REPORT TO THE CITY OF FRESNO, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF FRESNO AND THE FRESNO REVITALIZATION CORPORATION October 9, 2014 FROM: MARLENE MURPHEY, Executive Director SUBJECT ..Title City Council, Successor Agency Board, FRC Board consider approving: Actions pertaining to public improvements within the Central City Commercial Redevelopment Project 1. Findings of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities), item (c) of the CEQA Guidelines, related to the construction of publically owned improvements in the area generally described as Hedges Avenue between Abby and Effie, Effie Avenue between Hedges and Hammond, and Hammond Avenue between Effie and Abby. 2. RESOLUTION - Of the City of Fresno, the Successor Agency and the Fresno Revitalization Corporation making the necessary findings under section 33445 of the community redevelopment law, authorizing the installation of public improvements within the Central City Commercial redevelopment project area for street improvements including curb, gutter, paving and sidewalks. 3. Award of construction contract to Central Valley Asphalt as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the amount of $252,831.88 (Bid File No.3291) for the construction of publically owned improvements in the area generally described as Hedges Avenue between Abby and Effie, Effie Avenue between Hedges and Hammond, and Hammond Avenue between Effie and Abby. ..Body EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This project will install concrete improvements and paving on Hedges Avenue between Abby and Effie, on Effie Avenue between Hedges and Hammond, and on Hammond Avenue between Effie and Abby. Improvements will include concrete curb and gutter, construction of sidewalk and drive approaches and re-construction of roadway. The project will cost $252,831.88 as bid by Central Valley Asphalt the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. These improvements will enhance both traffic and pedestrian safety on North Abby, East Hedges, North Effie and East Hammond Avenues. Construction of the first phase of public improvements in this area have already been completed at the intersection of Abby and Hedges Avenues. BACKGROUND In 2011, the Redevelopment Agency Board approved an MOU with Apple Valley Farms and adopted a resolution authorizing the Agency to budget funds totaling $385,000 to install all appropriate public improvements to increase safety and enhanced commercial traffic circulation in the Abby/Hedges commercial area including curbs, gutters, drive approaches, paving, and storm drains. Pursuant to Redevelopment Law Section 33445 and the Council adopted Ordinance No. 99-46 and Resolution 1657 that addressed the development of public improvements pursuant to the Redevelopment Plan for the Central City Commercial Redevelopment Area, the Agency has made findings that constructing the Project will improve both public and traffic safety through the construction of concrete curb, gutter, drive approaches and sidewalks. It will enhance the safety of both pedestrian and vehicular travel throughout this area. Staff recommends that the City Council, the Successor Agency Board and the Fresno Revitalization Corporation approve the attached Joint Resolution and award a construction contract to Central Valley Asphalt in the amount of $252,831.88 for the construction of publically owned improvements. Funding for this project has been approved in ROPS 14-15a. CEQA FINDING Staff has performed a preliminary environmental assessment of this project and has determined that it falls within the Class 1 Categorical Exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines, section 15301(c) as this contract is for the repair/replacement of existing public infrastructure on North Abby, East Hedges, North Effie and East Hammond Avenues. Attachments: Joint Resolution Bid Evaluation