REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF BOARD GOVERNED COUNTY SERVICE AREAS
AND RECORD OF ACTION
April 21, 2026
FROM
NOEL CASTILLO, Director, Department of Public Works - Special Districts
SUBJECT
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Escrow Agreement with Downing Construction for the Arrow Route Sewer Main Project in the Fontana Area
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Acting as the governing body of County Service Area 70 Countywide:
1. Approve Escrow Agreement for Security Deposits in Lieu of Retention with Downing Construction, Inc. and Columbia Bank pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22300 for the Arrow Route Sewer Main Project in the Fontana Area, effective upon execution through project completion.
2. Authorize the Director of the Department of Public Works to execute the Escrow Agreement for Security Deposits in Lieu of Retention and provide and receive written notice under the Escrow Agreement for Security Deposits in Lieu of Retention for the Arrow Route Sewer Main Project in the Fontana Area, subject to County Counsel review.
3. Direct the Director of the Department of Public Works to transmit the Escrow Agreement for Security Deposits in Lieu of Retention to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors within 30 days of execution.
(Presenter: Noel Castillo, Director, 387-7906)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote and Fulfill the Countywide Vision.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The Escrow Agreement for Security Deposits in Lieu of Retention (Escrow Agreement) does not modify or affect the financial terms of the existing construction contract with Downing Construction, Inc. (Contractor) for the Arrow Route Sewer Main Project in the Fontana Area (Project), which totals $7,921,118, as approved by the Board of Supervisors (Board) on May 20, 2025 (...
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