertilizer shall be a commercial inorganic fertilizer in granular or pelleted form. Fertilizer shall be delivered to the site in containers labeled in accordance with the applicable State of California regulations, bearing the warranty 508
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of the producer for the grade furnished, and shall be uniform in composition, dry and free flowing.

1. Turf Areas and Planting Areas.

2. Pelleted types with analysis of 16-6-8 (sixteen (16) percent Nitrogen, six (6) percent Phosphorus, and eight (8) percent Potassium).

3. Planting Holes.

4. Agriform Blue -Chip Tablets, twenty-one (21) gram size, or approved equal, with an analysis of 20-10-5 (twenty (20) percent Nitrogen, ten (10) percent Phosphorus, and five (5) percent Potassium).

5. Microhoizea packets may be considered as an alternative, similar to Earthworks 3- 3-3, as dictated by Landscape Architect or soil report.

6. If commercial fertilizer having these analyses is not available, another commercial fertilizer may be used upon approval of the City Engineer.

D. HERBICIDE/PESTICIDE - Submit a written chemical weed control program prepared by a licensed pest control advisor for approval by the City Engineer. Additional pesticides used onsite to be prepared by a licensed pest control advisor for approval by the City Engineer.

E. SEED - Seed mixture shall be ninety-eight (98) percent pure and noxious weed free, with a minimum of eighty-eight (88) percent germination. Seed variety or mix shall be as specified on the plans or in the special provisions. All seed shall be re-cleaned Grade A “new crop” seed, delivered in the original unopened containers, and shall bear a guaranteed analysis and dealer’s label. The dealer may mix the seed provided a guaranteed statement or composition of mixture and percentages of purity and germination of each variety is attached to the sealed container. The seed shall be pretreated with a fungus preventative in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.

The seed containers shall be stored immediately in a dry, weather- and damp-proof structure. Any seed, which has become wet, moldy or is otherwise damaged in transit or storage will not be acceptable. Supplier and Seed submittal shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to delivery.

F. HYDROMULCH SEED

1. Seed - as specified on the plans or in the special provisions or otherwise as approved by the City Engineer.

2. Fertilizer - use 16-6-8 (sixteen (16) percent Nitrogen, six (6) percent Phosphorus, and eight (8) percent Potassium), forty-five (45) lbs. per acre.

3. Cellulose: The mulch shall be a green colored, fibrous, wood cellulose mulch containing no growth or germination inhibiting factors. It shall be manufactured in such a manner that after addition and agitation in slurry tanks with fertilizer, seed, water, and other approved additives, the fibers in the material will become uniformly suspended to form a homogeneous slurry; and that when hydraulically sprayed on the ground, the material will form a blotter-like ground cover impregnated uniformly with seed and mulch after application, will allow the absorption of moisture and allow the rainfall to percolate to the underlying soil. 509
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Cellulose shall be certified to indicate that laboratory and field-testing of the product has been accomplished and that it meets all of the foregoing requirements. Weight specification of this material from suppliers and for all applications shall refer only to air-dry weight of the fiber material. Each package of the cellulose fiber shall be marked by the manufacturer to show the air-dry weight content, one-thousand-eight hundred (1,800) lbs. per acre.

4. Water: Water for hydromulching shall be clean, potable and added to the slurry mixture in sufficient amount to spread uniformly the required quantity of hydromulch solids (approximately three thousand (3,000) gallons per acre). Usage of water from any fire hydrant within the City shall conform to the City’s Fire Hydrant Permit Program and shall be subject to a Fire Hydrant Permit. See City Standard Construction Specifications Section 15.05 “Process Water” for additional information on obtaining City water for construction.

5. Equipment: Hydromulching equipment used for the application of seed, fertilizer and slurry of prepared wood pulp shall be of the type as approved by the City Engineer. This equipment shall have a built-in agitation system and operating capacity sufficient to agitate, suspend and homogeneously mix a slurry containing up to forty (40) pounds of fiber plus combined total of 70 pounds fertilizer solids and seed for each one hundred (100) gallons of water. The slurry distribution lines shall be large enough to prevent stoppage. This discharge line shall be equipped with a set of hydraulic spray nozzles which will provide a continuous nonfluctuating discharge and delivery of the slurry in the prescribed quantities uniformly, without misses, waste, or erosion. The slurry tank shall have a minimum capacity of one thousand (1,000) gallons and shall be mounted on a traveling unit which may be either self-propelled or drawn. The City Engineer may authorize equipment with smaller tank capacity provided that the equipment has the necessary agitation system and sufficient pump capacity to spray the slurry in a uniform coat.

G. PLANT STOCK AND GROUND COVER - Plants shall be the variety, quantity and size indicated on the approved plans. When total quantities are tabulated, they shall be considered approximate and are furnished for convenience only. Quality and size shall conform to the State or California Grading Code of Nursery Stock, No. 1 grade.

Nursery-grown stock only shall be used and shall be free from insect pests and diseases.

All plants shall comply with Federal and State laws requiring inspection for plant diseases and infestations. Inspection certificates required by law shall accompany each shipment of plants, and certificates shall be delivered to the City Engineer. All plants shall be true to species and size indicated and shall be tagged in accordance with the standard practice recommended by the American Association of Nurserymen; however, approval of plant species or variety will be made by the City Engineer and his/her approval shall be final.
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Plants shall be healthy, shapely, and well-rooted, and roots shall show no evidence of having been root bound, restricted, or deformed. Root condition of plants in containers will be inspected by the City Engineer and determined by removal of earth from the roots of not less than two plants of each species or variety from each source.

In case the sample plants inspected are found to be defective, the City Engineer reserves the right to reject the entire lot or lots of plants represented by the defective samples. All plants rendered unsuitable for planting because of this inspection shall be immediately removed from the site.

Each plant shall be handled and packed in the approved manner for that species or variety, and all necessary precautions shall be taken to ensure that the plants will arrive at the site of work in the proper condition for successful growth without scarred or broken branches. Trucks used for transporting plants shall be equipped with covers to protect plants from windburn.

Substitutions will not be permitted, unless proof is submitted to the Landscape Architect and City Engineer that any plant specified is not obtainable. The City will consider use of the nearest equivalent size or variety. Such proof shall be substantiated and submitted in writing by the Contractor within thirty (30) days after the effective date of the Notice to Proceed.

Plants with a central leader shall have straight trunks with the leader intact, undamaged, and uncut. Trees shall be well tapered in the trunk so that they will stand alone without the support of the nursery stake. Branching on the main leader shall be in alternate locations and well-spaced apart with no severe crossing of branches. All old abrasions and cuts shall be completely calloused over. All plants shall be measured when their branches are in their normal position. Height and spread dimensions indicated refer to the main body of the plant and not from branch or root tip to tip.

Indicated sizes shown are before pruning. Plants shall not be pruned prior to delivery except upon approval of the Landscape Architect and City Engineer.

Ground cover shall be rooted plants, grown in flats unless otherwise approved by the Landscape Architect and City Engineer.

H. MULCH - Mulch shall be a fibrous, woody bark mixture called “Recycled Mocha Mulch” as distributed by Greenwaste Florin Perkins Landscape Materials, Sacramento, CA, (916) 303-9900, or an approved equal.

I. BACKFILL - Backfill to be used in tree and shrub holes shall be a mixture of soil amendment and excavated material (a thorough mix of fifty (50) percent soil amendment and fifty (50) percent excavated materials). Backfill shall also include granular fertilizer thoroughly mixed with soil amendment and excavated materials at a rate specified in Section 16.06.A.

J. TREE STAKES AND TIES - Tree stakes shall be straight, close grained, hardwood pointed at one end. Stakes shall be pointed prior to treatment with Copper Naphthenate, which shall penetrate stake surfaces to a minimum depth of one quarter (1/4) inch. 511
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Tree stakes will consist of two (2) inch diameter round stakes to height required by Standard Detail #701.

Tree ties shall be flexible belt rubber hose tree ties or approved equal.

Metal tree stakes are to be used when specified by the plans and approved by the City Engineer. Metal stakes are generally used to bolt down metal tree grates.

K. EARTH ANCHORS FOR SPECIMEN TREES shall be equal to the Duckbill as specified by Site One Landscaping Supply, Sacramento, CA, 95819, (916) 452-8041. The size of the trees to be supported shall determine the necessary holding capacity of the anchors used. Anchor holding capacity to be approved by the City Engineer.

L. ROOT BARRIER - The root barrier shall be deep root control panel style or equal as shown on the Standard Detail. The root barrier shall be ten (10) feet in length minimum and centered on the tree.

16.06 PLANTING
A. SOIL PREPARATION AND FINE GRADING - Prior to any planting bed preparation or planting, finish grade all planting areas, fill as needed or remove surplus dirt and float areas to a smooth uniform grade as indicated on Grading Plans. Slope all planting areas to drain. Roll, scarify, rake and level as necessary to obtain true, even planting surfaces. Landscape irrigation installation and finish grades shall be approved by the City Engineer before any planting is done. All planting areas shall be thoroughly wet down and sprinkler or emitter coverage, and operation confirmed. Allow soil to dry to make it workable after which thoroughly cultivate to a depth of twelve (12) inches and allow to dry out. Spread soil amendment and fertilizer evenly over all areas at the following rates:

1. Soil Amendment - Six (6) cubic yards per one thousand (1,000) square feet.

2. Fertilizer - Five (5) pounds per one thousand (1,000) square feet of 16-6-8 or approved equal.

After approval of amendment and fertilizer applications by the City Engineer, incorporate into top twelve (12) inches of soil by repeated rotary-hoe cultivation.

When rough grading and soil conditioning have been completed, all planting areas shall be smooth graded, ready for placement of plant materials and for seeding.

Grading shall be done when soil is at optimum moisture content for working.

Finished grades shown on plans are given in feet and decimals of feet. Slope uniformly between given spot elevations. Planting areas, including lawns, shall be true to grade within one (1) inch when tested in any direction with a ten (10) foot straightedge.

Grades not otherwise indicated shall be uniform levels or slopes between points where elevations are given, or between points established by walks, paving, curbs, or catch basins. Finish grades shall be smooth and even on a uniform plane with no abrupt change of surface. Minor adjustments of finished grades shall be made at the 512
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direction of the City Engineer if required.

All grades shall provide for natural runoff of water without low spots or pockets. Flow line grades shall be accurately set and shall not be less than two (2) percent gradient wherever possible unless otherwise indicated.

Finished grade of all shrubs, annuals, and ground cover areas shall be three (3) inches below top of adjacent pavement, headers, curbs, or walls unless otherwise indicated on the drawings. Finished grade of lawn areas shall be one half (½) inch below top of adjacent pavement, curbs, or headers.

Tops and toes of all slopes shall be rounded to produce a gradual and naturalappearing transition between relatively level areas and slopes.

B. TREE, SHRUB, AND GROUND COVER PLANTING - Mark tree and shrub locations on site using stakes or similar means. Locations shall be approved by the City Engineer before plant holes are dug, and adjustments are made as required.

Dig pits circular in outline with dimensions as shown on the Standard Details.

Do not handle container plants by the tops, stems, or trunks at any time. Lift all plants so that root ball is supported from the underside. Plants that do not have a satisfactory root system will be rejected.

If plants do not have young feeder roots showing at the edge of the container, loosen their roots and cut the root ball in a few places to encourage new feeder root development along the perimeter or the root ball.

Place plants in holes in upright position and place fertilizer tablets (if required by the City Engineer). Backfill until the hole is one-half (1/2) full, thoroughly water and complete the backfill. Place a three (3) inch high berm outside the excavated area and fill the watering basin with water. The crown on the plant after settlement shall be one (1) inch above finished grade for shrubs and two (2) inches above finished grade for trees. No basins are required if plants are in a lawn area or are watered by a drip emitter system.

After any pruning, place stakes where required alongside root ball and two (2) feet into undisturbed ground and tie to trees as shown on the Standard Detail. Mulch the inside of each basin with a three (3) inch layer of bark mulch.

Specimen trees shall be guyed a minimum three directions. When trees are planted in parks or areas subject to pedestrian traffic, install twenty-four (24) inches x one half (1/2) inch white PVC pipe on each guy wire for visibility, as directed by the City Engineer.

All plants shall be planted immediately after the containers are cut and containers shall be removed from the site to prevent a hazard to persons accessing the area.

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uniformly over area to receive ground cover.

Ground covers shall be installed at spacings indicated on the drawings and shall be evenly spaced and staggered in rows. Place each plant in a pit so the root system lies free without doubling and so the roots are planted vertically. Firmly hand compact the soil around each plant and sprinkle the area immediately to avoid drying out.

C. PRE-EMERGENT HERBICIDE SHALL BE APPLIED to all shrub and ground cover areas including plant basins after grading and planting. Chemicals used are as submitted in the written chemical weed control program prepared by a licensed pest control advisor and approved by the City Engineer. Apply prior to any mulching.

D. HYDROMULCH SEEDING

1. Preparation: The slurry preparation shall take place on the site. The slurry preparation shall begin by adding water to the tank when the engine is at half throttle. When the water level has reached the height of the agitator shaft, good recirculation shall be established; and at this time, the seed shall be added.

Fertilizer shall then be added, followed by wood pulp. The wood pulp shall only be added to the mixture after the seed and when the tank is at least one-third filled with water.

The engine throttle shall be opened to full speed when the tank is one-half (1/2) filled with water. All the wood pulp shall be added by the time the tank is twothirds (2/3) to three-fourths (3/4) full. Spraying shall commence immediately when the tank is full.

Note that water obtained from any fire hydrant within the City shall comply with the City’s Fire Hydrant Permit Program and shall be subject to a City Fire Hydrant Permit.

2. Application: All areas to receive hydromulch shall be sprayed with a uniform, visible coat by using the green color of wood pulp as a guide. The slurry shall be applied in a sweeping motion, in an arched stream, so as to fall like rain allowing the wood fibers to build on each other until a good coat is achieved, and the material is spread at one thousand, eight hundred (1,800) pounds wood fiber per acre plus seed and fertilizer. Hydromulch shall not be allowed to fall on the ground cover and shrub areas.

3. Time Limit: Any slurry mixture which has not been applied to the slopes within four (4) hours after mixing will be rejected by the City Engineer and shall be removed from the project at the Contractor’s expense.

E. SEEDING - Installation of plants shall have been completed before seeding operations are begun. Just prior to sowing, areas to be seeded shall be made sufficiently loose and friable to receive the seed.

Seed shall be sown evenly using a mechanical spreader at the rate specified on the plans or in the special provisions. One-half (1/2) the seed shall be sowed in one (1) direction, and the remaining one-half (1/2) sowed in a direction ninety (90) degrees 514
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to the first during a windless period. Apply fertilizer (16-6-8) at a rate of one (1) lb. per one thousand (1,000) square feet uniformly over seeded areas.

Lightly rake the surface to cover the seed and to mix with fertilizer and then compact with a two hundred (200) lb. roller. Soil shall be kept moist but not saturated until the seed is germinated.

Protect grass areas with temporary fencing as necessary. Barriers shall be maintained by the contractor and kept in orderly condition at all times until work has been accepted by the City Engineer. Any damage to turf shall be repaired by Contractor at his own expense.

If for some reason the maintenance period does not start immediately, refer to Section 16.08, “Maintenance,” herein, for care and maintenance of seeded areas.

F. SOD PLANTING - Care should be given to prevent heel or footprints in the grade as the sod is planted. Sod shall be installed per the planting plan. Unroll the sod fitting each strip tightly to the preceding strip. Do not stretch the sod. Force each strip together as tightly as possible. Stagger the strips of sod as a brick layer places bricks to prevent the seams from matching.

As soon as sod is placed, roll it with a light roller, making certain that no air space is left under the sod. After the first rolling moisten the sod lightly and then allow the grass to dry off before the second rolling. The second rolling should be at a cross angle from the first rolling.

Upon completion of the rolling, apply sufficient water to wet the sod and soil to a depth of six (6) inches. Sod shall be kept moist for the next ten (10) days. At the end of the ten-day period, mow to a height recommended by the City Engineer or Parks Superintendent. Care shall be taken to leave no footprints in the sod.

16.07 CLEANING UP
The Contractor shall at all times keep the premises from accumulations of waste material or rubbish caused by their employees, or the employees of the subcontractors and at the completion of the work the Contractor shall remove all rubbish from and about the site and all of their tools and the subcontractor’s tools, scaffolding, and surplus materials.

16.08 MAINTENANCE PERIOD
A. PRELIMINARY INSPECTION - Upon completion of all construction and planting work, the Contractor shall notify the City Engineer in writing that the landscaping is ready for preliminary inspection. The approval of the completed work will establish the beginning of the maintenance period. No partial approvals will be given.

B. MAINTENANCE - The maintenance period shall be one-hundred-eighty (180) calendar days beginning after the completion of construction, planting of trees, bushes, ground 515
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cover, turf installation, and all items on pre-maintenance punch list. A longer period may be required if necessary to establish acceptable stands of thriving plants.

Maintenance shall include, but is not limited to all watering, weeding, mowing, fertilizing, cultivation, spraying and pruning necessary to keep the plant material in a healthy growing condition and to keep the planted areas neat and attractive in appearance throughout the maintenance period. All plants shall be watered not less than twice a week. Each watering shall be of such quantity as to provide optimum growth conditions. The Contractor shall provide the equipment and means for its proper application. During the maintenance period, should the appearance of any plant indicate weakness and the probability of dying, in the opinion of the City Engineer, that plant(s) shall be replaced immediately by the Contractor at his expense.

Replacements shall be made in the same manner as specified for the original planting.

At the end of the maintenance period all plant material shall be in a healthy growing condition and free of physical injury of any kind.

Work under this Section shall include complete responsibility for maintaining adequate protection for all areas. Any damaged areas shall be repaired at no additional expense to the City.

Turf areas shall be mowed as specified herein. Clippings and debris shall be removed from the site. Turf areas shall be trimmed at the edges of curbs, paving, drains, and headers. Turf areas, which fail to germinate, shall be re-seeded at maximum ten (10) day intervals until a vigorous, even stand of turf is established. Turf areas shall be kept free of weeds by hand pulling, or they may be sprayed with the approved selective chemical herbicide before they exceed two (2) inches in height. Turf areas shall be mowed for the first time after the establishment of a vigorous uniform stand of turf has reached a height of three (3) inches. Turf areas shall be mowed a second time when it again reaches a three (3) inches height, except that the second cutting shall be performed no sooner than ten (10) days after the first. Mowing shall take place thereafter at maximum one-week intervals until final acceptance.

Refer to Landscape Architect, vendor, and soils report for site specific needs for turf maintenance regarding establishment and fertilizer needs.

After the second mowing of Turf, apply second application of fertilizer. Apply fertilizer (16-6-8) at a rate of five (5) lbs. per one thousand (1,000) square feet uniformly over turf area. Apply again at the same rate just prior to final inspection.

Plants installed shall be properly maintained by regular watering, cultivating, weeding, re-mulching, repair of stakes, pruning, and treatment of insects and pests. During the maintenance period, any plants which are vandalized, diseased, dead, or in an unhealthy condition shall be replaced by the Contractor at his expense within two weeks after notification from the City Engineer. Any turf or plants damaged by herbicide shall be replaced by the Contractor at his expense. Maintenance shall also 516
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include treatment for fungus, diseases, rodents, and insects, the requirements for approval being the same for herbicide.

Weed all areas at intervals of not more than ten (10) days.

Rocks, clods, and debris which appear on the surface shall be removed. Heaved, settled, or eroded areas shall be restored by excavating, filling, finish grading, rolling, and re-seeding as required.

Maintenance includes all items constructed under the contract. All items shall be maintained in an optimum working condition. The site shall be kept free of debris, including emptying of trash containers, by means of a general clean-up twice a week.

Prior to the start of the maintenance period for the work performed under the contract, the Contractor will be required to furnish the City of West Sacramento with a maintenance bond to cover the remaining work to be performed under the contract.

The bond shall be in an approved form executed by a corporate surety licensed by the State of California. The bond shall remain in force for the duration of the maintenance period as specified herein. The premium, for said bond, shall be paid for by the Contractor.

16.09 FINAL INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
Final inspection will be conducted at the end of the maintenance period. Notice requesting final inspection shall be submitted in writing by the Contractor to the City Engineer at least seven (7) days prior to the anticipated date.

Acceptance of the work by the City will be contingent upon proper maintenance and the establishment of a vigorous, uniform stand of turf over all areas seeded. Any portion thereof which does not show a vigorous, uniform stand shall make all lawn areas subject to continued maintenance at the Contractor’s expense.

Prior to the final inspection, the Contractor shall also have performed weeding, repair or touch-up of paving, equipment, and structures, and the thorough cleaning of the site.

Just prior to final inspection, 16-6-8 granular form commercial fertilizer shall be applied as follows:
15 gal. container Plants 1 cup
5 gal. container Plants 1/2 cup
1 gal. container Plants 1/4 cup
Ground Cover 10 lbs./1000 square feet
Lawn & Sod Areas 5 lbs./1000 square feet
Fertilizer shall be spread around plant base and thoroughly watered. 517
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At the final inspection, the City Engineer will determine the condition of improvements, planting, and lawn. Plants which are missing, vandalized, dead, or unhealthy shall be replaced by the Contractor at his expense with the same species and sizes originally specified. The Contractor shall make replacements within two (2) weeks after final inspection and maintain plants for an additional thirty (30) days.

If project improvements, corrective work, and maintenance have not been performed as specified and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, maintenance shall continue at the Contractors expense until such time as work has been successfully completed. Should work have been performed as specified and to the City Engineer’s satisfaction, the City will assume maintenance responsibilities following the final inspection.

16.10 GUARANTEE
All trees, shrubs, ground covers, and other plant materials shall be guaranteed to take root and grow and thrive for a period of one year after final acceptance of work.

Any trees or other plant materials that die back and lose the form and size originally specified shall be replaced, even though they have taken root and are growing after the die-back.

Within fifteen (15) days upon written notification by the City, remove and replace all guaranteed plant materials, which, for any reason, fail to meet the requirements of guarantee. Replacements shall be made to the same specifications as required for original materials and shall carry the same guarantee from the time they are replaced.

16.11 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
The landscaping shall be measured, and payment made at the contract lump sum or unit price of various items of landscaping work and shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, incidentals and for doing all work in landscaping and planting.
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SECTION 17

IRRIGATION SYSTEM

17.01 DESCRIPTION
This work shall consist of furnishing all the labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to construct and complete, in an efficient and workmanlike manner, the installation of a landscape irrigation system in accordance with the approved plans and these specifications.

17.02 GENERAL
A. PURPOSE - It is the intention of these specifications to accomplish the work of installing a landscape irrigation system, which will operate in an efficient manner and provide adequate coverage. The plans indicate the general arrangement of piping and equipment, and do not necessarily indicate all offsets, fittings and accessories that may be required. The Contractor shall furnish incidental materials and labor not specifically called for but required to complete the work for a fully functional and automatically operational irrigation system.

B. DETAILS - Pipe lines shown parallel on the drawing may be placed in a common trench, providing that a minimum horizontal distance of six (6) inches is maintained between buried lines. Control wires are to be placed parallel to main lines, not below or above.

Discrepancies in dimensions or sizes of areas to be irrigated shall be brought to the attention of the City Engineer, prior to submission of bid. After such time, the intent of City will govern all discrepancies.

C. DAMAGE BY LEAKS - The Contractor shall be responsible for damages to any property or work caused by leaks in the irrigation systems being installed. The Contractor shall repair, at their expense, all damages so caused. All repair work shall be completed as directed, and in a manner satisfactory to the City Engineer.

D. PROTECTION - The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to this work which occurs before final acceptance. Contractor shall securely cover all openings into the systems and protect all apparatus, equipment, and appliances, both before and after being set in place, to prevent obstructions in the pipes and breakage, misuse or disfigurement of the apparatus, equipment, or appliances. Contractor shall be responsible for damage to all existing utilities and existing facilities (buildings, turf, and landscape areas, paving, etc.), whether or not they are indicated on the approved plans.

E. EQUIPMENT LIST AND DRAWING SUBMITTALS - Within fifteen (15) days following notification of award of the Contract, the Contractor shall submit to the City Engineer for approval a list of equipment and material, which the Contractor proposes to furnish and install. The list shall be complete as to name of manufacturer, size and catalog number of unit, and shall be supplemented by such other data as may be required, including detailed scale drawings, plumbing, and wiring diagrams. All of 519
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the above data shall be submitted in accordance with Section 2 of the City West Sacramento Design Standards.

Prior to acceptance of the work, the Contractor shall submit an “As Built” plan showing in detail all construction changes, especially as-constructed schematic circuit diagram and as-constructed irrigation system layout and control system conduit layout. In addition, Contractor shall provide two copies of color coded 11” x 17” laminated irrigation layout along with a Certificate of Completion certifying compliance with the City Water Efficiency Landscaping Ordinance, (WELO).

F. GUARANTEE

1. The entire irrigation system shall be unconditionally guaranteed by the Contractor as to material and workmanship, including settling or backfilling areas below grade for a minimum period of one (1) year following the date of final acceptance of the work.

2. If, within one (1) year from the date of final acceptance of the work, settlement occurs and adjustments in pipes, valves and sprinkler heads, sod or paving is necessary to bring the system, sod or paving to the proper level of the permanent grades, the Contractor, as part of the work under this contract, shall make all adjustments without extra cost to the City, including the complete restoration of all damaged planting, paving or other improvements of any kind.

3. Should any operational difficulties in connection with the irrigation system develop within the specified guarantee period which in the opinion of the City may be due to inferior material and/or workmanship, said difficulties shall be immediately corrected by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the City at no additional cost to the City, including any and all other damage caused by such defects.

G. STANDARD OF INSTALLATION - Material and workmanship shall be in accordance with local codes and ordinances of legally constituted authorities, except where provisions of these Specifications exceed such requirements, these Specifications shall govern.

H. PERSONNEL - All layout, installation, and work relating to the irrigation system shall be performed by personnel experienced in the trade and under the supervision of a Licensed Contractor and Certified Landscape Technician.

17.03 CENTRAL CONTROL SPECIFICATIONS
A. GENERAL

1. All materials furnished and installed shall be new and shall conform to these City’s Standard Specifications and Details.

2. The Contractor shall organize and conduct a pre-construction meeting with representatives from the Equipment Supplier, the landscape architect, and the City Inspector present prior to start of work.

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warranty. The Contractor shall submit proof of warranty to the City Inspector prior to the start of the maintenance period. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to obtain the necessary warranty inspections from the equipment supplier. No installation will be accepted without proof of warranty.

4. All new computerized irrigation control system components installed as shown on the plans shall be fully operational prior to final acceptance.

5. All incidental parts which are not shown on the plans or specified herein and are necessary to complete newly constructed systems or modify the existing systems shall be furnished and installed as though such parts were shown on the plans or in the specifications. All systems shall be in satisfactory operation at the time of completion.

6. Existing interconnect systems shall be maintained in effective operation by the Contractor for the duration of the work. The Contractor shall notify the City Inspector a minimum of two (2) working days prior to performing any work on an existing system.

7. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Communications Utility Provider for connections to the service and/or installation of conduits, telephone conductors, jacks, and modems at the locations shown on the drawings. Minor changes caused by existing site conditions shall be made at no cost to the City. All changes to plans shall be approved by the City Parks and Recreation Director, and the City Engineer.

8. As-Built landscape and irrigation improvement plans and equipment operation manuals shall be submitted in digital format to the City prior to final acceptance.

In addition, hard copy documents specified in Section 17.02 E. above shall also be submitted prior to final acceptance.

9. The Contractor, through the design Landscape Architect, shall provide Irrigation Scheduling Guidelines for both the establishment period and established landscaping considering soil classification, maintenance designer recommendations and in accordance with City WELO requirements.

B. PRODUCTS - All product part numbers listed in this section are as supplied by SiteOneGreen Tech (SITE) unless otherwise noted. “Approved equal” parts may be used only with prior approval of the City Parks and Recreation Director and the City Engineer.

1. Conduit
a. All central control system interconnect conduit and fittings shall be PVC Schedule 40 grey conduit pipe, one (1) inch in size minimum, unless otherwise noted on the improvement plans.
b. All communication service interconnect conduit and fittings shall be as approved by the local communications company or utility.

2. Conductor
a. For Toro DXi control systems, the communication cable as required from the submaster satellite assembly to the other satellite assemblies online shall be One twisted pair and one mesh outer shield cable (Toro part # EV-CAB-COM). 521
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Communication cables may be used to link satellites up to five thousand (5,000) feet in length from each other. Cable shall be installed in a one (1) inch PVC Schedule 40 conduit unless otherwise shown on the improvement plans. b. The flow sensor cable as required from the flow sensor into the satellite assembly enclosure shall be a 16 AWG single pair shielded cable (SiteOne Green Tech, part # FS-CAB). The sensor cable may be used to connect the flow sensor to a satellite up to two thousand (2,000) feet in length from each other.

Cable shall be installed in a one (1) inch PVC Schedule 40 conduit unless otherwise shown on the improvement plans.
c. All conductors shall be the same type and size shown on the drawings as required for proper operation of the system.
d. Wire Splices
a. Conductors shall be installed with NO UNDERGROUND splices unless absolutely necessary and unavoidable. Any and all underground splices that are required to be made must be approved by the City Inspector and shall be placed in a suitable type fourteen (14) inch by nineteen (19) inch pull box for easy access.
b. Wire splices on the communication or sensor cable shall be made with a splice kit (3M DBR-Y/6 or approved equal).

3. Pull Boxes
a. Pull boxes shall be fabricated from a durable plastic material resistant to weather, sunlight, and chemical action of soil. Pull boxes shall be a minimum size of twenty (20) inches in length, fifteen and one quarter (15.25) inches in width and twelve (12) inches in depth. In paved areas, the pull box shall be traffic-rated concrete type with a cast iron or steel lid. All Pull Box shall have locking lids approved by the City.
e. Ground Rod
f. A five eighths (5/8) inch by eight (8) foot copper ground rod, clamp and # six (6 gauge bare copper) wire shall be provided at every satellite and irrigation controller location. It shall be driven into well moistened soil no less than eight (8) feet, no more than twelve (12) feet from the equipment location. The top of ground rod shall be per NEC code and manufacturer’s recommendations. If installed within a paved area, a concrete box shall be installed through the pavement for maintenance access the ground wire and ground rod. g. All central control system equipment shall be grounded to conform to the requirements of the National Electric Code (NEC), current edition as adopted by the City, and the manufacturer’s specifications. No solder connections will be allowed. Resistance to ground shall be no more than ten (10) ohms. h. Satellite Assembly
i. The number and location of the satellites shall be as shown on the drawings and shall be as manufactured by either the Toro Company and configured for Laguna Landscape Management software or shall be manufactured by the HydroPoint 522
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Company and be WeatherTRAK Central cloud-based software, or approved equal. j. All satellites shall be pre-assembled, hereafter referred to as a “satellite assembly,” by the equipment supplier (Site One - GreenTech) in a top entry (SA6 series) or front entry metered (SA5 series) “Strongbox” stainless steel weatherproof, vandal resistant, lockable enclosure manufactured by V.I.T.

Products or approved equal.
k. The satellite assembly shall consist of a stainless-steel enclosure, stainless steel removable backboard, interconnect terminal strips, primary power voltage surge arrester, on/off switch, a ground fault interrupt circuit, ground rod, wire, and clamp. For all Toro DXi systems items D – G shall apply. l. The satellite assembly shall include a Toro DXI controller or approved equal configured for Laguna central control software (Part #RM6). m. The satellite assembly (part# SA6-RM6 or SA5-RM6 series) shall include a cellular communication kit (part #DXCIA) which includes a cellular modem, antenna, and a ten (10) year cellular subscription, for communication with central control computer.
n. The satellite assembly (part# SA6-RM6 or SA5 series) shall include a hard wire communication circuit board for communicating with a submaster satellite assembly (part # SA6-RM6, or SA5-RM6) when interconnected by means of hard wire (part #EV-CAB-COM).
o. The satellite assembly (SA6-RM6) shall include a radio and dome antenna assembly (part #RDM) for line-of-sight communication or a radio and high gain antennae assembly (part #RHG) for non-line-of-sight. For proper antenna selection, contact SiteOne Green Tech at (800) 427-0779. p. The satellite assembly shall include a flow sensing assembly with normally open master valve assembly option (part #FSAV series) for each point of connection (maximum per manufacturer’s recommendation). q. For Toro DXi the satellite assembly (where applicable) shall include a PRO-MAX Transmitter and built-in remote receiver with a controller access code (part #PMR) or PRO-MAX built-in receiver only with controller access code (part #PMR-CAC), whichever is applicable.
r. The satellite assembly shall be covered by a five (5) year limited warranty.

C. EXECUTION OF WORK

1. Interconnect Conduit
a. The interconnect conduit shall be located within the public right-of-way whenever possible. If the conduit is installed outside of the public right-of-way, an easement shall be provided to the City prior to installation. b. Conduit runs shall be installed as shown in the approved plans. Any changes shall be approved by the Parks and Recreation Director and the City Engineer prior to installation. The ends of the conduits, whether shop or field cut, shall be reamed to remove burrs and rough edges. Cuts shall be made square and true.
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c. The ends of the conduit shall be capped until the pulling of wiring is started. d. Conduit bends, except factory bends, shall have radii of not less than six times the inside diameter of the conduit.
e. Conduit shall be installed at a depth of not less than eighteen (18) inches below finished grade.
f. Conduit shall be free of soil and debris.
g. A nylon or polypropylene pull rope with a minimum tensile strength of five hundred (500) pounds shall be installed in all conduits, which are to receive future, interconnect cable. At least five (5) feet of pull rope shall be extended beyond each end of the conduit run and secured.
h. Interconnect Conductors.
i. All interconnect conductors shall be pulled by hand. j. A total of three (3) feet of cable shall be left at each satellite assembly and pull box. Sufficient slack shall be left to allow the wire to extend eighteen (18) inches above the top of the pull box grade.
k. The interconnect wire shall be continuous from satellite to satellite. All splices shall occur within the satellite enclosure unless specifically authorized by the Parks and Recreation Director and the City Engineer. Splices shall be capable of satisfactory operation under continuous submersion in the water. l. Pull Boxes.
m. Pull boxes shall be installed at intervals not to exceed two- hundred (200) feet and at all changes in direction and where the conduit crosses a roadway, bridge or railroad track (with a thirty-six (36) inch loop inside the box). n. Pull boxes shall be installed in areas to be landscaped whenever possible. o. The bottom of the pull box shall be bedded in crushed rock six (6) inches deep prior to installation of the interconnect cable.

17.04 MATERIALS
A. PIPE AND FITTINGS

1. Mains - Irrigation mains shall be one (1) inch or larger polyvinyl chloride pipe (PVC).

Sizes one (1) inch (minimum) to two (2) inch shall be Schedule 40 PVC made from NSF approved Type 1, Grade 1 PVC compound conforming to ASTM D1785 (1120 or 1220), with solvent weld Schedule 80 fittings. Fittings shall be NFS approved conforming to ASTM D2466. Pipe shall be manufactured to iron pipe size dimensions and furnish in minimum standard lengths of twenty (20) feet, Pipe sizes two point five (2.5) inches and greater shall be Class 315 PVC made from NFS approved Type 1, Grade 1 PVC compound conforming to ASTM D2241 (1120 or 1220), with solvent Weld Schedule 80 fittings. Fittings shall be NFS approved conforming to ASTM D2476. Concrete thrust blocks are required on pipe sizes two point five (2.5) inches or greater per Section 15 of these Standard Construction Specifications and City Standard Detail #519 unless otherwise approved by the City 524
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Engineer.

