REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF BOARD GOVERNED COUNTY SERVICE AREAS
AND RECORD OF ACTION
February 25, 2025
FROM
NOEL CASTILLO, Director, Department of Public Works - Special Districts
SUBJECT
Title
Capital Improvement Program - County Service Area 70 SL-1 - Easton Cactus Streetlights Project
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Acting as the governing body of County Service Area 70 SL-1 Countywide:
1. Approve the Capital Improvement Program - County Service Area 70 SL-1 - Easton Cactus Streetlights Project, in the amount of $338,046.
2. Authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to post the necessary budget adjustments, as detailed in the Financial Impact section (Four votes required).
(Presenter: Noel Castillo, Director, 387-7906)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Ensure Development of a Well-Planned, Balanced, and Sustainable County.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). This item seeks authorization for the use of $338,046 from the County Service Area (CSA) 70 SL-1 Countywide available reserves to fund costs for the CSA 70 SL-1 - Easton Cactus Streetlights Project (Project).
The following 2024-25 budget adjustments are requested for the Project:
|
Fund Center/Fund |
Commitment Item/GL Account |
Description |
Action |
Amount |
|
5750001300 |
54304030 |
Structures and Improvements to Structures |
Increase |
$305,046 |
|
5750001300 |
55405010 |
Salaries and Benefits - Transfers Out |
Increase |
$33,000 |
|
1300 |
37008880 |
Fund Balance Reserved - Available Reserve |
Decrease |
$338,046 |
Sufficient appropriation will be included in future recommended budgets as necessary.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
CSA 70 SL - 1 Countywide, established by the Board of Supervisors (Board) on December 27, 1965, annually receives property tax revenues to fund the costs of operating and maintaining approximately 3,500 streetlights in various unincorporated communities throughout the county. Residents of the Rialto area approached the Department of Public Works - Special Districts (Department) and requested that streetlights be added to the existing streetlight network within CSA 70 SL - 1 Countywide. The Department evaluated the request and determined there was a need for additional streetlights. The Project involves installing three new standalone Marblelite Streetlights along Easton Street from Cactus Avenue to North Lilac Avenue, in Rialto. These new pole-mounted LED streetlights are designed to significantly enhance visibility along this stretch of Easton Street, contributing to improved safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists alike.
Approval of this item will allow the Department to proceed with the Project and provide the budget authority to incur one-time Project costs.
PROCUREMENT
The Project will be publicly advertised in accordance with the formal bidding procedures established by the County, scheduled for Spring 2025 in combination with the Blake Street Phase 2 project with Transportation Division of the Department. Upon the conclusion of the procurement process, the Department will return to the Board as necessary with a recommendation for the construction contract award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Sophie A. Curtis, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on January 23, 2025; Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (Charlene Huang, Auditor-Controller Manager, 382-7022) on January 24, 2025; Finance (Amanda Trussell, Principal Administrative Analyst, 387-4773) on February 3, 2025; and County Finance and Administration (Paloma Hernandez-Barker, Deputy Executive Officer, 387-5423) on February 7, 2025.