REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
March 10, 2026
FROM
NOEL CASTILLO, Director, Department of Public Works - Transportation
SUBJECT
Title
Cooperative Agreement with the City of Barstow for Pavement Improvements on Rimrock Road in the Barstow Area
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve Cooperative Agreement with the City of Barstow for Rimrock Road Pavement Improvement Project, from H Street east to Agarita Avenue in the City of Barstow, effective upon execution by both parties through December 31, 2029, or upon completion and final payment, whichever occurs first, and wherein the County shall reimburse the City of Barstow an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for County's share of the costs.
2. Authorize an allocation of $1,500,000 from the Public Works Infrastructure Reserve for the project.
3. 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
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 result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The estimated total cost of the Rimrock Road Pavement Improvement Project (Project), from H Street east to Agarita Avenue in the Barstow area is $6,300,000. This item recommends an allocation of $1,500,000 from the Public Works Infrastructure General Fund Reserve for the County's estimated share of Project costs. The remaining cost of the Project, estimated to be $4,800,000, will be funded by the City of Barstow (City).
The following 2025-26 budget adjustments are requested:
Fund/Fund Center
Commitment Item/GL Account
Description
Amount
Action
1000
37008579
Fund Balance Committed - Public Work...
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