Pipe sizes four (4) inches or greater shall be AWWA C900 and shall meet the requirements of Section 15 of these Standard Construction Specifications.

2. Laterals - Laterals shall be three-quarter (3/4) inch or larger polyvinyl chloride pipe (PVC). PVC material shall be in accordance with the specification above or as determined by the City Engineer. If brass pipe is specifically called out on the improvement plans, brass pipe shall be Schedule 40 B-43 threaded pipe.

PVC pipe joints and fittings shall be the same as specified for irrigation mains.

Brass pipe fittings shall be one-hundred fifty (150) psi, banded pattern. All nipples shall be of the same material as the pipe.

B. PVC PIPE CEMENTS

1. Primer shall be IPS P-70 PVC, or equal, for all sizes of PVC pipe and fittings.

2. Cement shall be IPS 711 heavy bodied grey cement, or equal, for all sizes of PVC pipe and fittings up to one and one half (1-1/2) inch. Cement applicator shall be a minimum of one- half the diameter of the pipe or fittings.

C. SPRINKLER HEADS AND BUBBLER HEADS - Sprinkler heads shall have pressure regulation, check valves, and match precipitation rate (MPR) nozzles, in compliance with WELO requirements.

All heads of a particular type or function in the system shall be of the same manufacture and shall be marked with the manufacturer’s name and identification in such a position that they can be identified without being removed from the system.

Any substitutions for items specified on the plans must be submitted for approval in writing. Subsequent approval or rejection will be given in writing.

Sprinkler head and/or bubbler heads shall be in accordance with City Standard Details #711 and #713.

D. SPRINKLER RISERS - All one half (1/2) inch riser nipples shall be threaded Schedule 80 PVC and swing joints shall be Schedule 80 PVC threaded street ells.

All one (1) inch nipples and/or riser assemblies shall consist of swing joints rated at two hundred (200) psi and two Schedule 80 PVC nipples and one Schedule 80 nipple.

See Standard Details.

E. VALVES AND VALVE BOXES

1. Valves - Remote-Control Valves (R.C.V.), Electric Solenoid Type, shall be Hunter ICV, Rainbird PEB or approved equal.

The remote-control valve shall be twenty-four (24) volts, three-point-five (3.5) watt maximum, normally closed, spring loaded, and diaphragm actuated. It shall have a mechanical self-cleaning internal control system. The valve shall be slow closing with no adjustments or settings required. A manual flow stem to throttle or close shall be provided. The solenoid is to be corrosion proof and molded in epoxy resin to form one integral unit. It must have a removable seat and be 525
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completely serviceable in the field without removing the valve body from the system.

2. Valve Boxes - Valve boxes shall be plastic with lock snap cover, green with the word “irrigation” embossed on the cover, Carson Spec Grade series or equal.

3. Gate Valves - Gate valves shall be bronze body, bronze mounted, double disc, parallel seat with non-rising stem. Valves shall have “O” ring seals and have hubs suitable for use with the main distribution pipe furnished for the irrigation system.

Size shall be as indicated on the drawings.

4. Quick Coupling Valves - Quick coupling valves shall be two-piece, one (1) inch diameter Rain Bird 44RC with a coupler key, single lug - Rain Bird 44K or approved equal.

F. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES - The backflow prevention device shall be a reduced pressure type device with a backflow enclosure in accordance with the City Standard Details.

G. IRRIGATION CONTROLLER - The irrigation system controller shall be a U.L. approved, micro-processor based, solid state unit capable of fully automatic or manual operation of the system. It shall be housed in an exterior (sixteen (16) gauge) weatherproof pedestal mounted lodging case. It shall operate on one-hundred-twenty (120) volts AC, fifty / sixty (50/60) Hz power input and be capable of operating twenty-four (24) volt AC electric control valves. In addition, the controller shall be equipped with or shall be capable of the following:

1. Each station shall have the capability of being individually programmed.

2. It shall have a quick stations function, which allows for rapid programming of a block of stations with the same watering period.

3. It shall have a minimum of four (4) independent programs with multiple automatic starts per day per program.

4. Each program shall have its own percentage function which allows the watering length of all stations in the program to be changed from minus 50% to plus 25%.

5. Each program shall be capable of being set on either a seven (7) day weekly repeat cycle where the active days are displayed all at once or on a skip day basis where user may select the number of days skipped, from one to thirty, between waterings with the starting day selectable.

6. The controller software shall have a review program function, which, with one button, will sequentially bring all its programming information to the displays at a readable rate. The recall display shall be interruptible at any time for changing of the program. Each program shall provide a total duration watering time.

7. The controller shall allow for setting in a “rain mode” for up to seven (7) days after which, it will revert to the “automatic mode.”

8. Program may be protected by use of an access code.

9. Controller shall be capable of being operated manually at any time without affecting the original program.

10. The controller shall have a rechargeable battery back-up to maintain time and 526
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the user’s program.

11. The controller shall have the capability of responding to external remotecontrol signals when coupled to a master remote control system.

12. The controller shall have diagnostics which allows the user to check each of the following:
a. LEDs for panel integrity, station voltage
b. The digital display for no connection and valve shorts; c. All station outputs.

13. Output power capacity shall be twenty-four (24) VAC, one (1) amp maximum, equivalent to twenty-four (24) VA.

The controller shall be housed in a pedestal type enclosure installed on a 4,000 psi minimum Portland Cement Concrete foundation as recommended by the manufacturer of the controller. Enclosure shall be a weatherproof, sixteen (16) gauge, zinc coated metal locking case to which two keys shall be provided. The controller cabinet shall include a one-hundred-twenty (120) volt electrical outlet with two (2) connections. The enclosure and accessories shall be installed in conformance with the manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations. Foundation to be minimum of four (4) inches deep and sufficient width to prevent tipping.

H. ELECTRICAL

1. Control Wire - All wiring to be used for connecting the automatic controller to the electric solenoid actuated remote control valve shall be type UF-600V, solid copper, PVC insulation, single conductor, UL approved underground feeder cable.

All pilot or “hot” wires are to be color, and all “common” wires are to be white.

Connecting and splicing of wire at the valves or in the field shall be made as follows:

The splice shall be insulated with a 3-M Co. 3M DBR-Y/6 Direct Bury #09053 Splice Kit or equal. Field splices between the controller and valves will not be allowed without prior approval of the City Engineer. For two wire systems, follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.

2. Pull Boxes - Pull boxes shall be installed at the locations shown on the plans or at locations designated by the City Engineer at the site of work. The Contractor may, at his own expense, install such additional pull boxes as may be desired to facilitate the work.

Reinforced concrete covers shall be inscribed “Irrigation 24 Volt.” Covers shall be locking or tamper proof lids. If pull boxes are set in an area subject to vehicle traffic load, they shall have a steel cover of suitable design to withstand such loads.

Top of pull box shall be set one quarter (1/4) inch above finished landscaping grade.

3. Service Unit and Meter Socket - The electrical power utility provider service and termination point for metered service shall be Tesco Class 26-000 service pedestal State of California Type 3 or equal.

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shall be heavy-wall, Schedule 40, with factory made bends, couplings, and fittings, where permitted by NEC.

17.05 INSTALLATION
s. TRENCHING - Excavation shall be open vertical construction sufficiently wide to provide free working space around the work installed and to provide ample space for backfilling and compacting. Trenches for pipe shall be cut to required grade lines, and trench bottom shall be compacted to provide an accurate grade and uniform bearing for the full length of the line. When two (2) or more conduit or irrigation pipes are to be placed in the same trench, it is required that a minimum of six (6) inches be maintained between the pipes unless otherwise shown on the plans or approved by the City Engineer.

The excavation required for the installation of conduit, foundations, and other appurtenances shall be performed in such a manner as to cause the least possible damage to the streets, sidewalks, and other improvements. All lawns or improvements disturbed in excavating shall be replaced or reconstructed with the same kind of material as that damaged or with materials of equal quality. The material from the excavation shall be placed in a location that will not cause damage or obstruction to vehicular and pedestrian traffic nor interfere with surface drainage.

The depth of trenches shall provide a minimum cover above the conduit or wiring as follows:

1. 18 inches over non-pressure lateral lines.

2. 24 inches over mainline under pressure.

3. 24 inches over pipe crossing under paving.
t. CONTROL WIRING
u. Connections between the automatic controllers and the electric control valves shall be made with direct burial copper wire AWG-U.F. six hundred (600) volt. Pilot wires shall be a different color wire for each automatic controller.

1. Common wires shall be white with a different color stripe for each automatic controller. Install in accordance with valve manufacturer’s specifications and wire chart. In no case shall wire size be less than #10 AWG. v. Wiring shall occupy the same trench and shall be installed along the same route as pressure supply or lateral lines wherever possible.
w. Where more than one wire is placed in a trench, the wiring shall be taped together at intervals of four (4) to six (6) feet.
x. Wires installed in conduits shall not be taped together to facilitate the replacement of individual wires.
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curls shall be located in a splice box or pull box as appropriate.

7. Field splices between the automatic controller and electric control valves will not be allowed without prior approval of the City Engineer.

8. When wires cross under walkways, paving or hardscape, they are required to be put within conduit.

9. All buried wiring shall have electrical warning tape placed in the trench above the buried wiring after placement of the initial backfill.

C. DECODER SYSTEM CONTROL WIRING

1. 2-Wire cable shall be installed along the main line. Contact controller representative for a Pre-Construction meeting.

2. 2-Wire cable shall be installed within 1” conduit with long sweeps in and out of each valve box.

3. A 14” x 19” Grey electrical pull box shall be installed every 200’ and at every change in direction. Only splice 2-wire cable at three way wire connections.

4. 2-Wire cable shall be solid copper with U.L. Approval for direct burial in ground.

Wire shall be #14 AWG wire with a jacketed 2-conductor. Model #CAB14-X. X denotes color of cable jacket. If more than one cable comes from controller different jacket colors shall be used and noted in the plan.

5. Decoder grounding shall be provided every (500 feet), at the controller and at the last decoder or at the end of the 2-wire path. Ground with a 5/8” x 8’ copper clad grounding rod. #6 copper wire shall be connected to surge device. Include a surge arrestor at each grounding location. A split bolt connection shall be used to connect the surge device to the ground wire with a DBR/Y-6 waterproof connector.

6. Splicing of jacketed 2-wire shall be in valve boxes only. A 24” long coil of wire shall be at each splice and a 24” long expansion loop shall be in all pull boxes.

D. BACKFILLING - Backfill material shall be of native material free from lumps or stones and placed in six (6) inch layers thoroughly compacted by mechanical tamping until the relative compaction is not less than ninety-five (95) percent.

E. WATER SERVICE AND METER - The water service shall be installed by the Contractor at the location shown on the plans and shall conform to the City Standard Details. The City shall set the meter upon reasonable notice. Irrigation services shall include a backflow device and enclosure as shown in the City Standard Details.

F. PVC IRRIGATION PIPE AND CONDUIT/BRASS PIPE - Pipe shall be cut with a fine-tooth hacksaw or approved cutting tool and any burrs shall be removed. Pipe shall be marked with joint insertion depth prior or assembly. The outside surface of the pipe and the inside surface of the fittings shall be wiped with a clean cloth saturated with methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) to remove all dirt and moisture before the cement solution is applied. The cement solution shall be applied to the pipe and fitting socket with a brush having a width approximately onehalf (1/2) the diameter of pipe. The cement solution shall be applied freely with a light wiping action to spread the cement uniformly over the surfaces. The pipe surface or fitting socket shall not be rubbed with a brush any more than is necessary to spread the cement. If the 529
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cement thickens, it shall be discarded.

Immediately after the cement has been applied to the surface to be joined, the pipe shall be inserted into the fitting with a twisting motion to the full depth of the fitting socket. Immediately after joining is completed, any excess cement shall be thoroughly wiped from the pipe and fitting. The joined members shall be allowed to cure for at least five (5) minutes before they are handled. In cold or damp weather, the curing period shall be increased due to slower evaporation of the solvent. An additional fitting or pipe section may be added to the completed joint within three (3) minutes if care is exercised in handling so that a strain is not placed on the previous joint. The male and female pipe threads of all threaded connections on PVC pipe shall be coated with Teflon tape. Tighten fittings finger tight plus no more than one (1) or two (2) turns.

Except as shown on the plans, PVC pipe placed in a trench shall be laid on level, undisturbed, or well compacted, earth and solvent-weld pipe shall be snaked from side to side in the trench at intervals of approximately fifty (50) feet. Pipe shall be held down between joints with small mounds of earth to prevent movement. After completion of the pressure tests on the pipelines and before any backfill is placed, water shall be run through the entire line until the pipe has been cooled to the supply water temperature. The trench shall be immediately backfilled, covering the pipe with soft earth to prevent damage to the pipe from rocks or dirt clods.

Brass pipe joints shall be threaded couplings, rated at one hundred (150) psi. Threaded joints shall be made by placing Teflon tape on the male threads only. Use of thread cement or caulking to make joints tight will not be permitted. All cut ends shall be reamed to full pipe bore before assembly.

Brass pipe fittings shall be joined to the pipe in the same manner as specified above for pipe joints.
z. SPRINKLER HEADS - Nozzles on stationary sprinklers shall be tightened after installation and sprinklers having an adjustment stem shall be adjusted on a lateral line for the proper radius, diameter and/or gallonage. They shall be set perpendicular to the finished grade and shall be installed as indicated on the plans and shown in the details.
aa. VALVES - Provide each assembly with its own outlet; no multiple assemblies will be allowed.

Remote control valves shall be adjusted so the most remote irrigation sprinkler heads, bubblers, or drip irrigation systems operate at the pressure recommended by the head manufacturer and so a uniform distribution of water is applied by the sprinkler heads to the planting areas for each individual valve system.

All valves shall be installed as shown in the details and in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
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valves shall be installed in a plastic valve box as shown in Standard Details, complete with cover, unless otherwise specified in the plans. All plastic valve boxes shall be Carson Spec Grades series or approved equal with locking lid installed as shown in the Standard Details. Valve Boxes require a minimum of one and half (1- 1/2) inches between valve box lid and top of valve, or one and half (1-1/2) feet between valve box lid and top of pipe.

All valve boxes shall be set one quarter (1/4) inch above finish grade in lawn areas and one half (1/2) inch above finish grade in ground cover areas. Under no circumstances shall more than one remote control valve be installed in one valve box.

Valve boxes located near walks, curbs, header boards and paving shall be installed in such a way as to allow for valve boxes to abut those items with top surface matching plane as items listed above.

J. IRRIGATION CONTROLLER - All controller locations are essentially diagrammatic and shall be specifically located on the construction plans or as identified by the Landscape Architect and approved by the City Engineer.

All local and applicable codes shall take precedence in furnishing one hundred twenty (120) volt electrical service to the Controller.

This service will be provided by others. The Contractor shall provide and install the service unit and meter socket and make the connection between the power source and the controller.

Adequate coverage and protection of the twenty-four (24) volt service wire leading from the controller shall be maintained from the bottom of the controller.

17.06 TESTING
After the entire irrigation system has been completely installed, a complete test of the entire installation shall be made by the Contractor in the presence of the City Engineer before final acceptance of the system by the City.

A. TESTING OF SERVICE LINES AND IRRIGATION Main - Service lines and irrigation main shall be tested in accordance with applicable provisions of the Water Distribution Specifications.

B. TESTING PLASTIC PIPE - After all new irrigation piping and risers are in place and connected, and all necessary division work has been completed and prior to the installation of sprinkler heads, control valves shall be opened, and a full head of water used to flush out the system. After the system is thoroughly flushed, risers shall be capped off and the system pressure tested.

1. The request for the presence of the City Engineer in writing shall be at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of testing. All testing shall be done in the presence of the City Engineer. Apply a continuous static water pressure when welded plastic joints have cured at least twenty-four (24) hours and with the risers 531
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capped as follows:
a. Test main lines and submains at one hundred fifty (150) psi for two (2) hours. b. Test lateral lines at line pressure for four (4) hours. c. Repair leaks resulting from tests. Pressure testing shall continue until no leakage or loss of pressure is shown over the entire prescribed test period. At the conclusion of the pressure test, the heads shall be installed and tested for operation in accordance with design requirements under normal operating pressure.

C. TESTING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - Prior to acceptance of the work the Contractor shall cause the following tests to be made:

1. For continuity of each circuit.

2. For grounds in each circuit.

3. A megger test on each circuit.

4. A functional test in which it is demonstrated that each and every part of the system functions as specified or intended herein.

17.07 MEASUREMENT
The work performed under these specifications will be measured by the unit item or lump sum as designated in the contract bid item list for constructing an irrigation system.

If measured by unit, quantities of sprinkler heads, quick coupling valves, backflow preventers, etc. will be determined from the actual count of the items in place in the completed work.

Quantities of conduit and the various sizes of pipe will be measured by the linear foot in place in the completed work.

17.08 PAYMENT
Payment will be made at the lump sum or unit price for sprinklers, sprinkler heads, bubbler heads, quick coupling valve, backflow preventers, control valves, irrigation controllers (aka, satellite assemblies), control assemblies, turning unions, or garden valves, and the contract prices per linear foot for the various sizes and types of pipe. Full compensation for furnishing and installing swing joints and pipe used for risers shall be considered as included in the price paid for the contract item requiring the riser or swing joint and riser and no separate payment will be made, therefore.

When there are no separate contract items for spray nozzles, valve protectors, valve boxes or any other materials necessary to complete the irrigation system, such materials shall be furnished and installed. Full compensation for this work and materials shall be considered as included in the prices paid for the various contract items of the irrigation system and no separate payment will be made, therefore.

The above prices and payments shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, 532
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materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals; and for doing all the work involved in installing the irrigation system, complete in place, as shown on the plans, and specified in these specifications and any special provisions, and as directed by the City Engineer, including any structure excavation, structure backfill, and water involved. 533
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SECTION 18

STREETLIGHTING

18.01 DESCRIPTION
Streetlight work shall consist of furnishing, installing, modifying, and removing one or more streetlight components or systems, including provisions for future systems, in the public right-of-way, as shown on the plans and as provided in these Specifications. All systems shall be complete and in operating condition prior to acceptance of the Contract.

All materials, equipment and system components shall be submitted for approval or noted as in full compliance with the City Authorized Material List. All incidental parts which are not shown on the Standard Details, included in the Authorized Material List, or specified herein, and which are necessary to complete or modify the existing system, shall be pre-approved by the City Engineer and shall be furnished and installed as though such parts were shown on the Standard Details or specified herein.

18.02 REGULATIONS AND CODES
All electrical equipment shall conform to the standards of the National Electrical Manufactures Association (NEMA), the Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. (UL), or the Electronic Industries Association (EIA), wherever applicable. In addition to the requirements of the Plans, these Specifications, and any Special Provisions, all materials and workmanship shall conform to the applicable provisions in Section 86 and 87 of the State Standard Specifications and Standard Plans; National Electrical Code (NEC), hereinafter referred to as the Code; California Administrative Code, Title 8, Subchapter 5, Electrical Safety Orders; Rules and Overhead Electrical Line Construction, General Order No. 95 and Rules for Construction of Underground Electrical Supply and Communication Systems, General Order No. 128, of the Public Utilities Commission; Standards of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM); American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and any local ordinances which may apply.

All separate electrical components and major control assemblies shall be UL approved.

Wherever reference is made to any of the Standards mentioned above, the reference shall be construed to mean Code, Order, or Standard that is in effect on the day the Notice to Contractors for the work is dated.

18.03 DEFINITIONS
STANDARD STREETLIGHT shall mean a tapered steel pole and an arm extending from the pole, to which the luminaire is mounted.
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POST MOUNTED OR POST TOP STREET LIGHT shall mean a tapered or non-tapered steel pole with the luminaire mounted on top of the pole.

ELECTROLIER OR STREETLIGHT shall mean the entire pole, mounting arm, luminaire, wiring, foundation, and miscellaneous appurtenances, complete in place.

LUMINAIRE shall mean the lighting fixture, supplied as a complete unit, which is attached to the streetlight pole, consisting of a housing, reflector, refractor, integral ballast (when required), terminal strip and mounting device. The lighting distribution type shall be as shown on the Plans or City Standard Detail #613.

18.04 LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (LED) LUMINAIRES
All street light luminaires shall meet State Standards, approved by the City Engineer, or meet City’s Authorized Material List. All streetlight luminaires shall be LED type of the size and types indicated on the City Standard Details, City Authorized Material List and as provided in these Specifications. The luminaires shall be one hundred twenty (120) volts, two hundred forty (240) volts, or two hundred seventy-seven (277) volts depending on service voltage AC and shall have photo-electrical receptacle.

All standard fixtures shall be as specified in the State Standards, Standard Details, or the City’s Authorized Material List. All post-top fixtures shall be LED with an appropriate refractor, if necessary.

Photo-electric controls shall be “Long Life,” or approved equal. All light systems shall have an external photocell control mounted within the assigned service panel, unless the power for the light is fed directly from a service provider with no service pedestal, then the streetlight will have a dedicated photocell in that luminaire.

18.05 POLES
All poles shall meet State Standards, City’s Authorized Material List, or as directed by the City Engineer. Poles shall be tapered steel, unless otherwise noted on the construction plans and approved by the City Engineer, fabricated from weldable grade hot rolled commercial quality carbon steel and hot-dip galvanized after fabrication per existing ASTM A-123. The thickness shall be United States standard eleven (11) gage or ten (10) gauge, depending on material strength. Each pole shall be one-piece construction, cylindrical in cross-section, with a uniform taper from base to top.

All poles must include a designated shop drawing providing the product specifications as part of the submittal process for approval by the City Engineer. 535
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Poles shall be supplied with a shop fabricated and welded anchor base plate. The baseplate shall have shop drilled holes for the anchor bolts. The anchor bolt holes shall provide for a plus or minus bolt adjustment of one-half (1/2) inch.

All poles shall have a shop fabricated handhole. The minimum size of opening for standard street light poles shall be four (4) inches by six and one half (6-1/2) inches. The minimum size of opening for post top streetlight poles shall be two (2) inches by four (4) inches. The handhole opening shall be reinforced with a shop fabricated and welded steel lip. The handhole shall be provided with a removable raintight cover with theft-proof bolt. The pole shall be provided with a grounding terminal, which shall be accessible from the handhole.

The luminaire arm attachment device shall be such that gravity will hold the arm in place prior to permanently fastening with an appropriately sized bolt.

The pole manufacturer shall supply all anchor bolts, anchor bolt covers, anchor base cover, pole top cap, grounding terminal, conductor support device, and any other miscellaneous mounting or fastening hardware.

Each pole shall be hot-dip galvanized after completion of all welding. Scratches shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

18.06 CONDUIT
All conduit and fittings shall be Underwriters’ Laboratory (UL) listed and shall be Schedule 40 rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe. Each complete length shall bear the manufacturer’s name and UL label. The type of PVC cement shall conform to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Galvanized steel tubing shall not be used.

18.07 WIRING (CONDUCTORS)
All wires shall be copper and shall have a moisture and heat-resistant type of thermoplastic insulation (Type THW or THWN). All wires #8 American Wire Gauge (AWG) and larger shall be stranded except for #6 ground wires. The City Engineer will approve all wiring materials prior to their incorporation into the work.

All conductors shall have clear, distinctive and permanent markings on the outer surface throughout the entire length, which indicate the manufacturer’s name or trademark, insulation type letter designation, conductor size, and voltage rating. Conductor insulation shall be a solid color.

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meet the minimum NEC Standard for grounding copper wire applications. A #6 solid copper ground wire shall be installed at each electrolier as shown in the Standard Details.

18.08 PULL BOXES
All pull boxes, pull box extensions, and pull box covers, shall be precast reinforced concrete conforming to the State Standard Specifications or City’s Authorized Material List, three and a half (3-1/2) pull box. Boxes may be larger in size or be traffic rated load bearing depending on the application and location.

Box covers shall be of locking type per the City’s Authorized Material List or as approved by the City Engineer. Any locking mechanisms shall be recessed below the surface of the cover.

The cover shall be marked “Streetlighting.” Where pull boxes are to be placed in areas subject to traffic loads, a traffic rated load bearing box and a lockable steel cover of suitable design to withstand traffic loads shall be provided instead of the concrete cover.

Approved boxes are Christy N09 and Brooks three and a half (3 -1/2). Larger pull boxes may be required for additional conduit entering the box and meeting State Standards.

The outgoing conduit shall be located on the same side of the pull box as the service provider’s (i.e., PG&E, SMUD, etc.) service wires. Streetlight conduits and conductors shall be encased in a red colored cement slurry as specified in Section 18.12 below and as shown in the City Standard Details.

18.09 EXISTING LIGHTING SYSTEMS
The Contractor shall notify the City Engineer at least three (3) working days prior to performing any work on existing systems.

Lighting system shutdowns shall not interfere with the regular lighting schedule, unless otherwise permitted by the City Engineer.

The Contractor shall ascertain the exact location and depth of existing conduits, pull boxes and other electrical facilities before using any tools or equipment that may damage such facilities or interfere with any electrical system.

Where roadways are to remain open to traffic and existing lighting systems are to be modified, the lighting systems shall remain in operation and the final connection to the modified circuit shall be made so that the modified circuit will be in operation by nightfall on the same day.
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18.10 EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS
Improvements such as sidewalks, curbs, gutter, Portland cement concrete, asphalt concrete pavement, underlying materials, lawns, plants, and any other improvements removed, broken or damaged by the Contractor’s operations, shall be replaced or reconstructed with the same kind of material as found on the work or with materials of equal quality. All such improvements shall be left in a serviceable condition.

Whenever a part of a square or slab of existing concrete sidewalk, curb, gutter, or driveway is broken or damaged, the entire square or section n of slab shall be removed and the concrete reconstructed.

The outline of all areas to be removed in Portland cement concrete sidewalks and driveways and in pavements shall be sawcut the full section thickness prior to removing the sidewalk, driveways, and pavement material. Cuts shall be neat and true along score lines, with no damage outside the removal area.

18.11 SALVAGED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Existing equipment removed and not reused shall remain the property of the City. Salvaged equipment shall be delivered to the City’s Corporation Yard (4300 West Capitol Avenue) unless otherwise specified.

18.12 CONDUIT INSTALLATION
Conduit shall be installed for all conductors and meet State Standards, except where conductors are inside poles. All conduits shall be installed underground, shall not be smaller than one (1) inch nominal diameter, and shall be of the sizes shown on the plans or as specified in the State Standard Specifications or these specifications. Limit the number of bends in a conduit run to no more than three-hundred-sixty (360) degrees between pull points per Section 87-1.03B (1) of the State Standard Specifications. At the Contractor’s option and expense, conduit of a larger size than that shown or specified may be used, provided that the larger size is used for the entire length of the run from outlet to outlet.

Reducing couplings shall not be permitted.

Underground conduit placed within road right-of-way areas (roadway) shall meet NEC code, or at a minimum be twenty-four (24) inches deep, measured from the top of conduit to the pavement surface. Conduits crossings under existing roadways must be jacked or drilled unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. Conduits may be installed by the Trenching in Pavement Method as specified in the State Standard Specifications and described below.

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less than six (6) inches in width. All conduit crossings shall be perpendicular to the street center line.

All conduit installation in new roadways shall be performed prior to completion of subgrade.

Conduit shall be placed per City’s Design Standards. PVC conduit placed outside the roadway shall meet NEC code, or at a minimum be twenty-four (24) inches deep, measured from the top of conduit to the finished surfaced. Electrical excavation warning tape shall be placed above the initial backfill. In the event that required depths cannot be maintained, the conduit shall be encased with Slurry Cement Backfill per Section 19-3.02E of the State Standard Specifications, color dyed red, with a minimum thickness of six (6) inches around the conduit.

The remaining backfill shall meet City backfill requirements.

At locations where conduit is required to be installed under pavement and existing underground facilities require special precautions, conduit may also be installed by the “Conduit Installation by the Trenching-in-Pavement Method” as specified in Section 87-1.03 B (6) of the State Standard Specifications. Conduit shall be the rigid non-metallic type, Schedule 40 or 80 PVC. Conduit shall be placed under existing pavement in a trench approximately two (2) inches wider than the outside diameter of the conduit installed.

Trenches shall not be less than six (6) inches in width. PVC conduit depth shall be installed with twenty-four (24) inch cover below the surface they are located. For installation of conduits and ducts containing cables operating at a potential greater than one thousand volts shall meet NEC code or at a minimum be thirty (30) inches. In areas where additional pavement is to be placed, trenching installation shall be completed prior to completing subgrade.

Where any portion of a utility trench is to be cut in existing pavement within thirty-six (36) inches of the concrete lip of gutter, the pavement shall be removed and replaced all the way to the gutter.

The outline of all areas of pavement to be removed shall be sawcut the full section thickness with a rock-cutting excavator specifically designed for this purpose. Cuts shall be neat and true with no shatter outside the removal area.

The conduit shall be placed in the bottom of the trench and the trench shall be backfilled consistent with the City and State Standard Specifications for backfill material.

Prior to spreading asphalt concrete, paint binder (tack coat) shall be applied as specified in Section 39-2.07B(3), “Asphalt Binder” of the State Standard Specifications. Spreading and compacting asphalt concrete shall be performed by any method, which will produce an asphalt concrete surfacing of uniform smoothness, texture, and density.

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In all conduit systems, installation shall permit the wire to be drawn into the conduit without injury. In any case, bend radii in conduit shall not be less than six (6) times the inside diameter of the conduit.

Field cuts shall be made square and true with all burrs removed and ends cleaned prior to gluing the connection.

Conduit terminating in standards or pedestals shall extend between three (3) inches and five (5) inches above the top of finished concrete foundation, whichever is most accessible for maintenance, and shall be sloped toward the hand hole and below the bottom of the hand hole opening. Conduit entering concrete pull boxes shall terminate two (2) inches away from inside the wall of the box and not less than three (3) inches above the bottom and shall be sloped to facilitate pulling of the cable. Conduit entering through the bottom of a pull box shall be located near the end walls to leave the major portion of the box clear. At all outlets, conduit shall enter from the direction of the run.

Conduit entering service equipment enclosures shall have “end bells” and be sealed to prevent the entrance of gases by the use of duct sealing or other sealing compound approved by the City Engineer.

18.13 PULL BOX INSTALLATION
Pull boxes shall be installed at the locations as shown on the plans, as specified in the Design Standards, and as directed by the City Engineer.

The Contractor may install, at the Contractor’s expense, such additional pull boxes that may facilitate the work with the approval of the City Engineer.

Pull boxes shall be installed per City Standard Detail #606. Covers shall be level with the top of the curb, pavement, sidewalk, or one-quarter (1/4) inch above turf areas, or one-half (1/2) inch above other landscaped or other areas when there is no established grade. Excavation for the installation of pull boxes shall be at least eighteen (18) inches below the bottom of the pull boxes and at least six (6) inches larger on all sides of the pull boxes. This area outside the pull box shall be filled with pea gravel for drainage. Grout shall be placed in bottom of pull boxes. A minimum of three (3) inches of gap shall be maintained between the bottom of the pull box lid and the top of the conduit and end bell. Pull boxes shall also have a concrete collar around the exterior edge as shown on the City Standard Details. Concrete collar shall be sloped to drain away from the lid.

All pull boxes installed in landscape or unpaved areas shall have a twelve (12) inch wide by three and one half (3.5) inch deep 4,000 psi min. concrete apron. Concrete Apron shall be sloped to drain away from the pull box.
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18.14 BACKFILL
Conduit shall not be covered until inspected and approved by the City Engineer. Trenches shall be backfilled up to the elevation of the top of sidewalk or adjacent finish grade and shall be leveled and smoothed. Backfill material and methods shall conform to City and State Standard Specifications. Sidewalk reconstruction shall be in accordance with other sections of these Standard Construction Specifications and City Standard Details.

18.15 STREET LIGHT INSTALLATION
Unless otherwise shown on the plans or required in the Design Standards, street light foundations shall be placed adjoining the back edge of sidewalk. The bolt pattern shall be laid out so that the mast arm is perpendicular to the street centerline, unless otherwise shown on the plans, or directed by the City Engineer.

All construction and materials shall conform to the City Standard Details #602 and #603.

18.16 FOUNDATIONS
Concrete for use in foundations shall be min. 4,000 psi and conform to the provisions of the State Standard Specifications. The Contractor shall be responsible for locating and marking the positions of all streetlights in the field. The locations shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to commencement of foundation work.

All miscellaneous mounting materials, including nuts, bolts, and washers, shall be galvanized in accordance with the provisions of ASTM A-153.

Foundation bolts and conduit to be set into the concrete shall be suspended and held in place by a template securely fastened to the foundation forms. Foundations shall be poured in two lifts, the first lift extending up to approximately six (6) inches of the top of finished concrete.

The first lift will serve to hold the bolts in place. Nuts, with washers above and below the street light base, will be placed on the bolts and poles set upon these nuts. Reinforced (rebar “cages”) cast-in- drilled-hole concrete foundations shall cure at least seven (7) calendar days prior to erecting poles. For lesser foundations, three (3) calendar days shall be the minimum.

18.17 POLE INSTALLATION
Poles shall be erected and set in a vertical position. Poles shall be erected after the first lift of concrete has cured as required. All nuts shall be tightened to a snug fit prior to placing the second lift of concrete.

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centerline, unless otherwise shown on the plans, or directed by the City Engineer. The second lift of concrete shall be placed and finished after the pole has been erected.

18.18 LUMINAIRE INSTALLATION
The luminaire for standard streetlights shall be installed on the mast arm in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation. It shall be installed and adjusted to obtain the required lighting distribution pattern.

The luminaires for post-pop streetlights shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. It shall be installed in a true vertical position in the proper orientation to produce the required lighting distribution pattern.

All luminaires shall be installed so as to produce weathertight connections. The luminaire shall be wired in accordance with the requirements of Section 18.19 “Electrical Wiring” below.

18.19 ELECTRICAL WIRING
A. CONDUCTOR INSTALLATION - No conductors shall be drawn into any conduit until the installation run of conduit is complete and inspected. Conduit within a concrete foundation shall have no wires drawn through it until the concrete has set for at least twenty- four (24) hours. Conductors shall be installed without injury to the insulation.

All conductors shall be drawn into the conduit at the same time. The pull-in wire or rope used for drawing conductors into the conduit shall not be attached to the copper conductor alone. A cable grip shall be used and applied in such a manner to place tension on both conductor and insulation. A UL listed inert lubricant shall be used.

Cables shall be continuous from luminaire to luminaire or pull box to pull box without splices. Splices, if any, shall be made in pull boxes and the base of light standards.

B. CONDUCTOR SUPPORT - Conductor support shall be provided in all light poles where the distance from the post base to the luminaire exceeds twenty-five (25) feet in height. The conductor support shall be attached to the inside wall of the pole or mast arm. It shall be a clamping device constructed of or employing insulating wedges or other suitable insulating support. Where clamping of insulation does not adequately support the cable, the conductor shall also be clamped.

C. CONNECTORS - Conductors shall be joined by the use of copper C-tap connectors and soldered. Aluminum wire splices shall not be allowed.

