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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-03-11 - AGENDA REPORTS - SANTA CLARA RIVER TRAIL PH IV (2)AGENDAREPO City Manager Approval Item to be presented by. I . �. a 00 CONSENT CALENDAR DATE: March 11, 1997 SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH DAVID EVANS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR SANTA CLARA RIVER TRAIL PHASE IV DESIGN SERVICES DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation, and Community Services The City of Santa Clarita is commencing its design phase of the Santa Clara River Trail Phase IV project in fulfillment of the Five Year Capital Improvement Program. This project will provide an extension of the South Fork River Trail at McBean Parkway westerly to the Interstate 5 Freeway, The underlying fee owner is Newhall Land and Farming and easement agreements for portions of the trail have been developed as a result of the Valencia Town Center Agreement. Staff is working with David Evans and Associates, Inc. on a proposal for the first phase of design services including site assessment, route alignment studies, aerial surveys and preliminary cost estimates. Complete services will include right -of way engineering, geotechnical, plan preparation, specifications, and final construction cost estimates. David Evans and Associates, Inc. has been pre- qualified to manage the design and has a thorough understanding of the City's backbone trail system. Approximately $100,000 is available for the first phase of the project design through TDA Article 3 Funds ($50,000) and PFA Funds ($50,000). These monies are currently budgeted in the 8000 2452- 8001 and 8000 2052-8001 accounts. Additional funds to complete the Santa Clara River Trail Phase IV design are available and scheduled to be requested in the 1997-98 budget process. There are currently no funds available for the construction of this phase of the Santa Clara River Trail. Staff is currently reviewing funding opportunities to support the construction of this phase that will tie into employment centers such as the Valencia Industrial Center and Magic Mountain. Approximately $1.5 million will be required to construct Phase IV of the Santa Clara River Trail. Authorize City Manager to enter into a contract with David Evans and Associates, Inc. not to exceed $100,000 for comprehensive services relating to the Santa Clara River Trail Phase IV project to be charged to account number 8000 2452-8001 ($50,000) and account number 8000 2052-8001 ($50,000). Santa Clara River Trail Phase IV Location Map REP:DDP �u=i1\scrt4bd.,4dp AF -� iL 10) 7 1 --), I A I �' F, T-- 0 �' J, r . � r' U1, " D -Em2 Agenda Item,: PROJECr LOCATION MAP Project Name: SANU CLARA RIVER TRAIL - PHASE IV Project Nurnber. TI'009-90 Account No.: 99056 ProjectLimits: Along the Santa Clara River from Magic Mountain Padcway northwesterly to Interstate 5 and the Industrial Center.