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Adoption of Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget by Reducing Revenue and Appropriations in Capital Improvement Program C65200 by $185,000, Allocating $115,000 from Fund 305, Transportation Development Impact Fee (DIF) to Increase Revenue and Appropriations for Capital Improvement Program C65600 by $300,000 for the Central Avenue Safety Improvements Project.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land, including bicycle facilities). (Public Works C65600)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Adam W. Politzer, Interim City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Central Avenue Safety Improvements Project awarded by City Council in September of 2024 and under construction since January 2025, is now nearing completion. Final project wrap up costs will include fees from East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) and Alameda Municipal Power (AMP), as well as consultant and staff time required over the coming months to complete project closeout.
Staff requests City Council approval of the proposed budget resolution to appropriate the necessary funds to complete and close out the project.
BACKGROUND
The Central Avenue Project includes a road diet with two motor vehicle travel lanes, a two-way left-turn lane as a center lane, bikeways and, three roundabouts at 1) Main Street/Pacific Avenue/Central Avenue; 2) Third Street/Taylor Avenue/Central Street; 3) Fourth Street/Ballena Boulevard/Central Avenue, pavement resurfacing, improved bus stops, enhanced pedestrian crossings, and street trees/raingardens.
The project is expected to be substantially complete this spring with final punchlists and project closeout continuing into the summer. Additional funds are needed to ensure that the streetlights can be energized and the irrigation f...
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