D. SPLICES - Splices will only be permitted in pull boxes and the base of light standards.

All splices shall be capable of satisfactory operation under continuous submersion in water. All connectors or splices shall be wrapped with “Scotchcast,” Scotch Super 88 Tape, and Scotchkote or approved equal.
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E. FUSED SPLICE CONNECTORS - In each light pole, level with the hand hole, a fused disconnect splice connector shall be installed in each undergrounded conductor between the line and the luminaire.

For two-hundred-forty (240) and two-hundred-seventy-seven (277) volt circuits each connector shall be designed so that both underground conductors are disconnected simultaneously. Streetlight installation shall be per the approved construction plans or as approved by the City Engineer. The connector shall have no exposed metal parts, except the head of a stainless-steel assembly screw may be exposed. The head of the metal assembly screw shall be recessed a minimum of one thirty-second (1/32) of an inch below the top of a plastic boss which surrounds the head.

The splice connector shall completely enclose the fuse and shall protect the fuse against damage from water and weather. The contact between the fuse and fuse holder shall be spring pressure. The terminals of the splice connector shall be rigidly crimped, using a tool of the type recommended by the manufacturer of the fused splice connector, onto the line conductors and shall be insulated and made waterproof in accordance with the splice connector manufacturer’s recommendations. Fuses shall be standard midget, ferrule type.

18.20 TESTING
Prior to acceptance of the work, the following test shall be made on all lighting circuits, in the presence of the City Engineer.

A. TEST FOR CONTINUITY OF EACH CIRCUIT
B. TEST FOR GROUNDS IN EACH CIRCUIT - The insulation integrity shall be as specified in Article 110-7 of the National Electrical Code, latest edition.

C. A FUNCTIONAL TEST IN WHICH IT IS DEMONSTRATED that each part of the system functions as specified or intended herein. Streetlights shall be functional for a continuous period of seven (7) days.

Any faults in the materials or in any part of the installation revealed by these tests shall be replaced or repaired in a manner approved by the City Engineer, and the same test shall be repeated until no faults appear.

18.21 SERVICE
Service pedestals are required at all streetlight service locations. Service pedestals shall meet the State Standard Specifications and the City Authorized Material List. Upon satisfactory completion of testing and all contract work, the Contractor will arrange with the service provider (i.e., PG&E, SMUD etc.) to complete service connections to the streetlights and commence service.
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18.22 IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
The Contractor shall place identification numbers, to be assigned by the City or service provider (i.e., PG&E, SMUD, etc.), on each street light pole conforming to the Standard Detail #610.

18.23 RESERVED

18.24 RESERVED

18.25 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
The work performed under these specifications will be measured by the unit or lump sum as designated in the contract bid item list for constructing the Streetlight system. Lump sum payment shall be accompanied by a Schedule of Values for the items of work included in the lump sum.

The below prices and payments shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals; and for doing all the work involved in installing the Street Lighting system, complete in place, as shown on the plans, and specified in these specifications and any special provisions, and as directed by the City Engineer, including any structure excavation, and structure backfill.

A. STREETLIGHTS - Streetlights shall each be measured and paid for as one complete installed unit in operable condition including concrete foundation, pole with mast arm(s), luminaire complete and lamp, photoelectric control, conductors in the pole and grounding.

B. CONDUIT - Conduit shall be paid for by the linear foot as measured horizontally through all phases of the electrical underground street lighting system.

C. PULL BOXES - Pull Boxes shall be measured and paid for as one complete installed unit, including the base and lid.

D. CONDUCTORS - Conductors shall be paid for by the linear foot, as measured horizontally, for the wires through pull boxes.
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SECTION 19

BUS SHELTERS

19.01 GENERAL
The City has two standard design bus shelters within the City. There is an architectural grade design for specific use within City Specific Plan Areas and along City Loop Parkways and Major Arterials. Contact the City Capital Projects Department for the standard plans, details, and specifications for these architectural grade bus shelters. All other bus shelters constructed within the City shall be in accordance with these Standard Construction Specifications below and in accordance with the Standard Details #261 through 264.

19.02 ALLOYS AND COLORS
All exposed aluminum shall be anodized. All aluminum extrusions except for the interior foot mounting, shall be 6063-T5 extruded aluminum and shall have a dark bronze Alcoa Duranodic #313E finish of minimum zero-point-seven (0.7) mil thickness or approved equal.

The interior foot mounting and all sheet aluminum used on the shelter except the top of the roof shall have baked enamel finish to match anodized finish. The top of the roof shall have a white baked enamel finish. All finishes shall conform to NAAMM Metal Finishes Manual recommendations and designations except as otherwise indicated.

19.03 FINISH
A. ALL EXPOSED SURFACES AND EDGES on vertical columns, horizontal frame members and adjustable base caps or legs, shall be smooth, free from burrs and shall be neatly finished. There shall be no welds in or on the aluminum surfaces.

B. ALL ALUMINUM FINISHING SHALL be done in strict accordance with procedures established by the Aluminum Association of America.

19.04 FRAME, VERTICAL SECTIONS
A. THE SHELTER FRAME SHALL BE SUPPORTED by vertical columns of extruded aluminum construction. They shall support the roof and all wall sections.

B. ALL VERTICAL FRAME MEMBERS SHALL be of one (1) piece construction, no welds, split tubes, or other fastenings shall be allowed.

C. VERTICAL FRAME MEMBERS SHALL BE of extruded aluminum, Amoclad 11 structural alloy material of minimum one-eighth (1/8) inch thickness or approved equal and shall have an outside perimeter of ten (10) inches minimum and be of constant section for their entire length.

D. MAXIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN vertical dividers shall be thirty (30) inches.

E. FRAME SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED TO accommodate acrylic (plexiglass) window panel, 545
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of one-quarter (1/4) inch thickness.

F. EACH WALL SECTION SHALL HAVE vertical glazing supporting mullions, which are securely fastened to the top and bottom horizontal members. The mullions shall be at least two-and-one-half (2-1/2) inches wide to enhance the appearance of the shelter. Mullions shall be designed in such a way that they fit together firmly and hold the glazing securely in place. The mullions shall be made of the same material and size as the vertical posts and shall be securely fastened thereto. The Contractor shall submit details for approval prior to installation.

19.05 FRAME, HORIZONTAL SECTIONS
A. EACH SHELTER WALL SHALL HAVE three (3) horizontally frame members: One located on top of the vertical supports, one a maximum of six (6) inches from the floor of the shelter and one midway between the top and bottom horizontal members.

B. ALL HORIZONTAL FRAME MEMBERS SHALL BE of one (1) piece construction. No welds, split tubes, or other fastenings shall be allowed except those to fasten horizontal sections to vertical sections.

C. DESIGN OF SHELTER SHALL BE SUCH THAT each wall section provides an open area along the bottom. The opening shall be approximately six (6) inches high. The end wall sections shall extend perpendicularly from the back wall.

D. THE TOP, BOTTOM AND MIDDLE HORIZONTAL members of the wall sections shall be made of the same material and size as the vertical posts and shall be securely fastened thereto. Each wall section shall have vertical glazing-supporting mullions, which are securely fastened to the top and bottom horizontal members. The mullions shall be at least two-and-one-half (2-1/2) inches wide to enhance the appearance of the shelter.

Mullions shall be designed in such a way that they fit together firmly and hold the glazing securely in place.

19.06 CONNECTIONS AND FASTENERS
A. WALL SECTIONS SHALL INTERCONNECT with the vertical posts with an unobtrusive and tamper-proof final assembly. Prior to installation the Contractor shall supply details to the City of the method used to interconnect wall section assemblies and vertical posts. The City shall make the final determination on their acceptability as related to simplicity of design, appearance, tamper-proof features, strength, and ease of disassembly during replacement.

B. ALL COMPONENTS OF THE SHELTER ARE to be designed with attention to a clean appearance and a tamper-proof assembly. No regular, Phillips, hex, or square head screws or bolts will be used except where approved and concealed. All fasteners shall be of a noncorrosive type when used with these components and shall be of the same 546
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color as the surrounding material.

C. FOR EACH TYPE OF TAMPER-PROOF FASTENER, the Contractor shall provide the City a set of six (6) fasteners of each type used in a labelled container and three (3) tools required to work each type of fastener.

19.07 BASE MOUNTING
A. THE SHELTER SHALL BE DESIGNED TO be securely mounted to a new Portland cement concrete pad at all four corners. Adjustable inside mounted base and caps or legs shall be utilized to properly secure and mount the shelter to a new Portland cement concrete pad with anchor bolts, (J hooks) as shown in the Standard Details. Each leg shall be adjustable a minimum of one and one-half (1-1/2) inches to accommodate uneven or sloping bases. Mounting shall be such that the shelters could be removed by the City, without damage caused to them, and used elsewhere. Prior to installation, the Contractor shall supply details of the base mounting for City approval.

B. EACH SHELTER BASE MOUNTING SHALL HAVE a small beveled anodized bronze aluminum boot. The edge of the boot shall not extend more than one-half (1/2) inch outside of the perimeter of the vertical frame member on two opposite sides and shall not extend more than three (3) inches outside the perimeter on the two remaining sides. The interior base mounting shall have baked enamel finish to match the bronze anodized as specified above.

19.08 WINDOW PANELS
A. ALL WINDOW PANELS SHALL INCORPORATE windows of transparent material providing complete visibility from inside or outside. The window panels shall be of high impact strength, high finish hardness, high tensile strength, low flexibility and high color or tint retention under all weather conditions. The Contractor shall submit manufacturer’s specification for City approval. All window panels, except the display holder, shall be dark bronze acrylic (plexiglass) or approved equal. Color of tint shall be subject to City approval. Window panel in the display holder shall be clear plexiglass. All acrylic glazing materials shall be one-quarter (1/4) inch thickness.

Manufacturer’s labels showing strength, grade, thickness, type, and quality shall be required on each piece of acrylic (plexiglass) glazing.

B. ALL WINDOW PANELS, EXCEPT FOR the display holder, shall be of the same size and interchangeable.

C. WINDOW PANELS SHALL INCORPORATE frame construction without need for dismantling shelter for window replacement. Grooved extrusions are not acceptable.

Each acrylic glazing frame shall provide for a minimum engagement width of one-half (1/2) inch, but in no case shall it be less than the width recommended by the manufacturer of the acrylic glazing material.

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engagement as recommended by acrylic (plexiglass) manufacturer. Rubber sealing material shall be black in color and shall be guaranteed not to crack or disintegrate for a period of five (5) years.

D. TAMPER-PROOF FASTENERS, such as Spanner Head Screws, or aluminum flush break rivets, shall be used to secure window frames to vertical and horizontal columns and to dividers of members. All shall produce a neat and clean appearance.

E. THE FRAMEWORK SHALL BE DESIGNED so that glazings are securely engaged within their frames, be able to withstand vandalism without disengaging and be able to resist the prying out of panels by vandals. The assembly design shall provide for easy glazing replacement by the City when the need arises. The Contractor shall submit details for approval prior to installation.

19.09 ROOF
A. THE ROOF SYSTEM SHALL CONSIST OF twelve (12) inch wide interlocking panels or approved equal. The panels shall be Dura/Lok panels which consist of a flat structural sandwich (integral unit) composed of a minimum eighteen-thousandths (0.018) of an inch thick outer aluminum skin and a minimum twelve-thousandths (0.012) of an inch thick steel inner skin enclosing a three-and-one-tenth (3.1) pound-per-cubic-footdensity polyurethane foam core or approved equal.

The core material of the roof shall be moisture, leak, fungus, and fire resistant.

Adhesives used in roof system shall not deteriorate from moisture. Prior to installation, the Contractor shall submit material and construction details for City approval.

A white baked enamel coating shall be applied to the outer aluminum roof skin to protect it against the effects of weather. The steel skin shall be protected with a highfidelity vinyl laminate that is durable and highly resistant to scratching or staining.

Panel facings shall not de-laminate. The roof edges shall be thoroughly sealed.

B. THE CENTER OF THE ROOF SHALL withstand a load of forty (40) pounds per square foot with no more than two-tenths (0.2) inch permanent deformity.

The roof shall be constructed so that it can be securely fastened to the shelter in a concealed and tamper-proof manner. Once installed, the roof shall not interfere with the installation or removal of window panels.

A fascia member fastened in a concealed manner, of minimum one-eighth (1/8) inch thickness and at least a six (6) inch face shall be used around the perimeter of the roof.

The top edge of fascia shall extend three (3) inches above the finished roof. The fascia shall be one-piece seamless extruded aluminum sections with an integral gutter system, with holes in each rear corner of gutter with double corner key slots for each corner. Joints in the fascia section shall not be allowed except at the corners. 548
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Additional three-quarter (3/4) inch diameter weep holes shall be provided in line with the mullions and posts.

C. THE ROOF SHALL BE GENTLY CONTOURED to provide for controlled drainage of water without creating obstructions, which may prevent leaves and other debris from being blown or washed easily from the top of the roof. Prior to installation, the Contractor shall submit details for City approval.

D. THE ROOF SHALL HAVE A downward slope toward the back of the shelter to promote adequate drainage and prevent debris buildup. This slope shall be provided by adding shims into the base flanges for the front posts and/or adding a flat bar on top of the front roof beam.

E. THE ROOF SHALL BE COMPLETELY LEAK-PROOF - Prior to installation, the Contractor shall provide evidence that the panel unit is designed to be watertight. All roof panel seams shall be sealed. Where caulking is used, it shall be a non-hardening compound, such as General Electric’s 1200 construction sealant (Silicone), or approved equal, in white or transparent, and shall be neatly applied.

19.10 BENCH
A. EACH BENCH UNIT SHALL CONSIST of a seat and backrest; each supported by the shelter frame. The seats and its supports shall be designed to accommodate a load of two hundred (200) pounds per linear foot without appreciable deflection. An appreciable deflection shall be considered to be any deflection over 1/360th of the span or distance subject to deflection in any direction. The unit (seat, backrest, brackets, fastenings and supports) shall be structured to resist deformity and stress from normal usage and vandalism.

B. THE SUPPORTS SHALL BE ATTACHED TO the shelter frame at every vertical member crossed along the back wall of the unit. The supports and mounting brackets shall be anodized aluminum and of the same color as the shelter. They shall be of sufficient strength and size to support a full-seated bench load.

Prior to installation, details of mounting the bench unit shall be submitted to the City for approval.

C. BENCH UNITS SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF six (6) feet in length. Each bench shall be located adjacent to the sidewall closest to the approaching bus. A minimum thirty-six (36) inch space shall be left open on the side away from the approaching bus, providing wheelchair access.

D. THE BENCH BACK REST SHALL BE THE same length as the seat, of the same material and constructed and treated in the same manner as the seat and mounted to each vertical column behind bench with the same spacing of fasteners.

E. TAMPER-PROOF FASTENERS SHALL be used to secure the seat and backrest to the mounting brackets. Mounting brackets shall be designed to allow water to run off toward the rear edge of the seat when the shelter is level.

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that the place of the back rest front surface, when projected downward to the seat, will intersect the top rear corner of the seat.

G. THE TOP OF THE BACK REST SHALL be placed eighteen (18) inches above the seat surface and the seating surface shall be set seventeen (17) inches above the floor. The shelter shall be mounted such that, after the shelter is installed and leveled, the bench will be level.

H. THE BENCH SEAT AND BACK SHALL be constructed of reinforced aluminum planks (minimum twelve (12) inches wide for seat, minimum seven-and-a-half (7-1/2) inches wide for backrest) and shall have a dark bronze Alcoa Duranodic #313E finish of minimum seven-tenths (0.7) mil thickness (to match the remainder of the shelter.) I. THE BENCH SEAT AND BACKREST SHALL not have sharp edges or corners.

J. EACH SLAT COMPRISING EITHER THE bench seat or backrest shall be one piece.

Multiple pieces of bench material and joinery fasteners are not acceptable.

19.11 DISPLAY HOLDER
A. ONE (1) DISPLAY HOLDER SHALL be furnished as part of each shelter in the upper window panel at the end farthest from an approaching bus.

B. THE DISPLAY HOLDER SHALL HAVE a viewing space the length and the width of the upper window panel.

C. THE BUS SHELTER WINDOW PANEL SHALL act as the exterior viewing window of the display holder. The interior-viewing panel shall be mounted between the vertical columns or dividers and shall provide a space of at least one-eighth (1/8) inch, but not more than three-sixteenths (3/16) inch depth for insertion of printed information.

Glazing shall be firmly attached to or inserted in the frame.

D. THE INTERIOR VIEWING WINDOW OF the display holder shall be framed on all four sides with aluminum extruded material of sufficient gauge to provide stability of the viewing window and protection of printed material contained therein.

Metal used in the frame of interior viewing panel shall be of the same type and color as that used in bus shelter columns or dividers.

E. ONE EDGE (RIGHT OR LEFT) OF THE interior viewing panel shall be hinged with a matching finish continuous hinge. The display holder door shall be properly balanced with wedges, if necessary, at the continuous hinge side of the door so that the display holder door opens and closes with ease and does not bind.

F. BUS SCHEDULE INFORMATION SHALL BE visible from both sides of display holder.

Interior viewing window shall be one-quarter (1/4) inch in thickness and clear acrylic (plexiglass).

G. THE SURFACES OF THE VERTICAL and horizontal members of dividers surrounding the display holder door shall not contain any exposed rivet, screw, or fastener heads, which could cause binding of the display holder door when opened and closed.

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materials but will provide easy access by employees for frequent changes in the schedule information. The use of rivets to secure schedule information within frame is not acceptable. No padlocks or key-type cabinet locks will be used. Spanner Head screws or other security fasteners are preferred. A maximum of two (2) fasteners shall be used to secure the door in its locked position.

I. A TOTAL OF THREE (3) TOOLS used to open the locking or sealing mechanism of the interior-viewing panel shall be delivered to the City.

19.12 LEANING RAIL
A. LEANING RAILS WILL BE INSTALLED on the shelters as shown in the Standard Details.

A leaning rail shall be mounted on the back wall of the shelter extending across the area without the bench. Another leaning rail shall be mounted across the end wall farthest from the approaching bus.

B. EACH LEANING RAIL SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED of 1 1/2” X 2 1/2” X 1/8” oval aluminum tubing of 6063-75 alloy. The color, materials, finishes and method of construction shall be as specified for the rest of the shelters. The ends of each leaning rail shall be closed.

C. THE MOUNTING DETAILS OF THE LEANING rails shall be submitted to the City for approval.

D. EACH LEANING RAIL SHALL BE MOUNTED on the horizontal member that is midway between the lower and upper spans.

19.13 CONCRETE SHELTER PAD COMPATIBILITY
A. THE TYPICAL PORTLAND CEMENT concrete pad for the shelter shall extend one foot beyond each side of the bus shelter unit.

B. EACH SHELTER ASSEMBLY SHALL BE capable of being securely anchored on such pads.

The Contractor shall supply all necessary anchors and shelter mounting materials for all shelters. The anchors must be capable of resisting wind loads as described in Section 2311 of the UBC.

C. EACH SHELTER SHALL BE DESIGNED to be installed on a concrete pad adjacent to the sidewalk so that it is accessible by the handicapped in wheelchairs and meets accessibility guidelines, as contained in Title 24 of the California Administrative Code.

19.14 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
The bus shelter shall be measured, and payment made per each shelter and shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals for furnishing and installing complete and in place a bus shelter all in accordance with the plans, these Standard Construction Specifications, City Standard Details, and as directed by the City Engineer.
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SECTION 20

TRAFFIC STRIPING, SIGNING AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS

20.01 THERMOPLASTIC TRAFFIC STRIPES AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS A. THERMOPLASTIC TRAFFIC STRIPES and pavement markings shall conform to the provisions in Section 84-1, “General,” and Section 84-2, “Traffic Stripes and Pavement Markings”, and Section 84-9 “Existing Markings” of the State Standard Specifications, unless otherwise noted herein.

Thermoplastic traffic stripes and pavement markings, where applicable, shall conform to the most current Caltrans Authorized Materials Lists (AML) maintained by the California Department of Transportation.

Thermoplastic material shall conform to the requirements of State Specification No.

PTH-02ALKYD, and shall be of the Alkyd Thermoplastic type, manufactured by ENNISFLINT, or approved equal. All primers shall be per the manufacturer’s specifications.

Glass Beads shall be in accordance with Section 84-2.02B “Glass Beads” of the State Standard Specifications, Glass beads shall be Type 2, complying with AASHTO M47.Thermoplastic material for traffic stripes shall be applied at a minimum thickness of nine-hundredths (0.090) of an inch. Thermoplastic material for pavement legends and markings shall be applied at a minimum thickness of one-hundred-twenty-five thousandths (0.125) of an inch. Only extruded thermoplastic shall be used, sprayable thermoplastic shall not be acceptable.

Roadway surface preparation shall be completed prior to placement. Clean the pavement surface using high pressure water, compressed air, sandblasting, shot blasting, or mechanical abrasion. The surface should be visibly dry and moisture content should be tested according to ASTM D4263 (modified to 2 hours). New asphalt shall have been placed a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to installation of the colored pavement material and surface oils shall not be present. The temperature of the pavement and air shall be between 40oF - 104oF (5oC - 40oC).

B. METHYL METHACRYLIC TRAFFIC STRIPES AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS - Traffic stripes and pavement markings on concrete pavement shall be methyl methacrylate (MMA) and shall conform to Section 84-2.02D and 84-2.03B (3) of the State Standard Specifications and these Standard Construction Specifications.

MMA traffic stripes and pavement markings must be supplied by Ennis-Flint or approved equal form the Caltrans Authorized Material List.

Roadway surface preparation shall be completed prior to placement. Clean the pavement surface using high pressure water, compressed air, sandblasting, shot blasting, or mechanical abrasion. The surface should be visibly dry and moisture content should be tested according to ASTM D4263 (modified to 2 hours). New asphalt 552
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shall have been placed a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to installation of the colored pavement material and surface oils shall not be present. The temperature of the pavement and air shall be between 40oF - 104oF (5oC - 40oC).

C. GREEN COLORED BIKE STRIPES AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS - Green colored traffic stripes and pavement markings for bicycle lanes shall be placed where shown on the improvement plans or as directed by the City Engineer.

1. Materials - Green colored traffic stripes and pavement markings shall be Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) acrylic-based resin system used for color pavement markings and anti-skid surfacing. The resin, catalyst, and aggerate compound shall be capable of full cure in a wide range of temperatures, without requiring external heat sources.

2. Material Color - The daytime chromaticity coordinates for the color used for green colored pavement shall be in accordance with Section 84-2.01D (2) “Quality Control” of the State Standard Specifications.

The daytime luminance factor (Y) shall be at least seven (7) but not more than thirty-five (35).

The nighttime chromaticity coordinates for the color used for the green colored pavement shall be in accordance with Section 84-2.01D (2) “Quality Control” of the State Standard Specifications.

3. Surface Preparation - Clean the pavement surface using high pressure water, compressed air, sandblasting, shot blasting, or mechanical abrasion. The surface should be visibly dry and moisture content should be tested according to ASTM D4263 (modified to 2 hours). New asphalt shall have been placed a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to installation of the colored pavement material and surface oils shall not be present. The temperature of the pavement and air shall be between 40oF - 104oF (5oC - 40oC).

Before applying green colored traffic surfacing, stripes and pavement marking material, cover manholes, valves, monument covers, grates and other exposed facilities within the area of application, using a plastic or oil-resistant construction paper secured by tape of adhesive to the facility being covered.

All surfaces that are to receive colored pavement material shall be thoroughly clean, dry, and free of all dirt, grease, and other contaminants that might interfere with proper adhesion.

All areas to be coated shall be masked prior to application of primer and masked again prior to application of the green colored traffic stripes and pavement marking material.

4. Mixing and Application - Mixing and applying the green colored traffic stripes and pavement marking material and primer shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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20.02 PAVEMENT MARKERS
A. PAVEMENT MARKERS SHALL conform to the provisions in Section 81-3, “Pavement Markers,” of the State Standard Specifications and the most current Caltrans Authorized Materials Lists (AML) maintained by the California Department of Transportation, unless otherwise noted herein or on the project improvement plans.

Certificates of Compliance shall be furnished for pavement markers to be used.

B. HOT MELTED BITUMINOUS ADHESIVE SHALL BE used to apply the pavement markers to the pavement. The rapid set type epoxy adhesive shall not be used.

C. HOT MELT BITUMINOUS ADHESIVE SHALL BE heated indirectly in an applicator with continuous agitation and shall be applied at a temperature between four hundred and four hundred-twenty-five (400 and 425) degrees Fahrenheit.

D. BLAST CLEANING OF CLEAN, NEW ASPHALT concrete surfaces will not be required.

20.03 MARKERS
A. MARKERS SHALL CONFORM TO the provisions in Section 81-3, “Pavement Markers,” and Section 82-5 “Markers,” of the State Standard Specifications, unless otherwise noted herein.

B. MARKERS ON FLEXIBLE POSTS SHALL BE furnished by the Contractor and shall be as specified in the most current Caltrans Authorized Materials Lists (AML) maintained by the California Department of Transportation. Flexible posts shall be made from a flexible plastic which shall be resistant to impact, ultraviolet light, ozone and hydrocarbons. Flexible posts shall resist stiffening with age and shall be free of burns, discoloration, contamination, and other objectionable marks and defects, which affect appearance or serviceability.

C. REFLECTIVE SHEETING FOR METAL AND flexible target plates shall be the reflective sheeting designated for channelizers, markers, and delineators specified in the most current prequalified and tested signing and delineation materials and products list maintained by the California Department of Transportation.

20.04 REMOVAL OF EXISTING TRAFFIC STRIPING AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS A. REMOVAL OF EXISTING TRAFFIC STRIPING and pavement markings shall conform to the provisions in Section 15, “Existing Highway Facilities” and Section 84-9 “Existing Markings” of the State Standard Specifications, unless otherwise noted herein.

B. NOTHING IN THESE SPECIFICATIONS SHALL relieve the Contractor from responsibilities as provided in Section 7-1.04, “Public Safety,” of the State Standard Specifications.

C. CONFLICTING STRIPING AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS SHALL BE removed before the installation of new striping and pavement markings. All traffic striping and pavement markings shall be removed in a rectangular shape no more than one-eighth inch (1/8). 554
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New striping and pavement markings shall be installed within 24 hours of removal of old striping and pavement markings.

D. WHERE GRINDING OR SANDBLASTING IS USED FOR the removal of existing traffic striping and pavement markings, and such removal operation is being performed within ten (10) feet of a lane occupied by public traffic, the residue including dust shall be removed immediately after contact between the grinding or sand-blasting material and the surface being treated. Such removal shall be by a vacuum attachment operating concurrently with the grinding or sand-blasting operation. After the removal of existing traffic striping and pavement markings on asphalt concrete pavement, a fog seal coat shall be applied to the surface of grinding or sand-blasting areas in accordance with the provisions in Section 37, “Seal Coats,” of the State Standard Specifications. Painting over existing pavement markers with black paint or spraying with asphalt shall not be accepted as a substitute for removal. Some yellow paint striping and thermoplastic markings installed previously may consist, in part, of chromium, lead, or other constituents which are classified as hazardous waste in high concentrations.

20.05 REMOVAL OF EXISTING PAVEMENT MARKERS
A. REMOVAL OF EXISTING PAVEMENT markers shall conform to the provisions in Section 15, “Existing Highway Facilities” and Section 81-8.03B “Remove Pavement Markers” of the State Standard Specifications unless otherwise noted herein.

B. EXISTING PAVEMENT MARKERS, when no longer required for traffic lane delineation as shown on the plans, or as directed by the City Engineer, shall be removed and properly disposed of.

C. EXISTING PAVEMENT MARKERS, which are to be removed, shall be done so in such a manner as to leave the existing asphalt concrete pavement undamaged. Damage to the asphalt concrete resulting from the removal of pavement markers shall be considered as any depression more than one-eighth (1/8) inch deep. Should any asphalt concrete pavement be damaged or removed, it shall be patched using Type A, No. 4 maximum asphalt concrete.

20.06 ROADWAY SIGNS
Roadway signs shall conform to these specification, City Standard Details and Section 82 “Signs and Markers” of the State Standard Specifications, California “Manual of Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD),” and FHWA “Standard Highway Signs and Markings,” and the most current Caltrans Authorized Materials Lists (AML)maintained by the California Department of Transportation. Protective graffiti sheeting may be required by the City Engineer and shall conform to the provisions of Section 78 “Incidental Construction,” of the State Standard Specifications.
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20.07 RETROFLECTIVE STREET NAME SIGNS
A. RETROREFLECTIVE ROADSIDE STREET name sign shall be in accordance with City Standard Details # 245, 251 & 252. Retroreflective street name signs mounted on traffic signal mast arms shall be furnished and installed at signalized intersections of streets other than major arterials per City Standard Detail #253. Sign colors shall be white lettering on a green background.

B. RETROREFLECTIVE STREET NAME SIGNS shall be installed on traffic signal mast arms at the locations shown on the Signal and Lighting construction plans or as shown on City Standard Detail #253. The mounting hardware and sign shall be assembled, and the assembly shall be attached to the mast arm using three-quarter (3/4) inch x threehundredths (0.03) inch stainless steel band compliant with ASTM A167, Type 302B.

The band shall be wrapped at least twice around the mast arm, tightened and secured with a stainless strap seal in the same manner as for strap and saddle bracket sign mounting. Theft-proof bolts shall be stainless steel with a chromium content of seventeen percent (17) and a nickel content of at least eight percent (8%). All mounting hardware shall be furnished by the Contractor. The sign panel shall be leveled, and all hardware tightened securely, and mounted with its face parallel to the streets they name.

20.08 INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED STREET NAME SIGNS
A. INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED STREET NAME signs on traffic signals shall be furnished and installed per the City’s Authorized Material List, State Standard Specifications and manufacturer’s specifications. The mounting hardware and sign shall be assembled, and the assembly shall be attached to the mast arm following the City’s Authorized Material List, State Standard Specifications, and manufacturer’s specifications. The band shall be wrapped at least twice around the mast arm, tightened, and secured with a stainless strap seal. All mounting hardware shall be furnished by the Contractor.

The sign panel shall be leveled, and all hardware tightened securely, and mounted with its face parallel to the streets they name.

B. PHOTOELECTRIC CONTROL FOR INTERNALLY illuminated street name signs shall be operated together with a Type II Photoelectric control. Contactors shall be mechanical armature type.

20.09 PREQUALIFIED AND TESTED SIGNING AND DELINEATION MATERIALS A. THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION maintains a trade name list of approved prequalified and tested signing and delineation materials and products.

Approval of prequalified and tested products and materials shall not preclude the City Engineer from sampling and testing any of the signing and delineation materials or products at any time.
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B. LISTING OF APPROVED PREQUALIFIED AND tested signing and delineation materials and products cover the following:

MATERIALS and PRODUCTS:

Temporary pavement markers
Striping and pavement marking tape
Pavement markers, reflective and non-reflective
Flexible Class 1 delineators and channelizers
Railing and barriers delineators
Sign sheeting and base materials
Reflective sheeting for barricades
Reflective sheeting for channelizers
Reflective sheeting for markers and delineators
Reflective sheeting for traffic cone sleeves
Reflective sheeting for barrels and drums
C. NONE OF THE ABOVE LISTED SIGNING and delineation materials and products shall be used in the work unless such material or product is listed on the California Department of Transportation Authorized Material Lists.

D. A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE SHALL BE furnished as specified in Section 6-2.03C, “Certificates of Compliance,” of the State Standard Specifications for signing and delineation materials and products. Said certificate shall also certify that the signing and delineation material or product conforms to the pre-qualified testing and approval of the California Department of Transportation, Division of Traffic Operations and was manufactured in accordance with the approved quality control program.

20.10 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
A. ALL THERMOPLASTIC TRAFFIC STRIPES shall be measured by the linear foot on-center along the line of the traffic stripe, without deductions for gaps in broken (skipped) traffic stripes. The Contract Payment for all thermoplastic traffic stripes of the widths designated in the contract documents, shall be per linear foot and shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, material, tools, equipment, primer, incidentals and establishing alignment to completely install the thermoplastic traffic stripes and no additional compensation will be allowed therefor.

B. ALL THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKINGS and legends shall be measured by the square foot of the actual area covered. The Contract Payment for all thermoplastic pavement markings and legends shall be paid for by the square foot of actual area covered and shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, material, tools, equipment, primer, incidentals and lay-out work to completely install the 557
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thermoplastic pavement markings and legends and no additional compensation will be allowed therefor.

C. ALL METHYL METHACRYLATE (MMA) PAVEMENT lane traffic and bicycle lane striping, markings and legends shall be measured by the square foot of the actual area covered and shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, material, tools, equipment, primer, incidentals, and lay-out work to completely install the MMA pavement striping, markings and legends and no additional compensation will be allowed therefor.

D. ALL PAVEMENT MARKERS SHALL BE MEASURED for each for reflective and nonreflective types. Contract Payment for blue markers shall be included in the price to install fire hydrant assembly when fire hydrants are installed and include full compensation for furnishing all labor, material, tools, equipment, adhesive and all other incidentals to completely install the pavement markers. The Contract Payment lump sum or unit price for all other pavement markers shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, material, tools, equipment, adhesive and all other incidentals to completely install the pavement marker as shown on the improvement plans and/or specified herein, complete and in place and no additional compensation will be allowed therefor.

E. ALL EXISTING TRAFFIC STRIPING TO BE REMOVED shall be measured by the linear foot along the line of the actual striping removed, with deduction for gaps in dash stripes.

All existing traffic pavement markings to be removed shall be measured by the square foot of the actual area removed. The Contract Payment for all units measured shall include all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals for removing existing traffic striping and pavement markings and applying fog seal coat, all in accordance with the plans, these specifications, Section 37-4.02 “Fog Seals” of the State Standard Specifications, and as directed by the City Engineer and no additional compensation will be allowed therefor.

F. THE CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR ALL PAVEMENT markers removed shall include all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals for removing existing pavement markers all in accordance with the plans, specifications, and as directed by the City Engineer, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefor.

G. THE CONTRACT UNIT PRICE OR LUMP SUM PRICE paid for roadside signs shall include all labor, materials, tools, equipment, concrete, and incidentals for installing the roadside signs complete, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefor.

H. PAYMENT FOR FURNISHING AND INSTALLING non-illuminated and internally illuminated street name signs and other sign panels on traffic signal standards and mast arms, including furnishing all mounting hardware, shall be considered as included in the contract price paid for traffic signal and streetlighting bid items and no separate payment will be made, therefore.
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TRAFFIC SIGNALS
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SECTION 21

TRAFFIC SIGNAL

21.01 DESCRIPTION
A. TRAFFIC SIGNAL, SAFETY LIGHTING, signal interconnect and related electrical work shall conform to the provisions in Division X “Electrical Work - Section 86, “General” and Section 87 “Electrical Systems,” of the State Standard Specifications, these Standard Specifications and other requirements as specified in the contract documents.

21.02 REGULATIONS AND CODES
A. ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SHALL CONFORM to the standards of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), the Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. (UL), or the Electronic Industries Association (EIA), wherever applicable. In addition to the requirements of the Plans, these Specifications, and any Special Provisions, all materials and workmanship shall conform to the applicable provisions in Section 86 and 87 of the State Standard Specifications and Standard Plans; National Electrical Code, hereinafter referred to as the Code; California Administrative Code, Title 8, Subchapter 5, Electrical Safety Orders; Rules and Overhead Electrical Line Construction, General Order No. 95 and Rules for Construction of Underground Electrical Supply and Communication Systems, General Order No. 128, of the Public Utilities Commission; Standards of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM); American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and any local ordinances which may apply.

