For City Council Meeting [June 24, 2025]
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
APPROVAL: Tanya Williams, City Manager
FROM: Tim Sullivan, Assistant City Manager
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Request City Council to Authorize the Release of Bids for the Frisbie Middle School Safe Routes to School Improvements Project, City Project No. 240804.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the release of bids for the Frisbie Middle School Safe Routes to School Improvements Project, City Project No. 240804.
BACKGROUND:
On May 3, 2023, the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) Board authorized the release of the Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Call for Projects for Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities projects and Transit Access Improvement Projects.
On June 13, 2023, the City Council authorized Staff to submit applications through the TDA Article 3 Call for Projects with reference to the City's School Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Plan, which identifies issues and opportunities related to suggested routes for walking and bicycling. Using the SRTS Plan, staff recommended pursuing improvements at Frisbie Middle School and Bemis Elementary, as these locations are designated among the high-priority segments in the SRTS plan.
On November 14, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 8170, accepting the TDA Article 3 grant funding of $1,095,090.75, with a local match of $589,664.25 for the Frisbie Middle SRTS Improvements Project.
On June 11, 2024, the City Council authorized a purchase order to Michael Baker International in the amount of $340,975 for the design of the project.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION:
The proposed project will consist of installing sidewalks, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) curb ramps, and school and motorist signage as identified in the SRTS Plan. A conceptual map of the improvements is included as Attachment 1.
The tentative timeline for the award is as follows:
Anticipate Release of Bids to be Issued ...
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