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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS04-Public Works CIH OF SAN BERNARD~O - REQU.QT FORFcbUNeir9ic~61N . ~ From: ROGER G. HAROGRAVE Subject: Fi ndi ngs of Need for Heal th & Safety Reasons -- Replacement of Oak Street and Valley Street Bridges over Warm Creek Dept: Public Works/Engineering Date: June 24, 1987 Synopsis of Previous Council action: 03-07-85 Confirmation granted that requirements of Federal Bridge Replacement Program will be complied with, and allocation of $31,000 approved for local agency s hare. 06-15-87 Resolutions No. 87-202 and 87-203 adopted authorizing execution of Program Supplements No. 44 & 45. 06-15-87 Projects referred to Environmental Review Committee. Recommended motion: That a finding be made that the replacement of the Oak Street and Valley Street Bridges over Warm Creek, in accordance with Plan No, 6934, is needed for health and safety reasons. cc: Ray Schweitzer, City Administrator Jim Penman, City Attorney Contact penon: ROGER G. HARDGRAVE Phona: 5025 1 Supporting data attachad: S t a f f R e p 0 r t Ward: FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: N/A Source: (ACCT. NO.) (ACCT, DESCRIPTION) Finance: Council Nota.: s..~ CI~Y OF SAN BERNARD~O - REQUaT FOR COUNCIL AC~ON STAFF REPORT These bridges have been inspected by Caltrans, under their Bridge Inspection Program, and found to be inadequate for legal highway loads, Weight limits were accordingly posted to limit the loads that are applied by vehicles. The Federal Highway Act authorizes funds for the Federal Bridge Replacement Program. Funds under this program are used to finance 80% of the cost for replacing bridges found to be in an advanced state of deterioration, Both bridges were nominated for funding, Their sufficiency index was found to qualify them for funds under the program. The restrictions issued by the Office of Planning and Research stipulate that only Public Works Projects needed for health and safety reasons may be constructed "South of the line." Replacement of these bridges is vitally needed to provide for passage of legal highway loads with complete safety. We recommend that a finding be made that the replacement of these'bridges is_ needed for health and safety, URGENCY CLAUSE: A negative declaration has been issued by the Environmental Review Committee, and it is necessary to advertise for bids as soon as possible in order for construction to be completed prior to the rainy season, 06-24-87