B. ALL SEPARATE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS and major control assemblies shall be UL approved.

C. WHEREVER REFERENCE IS MADE TO any of the Standards mentioned above, the reference shall be construed to mean Code, Order, or Standard that is in effect on the day the Notice to Contractors for the work is dated.

21.03 EQUIPMENT LIST AND DRAWINGS
A. THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, through the Prime Contractor, must submit a “Notice of Materials to be Used,” (CEM 3101) of equipment and materials proposed to be installed with the list of equipment and materials proposed to be installed and supporting technical information as specified in Section 86-1.01C “Submittals,” of the State Standard Specifications or as directed by the City Engineer.

B. THE CONTROLLER CABINET SCHEMATIC wiring diagram and intersection sketch shall be combined into one drawing, so that, when the cabinet door is fully open, the drawing is oriented with the intersection.
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C. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH TO the City Engineer a copy of all purchase orders for equipment and materials used in reference to traffic signals within five (5) days of when such orders are placed. The Contractor shall also provide copies of all correspondence with equipment and materials suppliers concerning availability, delivery dates, anticipated delays, and shipment notices within five days of each letter. References to cost may be omitted. Consideration for recommending time extensions for materials and equipment delivery delays will not be made unless these provisions are met.

D. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH two (2) maintenance and operation manuals for cabinet, controller unit, auxiliary equipment, vehicle detector sensor units, control units, amplifiers, and any other auxiliary equipment furnished. The maintenance manual and operation manual may be combined into one manual. The maintenance manual or combined maintenance and operation manual shall be submitted at the time the controllers are delivered for testing.

E. THE MAINTENANCE MANUAL SHALL INCLUDE, but need not be limited to, the following items:

1. Specifications.

2. Design characteristics.

3. General operation theory.

4. Function of all controls.

5. Trouble shooting procedure (diagnostic routine).

6. Parts list, description, stock numbers, and settings.

7. Block circuit diagram.

8. Geographical layout of components.

9. Schematic diagrams.

10. List of replaceable component parts with stock numbers.

21.04 MAINTAINING EXISTING AND TEMPORARY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS A. UNLESS OTHERWISE PERMITTED or restricted in writing by the City Engineer, existing traffic signal system shutdowns shall be limited to periods between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Traffic signal system shutdowns shall not occur outside of the periods above without approval from the City Engineer.

B. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY the City Engineer at least three (3) working days prior to performing any work on existing systems. The Contractor shall ascertain the exact location and depth of existing conduits, pull boxes and other electrical facilities before using any tools or equipment that may damage such facilities or interfere with any electrical system. Where roadways are to remain open to traffic and existing traffic signal systems are to be modified, the traffic signal systems shall remain in operation and the final connection to the modified circuit shall be made so that the modified circuit will be in operation by nightfall of the same day. 560
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21.05 EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS
A. IMPROVEMENTS SUCH AS SIDEWALKS, curbs, gutter, Portland cement concrete, asphalt concrete pavement, underlying materials, lawns, plants, and any other improvements removed, broken or damaged by the Contractor’s operations, shall be replaced or reconstructed with the same kind of material as found on the work or with materials of equal quality. Such improvements shall be left in a serviceable condition.

B. WHENEVER A PART OF A SQUARE or slab of existing concrete sidewalk, curb, gutter, or driveway is broken or damaged, the entire square or section of slab shall be removed and the concrete reconstructed.

C. THE OUTLINE OF ALL AREAS TO BE removed in Portland cement concrete sidewalks and driveways and in pavements shall be sawcut the full depth prior to removing the sidewalk, driveways and pavement material. Cuts shall be neat and true along score lines, with no damage outside the removal area.

21.06 MEASUREMENTS AND PAYMENT
A. EXISTING EQUIPMENT REMOVED and not reused shall remain the property of the City.

Salvaged equipment shall be delivered to the City’s Corporation Yard (4300 West Capitol Avene) unless otherwise specified.

21.07 EXCAVATING AND BACKFILLING
A. CONDUIT SHALL NOT BE COVERED until inspected and approved by the City Engineer.

B. TRENCHES SHALL BE BACKFILLED UP to the elevation of the top of sidewalk or adjacent finish grade and shall be leveled and smoothed. Electrical system warning tape shall be installed on top of initial backfill prior to completing the remaining trench backfill work. Backfill material and methods shall conform to City and State Standard Specifications.

C. BACKFILL PLACED IN CONDUIT TRENCHES to be outside the hinge point of slope and not under pavement shall be compacted to a relative compaction of not less than ninety (90) percent. Backfill on slopes and in areas where pavement is to be constructed shall be compacted to a relative compaction of not less than ninety-five (95) percent.

21.08 FOUNDATIONS
A. CONCRETE AND REBAR FOR USE IN foundations shall conform to the provisions of the State Standard Specifications.

B. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE for locating and marking the positions of all signal standards and cabinets in the field. The locations shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to commencement of foundation work. 561
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C. ALL MISCELLANEOUS MOUNTING MATERIALS, including nuts, bolts, and washers, shall be galvanized in accordance with the provisions of ASTM A-153. Foundation bolts and conduit to be set into the concrete shall be suspended and held in place by a template securely fastened to the foundation forms. Foundations shall be poured in two lifts, the first lift to extend up to within approximately six (6) inches of the top of finished concrete. The first lift will serve to hold the bolts in place. Nuts, with washers above and below the pole base, will be placed on the bolts and poles set upon these nuts.

Anchor bolts shall be positioned so that a minimum of two and a maximum of four (4) threads will be visible above the top nuts after signal standard has been erected and plumbed. All signal standards shall have a minimum of two (2) inches and a maximum of three (3) inches of grout installed between the bottom of the base plate and the finish grade per State Standard Plan ES-6B Detail N.

D. REINFORCED (REBAR “CAGES”) cast-in-drilled-hole concrete foundations shall cure at least seven (7) calendar days prior to erecting poles. For lesser foundations, three (3) calendar days shall be the minimum.

E. AT THE END OF SECTION 87-1.03E(3), “Concrete Pads, Foundations, and Pedestals,” of the State Standard Specifications, add the following text. “Anchor bars or studs and nuts, except for Type 30 and Type 31 lighting standards, shall conform to ASTM Designation: A 307. Headed anchor bolts for foundations shall conform to the specifications of ASTM Designation: A 307, Grade B with S1 supplementary requirements. At the option of the Contractor, non-headed anchor bolts for foundations shall conform either to the specifications of ASTM Designation:

A 307, Grade C or to the provisions in AASHTO designation: M 314, grade 36 or 55 with S1 supplementary requirements. When non-headed anchor bolts conforming to the specifications of ASTM Designation: A 307, Grade C are furnished, the end of each fabricated anchor bolt shall be either coded by end stamping as required in ASTM Designation: A 307 or the end that projects from the concrete shall be permanently coded with a green color by the manufacturer.”
F. WHERE CAST-IN-DRILLED-HOLE concrete pile foundations are to be constructed in slag aggregate embankments, the diameter of the pile shall be increased to provide a minimum of three inches of concrete cover over the reinforcing steel.

G. FULL COMPENSATION FOR THE INCREASED diameter of cast-in-drilled-hole concrete pile foundations in slag aggregate embankments, including additional Portland cement concrete, and any increased drilling and placement cost, shall be considered as included in the contract lump sum price paid for various contract items of electrical works involved and no additional compensation will be allowed therefor.

21.09 STANDARDS, STEEL PEDESTALS AND POSTS
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Authorized Material List or as directed by the City Engineer.

B. STANDARDS, PEDESTALS, AND POSTS SHALL BE erected and set in a vertical position.

Poles shall be erected after the first lift of concrete has cured as required. All nuts shall be tightened to a snug fit prior to placing the second lift of concrete.

C. TRAFFIC SIGNAL POLES AND MAST ARMS SHALL BE erected so that the arm is perpendicular to the street centerline, unless otherwise shown on the plans, or directed by the City Engineer. The second lift of concrete shall be placed and finished after the pole has been erected.

D. THE SIGN MOUNTING HARDWARE, AS SHOWN on Detail “U” of State Standard Plan ES-7N, shall be installed at the locations per manufacturer’s recommendations.

E. SHEET STEEL SHALL HAVE A minimum yield of forty-eight thousand (48,000) psi.

F. HANDHOLES FOR SIGNAL STANDARDS SHALL be located 90° clockwise from the traffic signal mast arm.

G. TYPE I STANDARD SHALL BE ASSEMBLED and set with the handhole on the downstream side of the pole in relation to traffic, or as shown on the plans.

21.10 CONDUIT
A. ALL CONDUIT AND FITTINGS SHALL BE Type 3 conduit, rigid Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) conduit, Type A, extruded complying with Underwriters’ Laboratory (UL) 651 in accordance with Section 86-1.02B of the State Standard Specifications and shall be minimum Schedule 40 rigid PVC conduit pipe, unless otherwise shown on the approved improvement plans or High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) conduit complying with UL 651A. Each complete length shall bear the manufacturer’s name and UL label.

The type of PVC or HDPE cement shall conform to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Galvanized steel tubing shall not be used.

B. THE CONDUIT BETWEEN A FOUNDATION and the nearest pull box shall be the same type as in the foundation. Rigid non-metallic (Type 3) conduit may be used in all foundations.

C. WHEN A STANDARD COUPLING CANNOT be used for coupling Type 3 PVC conduit, a UL listed threaded union coupling in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

D. FOR SITUATIONS WHERE THE CONDUIT cannot meet the minimum cover requirements, it may be laid at a depth of twelve (12) inches below existing surface, providing that a minimum of six (6) inches of Slurry Cement Backfill, per Section 19-

3.02E of the State Standard Specifications, be placed over the conduit. Backfill shall be completed to the top of the trench with a minimum of four (4) inches of surrounding material.

E. AFTER CONDUCTORS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED, the ends of conduits terminating in service and controller cabinets shall be sealed with an approved type of sealing compound.

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existing underground facilities require special precautions, and if delay to any vehicle will not exceed five minutes, conduit may be installed by the “Trench-In-Pavement” of said Section 87-1.03B(3)(b)(iii) of the State Standard Specifications.

G. CONDUIT SHALL BE INSTALLED FOR ALL conductors and meet State Standard Specifications, except where conductors are inside poles. All conduit shall be installed underground, shall not be smaller than one (1) inch nominal diameter, and shall be of the sizes shown on the plans or as specified in the State Standard Specifications or these construction specifications. At the Contractor’s option and expense, conduit of a larger size than that shown or specified may be used, provided that the larger size is used for the entire length of the run from outlet to outlet. Reducing couplings shall not be permitted.

H. UNDERGROUND CONDUIT PLACED WITHIN road right-of-way areas (roadway) shall meet the NEC code, or at a minimum be thirty (30) inches deep except under public sidewalks which can be a minimum eighteen (18) inches, measured from the top of conduit to the pavement surface. Conduits crossings under existing roadways must be jacked or drilled unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. Conduits may be installed by the Trench-in-Pavement Method as specified in Section 87-1.03B(3)(b)(iii) of the State Standard Specifications and described below. Conduits placed in roadways under construction shall be in trenches with a minimum width of six (6) inches. All conduit crossings shall be perpendicular to the street centerline.

I. ALL CONDUIT INSTALLATION IN NEW roadways shall be performed prior to completion of subgrade. Conduit shall be placed per Section 87 of the State Standard Specifications. PVC conduit placed outside the roadway shall have a minimum cover of thirty (30) inches except under public sidewalks which can be a minimum eighteen (18) inches. In the event that required depths cannot be maintained, the conduit shall be encased with Slurry Cement Backfill, per Section 19-3.02 of the State Standard Specifications, color dyed red with a minimum thickness of six (6) inches around the conduit. The remaining backfill shall meet City backfill requirements.

J. AT LOCATIONS WHERE CONDUIT IS REQUIRED to be installed under pavement and existing underground facilities require special precautions, conduit may also be installed by the “Trench-in-Pavement Method” as specified in Section 87- 1,03B(3)(b)(iii) of the State Standard Specifications. Conduit shall be the rigid nonmetallic type, Schedule 40 or 80 PVC. Conduit shall be placed under existing pavement in a trench approximately two (2) inches wider than the outside diameter of the conduit to be installed. Trenches shall not be less than six (6) inches in width. PVC conduit depth shall be installed at a depth of at least thirty (30) inches below the surface to the top of the conduit under which they are located. For installation of conduits and ducts containing cables operating at a potential above thirty-five thousand (35,000) volts, shall be installed at a depth of at least thirty-six (36) inches.

K. IN AREAS WHERE ADDITIONAL PAVEMENT is to be placed, trenching installation shall be completed prior to completing subgrade.

L. WHERE ANY PORTION OF A UTILITY TRENCH is to be cut in existing pavement within 564
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thirty-six (36) inches of the concrete lip of gutter, the pavement shall be removed and replaced all the way to the gutter.

M. THE OUTLINE OF ALL AREAS OF PAVEMENT to be removed shall be sawcut the full section thickness. Cuts shall be neat and true with no shatter outside the removal area.

N. THE CONDUIT SHALL BE PLACED IN THE bottom of the trench and the trench shall be backfilled consistent with City and State Standard Specifications for backfill material.

O. PRIOR TO SPREADING ASPHALT CONCRETE, paint binder (tack coat) shall be applied as specified per State Standard Specifications. Spreading and compacting of asphalt concrete shall be performed by any method, which will produce an asphalt concrete surfacing of uniform smoothness, texture, and density.

P. ALL EXCAVATED AREAS IN THE PAVEMENT shall be backfilled by the end of each work period.

Q. IN ALL CONDUIT SYSTEMS, INSTALLATION shall permit the wire to be drawn into the conduit without injury. In any case, bend radii in the conduit shall not be less than six (6) times the inside diameter of the conduit.

R. FIELD CUTS OF ALL CONDUIT SHALL BE made square and true with all burrs removed and ends cleaned prior to gluing the connection.

S. CONDUIT TERMINATING IN STANDARDS or pedestals shall extend between three (3) and five (5) inches above the top of finished concrete foundation, whichever is accessible for maintenance, and shall be sloped toward the hand hole and below the bottom of the hand hole opening. Bell ends of conduit shall be located at each end of any run to a pedestal, pull box or other appurtenance. Conduit entering concrete pull boxes shall terminate two (2) inches away from inside the wall of the box and not less than three (3) inches above the bottom and shall be sloped to facilitate pulling of the cable. Conduit entering through the bottom of a pull box shall be located near the end walls to leave the major portion of the box clear. At all outlets, conduit shall enter from the direction of the run.

T. CONDUIT ENTERING SERVICE equipment enclosures shall have “end bells” and be sealed to prevent the entrance of gases by the use of duct sealing or other sealing compound approved by the City Engineer.

21.11 PULL BOXES
A. ALL PULL BOXES, PULL BOX extensions, and pull box covers, shall be precast reinforced concrete conforming to the City’s Authorized Material List, these specifications and State Standard Specifications. Boxes may be larger in size or traffic rated load bearing, depending on the applications.

B. PULL BOX COVERS SHALL BE OF THE locking type conforming to the City Authorized Material List or as approved by City Engineer. Any locking mechanism shall be recessed below the surface of the cover. The cover shall be marked “Traffic Signal.” Where pull boxes are to be placed in areas subject to traffic loads, a traffic load rated and lockable 565
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steel cover of suitable design, to withstand traffic loads shall be provided instead of a concrete cover.

C. THE OUTGOING CONDUIT SHALL BE located on the same side of the pull box as the service provider’s (i.e., PG&E, SMUD, etc.) service wires. Traffic signal and streetlight conduits and conductors shall be encased in concrete as shown in the City Standard Details #601 and #606.

D. TRAFFIC PULL BOXES SHALL BE SIZED in accordance ES-8A and ES-8B of the State Standard Plans
E. CONCRETE PLACED AROUND AND UNDER traffic pull boxes shall be min 4,000 psi concrete strength.

F. AFTER THE INSTALLATION OF THE TRAFFIC pull boxes, the steel covers shall be installed and kept bolted down during periods when work is not actively in progress at the pull box. When placing the steel cover for the final time, the cover and the Zbar frame shall be cleaned of all debris and securely tightened down G. PULL BOXES SHALL BE INSTALLED at the locations as shown on the improvement plans, as specified in the City Design Standards, and as directed by the City Engineer.

H. THE CONTRACTOR MAY INSTALL, at the Contractor’s expense such as additional pull boxes that may facilitate the work, with the approval of the City Engineer.

I. PULL BOXES SHALL BE INSTALLED so that the covers are level with the top of the curb, pavement, sidewalk, or level with the surrounding ground when there is no established grade. Excavation for the installation of pull boxes shall be at least eighteen (18) inches below the bottom of the pull boxes and at least six (6) inches larger on all sides of the pull boxes. This area outside the pull box shall be filled with pea gravel for drainage. Grout shall be placed in bottom of pull boxes. A minimum of three (3) inches of gap shall be maintained between the bottom of the pull box lid and the top of the conduit and end bell.

J. ALL PULL BOXES INSTALLED IN landscape or unpaved areas shall have a six (6) inch wide by six (6) inch deep min. 4,000 psi concrete apron. Apron shall be sloped to drain away from the pull box.

21.12 CONDUCTORS AND WIRING
A. ALL WIRES SHALL MEET State Standard Specifications, shall be copper and shall have a moisture and heat-resistant type of thermoplastic insulation (Type THW or THWN).

All wires #8 American Wire gauge (AWG) and larger shall be stranded. The City Engineer will approve all wiring materials prior to their incorporation into the work.

B. ALL CONDUCTORS SHALL HAVE clear, distinctive and permanent markings on the outer surface throughout the entire length, which indicate the manufacturer’s name or trademark, insulation type letter designation, conductor size, and voltage rating.

Conductor insulation shall be a solid color.

C. THE MINIMUM SIZE FOR TRAFFIC signal conductors shall be meet State Standards. The ground wires may be bare and shall meet the minimum NEC Standard for grounding 566
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copper wire applications. A minimum #6 solid copper ground wire shall be installed at each traffic signal as shown in the City Standard Details #602 and #603.

D. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE THE City Engineer with a Certificate of Compliance from the manufacturer in accordance with the provisions of Section 6-2.03C, “Certificates of Compliance,” of the State Standard Specifications for all the conductors and cables furnished for the project.

E. CONDUCTOR INSTALLATION - No conductors shall be drawn into any conduit until the installation run of conduit is complete and inspected. Conduit within a concrete foundation shall have no wires drawn through it until the concrete has set for at least twenty-four (24) hours. Conductors shall be installed without injury to the insulation.

All conductors shall be drawn into the conduit at the same time. The pull-in wire or rope used for drawing conductors into the conduit shall not be attached to the copper conductor alone. A cable grip shall be used and applied in such a manner to place tension on both conductor and insulation. A UL listed inert lubricant shall be used.

F. CABLES OR CONDUCTORS SHALL BE continuous from luminaire to luminaire or pull box to pull box without splices. Splices, if any, shall be made in pull boxes and the base of traffic signals.

G. CONDUCTOR SUPPORT - Conductor support shall be provided in all traffic signal poles where the distance from the post base to the luminaire exceeds twenty-five (25) feet in height. The conductor support shall be attached to the inside wall of the pole or mast arm. It shall be a clamping device constructed of or employing insulating wedges or other suitable insulating support. Where clamping of insulation does not adequately support the cable, the conductor shall also be clamped.

H. CONNECTORS - Conductors shall be joined by the use of UL listed connectors. “Scotchcast” connectors, Scotch-Kote coating, and approved NEC approved twist on wire connectors (wire nut, wire connector, etc.) or an approved equal shall be required for splicing all #8 AWG conductors or smaller. Copper Compression type connectors, “T and B” or approved equal, shall be used to make up all splices #6 or larger on copper wire. Aluminum wire splices shall not be allowed.

I. SPLICES - Splices will only be permitted in pull boxes and the base of traffic signal poles. All splices shall be capable of satisfactory operation under continuous submersion in water. “Scotchcast” splice kits or approved equal shall be used to insulate below-ground splices. Scotch Tape “88” and “Scotch-Kote” or approved equal shall be used to insulate above-ground splices.

J. SPLICES SHALL BE INSULATED BY “Method B” per Section 87-1,03H(2) “Splice Insulation Methods”, of the State Standard Specifications and as shown on State Standard Plan ES-13A, or, at the Contractor’s option, splices of conductors shall be insulated with heat-shrink tubing of the appropriate size after thoroughly painting the spliced conductors with electrical insulating coating.

K. FUSED SPLICE CONNECTORS - In each traffic signal pole, level with the hand hole, a fused disconnect splice connector shall be installed in each underground conductor.

The fused splice connector shall be readily accessible. 567
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L. FOR 240 AND 277-VOLT CIRCUITS each connector shall be designed so that both underground conductors are disconnected simultaneously. The connector shall have no exposed metal parts, except the head of a stainless-steel assembly screw may be exposed. The head of the metal assembly screw shall be recessed a minimum of 1/32- inch below the top of a plastic boss which surrounds the head.

M. THE SPLICE CONNECTOR SHALL COMPLETELY enclose the fuse and shall protect the fuse against damage from water and weather. The contact between the fuse and fuse holder shall be spring pressure. The terminals of the splice connector shall be rigidly crimped, using a tool of the type recommended by the manufacturer of the fused splice connector, onto the line conductors and the conductors to the ballasts and shall be insulated and made waterproof in accordance with the splice connector manufacturer’s recommendations. Fuses shall be standard midget, ferrule type.

21.13 SIGNAL INTERCONNECT SYSTEM
A. CABLE - Signal interconnect cable shall meet State Standard Specification requirements and shall consist of 1-12 strand single mode fiber optic cable or as directed by the City Engineer.

B. CONDUIT - Signal interconnect conduit shall meet State Standard Specification requirements and these specifications. All conduit and fittings shall be Underwriters’ Laboratory (UL) listed and shall be High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe. Each complete length shall bear the manufacturer’s name and UL label. The type of PVC cement shall conform to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Galvanized steel tubing shall not be used.

Conduit shall be installed for all signal interconnect and meet State Standard Specifications, except where signal interconnect are inside signal cabinets. All conduit shall be installed underground and shall not be smaller than three (3) inch nominal diameter and shall be of the sizes shown on the plans, or as specified in the State Standard Specifications, or these construction specifications. At the Contractor’s option and expense, conduit of a larger size than that shown or specified may be used, provided that the larger size is used for the entire length of the run from outlet to outlet. Reducing couplings will not be permitted.

Underground conduit placed within road right-of-way areas (roadway) shall meet NEC code, or at a minimum be thirty (30) thirty inches deep, measured from the top of conduit to the pavement surface. Conduits crossings under existing roadways must be jacked or drilled unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. Conduits may be installed by the Trench-In-Pavement Method as specified in Section 87-1.03B(3)(iii) of the State Standard Specifications and described below. Conduits placed in roadways under construction shall be in trenches with a minimum width of six (6) inches. All conduit crossings shall be perpendicular to the street centerline. 568
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All conduit installation in new roadways shall be performed prior to completion of subgrade. Conduit shall be placed per these Standard Construction Specification and Sections 86 and 87 of the State Standard Specifications. HDPE conduit placed outside the roadway shall have a minimum cover of thirty (30) inches. In the event that required depths cannot be maintained, the conduit shall be encased with Slurry Cement Backfill, per Section 19-3.02 of the State Standard Specifications, color dyed red, with a minimum thickness of six (6) inches around the conduit. The remaining backfill shall meet City backfill requirements.

At locations where conduit is required to be installed under pavement and existing underground facilities require special precautions, conduit may also be installed by the “Trench-in-Pavement Method” as specified in Section 87-1.03B(3)(iii) of the State Standard Specifications. Conduit shall be the rigid non-metallic type, Schedule 40 or 80 PVC. Conduit shall be placed under existing pavement in a trench approximately two inches wider than the outside diameter of the conduit to be installed. Trenches shall not exceed six (6) inches in width unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. PVC conduit depth shall be installed at a depth of at least thirty (30) inches below the surface under which they are located. For installation of conduits and ducts containing cables operating at a potential above thirty-five thousand (35,000) volts, shall be installed at a depth of at least thirty-six (36) inches.

In areas where additional pavement is to be placed, trenching installation shall be completed prior to completing subgrade.

Where any portion of a utility trench is to be cut in existing pavement within thirty-six (36) inches of the concrete lip of gutter, the pavement shall be removed and replaced all the way to the gutter.

The outline of all areas of pavement to be removed shall be sawcut the full section thickness with a portable rock or concrete saw specifically designed for this purpose.

Cuts shall be neat and true with no shatter outside the removal area.

The conduit shall be placed in the bottom of the trench and the trench shall be backfilled consistent with City and State Standards for backfill material.

Prior to spreading asphalt concrete, paint binder (tack coat) shall be applied as specified per State Standard Specifications. Spreading and compacting asphalt concrete shall be performed by any method, which will produce an asphalt concrete surfacing of uniform smoothness, texture, and density.

All excavated areas in the pavement shall be backfilled by the end of each work period.

In all conduit systems, installation shall permit the fiber optic cable to be drawn into the conduit without injury. In any case, bend radii in conduit shall not be less than six (6) times the inside diameter of the conduit.

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Field cuts of conduit shall be made square and true with all burrs removed and ends cleaned prior to gluing the connection.

Conduit terminating in standards or pedestals shall extend between three (3) and five (5) inches above the top of finished concrete foundation, whichever is most accessible for maintenance, and shall be sloped toward the hand hole and below the bottom of the hand hole opening. Conduit entering concrete pull boxes shall terminate two (2) inches away from inside the wall of the box and not less than three (3) inches above the bottom and shall be sloped to facilitate pulling of the cable. Conduit entering through the bottom of a pull box shall be located near the end walls to leave the major portion of the box clear. At all outlets, conduit shall enter from the direction of the run.

Conduit entering service equipment enclosures shall have “end bells” and be sealed to prevent the entrance of gases by the use of duct sealing or other sealing compound approved by the City Engineer.

C. PULL BOXES - All pull boxes, pull box extensions, and pull box covers, shall be precast reinforced concrete conforming to the City Authorized Material List and State Standard Specifications. Boxes may be larger in size, or be traffic rated load bearing, depending on the application.

Box covers shall be of the locking type approved by City Engineer. Any locking mechanisms shall be recessed below surface of the cover. The cover shall be marked “Traffic Signal” or “Interconnect.” Where pull boxes are to be placed in areas subject to traffic loads, traffic rated load bearing and lockable steel cover of suitable design to withstand traffic loads shall be provided instead of the concrete cover.

Pull boxes shall be installed at the locations as shown on the plans, as specified in the Design Standards, and as directed by the City Engineer.

The Contractor may install, at the Contractor’s expense, such additional pull boxes that may facilitate the work, with approval of the City Engineer.

Pull boxes shall be installed so that the covers are level with the top of the curb, pavement, sidewalk, or level with the surrounding ground when there is no established grade. Excavation for the installation of pull boxes shall be at least eighteen (18) inches below the bottom of the pull boxes and at least six (6) inches larger on all sides of the pull boxes. This area outside the pull box shall be filled with pea gravel for drainage. Grout shall be placed in bottom of pull boxes. A minimum of three (3) inches of gap shall be maintained between the bottom of the pull box lid and the top of the conduit and end bell.

All pull boxes installed in landscape or unpaved areas shall have a six (6) inch wide by six (6) inch deep minimum, 4,000 psi concrete apron. Apron shall be sloped to drain away from the pull box.
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21.14 SERVICE
A. CONTINUOUS WELDING OF EXTERIOR seams in service equipment enclosures is not required.

B. TYPE III SERVICE EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURES shall be of the aluminum type and watertight.

C. COORDINATION FOR ELECTRICAL power connection with the utility company shall be made by the Contractor with service provider (i.e., PG&E, SMUD, etc.). The Contractor shall pay all required utility fees and costs related to providing electric service connection at the sites of work. The Contractor shall obtain utility company approval of service entrance and metering equipment shop drawings prior to fabrication of service equipment.

21.15 NUMBERING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
A. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH and place numbers on electrical equipment as directed by the City Engineer.

B. REFLECTIVE NUMBERS SHALL BE applied to a clean surface.

C. WHERE SHOWN ON THE PLANS, self-adhesive equipment numbers shall be placed for all electroliers associated with traffic signals. On electroliers, the numbers shall be placed per State Standard Specifications and as shown on the City’s Standard Detail # 610.

D. ADHESIVE NUMBERS FOR ALL LOCATIONS except wood poles shall be white reflective adhesive sheeting, three inches in width, with three-inch Series D letters and numbers. The letters and numbers may be screened on to the reflective sheeting or may be die cut and adhesively attached. The labels for each location may be individual characters applied, or a continuous strip applied. Reflective sheeting, numbers and letters shall meet City Standard Details.

21.16 CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY
A. THE CONTROLLER AND CABINET assembly shall meet State Standard Specifications, City’s Authorized Material List, or as directed by the City Engineer.

B. THE CONTROLLER UNIT SHALL BE installed in a cabinet per the City AML and shall conform to City Standards. The Controller assembly shall contain all necessary equipment, including software, to provide for the operation of the traffic signal.

C. AN INITIAL SIGNAL TIMING PLAN SHALL BE prepared by a qualified engineer and submitted to the City for approval prior to signal turn-on. The cost of preparing the signal-timing plan shall be borne by the Contractor.

D. THE COMPLETE CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY, together with PROM and software shall be tested by a State certified testing laboratory for quality assurance and proper operations. A copy of the test results shall be provided to the City for review and 571
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approval prior to signal turn-on. A Certificate of Compliance shall also be furnished for the Controller Assembly.

E. IF THE CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY FAILS to receive approval from the independent testing laboratory after three consecutive tests, the assembly shall be returned to the manufacturer and a new Controller Assembly shall be obtained from a different manufacturer at the Contractor’s own expense. The new assembly shall be tested as before. The Contractor shall be responsible for all deliveries. Failure of the Controller Assembly to be approved by the independent testing laboratory shall not be considered a valid excuse for extension of the work schedule.

F. THE CABINET SHALL BE INSTALLED on a foundation that meets State Standard Specifications and State Standard Plans. The Contractor for the project shall be responsible for making all field-wiring connections to the terminal blocks in the controller cabinet. The controller cabinet shall be wired for phase operation as shown on plans. Load switches shall be provided as required for the intended operation or as shown on plans. Field wiring terminal strips shall be capable of accepting up to four conductors for each phase. The controller cabinet shall be constructed of aluminum and shall be anodized by manufacturer and not painted. The copper ground rod installed in controller cabinet shall be three-quarter (3/4) inch diameter by ten (10) foot, minimum.

G. AFTER INSTALLING THE TESTED and approved Controller Assembly and prior to the anticipated traffic signal turn-on, the Contractor shall perform the following functional tests in the presence of the City Engineer:

1. All vehicular and pedestrian indications shall individually be turned on momentarily and proper operation and phasing shall be checked.

2. The controller shall be turned on with the vehicle and pedestrian indications turned off, all pedestrian push buttons and inductive loop detectors or video detection system shall be checked for proper operation and phasing.

3. All vehicular and pedestrian signal heads shall be properly adjusted and covered.

H. IF ANY SYSTEM COMPONENT OR circuit does not operate properly, it shall be repaired and retested prior to traffic signal turn-on. After the successful completion of all tests, the Contractor shall notify the City Engineer five (5) working days prior to date of anticipated turn-on of the traffic signal system. Traffic signal turn-on may occur only between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Monday through Friday on a week with no scheduled holidays, unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. Advanced Changeable Message Boards shall be placed by the Contractor two (2) weeks prior to the signal activation with an approved message by the City Engineer.

I. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL, at his own expense, arrange to have a signal technician employed by the controller unit manufacturer or his representative, who is qualified to work and implement the initial signal timing plan on the controller unit present at the project site at the time the signal is turned on. In addition, the Contractor shall arrange to have the City’s signal maintenance personnel present for the signal turnon. The initial cost for providing City’s signal maintenance personnel shall be borne by 572
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the City. However, should the initial turn-on fail, and another turn-on must be scheduled, the cost of having the City’s signal maintenance personnel present for the additional turn-on shall be borne by the Contractor.

21.17 LIGHT EMITTING DIODE VEHICLE SIGNAL MODULES
A. ALL VEHICLE TRAFFIC SIGNAL FACES shall meet the City’s Authorized Materials List (AML), Caltrans Authorized Material List, State Standard Specifications, State Standard Plans or as directed by the City Engineer.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
The Contractor shall provide the City Engineer with a Certificate of Compliance from the manufacturer, in conformance with the provisions of Section 6-2.03C, “Certificates of Compliance,” of the State Standard Specifications. The certificate shall certify that the LED signal modules comply with the requirements of these specifications. The certificate shall also include a copy of all applicable test reports on the LED signal modules.

WARRANTY
The manufacturer shall provide a written warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for LED signal modules for a period of thirty-six (36) months after installation of LED signal modules. Replacement LED signal modules shall be provided within five (5) days after receipt of failed LED signal modules at no cost to the City, except the cost of shipping the failed modules. All warranty documentation shall be given to the City Engineer prior to installation.

21.18 LIGHT EMITTING DIODE PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL FACE MODULES A. ALL PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL FACES shall meet the City’s Authorized Materials List (AML), Caltrans Authorized Material List, State Standard Specifications, State Standard Plans or as directed by the City Engineer.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
The Contractor shall provide the City Engineer a Certificate of Compliance from the manufacturer, in conformance with the provisions of Section 6-2.03C, “Certificates of Compliance,” of the State Standard Specifications. The certificate shall certify that the PSF modules comply with the requirements of these specifications. The certificate shall also include a copy of all applicable test reports on the PSF modules.

WARRANTY
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receipt of failed PSF modules at no cost to the City, except the cost of shipping the failed modules. All warranty documentation shall be given to the City Engineer prior to installation.

21.19 PROGRAMMED VISIBILITY VEHICLE TRAFFIC SIGNAL HEADS A. ALL PROGRAMMED VISIBILITY vehicle traffic signal heads shall meet the City’s Authorized Materials List (AML), Caltrans Authorized Material List, State Standard Specifications, State Standard Plans or as directed by the City Engineer.

B. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL, at his own expense, arrange to have a qualified signal technician from the manufacturer present to program the programmed visibility signal heads to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, at the time the signal heads are placed in operation.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
The Contractor shall provide the City Engineer with a Certificate of Compliance from the manufacturer, in conformance with the provisions of Section 6-2.03C, “Certificates of Compliance,” of the State Standard Specifications. The certificate shall certify that the LED signal modules comply with the requirements of these specifications. The certificate shall also include a copy of all applicable test reports on the LED signal modules.

WARRANTY
The manufacturer shall provide a written warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for LED signal modules for a period of thirty-six (36) months after installation of LED signal modules. Replacement LED signal modules shall be provided within five (5) days after receipt of failed LED signal modules at no cost to the City, except the cost of shipping the failed modules. All warranty documentation shall be given to the City Engineer prior to installation.

