ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Teniade Broughton, Chairperson
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“A” STREET REVITALIZATION PROJECT - STREET TREES
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) approve the revised landscape plans for Phase 1 of the “A” Street Revitalization Streetscape project and authorize solicitation of bids to select a contractor.
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SUMMARY:
The “A” Streetscape Revitalization project includes streetscape improvements to “A” Street from Cervantes Street to Main Street. Invitation to Bid No. 22-029 for construction of phase 1 of the project, from Cervantes Street to Garden Street, was advertised on January 28, 2022. At its April meeting, the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) CRA reviewed the City arborist’s assessment of the street trees scheduled for removal or replacement and took an action to withdraw the bid solicitation.
In response to the CRA’s discussion, the landscape plans have been revised as follows:
Of the 36 trees scheduled for removal or replacement - 14 trees that were listed as in conflict with proposed infrastructure, palms, invasive species, non-street trees or trees found to be dead or missing were not physically inspected will be replaced. The remaining 22 trees will be retained and will not be replaced. Trees that are being replaced and new tree plantings will include 52 East Palatka Holly, three (3) Little Gem Magnolia and one (1) live oak. No trees will be removed without the prior written approval of the City’s arborist.
Copies of the original and revised bid tabulation, landscape plans depicting tree replacement and corresponding photos, and the City arborist’s report are attached.
PRIOR ACTION:
April 10, 2017 - The CRA approved the Fiscal Year 2017-18 CRA Work Plan which included the A Streetscape Revitalization project.
May 7, 2018 - The CRA approved the Fiscal Year 2018-19 CRA Work Plan which included the A Streetscape Revitalization project.
August 5, 2019 - The CRA approved the Fiscal Year 2020 CRA Work Plan which included the A Streetscape Revitalization project.
August 10, 2020 - The CRA approved the Fiscal Year 2021 CRA Work Plan which included the A Streetscape Revitalization project.
August 9, 2021 - The CRA approved the Fiscal Year 2022 CRA Work Plan which included the A Streetscape Revitalization project.
March 8, 2022 - The CRA postponed the bid opening for phase 1 of the “A” Street Revitalization project until April 18, 2022.
April 11, 2022 - The CRA withdraw the bid solicitation of phase 1 of the “A” Street Revitalization project.
FUNDING:
Budget: $2,672,807
Actual: $2,429,825 Phase 1 - Construction (Est.)
$ 242,982 Phase 1 - 10% Contingency (Est.)
$2,672,807
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The engineer’s construction cost estimate for phase 1 of the “A” Street Revitalization project is $2,429,825 with a 10% contingency of $242,982 for a total of $2,672,807. Funding for construction is available in the 2017 Urban Core and Westside bond funds, as well as, the CRA fund and Westside TIF Fund.
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
6/2/2022
STAFF CONTACT:
David Forte, Deputy City Administrator - Community Development
Sherry Morris, Development Services Director
M. Helen Gibson, AICP, CRA Manager
Victoria D’Angelo, CRA Assistant Manager
Brad Hinote, City Engineer
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Original Bid Tabulation
2) Revised Bid Tabulation
3) Landscape Plans - Tree Replacement
4) Landscape Plans - Corresponding Photos
5) City Arborist Report
PRESENTATION: No end