Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Ann M. Stillman, Director of Public Works
Subject: Measure K: Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for Public Highway At-Grade Crossing Improvements on Middlefield Road
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing:
A) The Board of Supervisors to retroactively authorize the Director of Public Works to execute an Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for Public Highway At-Grade Crossing Improvements on Middlefield Road, in the amount of $1,543,663; and
B) The Director of Public Works, or designee, to execute amendments to the Agreement related to the Middlefield Road Improvement Project, including modifications to the Union Pacific Railroad Company's fiscal obligations and/or contract terms, as necessary and after consultation with the County Attorney.
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BACKGROUND:
On November 15, 2011, this Board adopted Resolution No. 071714, which adopted the North Fair Oaks Community Plan (Plan). A major component of that Plan is the improvement of Middlefield Road between Pacific Avenue and Fifth Avenue to create a more attractive street with improved pedestrian and bicycle amenities. Subsequently, on July 9, 2013 this Board approved funding (approximately $12,500,000 of Measure K funding) for the Middlefield Road Improvement Project (Project), which includes improvements to the South County Health Clinic (Clinic)/Redwood Junction driveway and intersection improvements.
On October 21, 2014 the North Fair Oaks Community Council (Council), through Supervisor Slocum's Office, presented this Board with recommendations regarding the improvements of Middlefield Road between Pacific Avenue and Fifth Avenue and requested that the County proceed with the next steps for the Project. The Council's recommendations included: three traffic lanes (one travel lane in each direction with a center left turn lane); parallel park...
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