21.20 PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS AND PUSH BUTTONS
A. PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS AND PUSH BUTTONS shall meet State Standard Specifications, City’s Authorized Material List, or as directed by the City Engineer. Type SP-1-T pedestrian signal mountings shall have an upper and lower mounting bracket attached to the pedestrian signal housing in the same manner as that shown on the State Standard Specifications and Standard Plans.

B. PEDESTRIAN PUSH BUTTONS SHALL be in compliance with current Federal Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. The Contractor shall submit shop drawings and specifications to the City Engineer for approval.
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21.21 TRAFFIC DETECTION
A. LOOP DETECTION - Loop detector construction or loop detector repairs shall meet State Standard Specifications and Standard Plans or as directed by the City Engineer.

In lieu of loop detection, the City may use video detection at intersections.

1. Loop wire shall be Type 2.

2. Loop detector lead-in cable shall be Type B.

B. VIDEO DETECTION – MULTI SENSOR VIDEO DETECTION SYSTEM (MSVDS) - MSVDS shall meet State Standard Specifications, City’s Authorized Material List, or as directed by the City Engineer.

The MSDVS shall consist of video imaging and radar. The system shall detect and track vehicles and bicycles at distances over five hundred (500) feet. In a low-visibility condition, the system shall be capable to switch automatically to either radar detection mode or constant call mode. The MSVDS shall fuse vehicle information from the two sensors to provide highly accurate and precise detection for simultaneous stop bar presence detection, advanced detection, and special or advanced applications. The System shall provide a sufficient number of cameras to process vehicles presence, advanced, and all system detection zones as shown on the Construction Plans. All equipment, system components, cables and hardware must be from the same manufacturer.

The Contractor shall, at his own expense, arrange to have a qualified signal technician from the manufacturer present to program the programmed MSVDS Sensor/Camera to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, at the time the traffic signal is placed in operation.

1. System Hardware - Unless otherwise required by the City, the MSVDS shall consist of hybrid video camera/radar sensors for all approaches, a shelf mounted for factor Central Control Unit (CCU) with up to four (4) detection processors capable of processing from up to four (4) sensors, video surge suppressors, a seven (7) inch monitor, keyboard, system software, and a pointing device. Should the intersection be a multi-arterial intersection or an intersection with more than four (4) legs, there may be additional requirements by the City. Verify detection system requirements with the City prior to initiating construction work.

2. System software shall discriminately detect the presence of individual vehicles and bicycles in a single, or multiple lanes using only the video image and sends vehicle, and bicycle calls out to the controller via separate outputs. The system software shall also utilize artificial intelligence and deep learning to automatically count and detect pedestrian movements in the crosswalk, count turning movement counts and learn the background to count and distinguish left, through and right turn movements. The system software shall be able to work simultaneously with the City’s traffic signal monitoring software system Centracs and controller assembly.

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a connection to the City’s traffic signal network. A minimum of thirty-two (32) video detection zones and thirty-two (32) radar detection zones per sensor shall be available.

3. In addition to creating vehicle and bicycle zones, the system shall provide a tracking mechanism that counts pedestrian volumes moving within the crossing zone and determines the average, maximum, and minimum speed of pedestrians moving within the crossing zone. The system shall also provide discrete outputs when pedestrians are in the crosswalk, during normal crossing phases (one in each direction of travel) and when a red phase input has been detected. The system also shall provide a visual indication on the video image that a pedestrian is in the crosswalk. Central Control Unit (CCU)

4. The CCU shall be a single detector card width and provide provisions for up to four sensors/cameras. The Detector Processor shall be embedded in the CCU to provide one single cabinet interface. Each sensor/camera shall be connected to the CCU via Ethernet cable. The interface connectors shall be RJ-45 type. The CCU shall have four detection status LEDs on the front panel. The CCU shall enable the loading of modified or enhanced software through the Ethernet or front-panel USB port (using a USB thumb drive). The shelf-mounted format CCU shall be powered by a forty-eight (48) V DC power supply. The CCU power consumption shall not exceed One-Hundred-Fifty (150) Watts. The CCU shall have logic inputs for future use. MSVDS Sensor/Camera.

The MSDVS Sensor shall have two components: a camera sensor and a radar sensor. The MSVDS Sensor shall utilize a single CATSE or CAT 6 cable for power, communications and video. Cable termination at the camera shall not require crimping or special tools. An optional RJ-45 direct connector shall be made available to the City upon request.

The MSVDS Sensor/Camera shall detect vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians in real time as they travel across each camera detection zone. Vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians’ detection outputs shall be on separate channels with the same field of view. The MSVDS Sensor/Camera shall default to a safe condition, such as a constant call on each active detection channel, in the event of unacceptable interference or loss of the video and/or radar signal.

The MSVDS Sensor Camera and sensor system shall have the capability to change the characteristics of the detection zone based on external inputs such as signal phase. Each detection zone shall be able to switch from one zone type (i.e., presence, extension, pulse, etc.) to another zone type based on the signal state.

21.22 EMERGENCY/TRANSIT VEHICLE PRE-EMPTION SYSTEM
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Specifications, City’s Authorized Material List, Manufacturers recommendations or as directed by the City Engineer.

B. ALL NEW OR MODIFIED TRAFFIC signals shall have Global Positioning Transit Priority System (GPTSPS) for all directions of approach on public streets. The system is a matched system of emergency/transit vehicle equipment and intersection equipment that utilizes data encoded radio communications to identify the presence of emergency/transit vehicles to advance and/or hold a desired traffic signal display selected from phases normally available. The GPTSPS system must communicate with emergency/transit vehicles and other intersection radios at distances up to twothousand five hundred (2,500) feet with no obstructed direct line of sight, unless defined otherwise.

C. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL, at his own expense, arrange to have a qualified technician from the manufacturer present to program the GPTSPS to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, at the time the signal heads are placed in operation.

21.23 LUMINAIRES
A. LUMINARIES FOR SAFETY LIGHTING at the signalized intersection shall meet State Standard Specifications, City’s Authorized Material List, or as directed by the City Engineer. Luminaires shall be Light Emitting Diode (LED) with Type II or III, medium cutoff distribution per City Standard Detail #613.

21.24 PHOTOELECTRIC CONTROLS
A. PHOTOELECTRIC CONTROL FOR INTERSECTION safety lighting and internally illuminated street name signs shall be operated together with a Type II Photoelectric control. Contactors shall be the mechanical armature type.

B. PHOTO-ELECTRIC CONTROLS SHALL BE “LONG LIFE,” or approved equal. All light systems shall have an external photocell control mounted within the assigned service pedestal, unless the power for the light is fed directly from a service provider, (i.e., there is no service pedestal), which will have a dedicated photocell in the luminaire.

21.25 RESERVED

21.26 RESERVED

21.27 RESERVED

21.28 RESERVED

21.29 RESERVED
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21.30 TESTING
A. ALL TESTING OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL components and equipment installed shall meet State Standard Specifications and these City Standard Construction Specifications.

B. PRIOR TO THE START OF FUNCTIONAL TESTING, the Contractor shall perform the following tests on all circuits, in the presence of the City Engineer.

1. Testing of all electrical components.

2. Inductive Loop Detector meg/ohm test.

3. Two (2) week minimum safety lighting “burn in” test.

4. Field Wiring “flash out” testing.

5. EVP functional test.

6. Video equipment system testing.

7. GPTSPS testing.

8. Other tests that may be required by the State Standard Specifications or the City.

C. ENGINEER TO VERIFY TRAFFIC SIGNAL functionality. For example, an initial insulation resistance test shall be performed on each inductive loop detector at the pull-box adjacent to the loop. A final insulation resistance test shall be performed on the inductive loop detectors at the controller cabinet after said detectors have been installed in accordance with the details shown on the plans and the final splices have been made between the loop conductors and the lead-in cables.

21.31 AS-BUILTS
A. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL KEEP accurate records on a set of project blue line prints (24” x 36”) of all additions and deletions to the work, and of all changes in location, elevation and character of the work not otherwise shown or noted on contract plans.

B. “RECORD DRAWINGS” CONSTRUCTION PLANS shall be provided with changes to the original contract work shown in red color. The Contractor shall transmit the “As-Built” plans to the City Engineer for approval. Details to be shown on the “As-Built” plans shall include, but not be limited to, type and installed depth and location of conduit runs, location of pull boxes, location of foundations and changes made to any facilities.

C. “RECORD DRAWINGS” PLANS SHALL BE signed and dated by the Contractor or the Subcontractor that actually constructed the facility. In addition, company names of the Contractor and Subcontractors and contact information shall be shown.

D. THE COSTS OF RECORD KEEPING and preparing accurate “Record Drawings” field prints shall be considered as included in the contract lump sum price paid for various contract items of electrical works involved and no additional compensation will be allowed, therefore.
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21.32 SCHEDULE OF VALUES
A. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL, prior to commencement of work, provide to the City Engineer a cost breakdown for the contract lump sum items of electrical work as specified in the City Capital Improvement Contract Documents.

B. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL DETERMINE the quantities of the items required to complete all work shown on the plans. Such quantities and their values (including labor, equipment, and materials) shall be included in the cost breakdown submitted to the City Engineer for approval. The sum of the quantity unit’s times the unit prices shall equal the contract lump-sum bid for each item of electrical work. The Contractor shall be responsible for the accuracy of the quantities and values used in the cost breakdown submitted for approval. Unbalancing of the unit prices will not be allowed.

C. OVERHEAD, PROFIT, BOND PREMIUM, temporary construction facilities and other such items shall be included in each individual unit listed in the cost breakdown, however, costs for traffic control system shall not be included.

D. NO ADJUSTMENT OF COMPENSATION will be made in the contract lump sum price paid for various items of electrical work due to any differences between the quantities shown in the cost breakdown furnished by the Contractor and the quantities required to complete the work. The cost breakdown shall, as a minimum, include the following items:

1. Foundations - each type including controller foundation.

2. Standards and poles - list by each type.

3. Conduit - list by each size and installation method.

4. Trenching by method and depth.

5. Pull boxes - each type.

6. Conductors - each size and type.

7. Service equipment enclosure each type by wiring diagram.

8. Controller assembly including cabinet - list each type.

9. Emergency vehicle pre-emption discrimination modules - each type.

10. Emergency vehicle pre-emption optical detectors - each type.

11. Signal heads and hardware - list each type.

12. Pedestrian signal heads - each type.

13. Pedestrian push buttons - each.

14. Loop detectors - list by type and size.

15. Traffic signal video detection equipment - each.

16. CCTV Equipment - each.

17. Luminaires - each type.

18. Detector handholes - each.

19. Internally Illuminated Street Name Signs - each type.

20. Lighting Protection - each type.

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of electrical works involved and no additional compensation will be allowed therefor.

21.33 REMOVING, REINSTALLING OR SALVAGING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT A. SALVAGED ELECTRICAL MATERIALS shall be delivered to the City of West Sacramento, Corporate Yard, 4300 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento, California 95691.

Deliveries shall be coordinated by contacting the Utilities Maintenance Superintendent at (916) 617-4850 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, a minimum of two (2) working days prior to delivery of material.

B. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE EQUIPMENT, as necessary, to safely unload and stockpile the material at his own expense.

21.34 DISPOSING OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
A. ALL BALLASTS AND TRANSFORMERS and all fluorescent and mercury lamps shall be disposed of in accordance with the California Department of Health Services Regulations set forth in Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 30, of the California Code of Regulations (CCR.)
B. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PACKAGE and ship recyclable hazardous waste via a currently certified hauler in conformance with Article 12, Chapter 30 of Title 22 CCR and all other applicable local, State, and Federal regulations.

C. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH the City Engineer with a statement as to which certified hauler and which certified recycler he proposes to utilize, together with a copy of the recycler’s interim status document and/or a copy of the variance letter from the Department of Health Services. Said statement shall be furnished to the City prior to the removal of the recyclable hazardous waste.

D. THE CITY OF WEST SACRAMENTO ASSUMES generator responsibility for these wastes.

The City Engineer will prepare the Hazardous Waste Manifest for Shipment.

E. FULL COMPENSATION FOR HAULING, stockpiling, and disposal of fluorescent and mercury lamps shall be considered as included in the contract lump sum price paid for various items of electrical works involved and no additional compensation will be allowed therefor.

F. HANDLING AND DISPOSING OF electrical material containing PCB, after removal, will be paid for as extra work as provided in Section 14-11.03 “Hazardous Waste Management” of the State Standard Specifications.

21.35 PAYMENT
A. THE CONTRACT LUMP SUM price paid for signal and lighting shall include all labor, materials, tools, and equipment to furnish and install traffic signal, internally illuminated street name signs, and intersection safety lighting at each location.

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contract price paid for various items of electrical works as indicated in Section 18.23 “Measurement and Payment” of Street lighting.

C. SIGNAL INTERCONNECT WORK SHALL BE considered as included in the contract lump sum price paid for signal interconnect and no additional compensation will be allowed therefor.

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22.01 DESCRIPTION
This Section shall apply to any project which requires dewatering of groundwater as part of construction activities within the City of West Sacramento. This Section is intended to provide guidelines to ensure that the Developer/Contractor takes all reasonable steps necessary to avoid adverse impacts to existing property caused by dewatering. The Contractor is solely responsible for any impacts associated with dewatering operations.

22.02 WATER CONTROL PLAN
A Water Control Plan (WCP) shall be prepared by a California Registered Civil Engineer experienced in the design, installation, and operation of dewatering systems and shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and evaluation prior to the start of dewatering. The WCP shall include, at a minimum, the following:

A. PRE-PROJECT PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT including the following:

1. Determine geologic and hydrogeologic conditions as they affect the dewatering operations. This information should support the duration, extent, and magnitude of the proposed operations and discuss the lateral extent to which the cone of depression from dewatering operations will extend from the area to be dewatered. Based upon this information, a corridor for implementing monitoring before, during and after dewatering operations shall be established.

2. Identify existing wells, structures, utilities, etc., on adjacent properties that are within the corridor pre-established by the Design Engineer adjoining the planned orientation or perimeter of the area to be dewatered.

3. Notify property owners, in writing, of the purpose and objectives of the work, the dates work will be performed, and that frequent measurements will be required and, as such, access to private property would occur before, during, and possibly after the dewatering operations occur.

4. Obtain written permission from the property owners to enter the property and conduct measurements and collect readings.

5. Obtain current groundwater elevations and ground surface elevations at a sufficient number of locations within the area to be dewatered to adequately characterize pre-dewatering conditions. The accuracy of the measurements should be such that the amount of change potentially harmful to one of the monitored points is within the accuracy of the measuring method. Survey data shall be certified by a California Registered Land Surveyor.

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7. Collect and analyze a representative number of groundwater samples.

8. The objective is to establish pre-existing groundwater chemistry such that comparisons can be made to groundwater quality during and after the dewatering operations. This information will allow for addressing concerns about changes in groundwater chemistry as a result of dewatering operations. Furthermore, this will allow for a general characterization of the groundwater quality to assess water quality issues in the discharge water and methods of disposal.

B. Obtain construction information for water wells within the dewatering area. Obtain current operational information for these wells (pump depth, pumping rate, drawdown, etc.), and consider obtaining down-hole video logs for wells suspected of being in a deteriorated or damaged state.

C. Estimates based upon sufficient site-specific information regarding the quantity and quality of groundwater that will be generated at the beginning and subsequent stages throughout the dewatering project.

D. Estimates of the continuous discharge rate required to establish and maintain the target dewatering depth and any anticipated changes in the required discharge rate.

E. Subsurface soils and geology, groundwater depth, movement direction, and groundwater quality within the planned area to be dewatered, and within that area reasonably assumed to potentially be influenced by the dewatering operations.

F. Appropriate permitting to include (but not limited to) dewatering infrastructure (e.g., dewatering wells), temporary emissions from portable power units, and NPDES permits (if required) for the discharge water into the storm drainage system or a City Industrial Pretreatment Permit for discharge into the City sanitary sewer system.

G. On-site and off-site monitoring to assess potential deleterious impacts to surrounding installations, structures, and utilities. This should include the type and location of proposed monitoring points, the monitoring method and frequency, and the reporting mechanism relative to findings of the routine monitoring.

H. Discharge management, monitoring, and control. This should include a description of the proposed discharge point(s) and the requirements for discharge (e.g., volume, quality).

I. Shop drawings showing locations, dimensions, and relationships of the elements of each dewatering system. The submittal should include design calculations demonstrating the adequacy of proposed dewatering and/or isolation systems and their components. Include manufacturer’s literature describing installation, operations, and maintenance procedures for all components of the dewatering system.

J. Contingency planning to address the following:

1. Adverse off-site influences such as significantly dewatered neighboring wells, settlement of surface or subsurface structures, or problems associated with the discharged water.

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have interrupted supply or delivery of potable water to facilities, homes, structures, etc... Potable water shall be provided immediately upon identification of impacts.

3. Revisions to dewatering operations such that construction can continue if it is found that the initial dewatering efforts are inducing a deleterious effect in the immediate area and an alternative is required.

4. Discharge management, specifically with respect to quality, in the event the water to be discharged does not meet regulatory requirements for quality.

22.03 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS
A. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE or employ a specialty dewatering Contractor with experience in the field of dewatering system design, installation, operation, and maintenance.

22.04 OPERATIONAL MONITORING AND REPORTING
Through the course of the project the Contractor shall prepare and submit monthly reports to the City regarding the following:

A. PROVIDE INSTALLATION RECORDS of all components of the dewatering systems proposed in the WCP including drawings showing the locations of each dewatering component installed as well as coordinates and elevations of all monitoring, recharge, and dewatering wells or other subsurface groundwater collection systems.

B. QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF discharged water being generated by the dewatering operations. Discussions of deviations in water quality and the need or use of “discharge management” should also be discussed. Furthermore, discussion of the discharge volume, rate of groundwater decline to target dewatering elevation, and potential deviations from the planned arrangement and operation of the dewatering system should be discussed.

C. ELEVATION MONITORING OF WELLS, surface and subsurface structures, and other facilities should be reported. Discussions of areas of change should be presented.

D. STATUS OF PREPARATORY MONITORING (see above) for areas not currently being dewatered, but that are scheduled for dewatering.

E. BRIEF, FOCUSED REPORTS FOR subsequent submission to either regulatory or oversight agencies involved with the dewatering and construction project.

F. COMPLAINT LOGS WHICH LIST the names, contact information, issue, date, and nature of response.

22.05 PUBLIC OUTREACH
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concerns of residents and landowners adjoining the planned dewatering areas. A Contractor representative shall be identified, and a “hotline” or other direct form of communication shall be provided. A meeting of this type should be considered as a contingency plan in the event that some adverse reaction is detected that could be specifically attributed to the dewatering operations.

22.06 POST-DEWATERING MONITORING
A. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL DESCRIBE post-dewatering monitoring relative to observations of rebounding groundwater elevations, changes in groundwater quality, and changes in surface and subsurface structure elevations.

B. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CONDUCT follow-up assessments of structures previously identified as damaged, distressed, or in a condition of disrepair. This should include photographs and a discussion of apparent changes in the state of the facility following the conclusion of dewatering operations.

C. CONSIDERATION SHALL BE GIVEN to collecting a representative number of groundwater samples from wells within the dewatering area for comparison to predewatering chemical analysis.

22.07 POST-DEWATERING DEMOBILIZATION
A. THE CONTRACTOR SHOULD PROVIDE a written plan to describe the reduction or removal of installed dewatering facilities, monitoring points, or related infrastructure upon completion of dewatering activities.
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Standard Specifications
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Standard Plans
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INTRODUCTION
The City Council of the City of West Sacramento approved these Standard Specifications on January 21, 2026, by the adoption of Resolution No. 26-04. This document represents the third formal full revision to the Standard Specifications.

These Standard Specifications consist of the following Divisions:

Division I: Design Standard
Division II: Private Development Standards
Division III: Reserved
Division IV: Standard Construction Specifications
Division V: Standard Plans
The Design Standards (Division I) provide requirements for the design and preparation of plans for the construction of various improvements within public rights-of-way and easements and other improvements for which the Development Engineering Division of the Community Development Department is responsible for performing plan checking. The Private Development Standards (Divisions II) specify the design and construction of various private development improvements, including pavement and roadway improvement requirements, underground water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems. Division III: Reserved, (previously General Conditions). The General Conditions was removed from the City Standard Specifications in September 2025. Contact City of West Sacramento, Capital Projects Department, Engineering Division for additional information, (916) 815-4890 or [email protected]. The Standard Construction Specifications (Division IV) specify construction materials and methods for improvements constructed within public rights-of-way and easements and other improvements for which the Development Engineering Division of the Community Development Department is responsible for performing plan checking. The Standard Details (Division V) include specific designs, depicting dimensions, materials and configurations of various standard improvements unless otherwise superseded by specific requirements and details of an approved City Specific Plan Area.

As with any standard specifications, it is anticipated that occasional updates will be necessary. It will be the responsibility of all holders of these Standard Specifications to obtain updates from the City website listed on the previous page.

Suggestions for changes to these Standard Specifications may be made in writing to the City of West Sacramento, Community Development Department, 1110 West Capitol Ave., 2nd Floor, West Sacramento, California, 95691 or you may visit our website to leave a comment at: West Sac Connect
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Series 100 - General/Utility Construction
New No. Document
110 Trench Backfill
111 Trench Bedding and Initial Backfill
112 Trench Roadway Repair and Resurfacing
113 Trench Resurfacing When Fabric is Required
114 Utility Pothole Repair
115 Utility Pothole Repair General Notes
Series 200 - Street Improvements
201 Vertical Curb & Gutter with Sidewalk
202 Southport Street Std. for Separated Curb Gutter & Sidewalk 202A Separated or Detached Sidewalk Transition
203 Median and Barrier Curb
204 Median Island
205 Driveway with Curb & Gutter Separate from Sidewalk
206 Driveway with Curb & Gutter Monolithic to Sidewalk
207 Curb and Gutter Transitions for Drain Inlets
208 Parallel Curb Ramp New Construction
208A Parallel Curb Ramp Retrofit
208B Parallel Curb Ramp Modified Retrofit
209 Perpendicular Curb Ramp New Construction
209A Perpendicular Curb Ramp Retrofit
210 Curb Ramp Detectable Warning Surface Detail
212 Asphalt Concrete Dike
213 Asphalt Concrete Path
214 Multi-use Trail Connection at Mid-Block Crosswalk
216 Typical Alley Construction
217 City Alley Valley Gutter
220 Street Sections North Area
221 Southport Street Sections Residential Streets
222 Southport Street Sections Comm. Industrial & Arterial Streets 223 Comm. Industrial Local Cul-de-Sacs & Expanded Corner North Area 224 Comm. Industrial Local Cul-de-Sacs & Expanded Corner Southport Area 225 Comm. Industrial/Collector Street/Expanded Corner Southport Area 226 Residential Cul-de-Sacs & Expanded Corner North Area 227 Residential Cul-de-Sacs & Expanded Corner Southport Area 228 Rural Road Section
230 Typical Raised Island Design Dimensions for Limiting Access 239 Signs and Barricades at Abrupt Change of Pavement Width 240 Bollard (Removal Only) Single Lock
241 Street Barricade
242 Sidewalk Barricade
243 Geodetic Survey Well Monument (Inside of Roadway)
244 Survey Monument Outside of Roadway
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245 Ground-Mounted Street Name Sign & Post Assembly
251 Ground-Mounted Sign - Placement Details
252 Ground-Mounted Sign Footing & Sign Details
253 Mast Arm Mounted Street Name Sign
254 Street Sign Height and Lateral Offset
255 Speed Bump
256 Speed Hump Type A
257 Speed Hump Type B
261 Standard Bus Turnout
262A Bus Shelter Plan View
262B Bus Shelter Elevation View (Sections A-A)
262C Bus Shelter Right-Side View (Section B-B) & Foundation Detail 270 Parallel Parking Spaces
Series 300 - Storm Drain Improvements
301 Curb Inlet and Catch Basin
302 Storm Drain Manhole
303 Flat Slab Manhole Top
304 Saddle Manhole
305 Storm Drain Junction Box
306 Storm Drain Marker
307 Storm Drain Manhole Outside Paved Area
310 Roadway Underdrain
Series 400 - Sanitary Sewer Improvements
401 Single Family Residential and Duplex Sewer with Cleanout 401A Commercial/Industrial/Multi-Family Sewer Service with Manhole 402 Sewer Flushing Inlet
403 Sewer Repair
404 Sewer Manhole
405 Sewer Manhole with Inside Drop Connection
406 Reserved – No Standard Detail
407 Sewer Manhole Outside Paved Area
408 Sewer Manhole Abandonment
409 Sewer Water Separation Requirements
410 Water Mains Crossing Over or Under Sanitary Sewer Pipe Series 500 - Potable Water Improvements
501 Single Family Residential Service and Meter Assembly 1” 502 Commercial/Industrial/Multi-Family & Irrigation Water Service Meter and Backflow Assembly 1” to 2”
503 Commercial/Industrial/Multi-Family & Irrigation Water Services & Backflow Assemblies 3” or Larger
504 Fire Backflow Assembly with Optional Potable Water Service 510 1” and 2” Air and Vacuum Release Valve
511 2” Blowoff Assembly
512 4” Blowoff Assembly
513 Typical Valve and Water Main Installation 6” Through 12” 514 Typical Valve and Water Main Installation 16” or Greater 590
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515 Fire Hydrant Lateral and Valve Assembly
516 Hydrant Marker (Blue Dot) Locations
517 Fire Hydrant Bollard Detail
518 Reserved – No Standard Detail
519 Thrust Block Bearing Area Table
520 Valve Abandonment Detail
521 Water Service Behind Retaining Wall
522 Water Main Sampling Station & Meter Box Assembly
Series 600 - Street Lighting Improvements
601 Street Light Service Point
602 Street Light Standard
603 Post Top Street Light
604 Typical Street Light Locations for Arterial Streets 605 Typical Intersection Lighting
606 Street Light Conduits & Conductors Encasement
610 Street Light Number
611 Voltage Drop Calculation for a Two-Wire System
612 Table for Available Conduit Area and Conductor Size 613 Street Light Pole Spacing & Lighting Distribution Guide Series 700 - Landscaping & Irrigation Improvements
701 Tree Planting
702 Shrub Planting
710 Remote Control Valve
711 Pop-Up Rotor or Standard Sprinkler Head
713 Shrub Bubbler with Flexible Riser
715 Quick Coupler Valve
720 Pedestal Mounted Irrigation Controller
721 Wall Mounted Irrigation Controller
Series 800 - Temporary Construction
Reserved Reserved
Series 900 - Traffic Signal Improvements
901 Detector Loops & Handhole Details Type E & Modified Type E 910 Mid-Block Crosswalk with RRFB at Uncontrolled Locations 591
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 21, 2026 ITEM # 13
SUBJECT:

CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO.1 TO THE EVERGREEN CIRCLE INVESTORS

LOAN DOCUMENTS TO FACILITATE EARLY LOAN REPAYMENT AND RELATED

BUDGET ACTIONS
INITIATED OR REQUESTED BY: REPORT COORDINATED OR PREPARED BY:
[ ] Council [X] Staff
[ ] Other
Raul Huerta, Housing Manager
Economic Development & Housing Department
ATTACHMENT [X] Yes [ ] No [ ] Information [ ] Direction [X] Action

OBJECTIVE
The objective of this report is to provide the Council with sufficient information to authorize an amendment to the Evergreen Circle Investors loan documents to facilitate early loan repayment and support new affordable housing projects in the City.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff respectfully recommends that the Council:
1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Evergreen Circle Investors loan documents consistent with the attached Term Sheet (Attachment 1);
2) Authorize the City Attorney to make non-substantial changes if needed; 3) Authorize the City Manager to utilize funds received to repay the recently adopted interfund loan and repayment terms for gap financing for the 641 5th Street Apartments Project; and 4) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute and deliver any and all documents, do any and all things, and take any and all actions that may be necessary or advisable, in his discretion, in order to complete the transactions described in this report.

BACKGROUND
Courtyard Village is a 296-unit affordable housing community located at 3429 Evergreen Circle. In 2007, the property was acquired by Evergreen Circle Investors, a special-purpose entity formed to rescue the site following extensive litigation between the City and the previous owner regarding dilapidated conditions. Upon acquisition, the new ownership completed substantial rehabilitation to restore the property to health and safety standards.

Today, the development serves households earning between 50% and 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI), governed by a 55-year regulatory agreement that ensures long-term affordability.

The initial acquisition and rehabilitation were funded through a multi-layered capital stack:
 $10.0M: Tax-exempt bond financing (Umpqua Bank)
 $8.4M: Private loan from Managing Partner Cyrus Youssefi  $2.5M: Loan from the former West Sacramento Redevelopment Agency The senior loan, originally held by Umpqua Bank and later acquired by Columbia Bank, was set to mature in December 2024. In February 2025, following a TEFRA Hearing, Columbia Bank approved an extension of the maturity date to December 16, 2025, to allow ownership time to finalize a refinancing plan. To facilitate the payoff of this senior debt, Cyrus Youssefi and Egis Group (General Partners of Evergreen Circle Investors) provided the necessary capital to retire the Columbia/Umpqua loan. This internal financing move stabilizes the project’s debt structure and prepares the development for a future sale.

ANALYSIS
In November 2025, John Cicerone from the Egis Group and Cyrus Youssefi, approached City staff to propose an early payoff of the former West Sacramento Redevelopment Agency (RDA) loan, which matures on April 15, 2027. This repayment is intended to clear the title and facilitate the sale of Courtyard Village, which the ownership group plans to pursue in 2026.

Following negotiations, staff and the borrower tentatively agreed to the following repayment terms, pending City Council approval:
 Full repayment of the original $2.5 million loan principal two years ahead of schedule;  Payment of $500,000 in accumulated interest, with the remaining interest to be waived; 593
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 Full payment of the outstanding $130,000 monitoring fee with associated late fees/interest to be waived; and
 All payments to be made to the City within 30 days of Council approval.

While the proposal includes a partial waiver of accrued interest, staff recommends this move as a strategic benefit to the City for the following reasons:

1. Early repayment of the $2.5 million loan allows the City to access the funding now, rather than waiting over the remaining loan term – This enables the City to reinvest these funds to repay the recently adopted interfund loan from Measure G to the Housing Trust Fund to support the 641 5th Street Apartments Project, a 100 percent affordable housing project currently under construction in the Washington District.

2. Retiring the RDA debt facilitates a necessary financial restructuring, ensuring Courtyard Village remains a stable and viable asset as it transitions to new ownership.

The early payoff of the RDA loan does not impact the project's affordability requirements. The property remains bound by a 55-year City Regulatory Agreement, as well as a separate Regulatory Agreement with the California Statewide Communities Development Authority. These covenants stay with the land, ensuring the units remain affordable to low-income households regardless of the loan payoff or property sale.

Environmental Considerations
Not applicable.

Commission Recommendation
Not applicable.

Strategic Plan Integration
The recommended actions support the City’s Strategic Principle of Housing & Homelessness by providing housing options for everyone and services for the most vulnerable members of our community.

Alternatives
In addition to the recommended actions, the Council’s primary alternatives include:

1. The Council could elect to deny the loan amendment and repayment terms; or

2. The Council could postpone the decision until Evergreen Circle Investors secures a buyer for Courtyard Village.

Staff does not recommend these alternatives as it would leave the capital "locked," preventing the City from utilizing the $3 million cash infusion (principal plus partial interest) now to invest in other significant affordable housing projects. Specifically, staff recommends this funding be used to repay the recently adopted interfund loan from Measure G to the Housing Trust Fund to support the 641 5th Street Apartments: a 100 percent affordable housing project located in the Washington District that is currently under construction. By approving the early repayment now, the City guarantees a significant return of funds while ensuring the property remains affordable through the existing 55-year regulatory agreement.

Coordination and Review
This agenda report and related documents were coordinated with the Finance Department, City Manager’s Office and the City Attorney’s Office.

Budget/Cost Impact
The recommended action will result in the payment of the City’s $2.5 million loan secured against the property, as well as $500.000 in interest. Approximately $873,904 in interest would be waived. Additionally, the outstanding Monitoring Fee in the amount of $130,000 will be repaid and $10,299.45 in late fees/interest would be waived. Based on the funding source used for the original loan, the $3 million received from the loan repayment and interest fees must be used for affordable housing projects. Staff proposes using this funding to repay the recently approved $3 million interfund loan from Measure G to the Housing Trust Fund to provide gap financing for the 641 5th Street affordable housing project, which is now under construction.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Amendment Term Sheet

2. Income Limits
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Attachment 1
Amendment No. 1 to the Evergreen Circle Investors Loan Documents Draft Term Sheet
Project: Courtyard Village
Location: 3429 Evergreen Circle, West Sacramento, CA
Borrower: Evergreen Circle Investors, a California Limited Partnership Lender: City of West Sacramento (as successor to the West Sacramento Redevelopment Agency)

1. Original Loan Summary
 Original Principal: $2,500,000.
 Origination Date: April 5, 2007.
 Interest Rate: 3.00% simple interest per annum.
 Original Maturity Date: April 15, 2027.
 Security: Secured by a Deed of Trust on the property.

2. Proposed Early Repayment Terms (Effective January 21, 2026)  Principal Repayment: $2,500,000 (Full satisfaction of original principal).  Negotiated Interest Payment: $500,000 (Represents a portion of the total accrued simple interest since 2007).
 Interest Waiver: The remaining balance of all accumulated simple interest shall be waived upon receipt of the negotiated payment.
 Monitoring Fees: $130,000 (Full payment of all outstanding monitoring fees, to date).  Fee Waiver: All late fees and interest associated with the outstanding monitoring fees are to be waived in full.

3. Timing of Payment
 Payment Deadline: Borrower shall remit all agreed-upon funds (Totaling $3,130,000) to the City within thirty (30) days of City Council approval of the Loan Amendment. Failure to remit payment within this timeframe may, at the City's discretion, void the interest and fee waiver terms.

4. Continued Regulatory Compliance
 City Regulatory Agreement: The 55-year Regulatory Agreement recorded on April 6, 2007, remains in full force and effect.
 Term of Restrictions: Covenants run with the land and are binding on all successors-ininterest for the full 55-year term, regardless of loan repayment.  Affordability Levels:
o 60 units restricted to households at or below 50% AMI. o 234 units restricted to households at or below 60% AMI. o 2 units unrestricted reserved for property managers.

Note: This term sheet is for summary purposes and is subject to formal approval by the West Sacramento City Council.
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Attachment 2
Yolo County Income Limits – 2025
Household Size 1 – Person 2 – Person 3 – Person 4 – Person Very Low
(50% AMI) $44,100 $50,400 $56,650 $62,950
Low
(60% AMI) $57,090 $65,220 $73,380 $81,540
Low
(80% AMI) $70,500 $80,600 $90,650 $100,700
Median
(100% AMI) $95,150 $108,700 $122,300 $135,900
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 21, 2026 ITEM # 14
SUBJECT:

CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF GUIDELINES FOR THE PERMANENT LOCAL

HOUSING ALLOCATION RESIDENTIAL ACCESSIBILITY MODIFICATION PROGRAM INITIATED OR REQUESTED BY: REPORT COORDINATED OR PREPARED BY:
[ ] Council [X] Staff
[ ] Other
Tanya Flores, Assistant Community Investment Planner
Economic Development and Housing
ATTACHMENT [X] Yes [ ] No [ ] Information [ ] Direction [X] Action

OBJECTIVE
The objective of this report is to provide the Council with the information necessary to consider the approval of the guidelines for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Residential Accessibility Modification Program (RAMP) (Attachment 1).

