20E - AA AND AMENDMENT FOR SIDEWALK REPAIRS

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 6, 2020 TITLE: APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT TO CARRY FORWARD FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $275,000 AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH EBS GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC. BY $600,000 TO PERFORM ADDITIONAL SIDEWALK CONCRETE REPAIRS, FOR A NEW ESTIMATED TOTAL PROJECT DELIVERY COST OF $850,470 (PROJECT NO. 20-6970) (GENERAL FUND AND NON - GENERAL FUND) /s/ Kristine Ridge CITY MANAGER CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1s' Reading ❑ Ordinance on god Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to carry forward Fiscal Year 2019-20 Special Gas Tax funds in the amount of $275,000 in the Special Gas Tax, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the Special Gas Tax, Contract Services - Professional expenditure account. 2. Authorize the City Manager to amend the construction contract with EBS General Engineering Services Inc., via change order, by an increase of $600,000, to perform additional sidewalk concrete improvements, for a new estimated project delivery cost of $850,470. 3. Approve a revised Project Cost Analysis increasing construction administration by $50,000 and project contingencies by $550,000, for a new estimated project delivery cost of $850,470. DISCUSSION The Public Works Agency Maintenance Services Division is responsible for maintaining 400 miles of streets and 800 miles of sidewalks located within the City of Santa Ana. Staff evaluates the condition of damaged sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and driveways, to identify uneven surfaces and cracks that may pose a risk to pedestrians. The goal is to improve safe walking accessibility for pedestrians and increase active modes of transportation, such as walking and biking. Additionally, 20E-1