HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-03-11 - AGENDA REPORTS - SANTA CLARA RIVER TRAIL PH IV (2)AGENDAREPO
City Manager Approval
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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
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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.