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council:
1) Approve the draft guidelines for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation RAMP; and 2) Find that the RAMP guidelines are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to §15060(c) and 15378(a) (Not a Project) of the CEQA Guidelines.

BACKGROUND
On February 19, 2025, the City Council approved Resolution No. 25-15 authorizing the submission of an application to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for funding under the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program and adopting the City’s PLHA Five-Year Plan. Approval of the PLHA Plan positioned the City to access state formula-based funding to support affordable housing development and related programs. A Standard Agreement was made available by HCD in September 2025, which formally awards $763,253 in PLHA funds.

The City’s PLHA Plan allocates $305,301 of the award to assist owner-occupied low-income residents with home improvements to allow them to maintain safe and accessible homes. The draft RAMP Guidelines were approved by HCD in October 2025 and must now be adopted by the City. Staff is in the process of selecting a consultant to assist with administration of the RAMP, with an anticipated program launch in early 2026.

ANALYSIS
As outlined in the City’s adopted PLHA Plan, a portion of PLHA funds were allocated toward the creation and implementation of the RAMP. The RAMP will provide grants to eligible low-income, owner-occupied households for accessibility improvements that support safety, mobility, and long-term housing stability. This activity satisfies the PLHA requirement that at least 40% of funds be used for homeownership opportunities.

The RAMP program is designed to align with PLHA guidelines and Housing Element Program HE-PR-2.1.1 (Housing Rehabilitation – Single Family). Key program elements include:
1) Eligible Improvements
RAMP will provide grants of up to $30,000 per eligible household for accessibility modifications, which may include:
 Mobility ramps, widening doorways, and installation of stair lifts;  Lowering kitchen countertops, light switches, and electrical outlets;  Replacing toilets with ADA-compliant units, adding grab bars, and installing walk-in showers/bathtubs;
 Labor, materials, permits, and planning approvals for required modifications; and  Asbestos/lead inspections and remediation (if needed).

All improvements must directly support accessibility, be permanently affixed to the property, and comply with PLHA eligible activity standards.
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PLHA RAMP Guidelines
January 21, 2026

2) Eligible Participants
To qualify for assistance, applicants must meet the following requirements:
 Property must be within West Sacramento city limits and be a single-family home, condominium, or townhome (interior improvements only) that is owner-occupied;  Total household income must not exceed 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for Yolo County, as established by HUD;
 Property owner(s) or household member(s) must have an access disability; and  Assets must not exceed $200,000, excluding home equity. 3) Program Delivery and Administration
To ensure effective implementation, the City will issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to procure a qualified consultant to manage and administer the RAMP. Consultant responsibilities will include:
 Outreach and intake of program applicants;
 Verification of eligibility and income;
 Assessment of accessibility needs;
 Contractor coordination and construction oversight; and  Fiscal management and reporting for PLHA compliance.

The program will also utilize up to 5% of the PLHA allocation for administrative costs, consistent with PLHA limits.
4) Compliance with PLHA Requirements
RAMP activities must adhere to PLHA guidelines, including:
 Use of funds exclusively for eligible accessibility improvements;  Verification and documentation of household eligibility;  Adherence to state reporting, monitoring, and performance requirements; and  Tracking and timely expenditure of funds in accordance with the PLHA Notice of Funding Availability.

Environmental Considerations
This action is not a project that is subject to CEQA because it is not an activity that may cause either a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. (Pub. Resources Code, § 21065; CEQA Guidelines § 15060(c), 15378(a).)
Commission Recommendation
No commission recommendation was solicited for this staff report.

Strategic Plan Integration
Not applicable.

Alternatives
The following alternatives to the recommended action are submitted for the Council’s consideration:

1. Elect to not adopt the RAMP guidelines, thereby preventing the City from utilizing PLHA funding for accessibility improvements to low-income, owner-occupied households; and/or

2. Modify the proposed scope of the RAMP guidelines.

Alternatives 1 and 2 are not recommended, as they would fail to fulfill the PLHA requirement to allocate at least 40% of funds for homeownership opportunities, would forgo the opportunity to improve housing conditions for vulnerable residents through accessibility improvements and delay program implementation.

Coordination and Review
This report was coordinated with the City Manager’s Office.

Budget/Cost Impact
There is no budget impact associated with the recommended actions.

ATTACHMENTS

1. PLHA RAMP Guidelines Draft
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City of West Sacramento – Residential Accessibility Modifications Program Guidelines Page 1 of 18 Attachment 1
RESIDENTIAL ACCESSIBILITY MODIFICATION PROGRAM – DRAFT GUIDELINES

INTRODUCTION
The Residential Accessibility Modification Program (RAMP) will offer a one-time grant up to $30,000 to eligible owner-occupied residents that need accessibility improvements at their property. Grant funds will be used to hire licensed contractors, if applicable, for various house modifications to make lifelong homes for income qualified property owners and/or incomequalified disabled persons.

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
Regulations Governing the Program
The RAMP’s policies and procedures conform to State regulations governing the PLHA funds, and policies and procedures governing the activities of the City. If the contents of these guidelines conflict with any of the above, it is the regulations noted above that prevail. The City’s RAMP and guidelines, as well as the State regulations, are incorporated by reference and the applicant agrees to be subject to their terms and conditions.

Staff and Authority
The Program is managed by the City’s Economic Development and Housing Department. The Director of Economic Development and Housing (“Director”) is responsible for delivering the Program and enforcing these policies and procedures. The Director may delegate duties of program delivery to the Housing Manager.

Conflict Resolution
All the complaints concerning the Program should be made in writing to the Director or designee.

The Director must make a decision within seven (7) business days from receipt of complaint and respond in writing within fifteen (15) business days. If the applicant is not satisfied with the Director’s decision, a final request for an appeal may be filed with the City Manager. The applicant will be allowed to present all pertinent facts in writing to the City Manager that may have bearing on the issue to be resolved. The decision of the City Manager will be final.

Files and Record Keeping
Program Staff is to establish and maintain a permanent "master file" for each application. Master files are to be kept for five years after the project has been completed. Applications that were denied, withdrawn, or canceled will be kept for five years. Applications that were submitted, without all proper information and were canceled, information will be inputted into the database and kept for one year.

Funding Availability
The Program is subject to the PLHA funding availability. The Program is not meant as an emergency program, as State and City regulations apply and must be met prior to use of the funds.

Selection Process
The City may select an administrative subcontractor to conduct all or part of the City’s responsibilities below. The City will establish a waiting list and will provide assistance on a firstcome, first-served basis.

Applicants may call the City’s Economic Development and Housing Department at 916-617-4555 and request an application packet to be mailed/ emailed or download an application from the City’s website at (link).
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City of West Sacramento – Residential Accessibility Modifications Program Guidelines Page 2 of 18 Conflict of Interest
No member of the governing body of the City and no other official, employee, or agent of the City government who exercises policy or decision making authority in connection with the planning and implementation of the RAMP shall directly or indirectly be eligible for this Program, unless the application for assistance has been reviewed and approved by the City and the federal, state or private organization providing funds or governing the use of the funds. This ineligibility shall continue for one year after an individual's relationship with the City ends.

Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
Program activities must comply with the following Federal Laws, executive orders, and regulations pertaining to fair housing and equal opportunity.

1. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.), which states that no person may be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance on the basis of race, color, or national origin.

2. The Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3620), which prohibits discrimination in the sale or rental of housing, the financing of housing, or the provision of brokerage services against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, or familial status.

3. Equal Opportunity in Housing (Executive Order 11063, as amended by Executive Order 12259), which prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in the sale, rental, leasing, or disposition of residential property or in the use or occupancy of housing assisted with Federal funds.

4. Age discrimination Act of 1975, as Amended (42 U.S.C. 6101), which prohibits age discrimination in programs receiving Federal financial assistance.

5. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits the exclusion of an otherwise qualified individual, solely by reason of disability, from participation under any program receiving Federal funds. The City will take appropriate steps to ensure effective communication with disabled housing applicants, residents, and members of the public.

6. Equal Employment Opportunity, Executive Order 11246, as amended, which prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. This must be stipulated in all construction contracts.

Program Outreach and Marketing
All outreach efforts will be made in accordance with State regulations pertaining to fair housing and equal opportunity to assure nondiscriminatory treatment, outreach, and access to the Program. Methods of outreach will be as follows:
• Advertisement in local newspaper and/or newsletters.
• Provide program information handouts at various City locations, such as City Hall, Arthur F. Turner Community Library, and the City’s website.
• Presentations and/or brochures at local events.
• Post on City’s social media accounts.

Labor Compliance
The RAMP will be subject to Prevailing Wages and Davis-Bacon, where applicable.

Section 3 Requirements
Section 3 requirements apply to contracts of $100,000 or more. Due to the Program’s maximum standard grant amount of $30,000 the Program is exempt Section 3 requirements. 600
City of West Sacramento – Residential Accessibility Modifications Program Guidelines Page 3 of 18 Amending the Policies and Procedures Manual
The Director and/or Program Staff may recommend policy and procedural changes. All changes made must be in accordance with federal and state regulations. Program policy and procedural changes require the Director’s approval.

PROGRAM SUMMARY AND GUIDELINES
The RAMP provides financial assistance for accessibility improvements of owner-occupied singlefamily dwelling, *condominium unit or *townhouse unit located in the City of West Sacramento, subject to household eligibility and the following Program guidelines. Financial assistance will not be provided if the household and/or property do not meet the eligibility standards outlined in these guidelines.
*Condominium units and townhouse units are only eligible for interior repairs.

Residential Accessible Modifications Program Grant
The following are property owner and occupancy eligibility requirements:
• Property must be located within the West Sacramento city limits. • Property must be a single-family home, condominium (interior improvements only), or townhome (interior improvements only).
• Property must be owner-occupied.
• Total household income is not to exceed current household income limits for Yolo County that are established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). • Property owners or a household member(s) must have an access disability. • The property owner(s) must not have assets exceeding $200,000, equity of house is not counted towards assets.

Applicant Eligibility Requirements
Household income cannot exceed 80 percent of the area median income (AMI), adjusted for the household size. The household income limits are published by HUD each year. All homeowners must certify that they meet the household income eligibility requirements and have their household income documented. The income limits in place at the time of approval will apply when determining applicant income eligibility. Household income is defined as the income for everyone 18 years of age or older residing in the house; this includes people 18 years or older that are renting a room from the property owner.

Eligible Uses of Funds
Grant funds must be used for the purpose of accessibility improvements or repairs related to accessibility improvements. Eligible costs are included, but are not limited to:
• Concrete mobility ramp(s) from the driveway leading to the main entrance for the residence.
• Aluminum mobility ramp(s) from the driveway leading to the main entrance for the residence.
• Lowering kitchen cabinets and countertops.
• Widening existing opening(s) or interior doorway(s).
• Replace existing toilet(s) with American with Disabilities Act (ADA) toilet and grab bars. • Replace existing bathtub(s) with walk-in shower(s).
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City of West Sacramento – Residential Accessibility Modifications Program Guidelines Page 4 of 18 • Replace existing bathtub(s) with walk-in bathtub(s).
• Lowering light switches or electrical outlets.
• Replace doorknob hardware with handles.
• Install stair lift for houses with a staircase.
• Grab bar installation.
• Labor and materials.
• Building permits and planning approvals.
• Other costs of repairs (direct or indirect, such as contractor’s overhead and profit). • Plans and specifications.
• Initial costs of asbestos and/or lead inspection, costs associated with the remediation/abatement of asbestos and/or lead-based paint, and costs of lead clearance test only in conjunction with other rehabilitation work. Asbestos and/or lead-related costs, such as testing/assessment, hazard reduction work, and clearance will be paid as a lead grant. If homeowner cancels assistance, they may be subject to reimburse the City for these costs. Exception for reimbursement would be loss of job, illness of homeowner or family member residing in the house.

Lead-Based Paint Notification Requirements
Occupants of homes constructed prior to 1978 must receive proper notification of Lead- Based Paint (LBP) hazards as follows:

1. The Lead Hazard Information Pamphlet published by the EPA/HUD/Consumer Product Safety Commission must be given to all owners regardless of the cost of rehabilitation or paint test findings.

2. If lead-based paint is found through testing or if presumed, a Notice of Lead Hazard Evaluation or Presumption must also be supplied.

3. When Lead hazards are present, a Notice of Lead Hazard Reduction Activity and a Lead Hazard Evaluation Report must also be provided.

Other Requirements

1. Property owners must submit an application and obtain approval prior to beginning repairs.

Costs of repairs completed prior to assistance approval are not eligible for reimbursement.

2. 100% of financial assistance must be used to rehabilitate the home. No cash is provided to homeowners.

3. There is a maximum of $200,000 asset limitation to apply for the program. The value of homeowner’s permanent residence is not to be included as part of assets. Income derived from assets must be included in the income calculation.

4. Fire insurance: The homeowner must provide evidence of fire insurance at the time of application. This insurance must be an amount adequate to cover all encumbrances on the property. The insurer must identify the City as Loss Payee for the amount of the program grant. A binder must be provided to the City and maintained in the project master file.

5. Flood insurance: For homes in a 100-year flood zone, the homeowner must maintain flood insurance in an amount adequate to secure the grant and all other encumbrances. This policy must designate the City as Loss Payee and a binder must be provided to the City and maintained in the project master file.
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City of West Sacramento – Residential Accessibility Modifications Program Guidelines Page 5 of 18 Termination or Denial of Program Assistance
Applicants may be terminated from the Program or denied assistance for the following reasons.

This is not a complete list and only includes those areas for which the applicant has direct control.

1. Providing false information or withholding information.

2. Lack of proper paperwork.

3. Assets exceeding $200,000; equity of house is not counted towards assets.

4. If any member of the family commits fraud, bribery or other corrupt or criminal act in connection with any federal, state, or local housing and assistance programs.

5. Not following procedures.

6. If any member of the family engages in harassing, threaten abusive or violent behavior toward Program Staff.

7. If any member refuses to sign or submit any forms.

8. If program applicants or household members do not meet the income qualification guidelines.

Termination Procedures

1. Notify applicants in writing.

2. If the applicant wishes to appeal the termination, the case will be submitted to the City Manager for further review and final decision.

Additional Funds
Any funds that will not be covered by the grant program or exceed the allotted $30,000 will be the homeowner’s responsibility and must be paid directly to the contractor. No personal checks should be made by the homeowner directly to the contractor for work performed under the grant program. The City will then make a payment to the Contractor on behalf of the homeowner. If an unforeseen expense occurs during construction, a change order will be required to be signed by the homeowner(s) and the Contractor and submitted to Program Staff for approval prior to the start of the additional work.

Application Intake
The purpose of the intake is to establish eligibility of the applicant(s). The intake is conducted by the City’s Housing Consultant. The intake is completed by the applicant(s) submitting a complete application and supporting documentation. Non-complete applications will be returned to the applicant with a list of necessary items to process the application. It is crucial for the Program Staff to estimate household income and personal assets. The income and personal assets completed during the intake process is not verified and calculated until further documentation is obtained for validation.

Verification of Property Ownership and Status
In addition to income documentation, the Program Staff must obtain supporting documentation to determine eligibility for other program requirements.

Eligibility Requirement Must verify with at least one of the following:

Verification of ownership:

The property must be owned by the
applicants.
 Copy of grant deed or, quitclaim deed,
 Title report or insurance issued within the last
year, which verifies the vesting to be the
applicants’ name(s)
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City of West Sacramento – Residential Accessibility Modifications Program Guidelines Page 6 of 18 Eligibility Requirement Must verify with at least one of the following:

Verification that property is owner
occupied:

The property must be the owner’s
principal place of residence.
 Copy of current property tax bill that shows
homeowner’s exemption and the subject
property as the mailing address
Verification that mortgage payment
is current.

Assistance cannot be provided if
payment is not current.
 Copy of most recent mortgage statement that
shows payment is current
 Mortgage history printout
Verification that property taxes are
up to date.

Assistance cannot be provided if taxes
are not current.
 Printout from Yolo County Tax Collector’s
website that shows the tax as current.
 Receipt of payment (if payment has been
recently made and website has not been
updated)
 Copy of payment arrangements from tax
collector for delinquent tax
Verification that insurance is up-to
date.
 Copy of current evidence of insurance or policy.

It must show the expiration date, or specify that
it is continuous

Income Qualifications
Participation in RAMP is limited to applicants whose annual household income does not exceed the HUD-established income limits for 80 percent of area median income (AMI). These income limits provide a criterion for eligibility based on the total amount of annual household income adjusted for household size. The City will require documentation of both household size and household income information in order to determine applicant eligibility. The RAMP utilizes the annual income definition as defined in 24 CFR 5.609 (Part 5 annual income) to determine household income eligibility. The latest income limits chart provided by HUD will be used. During the Intake, Program Staff must calculate household income earnings of all adult household members.

Income may be certified based on information obtained from third party verifications and the review of documents provided at the time of application. The income certification is valid for a period of six months except for Federal and State income tax returns which may not be older than one (1) year. It will not be required to re-certify income unless six months have lapsed from the time of certification and no expenditures have been incurred for the project. Funds must be expended or committed to project prior to the expiration of the validation period. The following is a list of income sources, and examples of acceptable documentation:

Type of Income Documentation Source – not older than 3 months Gross employment income:
 Wages
 Salary
 Overtime
 Tips
 Commissions
 Bonuses
 Employment verification from employer
 Paycheck stubs (copies of the most recent four weeks
of paycheck stubs)
 Certified copies of tax returns and W-2’s if within the first quarter of the new calendar year requires a
signed 4506 form
 Copy of employment contract, which must specify the
earnings amount and expiration date
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business income
 Certified copies of tax returns, with signed 4506 form for the previous 2 years (including all attachments,
specifically Schedule “C”)
 Audited financial statement
Social security benefits:
 Including SSI payments
 Including anticipated Cost of
Living Adjustments (COLAs)
 Written verification from Social Security
 Administration
 Copy of award letter stipulating the benefit amount
 Copy of bank statement verifying the direct deposit of the benefit amount
Periodic determinable
allowances:
 Child support
 Alimony
 Regular contributions
received from organizations
or persons not residing in
the dwelling
 Copy of court decree that establishes amount of
support
 Verification from District Attorney’s office that verifies the amount of support
 Notarized affidavit of support
Net rental income  Tax returns, including schedule “E”  Copies of rental agreements/leases, along with a
breakdown of monthly expenses to determine net
income
 Copies of most recent rent checks, along with a
breakdown of monthly expenses to determine net
income
Welfare assistance:
 Payments under the
 Temporary Assistance for
Needy Families (TANF)
 Welfare or General relief
benefit
 Benefit award letter specifying the amount of the
benefit
 Verification from case worker stating the benefit
amount
 Copy of checks
Income from assets:
 Savings account(s)
 Checking account(s)
 Investments
 Bank statements showing the last 6 months of interest  Savings passbook
 Verification of deposit
 Most recent income tax returns showing the interest
earned
 Investment statements showing the dividends earned
and/or anticipated earnings
Gross number of payments in
lieu of earnings:
 Unemployment
 Disability compensation
 Worker’s compensation
 Benefit award letter showing monthly benefit
 Copy of checks
Gross amount of periodic
payment:
 Annuities
 Pensions/Retirement
 Disability benefits
 Death benefits
 Statement of benefits
 Benefit award letter
 Verification from awarding agency/entity
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 Union benefits
 Other income not specified
above
 Statement of benefit award that evidence benefit
amount
 Documentation to support declaration of other income
No income:  EDD Notice of Unemployment
 Verification of previous employment
No tax returns:  Verification from IRS that no taxes
were filed.

Third Party Verifications may be required. When requesting third-party verifications, the Program Staff must attach the Confidential Information Disclosure Authorization to the verification form, which authorizes the third-party to release the information requested. Third party written verifications may be in the form of original forms, e-mail, or Internet. Although written requests and responses are generally preferred, conversations with a third-party are acceptable if documented through a memorandum to the file, which specifies the contact person, information conveyed, and date of call. In all cases, the Program Staff must make sure that the person verifying the information is a valid source. Fees associated with third-party verifications are paid by the City but may be reimbursed through activity delivery costs.

Assessing Information and Computing Income
The Program Staff must calculate the household income based on the documentation obtained and complete an Anticipated Income Determination form for each household.

1. When assessing the documentation, it is important to determine:
a. The basis on which employees are paid, such as hourly, weekly, monthly, with or without overtime, etc.
b. In the case of overtime, it is crucial to determine whether the overtime is irregular or a predictable part of the person’s income.
c. If the household members continue to earn overtime pay on a regular basis, then the Program Staff must calculate the average amount of overtime pay earned over the period used to calculate income eligibility, and the average amount of overtime earnings must be included in the income projection for the household. d. If overtime work is not constant and will not be constant in the next 12 months, the Program Staff must request detailed overtime information from the employer in the Verification of Employment, and use the information supplied by the employer to determine how overtime is to be calculated.

Formulas used to determine annual income:

Frequency Formula
Weekly Multiply gross income by 52 weeks
Biweekly Multiply gross income by 26 weeks
Twice-a-month Multiply gross income by 24 weeks
Monthly Multiply gross income by 12 months
For adults in the household that have no income, a No Income Certification form must be signed and maintained for documentation purposes.

Household Size
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Comparing Household Income to Income Limits
Once the household size and anticipated household income has been determined, the information must be compared to the Income Limits issued by HUD to verify eligibility. The Program Staff must make sure to use the most recent income limits chart, which are updated every year.

Households must have incomes at or below 80 percent AMI, adjusted for family size, to be eligible for the Program.

Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint Assessment
Order lead testing assessment (when applicable) to comply with HUD’s Lead Safe Housing Rule, a Certified Environmental Company must perform a lead inspection to test surfaces to be disturbed during rehabilitation activities on properties built prior to 1978. A post lead clearance is also required. Refer to Attachment E: Lead- Based Paint Hazard Reduction Requirements.

Application – Follow-Up
As needed, request all required third party verifications, such as verifications of mortgage, employment, benefits, or deposit. Upon receipt and review of documentation (income, property information, etc.) the Housing Consultant will notify the applicants of their eligibility or request additional documents for clarification. The homeowner(s) will be notified in writing of the additional documentation and will be given fifteen (15) days to submit. If the homeowner(s) do not respond within the fifteen (15) calendar day deadline specified in the correspondence, the Housing Consultant will cancel the file. If the file is canceled, the homeowner(s) will not be eligible to reapply for the program until a year from the closing of the file. The Housing Consultant will only permit a file to be re-instated due to illness, hospitalization, or death in the immediate family.

Request for the re-instatement must be done in writing within 30 calendar days of the cancellation of the file. The Housing Consultant must keep a calendar or “tickler file” for timely follow-up after the initial intake.

Denial of Application
If during the application intake, the Housing Consultant determines that the applicant does not qualify for the Program, a denial letter must be mailed, indicating the reason for denial. The applicant will be given a 30-day period to appeal the denial.

Approval of Application
After the applicant’s eligibility is established, the Housing Consultant will notify applicant in writing of their eligibility for the program and indicate the assistance to be provided.

Initial Property Inspection
The City’s Housing Consultant will schedule an initial property inspection with the property owner.

The initial inspection will allow the property to be evaluated and determine which accessibility items will be addressed. In addition, after the inspection a determination will be made as to whether lead-based paint stabilization or abatement will be required. To facilitate the inspection the consultant will take the following steps:

1. Coordinate inspection with building division (if applicable).

2. In conducting the inspection, schedule a time with the property owner to conduct the formal property inspection. At the time of the inspection, the Housing Consultant should:
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b. Obtain a list of general accessibility improvements desired by the homeowner c. Check the dwelling for structural deficiencies which may impede desired accessibility improvements
d. Inform the homeowner of deficiencies identified
e. Obtain homeowner preferences regarding options for correcting deficiencies f. Take thorough pre-construction photos of each area in which accessibility improvements will occur. Additionally, if necessary for historical purposes, take photos of the subject property, property to the right and left and across the street

3. Copies of Asbestos and Lead report/assessment must be provided to the homeowner.

The City’s Housing must also take into consideration the reports when preparing the work write-up.

Work Write-up
The City’s Housing Consultant must prepare the Work Write-up, which is the set of instructions specifying the proposed accessibility improvements and will also serve as part of the contract.

Work Write-Up must include the following:

1. Program requirements

2. Building requirements.

3. The type of materials that are allowed under the Program. No luxury upgrades are allowed.

Deteriorated materials and components must be replaced with like materials.

4. Quantity, for example the number of grab bars, doors being widened, etc.

5. Location of where the accessibility modifications will occur, as in the bedroom, kitchen, etc.

6. Construction method and specific instructions of the proposed work.

7. Special conditions, requirements, and/or installation method, as when working with lead containment areas, etc.

8. Performance standards, such as durability and warranties.

9. General provisions, which define rules that apply to all write-ups, such as definitions, process, etc.

10. Plans (when applicable).

11. No cross-outs or white out are allowed for deletion or changes of line items. An amended work write-up must be printed out, reflecting any changes made, along with the date of amendment prior to sending out to contractors for bidding.

12. The work write-up must be saved in the project master file.

Cost Analysis
The City’s Consultant will provide a cost estimate of the work write-up.

Bid Process
Once the work write-up is completed and ready to put out to bid, the Consultant Staff will assist the homeowner in the bid process by sending bid packages to qualified general contractors selected by homeowner who are on the Consultant List of Contractors, and in serving as the primary contact for the procurement process, the homeowner must actively participate in the bid process by selecting the contractor. The City requires a selection of at least three (3) contractors, 608
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1. Work write-up, excluding any estimates of cost. Consultant’s cost estimates must never be included in the bid package.

2. Copy of the lead report, when applicable.

3. Asbestos and/or Lead-based paint inspection work write-up and report (when applicable).

4. Plans or drawings (when applicable).

5. General provisions and technical standards specifications.

6. Any other pertinent documentation, such as Building requirements.

Bid Requirements

1. Only lead certified contractors can bid on lead hazard reduction related work. Additionally, only asbestos certified contractors can bid on asbestos hazard reduction related work.

2. A minimum of three (3) bids are preferred; however the City has the option to allow two (2) bids in some instances.

3. A maximum of 20% for contractor overhead and profit is allowed.

4. The homeowner must submit name, address and state contractor’s license number for selected Contractor’s that are not on the Consultant List of Contractors.

5. Upon the bid deadline, the Program Staff must review all bids received, as follows:
a. Verify the math/totals.
b. Prepare a Bid Comparison Sheet.
c. Compare bids to staff estimate to ensure that the proposed costs are reasonable and within 20% of initial Staff estimate. Schedule an appointment to jointly review the bids with the homeowner.
d. If bids are higher than 20% of initial Staff estimate, Staff will reassess the scope of work and determine if scope adjustments are required and rebidding is necessary.

If the scope is accurate and the bid is equal to or less than the maximum grant amount of $30,000, Staff may recommend moving forward with the project. e. Provide copies of all the bids to homeowners.

6. The homeowner must review the bids and select a contractor within ten (10) business days from the date the Program Staff provides copies of the bids. The homeowner is required to accept the lowest reasonable bid. If the homeowner wishes to select a contractor with a higher bid, the homeowner is responsible for the difference between the lowest bidder.

7. If the homeowner does not wish to select any of the bidding contractors, the option to obtain additional bids on their own must be made available. The City will allow up to an additional fifteen (15) business days for this process. Proper follow-up from the Program Staff is required.

8. If the selected bid exceeds the staff cost analysis, staff will assess the cost analysis in comparison with submitted bids to determine whether actual market cost is higher and will require adjustment of cost analysis.

General Contractor Courtesy List
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1. The List is an aid in contractor selection, only.

2. Using a contractor from the List is not mandatory for Program participants. The homeowner may choose any qualified contractor who meets contractor requirements, even if they are not on the List.

3. The City does not recommend, endorse, or represent any of the contractors on the List.

4. The City does not warrant any construction work or provide insurance coverage.

5. The City does not guarantee the quality of the work performed by contractors on the List.

6. The City reserves the right to add or remove any contractor from the List.

Contractor Qualifications
General contractors and sub-contractors who meet the following Program requirements are eligible to enter into Program rehabilitation contracts.

1. State of California Contractor’s License in good standing (subject to verification with the California State Licensing Board (CSLB) and to be maintained on file).

2. Current contractor’s licensing bond ($12,500 minimum). Current liability insurance ($1,000,000 minimum coverage).

3. Current worker’s compensation insurance if required by law.

4. Contractor must not be debarred by HUD, as identified in www.SAM.gov (verification to be maintained in the project file).

5. For lead and asbestos contractors:
a. Current State of California Department of Health Services Lead-Related Construction Certifications for all workers and managers b. Liability and workers compensation insurance for lead-related work c. Current injury and illness prevention program plan.

6. Contractor qualifications must be checked, either annually or when a rehabilitation contract is awarded, to ensure compliance of licensing and insurance requirements.

7. Applications from local contractors (including women and minority contractors) are encouraged.

8. A check on licensing, insurance, and debarment documentation will be made regularly to ensure they are current prior to issuing a Notice to Proceed on any project.

Contractor Application and Documentation
Applications are accepted from contractors at any time. The following is the list of documents required for consideration:

1. Completed Contractor Qualification Application Packet. a. Contractor Qualification Application
b. W-9 Form
c. Equal Opportunity Forms
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2. Copy of current contractor’s license.

3. Current certificate of liability insurance is naming the City as an additional certificate holder.

4. Current certificate of worker’s compensation insurance, naming the City as an additional certificate holder.

5. Copy of City business license.

6. W-9 Taxpayer Number and Certification.

7. Copy of current driver’s license.

8. For lead and asbestos contractors:
a. Copy of current State of California Department of Health Services LeadRelated/Asbestos Construction Certifications for all workers and managers. b. Liability and workers compensation insurance must cover lead-related work. c. Copy of medical reports and fit test respirator for all asbestos/lead-certified workers and managers.
d. Copy of the company’s current site-specific injury and illness prevention program (IIPP) plan.

Verification of Contractor Qualifications
The City’s Consultant must review the contractor application and verify pertinent information, as follows:

1. Verify licensing information through the Contractor State License Board website at www.cslb.ca.gov. A printout is required for the contractor master file.

2. Verify that contractor has not been debarred by HUD or the State of California by accessing www.SAM.gov and keeping a copy in the project file.

3. Verify at least three (3) of the references provided by using the Contractor Profile Questionnaire Reference Checklist. If each of the investigations is favorable, the contractor is added to the List, notified by mail, and provided a copy of the City’s Standard Specifications and an Agreement for Rehabilitation form, for reference. If any of the investigations result in unfavorable comment, the contractor is not added to the List and is notified of the outcome by mail. The notification letter must list the reason(s) the contractor was not approved. The contractor may appeal an unfavorable decision by sending a written appeal to the City Manager. The City Manager must render a final decision within one (1) week of receipt of the appeal.

Contractor Central File
Once contractor eligibility has been established, the Program Staff must set up a contractor file that contains all of the required documentation and eligibility verification. Proper follow-up is required to ensure that licensing, insurance, and debarment documentation is current prior to issuing a Notice to Proceed on any project.

Disqualification of Contractors from the List
Contractors are disqualified from the List if they do not maintain their business credentials, do not comply with Program policies, or perform poorly when awarded a rehabilitation contract. Evidence constituting just cause for contractor disqualification includes:

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2. Insolvency, bankruptcy or other conduct or condition causing monetary loss for a homeowner, or the Program, in connection with construction contracts.

3. Activities conflicting with Program policies or procedures such as: bid rigging, kickbacks to homeowners, hiring homeowners for pay, failure to comply with the Standard Specifications, abusing cost increases.

4. A history of non-performance in fulfilling construction contracts.

5. A history of contract performance judged unacceptable by Program staff due to poor work quality, lack of cooperation, or repeated conflicts with homeowners.

6. Abandoning a job, or repeated failure to complete contract work according to specified deadlines.

7. Conviction of a crime in connection with contract work, contract payment or any funds administered by the City.

8. Failure to respond to 3 bid requests and annual update of contractor’s package. The decision to disqualify a contractor is authorized by the Community Development Director at the recommendation of the Program Staff. Disqualified contractors must be notified in writing within five (5) business days from the decision. A disqualified contractor may appeal against the decision, in writing, within ten (10) days from receiving the written notification. The Community Development Director may consider any additional information the contractor provides and render a final decision within five (5) business days from the receipt of the appeal.

Contractor Selection
The homeowner is responsible for selecting a contractor for the project. The City’s involvement in the contractor selection process is merely to provide guidance to the homeowner and answer pertinent questions. The City does not select the contractor on behalf of the homeowner. The lowest cost, most responsible contractor bidder will be selected to perform the construction provided that the bidder meets all requirements. The homeowner can either pay the difference (from the lowest bid) or negotiate with the bidder to the lowest bid amount. Once the homeowner has selected the contractor, the Program Staff must:

1. Have the homeowner sign the Selection of Contractor Statement, which indicates the specific contractor that was selected.

2. Verify that all contractor documentation is in file and current.

3. Notify the selected contractor, in writing, which must include a copy of the updated work write-up, when applicable.

4. As a courtesy, notify all other bidders of the decision.

FINAL EVALUATION AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES
Within five (5) business days from the contractor selection, the City’s Housing Consultant must conduct a final evaluation of the file to ensure compliance with all Program requirements. This final evaluation includes a review of the following:

1. Review the Annual Income Certification Form to verify calculations are accurate.

2. Compare the income calculation on the certification against the income limit chart to verify that household is within the maximum income.

3. Verify that historic and environmental requirements were met and approved by City staff.

4. Verify that LBP requirements were met, and that the Lead Hazard Review Sheet was completed.

5. Recommendation for approval or denial.
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6. Upon completion of the final evaluation, the Consultant must make a recommendation for grant action by completing the Request for Approval form. This form must reflect the information verified during the final evaluation, and the recommendation to approve or deny the grant application, and conditions of approval, when applicable.

7. File circulation for approval: Upon grant recommendation by the Consultant, the file must be forwarded to the Director or designee for review and approval of the recommendation.

8. Approvals are good for 30 days, and legal grant documents must be executed prior to the 30-day deadline. A time extension may be granted on a case-by-case basis.

9. Denial: if eligibility is not established, the Consultant must submit the file to the Director for review and concurrence of reasons for denial. If in agreement with the recommendation to deny the grant, the Director must sign the Request for Approval form and return it to the Consultant for proper filing.

10. Upon approval/denial, the file must be returned to the Consultant, who must send a notification via regular mail, within three (3) business days from approval / denial date.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES
The Consultant Inspector is responsible for monitoring the construction activity of all projects.

A. Pre-Construction Conference
Prior to the start of the construction work and funding of the project, the Consultant must conduct a pre-construction conference with the homeowner and the selected contractor(s). The meeting must be held at the site. The purpose of the pre-construction conference is to review the roles and responsibilities of each party, review the work write-up, rehabilitation process, start date, payment schedule, date of completion, and other terms and requirements stipulated in the Agreement for Rehabilitation. The homeowner and the contractor must address any questions and concerns regarding the work to be performed.

