REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND RECORD OF ACTION
September 15, 2020
FROM
LUTHER SNOKE, Interim Director, Department of Public Works - Transportation
SUBJECT
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Specifications for the Americans with Disabilities Act Ramp and Sidewalk Project on Balsa Avenue and Other Roads, Barstow Area
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve the Specifications for the Americans with Disabilities Act Ramp and Sidewalk project on Balsa Avenue and other roads in the Skyline East community of Barstow (Project) as signed and sealed by a registered civil engineer.
2. Authorize the Director and/or Interim Director of Public Works to advertise the Project for bids.
(Presenter: Brendon Biggs, Assistant Director, 387-7906)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Ensure Development of a Well-Planned, Balanced, and Sustainable County.
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 Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The Department of Public Works (Department) is funded by Gas Tax revenues, fees, and other state and local funding. The Project will be funded with Gas Tax revenue. Sufficient appropriation is included in the Department's 2020-21 Road Operations budget (6650002000 34H15018).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Project involves replacing existing curb ramps at various locations along Balsa Avenue and Hawthorne Drive in the Skyline East community, in accordance with current design standards and pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as reconstructing spandrels and cross-gutters. The Project also includes replacing sidewalk panels and curb and gutter at various locations along Balsa Avenue, Hawthorne Drive, Hemlock Avenue, Iris Drive, Oleander Place, Rose Lane, Fern Drive and Banyan Street. All work for the Project will be done within the existing road right-o...
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