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CITY OF PALM DESERT
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
Authorize the Director of Public Works to Submit an Application for
Proposition 1B Funds for a Pavement Rehabilitation Project
Mark Greenwood, P.E., Director of Public Works
February 14, 2008
Exhibit Map
Application for Proposition 1B Funds
By Minute Motion:
Authorize the Director of Public Works to submit an application for
Proposition 1B Funds in the amount of $800,277 for a Pavement
Rehabilitation Project on Country Club Drive in response to a call for
projects by the State Department of Finance.
Discussion:
When State Proposition 1B was passed, one of the provisions stated that $2 billion of
the funds would go to cities and counties to fund the maintenance and improvement of
local transportation facilities. Subsequent legislation specified that $950 million be
appropriated, with $400 million for counties and $550 million to cities. The City of Palm
Desert's share for this appropriation, as determined by the State Controller's Office, is
$800,227.05.
Projects considered eligible for Proposition 1B funds include those that reduce local
traffic congestion and further deterioration, improve traffic flows, or increase traffic
safety; pavement maintenance and rehabilitation activities may meet one or more of
these requirements. The proposition is set up with a "use it or lose it" provision that
specifically requires the funds to be expended within three fiscal years.
Public Works staff has prepared the application for Proposition 1B funding for a
pavement rehabilitation project at three locations along Country Club Drive, as shown
on the attached vicinity map. The first location is between Monterey Avenue and Portola
Avenue; the second location is between Eldorado Drive and Oasis Club Drive; the third
location is between Park Center Drive and Washington Street. The curb ramps will also
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February 14, 2008
be upgraded to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. The total
estimated cost of the project is $2,000,000; Proposition IB will fund approximately 40%
of this cost. The remaining $1,200,000 will be requested in the next fiscal year's budget.
The City had previously repaired Country Club Drive from Cook Street to Eldorado Drive
during the last fiscal year. Additionally, the portion of Country Club Drive from Portola
Avenue to Cook Street is currently under contract to be repaired. The City has also
recently rehabilitated Country Club Drive from Oasis Club Drive to Park Center Drive;
therefore, with this project Country Club Drive will be completely repaired throughout the
City limits.
Staff therefore requests that City Council authorize the submission of the Proposition 1 B
application to the State Department of Finance for consideration for funding of the
above -named project.
Prepared By:
Aaron Kulp
Associate Engineer
Approval;
Homer Croy
ACM for Deve
Carlos L. Orte
City Manager
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Department I-yead:
Mark GreenNood, P.E.
Director of Public Works
Paul S. Gibson
Director of Finance
CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
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