B. Agreement for Rehabilitation
The homeowner and the selected contractor must execute a rehabilitation construction contract, which specifies the repairs and rehabilitation to be financed through the Program. The rehabilitation construction contract is a contract between the homeowner and the contractor and must be fully executed before rehabilitation work can begin and the contractor can be paid for his services under the contract. The contract must include the following:

1. The Work Write Up / Contractor Bid and any drawings / plans, including amendments.

2. Notices to Owner regarding State Contractors Law.

Additionally, the homeowner and the City must execute a grant agreement wherein the City requires that the homeowner comply with all program requirements.

C. Notice to Proceed
Contractors are authorized to begin the home repairs when they receive a Notice to Proceed. Any work a contractor completes before receipt of a Notice to Proceed is ineligible for payment.

Rehabilitation work must commence within ten (10) calendar days of authorization by Notice to Proceed. Submission of any required building permit applications must occur prior to issuance of the Notice to Proceed and shall not be considered commencement of rehabilitation work. If the contractor needs additional days to order materials or items that will be used in the rehabilitation, a start date must be agreed upon between the contractor and homeowner in writing. The revised start date must be provided to the City’s Housing Consultant for the file.

D. Building Permits
Prior to the start of construction, the contractor must procure the appropriate building permits, as required. Work that requires building permits, but completed without the benefit of permits, will not be honored. The contractor must comply with permit requirements in order to receive payment for work completed.
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1. Payment schedule: contractors are eligible to receive up to three (3) progress payments.

Only completed, inspected, and approved work, is eligible for payment. Contractor must submit an unaltered original invoice for payment. Payments are made for the amount of the satisfactorily completed work. The contractor will be paid for the approved scope of work, as identified in the Agreement.

2. Payment Process: The contractor must call the Consultant for a progress inspection and request payment. Any change in the scope of work must be approved in advance in writing by the City, homeowner and contractor.

3. Ninety percent (90%) of the contract amount is distributed to the contractor in the form of progress payments during construction. The payment schedule may vary on a case-bycase basis.

4. The final ten percent (10%) of the contract amount is set aside as a retention payment.

The 10% retention is released 30 days after the completion date indicated on the Notice of Completion, and the project has been thoroughly and satisfactorily completed. The contractor may request the release of the retained payment by following the same process used for progress payments, subject to the following:

5. Lien releases have been submitted by contractor, all subcontractors, materials suppliers, and laborers.

6. No liens or notice of intent to file a lien have been received by the homeowner or the City of West Sacramento.

7. Copies of final permits and final inspection certificates from the Building Department have been submitted by the contractor.

8. Copies of all warranties and manufacturers' instructions have been provided to the owner.

9. The City’s Consultant must verify the work completed to ensure compliance with the Rehabilitation Construction Contract and Building requirements. A copy of the payment request and check must be maintained in the master file. The payment request must be signed by all parties and must include contractor invoices and any other supporting documentation, as appropriate.

10. City Program Staff must review the Transmittal of Invoice for Payment to ensure it is signed by all parties and includes all supporting documentation. A supporting documentation checklist for any RAMP Transmittal of Invoice for Payment will accompany all contractor invoices for payment.

11. Contractor invoices processed for payment are marked “Paid” by the City Program Staff to prevent duplicate payments being made to the contractor.

F. Progress Inspections
The City’s Consultant must monitor the work performed during field inspections conducted on a regular basis. The City’s Consultant must visit the job site regularly in order to check the scope of work, inspect materials, and to confirm the job is on schedule and within budget.

The City’s Consultant must review the work status with the homeowner and with the contractor in order to remedy any developing problems quickly and to ensure that both are satisfied with the construction process. The Consultant Inspector must refer to original work write-up, plans and specifications to verify the work was completed as contracted.

G. Lead Monitoring
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H. Final Inspection
When the project is completed, the City’s Consultant inspects the rehabilitation work item by item from the detailed scope of work with the homeowner and the contractor. A “punch list” of any corrections or deficiencies must be prepared and issued to the contractor for correction. The final inspection must be approved by the City’s Consultant, Building Inspector, and signed off by the homeowner and maintained in the project file.

I. Final Payment
In order to process the final payment, the contractor must submit to the City an invoice for the amount due and a final payment request signed by homeowner.

J. Notice of Completion
The final ten percent (10%) retention payment is released 30 days after the recording of the Notice of Completion provided that no liens were filed.

K. Warranties
Contractors must comply with State law regarding all labor and material warranties. Contractors must warrant that all rehabilitation work meets the accepted standards of the trade and are free from defects. Contractor must warrant that any defects, which are found within twelve (12) months from the date of completion, must be repaired or replaced, at Contractors option and at no expense to Property Owner. Contractor must provide to the homeowner commercially reasonable written warranties and guaranties from its subcontractors and suppliers to the extent that they are obtainable in the ordinary course of business. Contractor must give homeowner a reasonable opportunity to purchase any additional or extended warranties available for purchase from subcontractors or material suppliers.

L. Termite / Fumigation
As necessary, the City’s Consultant must coordinate termite fumigation with homeowner, Termite Company, and the general contractor.

M. Change Orders
Written change orders are required when the homeowner requests any changes to the work writeup, such as eliminating an item completely, eliminating one item and substituting another, or adding items. The change orders must state the change and dollar value for the change. The change orders must be signed by both the contractor and the homeowner and submitted to the City for approval. If the change orders exceed the approved grant award, the homeowner must contribute funds toward the project.

N. Grievances Between Homeowner and Contractor
Any controversy arising out of or relating to Rehabilitation Construction Contract, or the breach thereof, must be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the provisions of the California Arbitration Law, Code of Civil Procedure 1280 et seq., and the Rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitrator will have the final authority to order work performed, to order the payment from one party to another, and to order who must bear the costs of arbitration. Costs to initiate arbitration are to be paid by the party seeking arbitration. Notwithstanding, the party prevailing in any arbitration proceeding may be entitled to recover from the other all attorney's fees and costs of arbitration.

O. Delays
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P. Termination of Agreement for Rehabilitation
The homeowner and the contractor have the right to terminate the Rehabilitation Construction Contract upon a three (3) days’ written notice. In the event of such termination, contractor is entitled to payment for all work done through and including the effective date of such termination.

Such termination is effective on the date such notice is personally served, or forty-eight (48) hours after deposit of same in the custody of the United States Postal Service, as reflected by the official U.S. postmark.

Q. Contractor Substitution
Upon a termination of Rehabilitation Construction Contract between the homeowner and the contractor, the homeowner has the option to select another qualified contractor to complete the project. The substitution of contractor must be done once a settlement with the original contractor has been reached. The new contractor must meet all contractor requirements prior to taking over the project.

R. Exceptions
Exceptions to these guidelines will require City Council approval.

S. Exhibits
The following is a list of forms and documents that are used to apply to the Residential Accessibility Modifications Program.

A. Income Limits
B. Application
C. Work Write-Up
D. Construction Contract
E. Lead- Based Paint Hazard Reduction Requirements
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 21, 2026 ITEM # 15
SUBJECT:

CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE ANNUAL REPORT ON DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 WITH FIVE-YEAR FINDINGS INITIATED OR REQUESTED BY: REPORT COORDINATED OR PREPARED BY:

Marc Rotteveel, Senior Finance Analyst
Finance Department
[ ] Council [X] Staff
[ ] Other
ATTACHMENT [X] Yes [ ] No [X] Information [ ] Direction [ ] Action

OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this report is to comply with Government Code Section § 66006 and the requirement for the City to prepare an annual report and a five year report with findings, detailing the status of development impact fees collected by the City.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council receive and file the Annual Report on Development Impact Fees for Fiscal Year 2024/25 with Five-Year Findings.

BACKGROUND
AB1600 (Statutes of 1998, Mitigation Fee Act), codified as Section § 66000 et seq. of the California Government Code, regulates how public agencies collect, maintain, and spend development impact fees imposed on developers for the purpose of defraying costs of public facilities.

Government Code Section § 66006 requires local agencies to submit annual and five-year reports detailing the status of development impact fees. The annual report must be made available to the public within 180 days after the last day of the fiscal year and must be presented to the City Council as an informational report.

Government Code Section § 66006(b) requires that for each separate fund, the local agency shall make available to the public the following information each fiscal year:
 A brief description of the type of fee in the account or fund.  The amount of the fee.
 The beginning and ending balance of the account or fund.  The amount of fees collected, and interest earned.
 An identification of each public improvement on which fees were expended and the amount of expenditures on each improvement, including the total percentage of the cost of the public improvement.  A description of each interfund transfer or loan made from the account or fund, including the public improvement on which the transferred or loaned fees will be expended and in the case of an interfund loan, the date on which the loan will be repaid and the rate of interest that the account or fund will receive.

It should be noted that some of the impact fee funds include revenues and expenditures not only from impact fees but other sources, including state and federal grants. The City’s methodology assumes the “First-In, FirstOut” approach, where impact fees are the first funding source for eligible capital improvements.

ANALYSIS
There are eleven categories for which the City collects impact fees based on nexus studies in the areas of public safety and general government facilities, parks, flood control, utilities, and transportation, childcare, storm drain.

The amounts listed below are unaudited numbers for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025. The fiscal year began with fund balances totaling $126 million. Impact fees and other revenues during the fiscal year totaled $22.5 million while expenditures totaled $21.3 million, resulting in a total fund balance of $127.2 million as of June 30, 2025. It should be noted that the fiscal year ending fund balances for the water and sewer categories include amounts related to capitalized assets and debt liabilities. The actual cash balances as of June 30, 2025, totaled $68.3 million for the development fee funds.
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Development Impact Fees Annual Report with 5-Year Findings January 21, 2026

The annual report is intended to provide an analysis of impact fees collected and expended during the fiscal year. In addition, every five-years the City must also report the “aging” of development impact fees to ensure the impact fees are being expended for the purposes the fees were established. However, staff believe that every annual report should include the five-year findings to be transparent and consistent. Fund balances in the attached report are as of June 30, 2025.

The attached report is required to be posted publicly within 180 days of the fiscal year-end. The report was posted to the City’s website prior to December 31, 2025, to comply with this requirement.

Environmental Considerations
Not applicable
Commission Recommendation
Not applicable
Strategic Plan Integration
The City’s mission includes a City Government that is Financially Sound, and the Council’s goal for achieving a Financially Sound City Government is furthered by ensuring development impact fees are prudently utilized for the implementation of the City’s Capital Improvement Program.

Alternatives
As this report is a requirement in accordance with the state government code, there are no alternatives.

Coordination and Review
Not applicable.

Budget/Cost Impact
There are no budget impacts outside of already budgeted staff time as a result of preparing this report. The report itself provides information related to fund balances and budgeted and planned capital expenditures funded by impact fees.

ATTACHMENT

1. Annual Report on Development Impact Fees for FY 2024/25 with Five-Year Findings 618
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DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES

ANNUAL REPORT WITH FIVE-YEAR FINDINGS
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025
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LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REPORTING A. CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66006 (b)
California Government Code Section 66006 (b) defines the specific reporting requirements for local agencies that impose AB 1600 Development Impact Fees (DIFs) on new development. For each separate fund established, the local agency shall, within 180 days after the last day of each fiscal year, make available to the public the following information for the fiscal year:
• A brief description of the type of fee in the account or fund. • The amount of the fee.
• The beginning and ending balance of the account or fund. • The amount of the fees collected, and interest earned. • An identification of each public improvement on which fees were expended and the amount of expenditures on each improvement, including the total percentage of the cost of the public improvement that was funded with fees. • An identification of an approximate date by which the construction of the public improvement will commence if the local agency determines that sufficient funds have been collected to complete financing on an incomplete public improvement. • A description of each interfund transfer or loan made from the account or fund, including the public improvement on which the transferred or loaned fees will be expended, and, in the case of an interfund loan, the date on which the loan will be repaid and the rate of interest that the account or fund will receive on the loan. • The amount of refunds made due to sufficient funds being collected to complete financing on incomplete public improvements, and the amount of reallocation of funds made due to administrative costs of refunding unexpended revenues exceeding the amount to be refunded.

B. CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66001 (d)
For all funds established for the collection and expenditure of DIFs, California Government Code Section 66001 (d) has additional requirements. For the fifth fiscal year following the first deposit into the fund and every five years thereafter, the local agency shall make all of the following findings with respect to that portion of the fund remaining unexpended, whether committed or uncommitted:
• Identify the purpose to which the fee is to be put.
• Demonstrate a reasonable relationship between the fee and purpose for which it is charged.
• Identify all sources and amounts of funding anticipated to complete financing in incomplete improvements.
• Designate the approximate dates on which the funding is expected to be deposited into the appropriate account or fund.
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As of June 30, 2025, the City’s Childcare Facility Impact Fee Fund, Storm Drain Impact Fee Fund, and Flood In-Lieu Impact Fee Fund showed revenues held past the fifth year of first deposit; therefore, the City is reporting the following findings relating to these DIF Funds:

1. Childcare Facility Development Impact Fee Fund
• The purpose of the impact fee analysis for childcare facilities was to quantify the impacts on the need for childcare associated with new development. The analysis addressed both development of workplace buildings such as office, retail and industrial spaces and new residential development. The report also contained an analysis of the costs of mitigating the new demands by the construction of childcare facilities.
• In FY 2023/24, a consultant was hired to perform analysis and provide staff with an updated Nexus Study. Once this study has been approved by City Council the excess revenue will be utilized for projects outlined in the new study. • Childcare Fees will be used to fund the construction of space for additional childcare programming at Bryte Park. It is expected that the fees will be appropriated for this project in the FY 2026/27 budget.

2. Storm Drainage Impact Fee Fund
 The subject impact fees are for a geographic area identified as Southport/south basin. Southport further defines geographic sub-basins for revenues and expenditures. Three sub-basins have improvement needs which exceed current revenues. A fourth basin’s improvement needs require further evaluation before disposition of basins revenues.
 A Citywide Storm Drainage / Storm Water Master Plan was completed in April 2022. The Master Plan recommends numerous improvements which will be prioritized and funded by Council in future budgets as available funding permits.

3. Flood In-Lieu Impact Fee Fund
 The purpose of the flood in lieu impact fees is to help fund the local share of a $1.2 billion federally authorized flood control project that protects the City of West Sacramento. The city’s cost share for the federal project includes improvements to the levees, the purchase of land for levee improvements and mitigation, relocations of existing structures, project design, engineering, construction management, and contingency costs. There are plans in the 2026 calendar year to spend the $1.5 million in -excess revenue for a mitigation endowment project.

C. ADDITIONAL NOTES
The State of California Government Code Section 66002 states that local agencies that have developed a fee program may adopt a CIP indicating the approximate location, size, and timing of projects, plus an estimate for the cost of all facilities or improvements to be financed by fees. A formal CIP is recommended, at a minimum, as a five-year plan. 621
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The City produces a five-year CIP which helps to maintain and support the City’s General Plan as well as identify situations where infrastructure is needed to accommodate the planned development. The City’s current adopted Capital Improvement Program (FY 2024/25 – FY 2028/29) may be found on the City’s website (www.cityofwestsacramento.org) under Government, Finance Department, Publications.

D. FUNDING OF INFRASTRUCTURE
The FY 2024/25 – 2028/29 CIP list identifies all funding sources and amounts for individual projects through FY 2028/29. The CIP is updated annually to reflect the current infrastructure needs of the City. As a CIP project is identified, the project is evaluated to determine the portion of the project that will service existing residents and businesses versus new development. Once determination of use is made, the percentage of use attributable to new development may then be funded by the appropriate development impact fee based on the type of project. The percentage of use associated with existing residents or businesses are funded from other appropriate sources as identified on each individual project sheet in the CIP. Estimated construction start dates for projects are adjusted, as needed, to reflect the needs of the community.

DESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES AND ESTABLISHING A REASONABLE

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE FEE AND THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS CHARGED Traffic Development Impact Fee – Fees are supported by a study titled 2005 Traffic Impact Fee Study Update, prepared by DKS Associates.

Parks Development Impact Fee – Fees are supported by the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan prepared by PROS Consulting, dated April 17, 2019 (the "2019 Master Plan") and the 2021 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Impact Fee Analysis (the "2021 Fee Analysis"), , which included a 10-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) reflecting land acquisition and construction of park, trail and recreation facility improvements based on recent project costs and Department estimated facility costs. Costs associated with more recent planning efforts/development projects in the City have been incorporated, including: Washington Realized, The Bridge District, Yarbrough, Pioneer Bluff, Stone Lock, River Park, and Liberty. The total value of the 2019 Master Plan CIP is $180 million. Of this amount, $112 million in capital improvements are estimated to be funded with the Park Impact Fee. The balance is estimated to be funded through other sources of funding, including grant funding, public/private partnerships, sales tax measure funding and/or other appropriate impact fee funding.

Police Facility Development Impact Fee –Fees are supported by a study titled Analysis of Impact of Development on Fire, Police and Corporation Yard Facilities, prepared by 622
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Citygate Associates dated June 1, 2005.

Fire Facility Development Impact Fee – Fees are supported by a study titled Analysis of Impact of Development on Fire, Police and Corporation Yard Facilities, prepared by Citygate Associates dated June 1, 2005.

Childcare Development Impact Fee – Fees in this fund may be used toward the acquisition of property and equipment for childcare facilities, construction or expansion of childcare facilities, facilities for before- and after-school care. Facilities for childcare may also include a preschool component.

City Hall Facilities Development Impact Fee – Fees are supported by a study titled Analysis of Impact of Development on Fire, Police and Corporation Yard Facilities, prepared by Citygate Associates dated June 1, 2005.

Storm Drain Development Impact Fee _ - Fees are supported by a study titled Southport Drainage Impact Fees, prepared by Borcalli and Associates dated July 2, 1996. Fees in this study were updated by a Borcalli and Associates report dated May 11, 2001, titled Southport Drainage Master Plan and again by a Wood Rogers technical analysis titled Southport Drainage Subbasin MC11, Analysis for Combining Drainage with Subbasin MC10, dated April 15, 2004.

Corporation Yard Development Impact Fee _- Fees are supported by a study titled Analysis of Impact of Development on Fire, Police and Corporation Yard Facilities, prepared by Citygate Associates dated June 1, 2005.

Flood In-Lieu Development Impact Fee _- Fees are supported by a study titled West Sacramento Flood Protection In-Lieu Fee Study, prepared by Economic Planning Systems dated April 11, 2007.

Sewer Development Impact Fee _- Fees are supported by a study titled Wastewater System Master Plan 2015 Update, dated August 2017. The sewer connection fee represents the unit cost of capacity. The current number of sewer connections is converted to a standard connection referred to as an equivalent dwelling unit (EDU). An EDU relates multi-family, commercial and industrial connections to an equivalent singlefamily residential connection based on the ration of the customer’s estimated daily sewer flows compared to that of a single-family residence. The City’s sewer connection fee only recovers the collection system costs.

Water Development Impact Fee _- Fees are supported by a study titled Water System Master Plan 2015 Update, dated August 2017. The water connection fee represents the unit cost of capacity. The unit cost is determined by dividing the value of the facilities by the current number of connections serviced. The current number of water connections are converted to a standard connection referred to as an equivalent meter 623
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unit (EMU).

All nexus fee studies may be found on the City’s website at:
https://www.cityofwestsacramento.org/government/departments/financedepartment/impact-fee-nexus-studies.

CURRENT FEE SCHEDULE
The current fee schedules for development impact fees may be found on the City’s website at: https://www.cityofwestsacramento.org/government/departments/financedepartment/book-of-fees. 624
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STATEMENTS OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE City of West Sacramento
Development Impact Fees
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
Impact Fee Fund
Fund Balance
7/1/2024
Impact Fee
Revenues Other Revenues Expenditures
Fund Balance
6/30/2025
Cash Balance
6/30/2025
Traffic $ 9,506,810.55 $ 1,168,778.68 $ 684,170.28 $ 575,572.16 $ 10,784,187.35 $ 5,407,333.77 Parks 9,833,590.50 563,457.45 749,085.45 7,081,314.50 4,064,818.90 9,393,461.23 Police 285,880.44 93,415.65 2,759,785.08 865,278.31 2,273,802.86 392,553.22 Fire (2,142,335.34) 95,125.61 7,040.81 94,312.07 (2,134,480.99) 12,040.83 Childcare 772,168.92 11,658.33 38,211.70 4,846.20 817,192.75 815,276.39 City Hall 833,203.49 52,155.70 62,981.74 6,812.81 941,528.12 939,324.35 Main Drainage 297,025.87 90,786.00 15,762.39 120.39 403,453.87 402,519.06 MC 10/11 Sub Basin 1,866,930.12 - 91,439.18 591.85 1,957,777.45 1,953,181.80 MC 20 Sub-Basin 61.15 - 3.01 0.02 64.14 63.99
MC 60 Sub-Basin 185.70 165,963.60 5,352.67 51.83 171,450.14 171,047.68 MC 71 Sub-Basin 147,839.35 - 7,240.94 46.87 155,033.42 154,669.50 MC 80/81 Sub-Basin 71,634.54 - 3,508.56 22.71 75,120.39 74,944.05 NC 10 Sub-Basin 274,898.53 - 13,464.05 87.15 288,275.43 287,598.74 NC 20 Sub-Basin 4,403.02 - 215.66 1.40 4,617.28 4,606.44 Corporation Yard (3,216,288.47) 71,262.42 3,723.10 146,558.96 (3,287,861.91) - Flood 13,175,659.36 385,904.63 653,920.25 4,010,305.66 10,205,178.58 10,171,856.80 Sewer
[1] 35,724,754.14 339,007.17 2,062,758.17 1,036,557.28 37,089,962.20 8,655,775.52 Water
[1] 58,594,036.71 2,005,858.01 10,318,368.57 7,459,309.96 63,458,953.33 29,440,006.37 Totals $ 126,030,458.58 $ 5,043,373.25 $ 17,477,031.61 $ 21,281,790.13 $ 127,269,073.31 $ 68,276,259.74 Note 1: Water and sewer fund balances include capitalized assets and debt liabilities. 625
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Traffic Development Impact Fee (Fund 205)
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance Last Five Fiscal Years
FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21
Beginning Fund Balance $ 9,506,810.55 $ 8,244,507.21 $ 9,566,950.64 $ 8,645,165.56 $ 7,934,598.01 Revenues:

Development Impact Fees 1,168,778.68 2,041,788.32 3,893,030.16 3,188,532.96 656,144.71 Interest / Investment Earnings 243,452.18 138,286.36 253,568.28 (172,714.60) 10,749.81 Federal & State Grants - - - - -
Other Fees - - 45,468.11 44,560.59 43,673.03
Transfers In 204,130.18 9,422.00 - - -
Interest Loans 236,587.92 - - - -
Total Revenues 1,852,948.96 2,189,496.68 4,192,066.55 3,060,378.95 710,567.55 Expenditures:

Capital Improvement Program 573,245.00 715,000.00 30,000.00 2,135,010.00 - Loan to Park Impact Fee Fund - - 5,363,492.00 - -
Cost Allocation
[1] 606.40 - 845.11 587.25 -
Bank Fees
[2] 1,720.76 1,385.58 651.74 2,996.62 -
Interfund Loan Payment
[3]
- 210,807.76 119,521.13 - -
Total Expenditures 575,572.16 927,193.34 5,514,509.98 2,138,593.87 - Ending Fund Balance $ 10,784,187.35 $ 9,506,810.55 $ 8,244,507.21 $ 9,566,950.64 $ 8,645,165.56 Revenue Available FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21 Current Fiscal Year $ 1,852,948.96 $ 2,189,496.68 $ 4,192,066.55 $ 3,060,378.95 $ 710,567.55 Prior Fiscal Year (2-yr Old Funds) 2,189,496.68 4,192,066.55 3,060,378.95 710,567.55 4,351,054.21 Prior Fiscal Year (3-yr Old Funds) 4,192,066.55 3,060,378.95 710,567.55 4,351,054.21 3,583,543.80 Prior Fiscal Year (4-yr Old Funds) 2,549,675.16 64,868.37 281,494.16 1,444,949.93 - Prior Fiscal Year (5-yr Old Funds) - - - - -
In Excess of Five Year Fiscal Years - - - - -
Total Revenue Available $ 10,784,187.35 $ 9,506,810.55 $ 8,244,507.21 $ 9,566,950.64 $ 8,645,165.56 Five-Year Revenue Using First In First Out Method
Note 1: The Cost Allocation Plan was updated in FY 2020/21 and now allocates a portion of Citywide overhead appropriately to Impact Fee funds.

Note 2: Bank Fees were allocated in FY 21/22 based on daily cash flow.

Note 3: The Debt Service category is for principal and interest payments on interfund loans. 626
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Parks Development Impact Fee (Fund 211)
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance Last Five Fiscal Years
FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21
Beginning Fund Balance $ 9,833,590.50 $ 11,413,791.13 $ 9,693,453.30 $ 8,708,281.72 $ 6,699,664.97 Revenues:

Development Impact Fees 563,457.45 2,270,534.46 4,075,269.35 2,415,544.63 1,987,389.27 Interest / Investment Earnings 749,085.45 713,153.12 38,722.14 (171,127.29) 21,227.48 Federal & State Grants - - - - -
Other Fees - - - - -
Transfers In - - - 15,000.00 -
Interest Loans - 210,807.76 119,521.13 - -
Loan from Traffic Impact Fee Fund - - 5,363,492.00 - -
Total Revenues 1,312,542.90 3,194,495.34 9,597,004.62 2,259,417.34 2,008,616.75 Expenditures:

Capital Improvement Program 6,834,096.00 4,769,601.00 7,615,492.00 1,270,000.00 - Cost Allocation
[1] 6,142.48 - 1,897.32 1,384.99 -
Bank Fees
[2] 4,488.10 5,094.97 4,142.87 2,860.77 -
Developer Refunds - - 255,134.60 - -
InterFund Loan Payment to TIF 236,587.92
Total Expenditures 7,081,314.50 4,774,695.97 7,876,666.79 1,274,245.76 - Ending Fund Balance $ 4,064,818.90 $ 9,833,590.50 $ 11,413,791.13 $ 9,693,453.30 $ 8,708,281.72 Revenue Available FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21 Current Fiscal Year $ 1,312,542.90 $ 3,194,495.34 $ 9,597,004.62 $ 2,259,417.34 $ 2,008,770.19 Prior Fiscal Year (2-yr Old Funds) 2,752,276.00 6,639,095.16 1,816,786.51 2,008,770.19 6,699,511.53 Prior Fiscal Year (3-yr Old Funds) - - - 5,425,265.77 - Prior Fiscal Year (4-yr Old Funds) - - - - -
Prior Fiscal Year (5-yr Old Funds) - - - - -
In Excess of Five Year Fiscal Years - - - - -
Total Revenue Available $ 4,064,818.90 $ 9,833,590.50 $ 11,413,791.13 $ 9,693,453.30 $ 8,708,281.72 Five-Year Revenue Using First In First Out Method
Note 1: The Cost Allocation Plan was updated in FY 2020/21 and now allocates a portion of Citywide overhead appropriately to Impact Fee funds.

Note 2: Bank Fees were allocated in FY 21/22 based on daily cash flow. 627
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Police Facility Development Impact Fee (Fund 222)
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance Last Five Fiscal Years
FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21
Beginning Fund Balance $ 285,880.44 $ 2,502,597.41 $ 2,021,150.31 $ 1,471,445.73 $ 1,284,471.86 Revenues:

Development Impact Fees 93,415.65 315,093.89 481,413.16 609,070.93 206,429.89 Interest / Investment Earnings (92,772.61) 113,698.72 21,414.17 (38,053.12) 2,591.98 Interest on Loans 120,512.69 107,380.84 - - -
Transfers In 2,732,045.00 - - - -
Total Revenues 2,853,200.73 536,173.45 502,827.33 571,017.81 209,021.87 Expenditures:

Capital Improvement Program 845,000.00 2,732,045.00 - - - Facility Lease Payments
[1] 20,400.00 20,400.00 20,400.00 20,400.00 20,400.00
Cost Allocation
[2] 624.66 401.00 413.32 281.29 1,648.00
Bank Fees
[3]
(746.35) 44.42 566.91 631.94 -
Total Expenditures 865,278.31 2,752,890.42 21,380.23 21,313.23 22,048.00 Ending Fund Balance $ 2,273,802.86 $ 285,880.44 $ 2,502,597.41 $ 2,021,150.31 $ 1,471,445.73 Revenue Available FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21 Current Fiscal Year $ 2,273,802.86 $ 285,880.44 $ 502,827.33 $ 571,017.81 $ 209,021.87 Prior Fiscal Year (2-yr Old Funds) - 571,017.81 209,021.87 658,151.13 Prior Fiscal Year (3-yr Old Funds) - - 209,021.87 658,151.13 84,531.80 Prior Fiscal Year (4-yr Old Funds) - - 658,151.13 84,531.80 181,031.04 Prior Fiscal Year (5-yr Old Funds) - - 84,531.80 181,031.04 93,576.28 In Excess of Five Year Fiscal Years - - 477,047.47 317,396.66 245,133.61 Total Revenue Available $ 2,273,802.86 $ 285,880.44 $ 2,502,597.41 $ 2,021,150.31 $ 1,471,445.73 Note 1: Impact fees are currently allocated to the police facility lease as well as planned improvements to that facility.

Five-Year Revenue Using First In First Out Method
Note 2: The Cost Allocation Plan was updated in FY 2020/21 and now allocates a portion of Citywide overhead appropriately to Impact Fee funds.

Note 3: Bank Fees were allocated in FY 21/22 based on daily cash flow. 628
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Fire Facility Development Impact Fee (Fund 223)
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance Last Five Fiscal Years
FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21
Beginning Fund Balance $ (2,142,335.34) $ (2,580,549.58) $ (3,011,447.35) $ (3,600,024.20) $ (3,853,679.85) Revenues:

Development Impact Fees 95,125.61 523,667.30 490,253.80 619,139.52 276,899.37 Interest / Investment Earnings 7,040.81 16,171.55 7,819.54 (14,693.25) 1,491.92 Total Revenues 102,166.42 539,838.85 498,073.34 604,446.27 278,391.29 Expenditures:

Interfund Loan Payment
[1] 94,284.16 101,479.27 67,020.99 15,651.03 23,277.64
Cost Allocation
[2]
- - 46.10 31.38 1,458.00
Bank Fees
[3] 27.91 145.34 108.48 187.01 -
Total Expenditures 94,312.07 101,624.61 67,175.57 15,869.42 24,735.64 Ending Fund Balance
[4] $ (2,134,480.99) $ (2,142,335.34) $ (2,580,549.58) $ (3,011,447.35) $ (3,600,024.20) Revenue Available FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21 Current Fiscal Year $ (2,134,480.99) $ (2,142,335.34) $ (2,580,549.58) $ (3,011,447.35) $ (3,600,024.20) Prior Fiscal Year (2-yr Old Funds) - - - - -
Prior Fiscal Year (3-yr Old Funds) - - - - -
Prior Fiscal Year (4-yr Old Funds) - - - - -
Prior Fiscal Year (5-yr Old Funds) - - - - -
In Excess of Five Year Fiscal Years - - - - -
Total Revenue Available $ (2,134,480.99) $ (2,142,335.34) $ (2,580,549.58) $ (3,011,447.35) $ (3,600,024.20) Note 4: There is an outstanding general fund loan to the fire impact fee fund for the construction of Fire Station 45, resulting in a negative fund balance.

Five-Year Revenue Using First In First Out Method
Note 2: The Cost Allocation Plan was updated in FY 2020/21 and now allocates a portion of Citywide overhead appropriately to Impact Fee funds.

Note 1: The Debt Service category is for principal and interest payments on interfund loans.

Note 3: Bank Fees were allocated in FY 21/22 based on daily cash flow. 629
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Childcare Facility Development Impact Fee (Fund 224)
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance Last Five Fiscal Years
FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21
Beginning Fund Balance $ 772,168.92 $ 671,533.12 $ 517,133.50 $ 558,215.25 $ 469,034.70 Revenues:

Development Impact Fees 11,658.33 136,098.19 149,576.90 118,679.93 88,025.27 Interest / Investment Earnings 37,785.67 28,976.55 5,014.20 (9,571.11) 1,155.28 Operating Transfers 426.03 - - - -
Total Revenues 49,870.03 165,074.74 154,591.10 109,108.82 89,180.55 Expenditures:

Capital Improvement Program 90.00 64,230.00 - 150,000.00 - Cost Allocation
[1]
- - 41.33 28.13 -
Bank Fees
[2] 246.80 208.94 150.15 162.44 -
Professional Services 4,509.40 - - - -
Total Expenditures 4,846.20 64,438.94 191.48 150,190.57 - Ending Fund Balance $ 817,192.75 $ 772,168.92 $ 671,533.12 $ 517,133.50 $ 558,215.25 Revenue Available FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21 Current Fiscal Year $ 49,870.03 $ 165,074.74 $ 154,591.10 $ 109,108.82 $ 89,180.55 Prior Fiscal Year (2-yr Old Funds) 165,074.74 154,591.10 109,108.82 89,180.55 172,094.94 Prior Fiscal Year (3-yr Old Funds) 154,591.10 109,108.82 89,180.55 172,094.94 46,206.53 Prior Fiscal Year (4-yr Old Funds) 109,108.82 89,180.55 172,094.94 46,206.53 49,874.56 Prior Fiscal Year (5-yr Old Funds) 89,180.55 172,094.94 46,206.53 49,874.56 44,158.70 In Excess of Five Year Fiscal Years
[3] 249,367.51 82,118.77 100,351.18 50,668.10 156,699.97 Total Revenue Available $ 817,192.75 $ 772,168.92 $ 671,533.12 $ 517,133.50 $ 558,215.25 Five-Year Revenue Using First In First Out Method
Note 1: The Cost Allocation Plan was updated in FY 2020/21 and now allocates a portion of Citywide overhead appropriately to Impact Fee funds.

Note 2: Bank Fees were allocated in FY 21/22 based on daily cash flow.

Note 3: Fees have been held unexpended for at least five years. Childcare Fees will be used to fund the construction of space for additional childcare programming at Bryte Park. It is expected that the fees will be appropriated for this project in the FY 2026/27 budget. 630
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City Hall Facility Development Impact Fee (Fund 226)
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance Last Five Fiscal Years
FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21
Beginning Fund Balance $ 833,203.49 $ 629,975.62 $ 360,022.71 $ 35,470.09 $ 673,464.65 Revenues:

Development Impact Fees 52,155.70 175,812.02 268,470.65 331,045.95 115,102.47 Interest / Investment Earnings 42,223.67 27,645.00 1,678.55 (6,342.05) (3,097.03) Operating Transfers 20,758.07 - - - -
Total Revenues 115,137.44 203,457.02 270,149.20 324,703.90 112,005.44 Expenditures:

Capital Improvement Program - - - - 750,000.00
Cost Allocation
[1]
- - 55.64 37.87 -
Bank Fees
[2] 283.81 229.15 140.65 113.41 -
Developer Refunds 6,529.00
Total Expenditures 6,812.81 229.15 196.29 151.28 750,000.00 Ending Fund Balance $ 941,528.12 $ 833,203.49 $ 629,975.62 $ 360,022.71 $ 35,470.09 Revenue Available FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21 Current Fiscal Year $ 115,137.44 $ 203,457.02 $ 270,149.20 $ 324,703.90 $ 35,470.09 Prior Fiscal Year (2-yr Old Funds) 203,457.02 270,149.20 324,703.90 35,318.81 - Prior Fiscal Year (3-yr Old Funds) 270,149.20 324,703.90 35,122.52 - - Prior Fiscal Year (4-yr Old Funds) 324,703.90 34,893.37 - - - Prior Fiscal Year (5-yr Old Funds) 28,080.56 - - - -
In Excess of Five Year Fiscal Years - - - - -
Total Revenue Available $ 941,528.12 $ 833,203.49 $ 629,975.62 $ 360,022.71 $ 35,470.09 Five-Year Revenue Using First In First Out Method
Note 1: The Cost Allocation Plan was updated in FY 2020/21 and now allocates a portion of Citywide overhead appropriately to Impact Fee funds.

Note 2: Bank Fees were allocated in FY 21/22 based on daily cash flow. 631
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Storm Drain Main Development Impact Fee (Fund 227)
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance Last Five Fiscal Years
FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21
Beginning Fund Balance $ 297,025.87 $ 70,440.45 $ (86,114.21) $ (150,618.27) $ (209,770.69) Revenues:

Development Impact Fees 90,786.00 219,455.54 160,037.00 67,113.71 79,417.00 Interest / Investment Earnings 15,762.39 7,206.42 (1,130.78) (1,535.17) (16,836.86) Total Revenues 106,548.39 226,661.96 158,906.22 65,578.54 62,580.14 Expenditures:

Interfund Loan Payment
[1]
- - 1,918.98 783.79 1,165.72
Cost Allocation
[2]
- - 397.42 270.48 2,262.00
Bank Fees
[3] 120.39 76.54 35.16 20.21 -
Total Expenditures 120.39 76.54 2,351.56 1,074.48 3,427.72 Ending Fund Balance $ 403,453.87 $ 297,025.87 $ 70,440.45 $ (86,114.21) $ (150,618.27) Revenue Available FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21 Current Fiscal Year $ 106,548.39 $ 226,661.96 $ 70,440.45 $ (86,114.21) $ (150,618.27) Prior Fiscal Year (2-yr Old Funds) 226,541.57 70,363.91 - - - Prior Fiscal Year (3-yr Old Funds) 70,363.91 - - - -
Prior Fiscal Year (4-yr Old Funds) - - - - -
Prior Fiscal Year (5-yr Old Funds) - - - - -
In Excess of Five Year Fiscal Years - - - - -
Total Revenue Available $ 403,453.87 $ 297,025.87 $ 70,440.45 $ (86,114.21) $ (150,618.27) Five-Year Revenue Using First In First Out Method
Note 2: The Cost Allocation Plan was updated in FY 2020/21 and now allocates a portion of Citywide overhead appropriately to Impact Fee funds.

Note 3: Bank Fees were allocated in FY 21/22 based on daily cash flow.

Note 1: The Debt Service category is for principal and interest payments on interfund loans. 632
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Storm Drain MC 10/11 Sub-Basin Development Impact Fee (Fund 268-9240) Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance Last Five Fiscal Years
FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21
Beginning Fund Balance $ 1,866,930.12 $ 1,791,718.67 $ 919,280.58 $ 937,384.23 $ 923,427.54 Revenues:

Development Impact Fees - - 869,371.86 - -
Interest / Investment Earnings 91,439.18 75,731.49 3,475.33 (17,814.42) 13,956.69 Total Revenues 91,439.18 75,731.49 872,847.19 (17,814.42) 13,956.69 Expenditures:

Cost Allocation
[1]
- - 4.13 2.81 -
Bank Fees
[2] 591.85 520.04 404.97 286.42 -
Total Expenditures 591.85 520.04 409.10 289.23 -
Ending Fund Balance $ 1,957,777.45 $ 1,866,930.12 $ 1,791,718.67 $ 919,280.58 $ 937,384.23 Revenue Available FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21 Current Fiscal Year $ 91,439.18 $ 75,731.49 $ 872,847.19 $ - $ 13,956.69 Prior Fiscal Year (2-yr Old Funds) 75,731.49 872,847.19 - 13,956.69 18,072.37 Prior Fiscal Year (3-yr Old Funds) 872,847.19 - 13,956.69 18,072.37 20,259.57 Prior Fiscal Year (4-yr Old Funds) - 13,956.69 18,072.37 20,259.57 11,805.86 Prior Fiscal Year (5-yr Old Funds) 13,956.69 18,072.37 20,259.57 11,805.86 27,779.04 In Excess of Five Year Fiscal Years
[3] 903,802.90 886,322.38 866,582.85 855,186.09 845,510.70 Total Revenue Available $ 1,957,777.45 $ 1,866,930.12 $ 1,791,718.67 $ 919,280.58 $ 937,384.23 Five-Year Revenue Using First In First Out Method
Note 1: The Cost Allocation Plan was updated in FY 2020/21 and now allocates a portion of Citywide overhead appropriately to Impact Fee funds.

Note 2: Bank Fees were allocated in FY 21/22 based on daily cash flow.

Note 3: Storm Drainage / Storm Water Master Plan, April 2022 recommends 3 projects in this basin. City staff staff plans to complete additional evaluation prior to proposing capital improvement project(s).
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Storm Drain MC 20 Sub-Basin Development Impact Fee (Fund 268-9241) Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance Last Five Fiscal Years
FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21
Beginning Fund Balance $ 61.15 $ 58.71 $ 57.98 $ 59.12 $ - Revenues:

Development Impact Fees - - - - -
Interest / Investment Earnings 3.01 2.46 0.74 (1.12) 59.12 Total Revenues 3.01 2.46 0.74 (1.12) 59.12
Expenditures:

Bank Fees
[1] 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.02 -
Total Expenditures 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.02 -
Ending Fund Balance $ 64.14 $ 61.15 $ 58.71 $ 57.98 $ 59.12 Revenue Available FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21 Current Fiscal Year $ 3.01 $ 2.46 $ 0.74 $ - $ 59.12
Prior Fiscal Year (2-yr Old Funds) 2.46 0.74 - 57.98 -
Prior Fiscal Year (3-yr Old Funds) 0.74 - 57.97 - -
Prior Fiscal Year (4-yr Old Funds) - 57.95 - - -
Prior Fiscal Year (5-yr Old Funds) 57.95 - - - -
In Excess of Five Year Fiscal Years - - - - -
Total Revenue Available $ 64.16 $ 61.15 $ 58.71 $ 57.98 $ 59.12 Five-Year Revenue Using First In First Out Method
Note 1: Bank Fees were allocated in FY 21/22 based on daily cash flow. 634
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Storm Drain MC 60 Sub-Basin Development Impact Fee (Fund 268-9242) Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance Last Five Fiscal Years
FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21
Beginning Fund Balance $ 185.70 $ 178.22 $ 175.99 $ 179.45 $ 179.31 Revenues:

Development Impact Fees 165,963.60 - - - -
Interest / Investment Earnings 5,352.67 7.53 2.27 (3.41) 0.14 Total Revenues 171,316.27 7.53 2.27 (3.41) 0.14
Expenditures:

Bank Fees
[1] 51.83 0.05 0.04 0.05 -
Total Expenditures 51.83 0.05 0.04 0.05 -
Ending Fund Balance $ 171,450.14 $ 185.70 $ 178.22 $ 175.99 $ 179.45 Revenue Available FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21 Current Fiscal Year $ 171,316.27 $ 7.53 $ 2.27 $ - $ 0.14 Prior Fiscal Year (2-yr Old Funds) 7.53 2.27 - - 5.23
Prior Fiscal Year (3-yr Old Funds) 2.27 - - 1.96 5.54
Prior Fiscal Year (4-yr Old Funds) - - 1.96 5.54 1.13
Prior Fiscal Year (5-yr Old Funds) - 1.96 5.54 1.13 1.79 In Excess of Five Year Fiscal Years
[2] 124.07 173.94 168.45 167.36 165.62
Total Revenue Available $ 171,450.14 $ 185.70 $ 178.22 $ 175.99 $ 179.45 Five-Year Revenue Using First In First Out Method
Note 1: The Cost Allocation Plan was updated in FY 2020/21 and now allocates a portion of Citywide overhead appropriately to Impact Fee funds.

Note 2: Fees have been held unexpended for more than five years, however the excess funds is not enough to begin a capital improvement project for this subbasin. 635
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Storm Drain MC 71 Sub-Basin Development Impact Fee (Fund 268-9243) Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance Last Five Fiscal Years
FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21
Beginning Fund Balance $ 147,839.35 $ 141,883.43 $ 140,116.42 $ 142,880.78 $ 141,990.64 Revenues:

Development Impact Fees - - - - -
Interest / Investment Earnings 7,240.94 5,997.10 1,807.43 (2,715.29) 890.14 Total Revenues 7,240.94 5,997.10 1,807.43 (2,715.29) 890.14 Expenditures:

Cost Allocation
[1]
- - 8.36 5.41 -
Bank Fees
[2] 46.87 41.18 32.06 43.66 -
Total Expenditures 46.87 41.18 40.42 49.07 -
Ending Fund Balance $ 155,033.42 $ 147,839.35 $ 141,883.43 $ 140,116.42 $ 142,880.78 Revenue Available FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21 Current Fiscal Year $ 7,240.94 $ 5,997.10 $ 1,807.43 $ - $ 890.14 Prior Fiscal Year (2-yr Old Funds) 5,997.10 1,807.43 - 890.14 3,619.91 Prior Fiscal Year (3-yr Old Funds) 1,807.43 - 890.14 3,619.91 3,898.74 Prior Fiscal Year (4-yr Old Funds) - 890.14 3,619.91 3,898.74 1,241.62 Prior Fiscal Year (5-yr Old Funds) 890.14 3,619.91 3,898.74 1,241.62 107,912.17 In Excess of Five Year Fiscal Years
[2] 139,097.81 135,524.77 131,667.21 130,466.01 25,318.20 Total Revenue Available $ 155,033.42 $ 147,839.35 $ 141,883.43 $ 140,116.42 $ 142,880.78 Five-Year Revenue Using First In First Out Method
Note 1: The Cost Allocation Plan was updated in FY 2020/21 and now allocates a portion of Citywide overhead appropriately to Impact Fee funds.

Note 2: Fees have been held unexpended for more than five years. However, Storm Drainage / Storm Water Master Plan, April 2022 recommends one culvert project in this basin and the funds are being collected for this purpose. 636
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Storm Drain MC 80/81 Sub-Basin Development Impact Fee (Fund 268-9244) Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance Last Five Fiscal Years
FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21
Beginning Fund Balance $ 71,634.54 $ 68,748.66 $ 67,888.49 $ 69,225.25 $ 59,543.25 Revenues:

Development Impact Fees - - - - 8,706.00
Interest / Investment Earnings 3,508.56 2,905.83 875.70 (1,315.61) 976.00 Total Revenues 3,508.56 2,905.83 875.70 (1,315.61) 9,682.00 Expenditures:

Bank Fees
[1] 22.71 19.95 15.53 21.15 -
Total Expenditures 22.71 19.95 15.53 21.15 -
Ending Fund Balance $ 75,120.39 $ 71,634.54 $ 68,748.66 $ 67,888.49 $ 69,225.25 Revenue Available FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21 Current Fiscal Year $ 3,508.56 $ 2,905.83 $ 875.70 $ - $ 9,682.00 Prior Fiscal Year (2-yr Old Funds) 2,905.83 875.70 - 9,682.00 4,987.59 Prior Fiscal Year (3-yr Old Funds) 875.70 - 9,682.00 4,987.59 1,215.69 Prior Fiscal Year (4-yr Old Funds) - 9,682.00 4,987.59 1,215.69 712.70 Prior Fiscal Year (5-yr Old Funds) 9,682.00 4,987.59 1,215.69 712.70 440.55 In Excess of Five Year Fiscal Years
[2] 58,148.30 53,183.42 51,987.68 51,290.51 52,186.72
Total Revenue Available $ 75,120.39 $ 71,634.54 $ 68,748.66 $ 67,888.49 $ 69,225.25 Five-Year Revenue Using First In First Out Method
Note 1: Bank Fees were allocated in FY 21/22 based on daily cash flow.

Note 2: Fees have been held unexpended for more than five years. However, Storm Drainage / Storm Water Master Plan, April 2022 recommends one culvert project in this basin and the funds are being collected for this purpose. 637
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Storm Drain NC 10 Sub-Basin Development Impact Fee (Fund 268-9245) Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance Last Five Fiscal Years
FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21
Beginning Fund Balance $ 274,898.53 $ 265,908.74 $ 433,575.18 $ 437,987.80 $ 434,013.58 Revenues:

Development Impact Fees - - - - -
Interest / Investment Earnings 13,464.05 9,066.36 5,841.17 (5,106.10) 2,808.50 Interest Loans - - 1,918.98 783.79 1,165.72
Total Revenues 13,464.05 9,066.36 7,760.15 (4,322.31) 3,974.22 Expenditures:

Cost Allocation
[1]
- - 3.34 2.27 -
Bank Fees
[2] 87.15 76.57 39.92 88.04 -
Developer Refunds - - 175,383.33 - -
Total Expenditures 87.15 76.57 175,426.59 90.31 -
Ending Fund Balance $ 288,275.43 $ 274,898.53 $ 265,908.74 $ 433,575.18 $ 437,987.80 Revenue Available FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21 Current Fiscal Year $ 13,464.05 $ 9,066.36 $ 7,760.15 $ - $ 3,974.22 Prior Fiscal Year (2-yr Old Funds) 9,066.36 7,760.15 - 3,974.22 8,633.10 Prior Fiscal Year (3-yr Old Funds) 7,760.15 - 3,974.22 8,633.10 9,628.63 Prior Fiscal Year (4-yr Old Funds) - 3,974.22 8,633.10 9,628.63 5,454.12 Prior Fiscal Year (5-yr Old Funds) 3,974.22 8,633.10 9,628.63 5,454.12 3,637.56 In Excess of Five Year Fiscal Years
[3] 254,010.65 245,464.70 235,912.64 405,885.11 406,660.17 Total Revenue Available $ 288,275.43 $ 274,898.53 $ 265,908.74 $ 433,575.18 $ 437,987.80 Five-Year Revenue Using First In First Out Method
Note 2: Bank Fees were allocated in FY 21/22 based on daily cash flow.

Note 2: Fees have been held unexpended for more than five years. However, Storm Drainage / Storm Water Master Plan, April 2022 recommends one culvert project in this basin and the funds are being collected for this purpose.

Note 1: The Cost Allocation Plan was updated in FY 2020/21 and now allocates a portion of Citywide overhead appropriately to Impact Fee funds. 638
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Storm Drain NC 20 Sub-Basin Development Impact Fee (Fund 268-9246) Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance Last Five Fiscal Years
FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21
Beginning Fund Balance $ 4,403.02 $ 4,328.16 $ 4,265.29 $ - $ - Revenues:

Development Impact Fees - - - 4,249.18 -
Interest / Investment Earnings 215.66 76.09 63.82 16.11 - Total Revenues 215.66 76.09 63.82 4,265.29 -
Expenditures:

Bank Fees
[1] 1.40 1.23 0.95 - -
Total Expenditures 1.40 1.23 0.95 - -
Ending Fund Balance $ 4,617.28 $ 4,403.02 $ 4,328.16 $ 4,265.29 $ - Revenue Available FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21 Current Fiscal Year $ 215.66 $ 76.09 $ 63.82 $ 4,265.29 $ - Prior Fiscal Year (2-yr Old Funds) 74.69 62.59 4,264.34 - - Prior Fiscal Year (3-yr Old Funds) 62.59 4,264.34 - - - Prior Fiscal Year (4-yr Old Funds) 4,264.34 - - - -
Prior Fiscal Year (5-yr Old Funds) - - - - -
In Excess of Five Year Fiscal Years - - - - -
Total Revenue Available $ 4,617.28 $ 4,403.02 $ 4,328.16 $ 4,265.29 $ - Five-Year Revenue Using First In First Out Method
Note 1: Bank Fees were allocated in FY 21/22 based on daily cash flow. 639
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Corporation Yard Facility Development Impact Fee (Fund 228) Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance Last Five Fiscal Years
FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21
Beginning Fund Balance $ (3,216,288.47) $ (3,500,880.84) $ (3,886,146.87) $ (4,321,262.13) $ (4,473,715.57) Revenues:

Development Impact Fees 71,262.42 240,363.18 367,265.08 452,469.53 157,438.86 Interest / Investment Earnings 3,723.10 10,495.59 5,791.64 (13,353.73) 13,455.02 Interest Loans - 85,802.48 49,755.98 7,835.31 -
Total Revenues 74,985.52 336,661.25 422,812.70 446,951.11 170,893.88 Expenditures:

Capital Improvement Program - - - - -
Interfund Loan Payment 141,775.66 51,767.33 36,778.80 11,229.44 16,701.44 Cost Allocation
[1] 355.38 236.00 686.74 467.38 1,739.00
Bank Fees
[2] 19.46 65.55 81.13 139.03 -
Tax Assessments
[3] 4,408.46 - - - -
Total Expenditures 146,558.96 52,068.88 37,546.67 11,835.85 18,440.44 Ending Fund Balance
[4] $ (3,287,861.91) $ (3,216,288.47) $ (3,500,880.84) $ (3,886,146.87) $ (4,321,262.13) Revenue Available FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21 Current Fiscal Year $ (3,287,861.91) $ (3,216,288.47) $ (3,500,880.84) $ (3,886,146.87) $ (4,321,262.13) Prior Fiscal Year (2-yr Old Funds) - - - - -
Prior Fiscal Year (3-yr Old Funds) - - - - -
Prior Fiscal Year (4-yr Old Funds) - - - - -
Prior Fiscal Year (5-yr Old Funds) - - - - -
In Excess of Five Year Fiscal Years - - - - -
Total Revenue Available $ (3,287,861.91) $ (3,216,288.47) $ (3,500,880.84) $ (3,886,146.87) $ (4,321,262.13) Five-Year Revenue Using First In First Out Method
Note 1: The Cost Allocation Plan was updated in FY 2020/21 and now allocates a portion of Citywide overhead appropriately to Impact Fee funds.

Note 4: There is an outstanding general equipment fund loan to the corporation yard fund for construction of the new corporation yard, resulting in a negative fund balance.

Note 2: Bank Fees were allocated in FY 21/22 based on daily cash flow.

Note 3: The purchase of the New Corp Yard has tax assessments due every year on the tax roll and because the Corp Yard was paid from Impact Fees, this fund is paying for the tax asssesments.
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Flood In-Lieu Development Impact Fee (Fund 229)
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance Last Five Fiscal Years
` FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21 Beginning Fund Balance $ 13,175,659.36 $ 11,580,193.07 $ 10,409,935.95 $ 6,720,886.49 $ 5,534,032.84 Revenues:

Development Impact Fees 385,904.63 1,103,561.63 1,055,145.63 3,889,347.72 1,174,526.63 Interest / Investment Earnings 653,920.25 499,375.36 121,715.13 (194,302.82) 12,327.02 Total Revenues 1,039,824.88 1,602,936.99 1,176,860.76 3,695,044.90 1,186,853.65 Expenditures:

Capital Improvement Program 4,000,000.00 - - - -
Developer Refunds - - - - -
Cost Allocation
[1] 6,014.33 3,820.00 3,994.57 2,747.50 -
Bank Fees
[2] 4,291.33 3,650.70 2,609.07 3,247.94 -
Total Expenditures 4,010,305.66 7,470.70 6,603.64 5,995.44 - Ending Fund Balance $ 10,205,178.58 $ 13,175,659.36 $ 11,580,193.07 $ 10,409,935.95 $ 6,720,886.49 Revenue Available FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21 Current Fiscal Year $ 1,039,824.88 $ 1,602,936.99 $ 1,176,860.76 $ 3,695,044.90 $ 1,186,853.65 Prior Fiscal Year (2-yr Old Funds) 1,602,936.99 1,176,860.76 3,695,044.90 1,186,853.65 3,006,270.85 Prior Fiscal Year (3-yr Old Funds) 1,176,860.76 3,695,044.90 1,186,853.65 3,006,270.85 1,935,610.01 Prior Fiscal Year (4-yr Old Funds) 3,695,044.90 1,186,853.65 3,006,270.85 1,935,610.01 592,151.98 Prior Fiscal Year (5-yr Old Funds) 1,186,853.65 3,006,270.85 1,935,610.01 586,156.54 - In Excess of Five Year Fiscal Years
[3] 1,503,657.40 2,507,692.21 579,552.90 - -
Total Revenue Available $ 10,205,178.58 $ 13,175,659.36 $ 11,580,193.07 $ 10,409,935.95 $ 6,720,886.49 Note 2: Bank Fees were allocated in FY 21/22 based on daily cash flow.

Five-Year Revenue Using First In First Out Method
Note 1: The Cost Allocation Plan was updated in FY 2020/21 and now allocates a portion of Citywide overhead appropriately to Impact Fee funds.

Note 3: Five year findings show there are excess revenue in the Flood In Lieu Impact Fee Fund. However, the purpose of the flood in lieu impact fees is to help fund the local share of a $1.2 billion federally authorized flood control project that protects the City of West Sacramento. The local share of the project exceeds $100million.

However, it is projected that the excessive funds will be spent in Fiscal Year 2026/2027 to begin the project. 641
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Sewer Development Impact Fee (Fund 502)
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance Last Five Fiscal Years
FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21
Beginning Fund Balance $ 35,724,754.14 $ 37,396,286.44 $ 34,075,330.47 $ 34,851,050.40 $ 37,180,995.04 Revenues:

Development Impact Fees 339,007.17 1,234,873.10 2,045,439.19 830,267.46 788,994.49 Interest / Investment Earnings 333,825.93 417,130.15 (3,064.06) (90,832.31) 1,818.78 Charges for Services 1,331,342.24 1,262,178.83 1,262,805.73 1,236,819.20 1,272,968.71 Reimbursements - - - 4,353.75 -
Other Revenue - - - - -
Transfers In 397,590.00 - 2,351,703.00 - 850,000.00
Total Revenues 2,401,765.34 2,914,182.08 5,656,883.86 1,980,608.10 2,913,781.98 Expenditures:

Capital Improvement Program 1,878,053.08 2,896,930.73 392,101.57 832,841.79 5,780,849.83 Debt Service/Depreciation
[1] 1,998,449.40 2,016,319.29 1,942,790.30 1,932,919.72 1,960,137.82 Bank Fees
[2] 1,775.00 2,634.04 1,629.59 1,585.17 -
Total Expenditures 3,878,277.48 4,915,884.06 2,336,521.46 2,767,346.68 7,740,987.65 Add: Capitalized Asset 679,233.04 330,169.68 593.57 11,018.65 2,497,261.03 Ending Fund Balance $ 34,927,475.04 $ 35,724,754.14 $ 37,396,286.44 $ 34,075,330.47 $ 34,851,050.40 Revenue Available FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21 Current Fiscal Year $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Prior Fiscal Year (2-yr Old Funds) - - - - -
Prior Fiscal Year (3-yr Old Funds) - - - - -
Prior Fiscal Year (4-yr Old Funds) - - - - -
Prior Fiscal Year (5-yr Old Funds) - - - - -
In Excess of Five Year Fiscal Years - - - - -
Total Revenue Available
[3] $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Note 1: Fund 502 includes bond proceeds, debt obligations, depreciation, debt administration and capital outlay for the sewer enterprise fund.

Five-Year Revenue Using First In First Out Method
Note 2: Bank Fees were allocated in FY 21/22 based on daily cash flow.

Note 3: The expenditures exceed the impact fee revenue and interest earnings for all 5 fiscal years. Therefore, no revenue available. 642
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Water Development Impact Fee (Fund 507)
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance Last Five Fiscal Years
FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21
Beginning Fund Balance $ 58,594,036.71 $ 47,484,346.53 $ 44,635,378.70 $ 44,530,575.00 $ 35,466,465.66 Revenues:

Development Impact Fees 2,005,858.01 3,754,684.57 1,698,430.15 1,806,355.57 2,173,001.91 Interest / Investment Earnings 954,165.37 922,090.37 660,525.63 (445,981.18) 3,056,189.63 Charges for Services 7,736,860.08 7,830,682.66 7,126,207.23 7,617,152.49 8,170,766.56 Other Revenue 2,502.43 1,263.50 8,510.77 - 16,850.00
Transfers In 1,620,000.00 5,052,737.00 100,000.00 - 7,617,940.00 Federal Grants 4,840.69 - - - -
Total Revenues 12,324,226.58 17,561,458.10 9,593,673.78 8,977,526.88 21,034,748.10 Expenditures:

Capital Improvement Program 5,298,546.36 3,252,632.77 8,197,311.83 2,706,647.63 7,684,267.52 Debt Service
[1] 4,937,509.39 5,314,315.23 5,454,871.01 5,663,740.61 5,320,969.11 Developer Refunds 56,672.00 - - 1,609,146.00 -
Bank Fees
[2] 8,302.41 5,148.94 3,963.19 7,162.73 -
Total Expenditures 10,301,030.16 8,572,096.94 13,656,146.03 9,986,696.97 13,005,236.63 Add: Capitalized Costs 2,841,720.20 2,120,329.02 6,911,440.08 1,113,973.79 1,034,597.87 Ending Fund Balance $ 63,458,953.33 $ 58,594,036.71 $ 47,484,346.53 $ 44,635,378.70 $ 44,530,575.00 Revenue Available FY 2024/25 FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 FY 2021/22 FY 2020/21 Current Fiscal Year $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Prior Fiscal Year (2-yr Old Funds) - - - - -
Prior Fiscal Year (3-yr Old Funds) - - - - -
Prior Fiscal Year (4-yr Old Funds) - - - - -
Prior Fiscal Year (5-yr Old Funds) - - - - -
In Excess of Five Year Fiscal Years - - - - -
Total Revenue Available
[3] $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Note 1: Fund 507 includes bond proceeds, debt obligations, depreciation, debt administration and capital outlay for the water enterprise fund.

Five-Year Revenue Using First In First Out Method
Note 2: Bank Fees were allocated in FY 21/22 based on daily cash flow.

Note 3: The expenditures exceed the impact fee revenue and interest earnings for all 5 fiscal years. Therefore, no revenue available. 643
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DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE PROJECT IDENTIFICATION
The Development Impact Fee Project Identification will be provided with a table, on page 27 that will illustrate the following reporting requirements defined by California Government Code Section 66006 (b):
 An identification of each public improvement on which fees were expended and the amount of expenditures on each improvement, including the total percentage of the cost of the public improvement that was funded with fees.
 An identification of an approximate date by which the construction of the public improvement will commence if the local agency determines that sufficient funds have been collected to complete financing on an incomplete public improvement. 644
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Project Number Project Description Project Status
Estimated
Construction
Start Date
Estimated
Project Costs
[1]
Budget/ Funding
to Date
[1]
Estimated % of Project Funded with DIFs
Traffic Impact Fees (TIF)
10036 Transportation Projects: Development Activities Complete $ 195,000 $ 195,000 100% 11019 Broadway Bridge: Environmentals And Permits Complete 2,488,866 $ 143,931 6% 11022 Mobility Action Plan (MAP) Complete 324,799 $ 25,000 8% 11037 Lake Road Electrified Mobility Hub Project Complete 3,563 $ 3,563 100% 11230 Transportation Impact Fee Update In Progress 541,904 $ 275,000 51% 12018 Fifth Street & F Street Traffic Signal In Progress 700,000 $ 700,000 100% 13005 Citywide VMT Mitigation Fee Program In Progress 400,000 $ 250,000 63% 14021 Sycamore Trail Phase 2 In Progress 17,052,310 $ 609,124 4% 14057 West Capitol Ave. Regional Connection Bike/Ped Safety Improvements In Progress 1,416,100 $ 83,100 6% 15029 West Capitol Avenue Road Rehabilitation & Safety Enhancement Project Complete 15,547,010 $ 2,160,000 14% 15055 2024 Citywide Traffic Data Collection Program In Progress 40,000 $ 40,000 100% 16015 Traffic Management & Operations Program In Progress 450,000 $ 450,000 100% 52068 City Standard Specifications Update In Progress 615,500 $ 65,000 11% 61006 Bike/Ped/Trails Master Plan Update 2025 In Progress 350,000 $ 40,145 11% Traffic Impact Fees (TIF) Total $ 42,899,052 $ 5,084,728 Park Impact Fees
14021 Sycamore Trail Phase 2 In Progress $ 17,052,310 $5,363,492 31% 14034 Memorial Park Ada Improvement Complete 2,747,799 800,000 29% 51279 Del Monte Acquisition Complete 2,413,500 1,498,500 62% 52032 Rec Center Capital Improvements Complete 89,282 89,282 100% 52045 Recreation Center Pool Deck Repair – Phase II Complete 273,464 136,344 50% 61005 Southport Levee Trailhead In Progress 2,183,195 568,845 26% 62077 Rec Ctr, Tennis Court Repairs Complete 82,437 41,218 50% 62085 Boat Ramp Fencing Complete 40,000 40,000 100%
62101 Bryte Park Phase II Improvements Complete 1,693,810 25,932 2% 62126 Raley's Dock Improvements Complete 5,586,737 1,500,000 27% 62131 Bees Lakes Habitat Restoration Plan and Public Access Improvements In Progress 3,944,702 100,000 3% 62134 Heritage Oaks Park Master Plan Implementation In Progress 6,828,750 828,750 12% 62138 Bryte Park Master Plan Implementation In Progress 15,525,000 6,200,000 40% 62140 Fernwood Park Improvements Complete 132,000 100,000 76% 62142 Washington Neighborhood Park In Progress 1,500,000 1,100,000 73% 62143 Rec Center Tennis Court Lights and Drainage In Progress 1,734,202 824,601 48% 62147 Southport Levee Recreation Trail Planning and Design In Progress 2,229,123 50,000 2% 62148 Washington Access Corridor In Progress 1,975,000 800,000 41% 62154 Recreation Center-Slide Pool Slide Stair Repair In Progress 262,880 162,880 62% 62155 Westacre Park Renovation and Expansion Project In Progress 8,511,751 518,751 6% 62158 Westmore Oaks Playfield Improvement Project In Progress 3,536,600 2,400,000 68% 62160 Alyce Norman Park Master Plan In Progress 400,000 200,000 50% 62191 Heritage Oaks Park Play Equipment Project Budget Complete 90,400 29,400 33% 62192 Fernwood Park Project Complete 126,000 126,000 100% Park Impact Fees Total $ 78,958,942 $ 23,503,995
Police Facility Impact Fees
52001 Police Dept. Annex Complete $ 1,165,000 $ 1,165,000 100% Police Facility Impact Fees Total $ 1,165,000 $ 1,165,000 Child Care Impact Fees
15057 Chilcare Demand Study & Impact Fee Update Complete $ 50,000 $ 50,000 100% 52066 Pre-School Facility Upgrades Complete 69,118 69,118 100% 52079 Recreation Center Expanded Programming Complete 13,894 13,894 100% 62152 Club West Outdoor Classroom Planned FY 2025/26 150,000 150,000 100% Child Care Impact Fees Total $ 283,012 $ 283,012
City Hall Facilities Fees
54009 Security Enhancements Complete $ 9,242 $ 9,242 100% 54019 City Hall Annex Tenant Improvement Project In Progress 1,907,500 $ 850,000 45% City Hall Facilities Fees Total $ 1,916,742 $ 859,242
Flood Protection In-Lieu Fees
40016 Problem Identification Report Update Complete $ 752,239 $ 717,219 95% 41002 Storm Drain Master Plan In Progress 2,460,096 $ 1,225,000 50% 44000 Levee Foundation/Stormwater Pump Replacement - former RD 811 Planned 190,000 $ 190,000 100% 52068 City Standard Specifications Update In Progress 615,500 $ 50,000 8% Flood Protection In-Lieu Fees Total $ 4,017,835 $ 2,182,219 Sewer Impact Fees
[2]
Various Buy into existing Sewer System In Progress $ 16,279,700 $ 9,151,632 56% Sewer Impact Fees Total $ 16,279,700 $ 9,151,632
Water Impact Fees
[3]
Various Buy into existing Water System In Progress $ 77,550,000 $ 21,170,812 27% Water Impact Fees Total $ 77,550,000 $ 21,170,812 Note 1: Estimated Project Costs and Budget/Funding to Date amounts are from the 2024/25 - 2028/29 CIP. Budget/ Funding to Date include DIF amounts only. Note 2: Sewer Impact Fees are connection fees to existing system. The estimated project costs and budget/funding to date are from July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2025. Note 3: Water Impact Fees are connection fees to existing system. The estimated project costs and budget/funding to date are from July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2025.

Development Impact Fee Project Identification As of June 30, 2025 Construction Development Impact Fees
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 21, 2026 ITEM # 16
SUBJECT:

CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS

ANNUAL REPORT ON SPECIAL TAXES AND BOND PROCEEDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
INITIATED OR REQUESTED BY: REPORT COORDINATED OR PREPARED BY:

Marc Rotteveel, Senior Finance Analyst
Finance Department
[ ] Council [X] Staff
[ ] Other
ATTACHMENT [X] Yes [ ] No [X] Information [ ] Direction [ ] Action

OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this report is to provide annual information concerning the use of special tax and bond proceeds for community facilities districts to comply with the Local Agency Special Tax and Bond Accountability Act (SB 165).

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff respectfully recommends the City Council receive the Community Facilities District annual report on Special Taxes and Bond Proceeds for the 2024/2025 fiscal year and provide staff any comments.

BACKGROUND
This report is prepared annually in order to comply with Government Code Section 50075 et seq. regarding requirements governing expenditures of bond proceeds secured by a special tax. The City reports on “Mello Roos” districts that are subject to the reporting requirements as described herein.

Senate Bill 165, filed with the Secretary of State on September 19, 2000, enacted the Local Agency Special Tax and Bond Accountability Act (the “Act”), which requires that any local special tax or local bond measure subject to voter approval contain a statement indicating the specific purposes of the special tax, require that the proceeds of the special tax be applied to those purposes, require the creation of an account into which the proceeds shall be deposited, and require an annual report containing specified information concerning the use of the proceeds.

The Act only applies to any local special tax measure or local bond measure adopted on or after January 1, 2001 in accordance with Section 50075.1 or Section 53410 of the California Government Code.

Some of the requirements of the Act are handled at the formation of the special tax district and others are handled through annual reports. This report intends to comply with Section 50075.3 or Section 53411 of the California Government Code which states: “The chief fiscal officer of the issuing local agency shall file a report with its governing body no later than January 1, 2002, and at least once a year thereafter. The annual report shall contain all of the following: (a) The amount of funds collected and expended. (b) The status of any project required or authorized to be funded as identified in subdivision (a) of Section 50075.1 or Section 53410.”

ANALYSIS
The Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 was enacted into law by the California Legislature. The act authorizes a local governmental agency, such as a school district or city, to form a community facilities district (CFD) within a defined set of boundaries for the purposes of providing public facilities and services. The annual report is intended to provide an analysis of the special taxes and bond proceeds collected and expended on specific projects for the purposes for which the CFDs were established. There are currently 18 active CFDs that were formed for the purpose of financing infrastructure projects and have active debt service activity. However, only the following CFD has activity related to construction projects:

1. CFD 27 Bridge District - funding is designated for infrastructure projects related to new and upgraded roadway segments and supporting utilities – sewer, water, storm drainage and commercial utilities.

The annual report is attached and was posted on the City’s website at the following link:
https://www.cityofwestsacramento.org/government/departments/finance-department/financial-documents.

Environmental Considerations
646
CFD Annual Report
January 21, 2026