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CITY OF PALM DESERT
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: AUTHORIZE THE INSTALLATION OF A GATE ON ARROW
TRAIL AND BUCKBOARD TRAIL
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Greenwood, P.E., Director of Public Works
DATE: May 10, 2012
CONTENTS: Vicinity Maps (2)
Recommendation
By Minute Motion, authorize the installation of a gate to close a short
segment of Arrow Trail to vehicular traffic at the intersection of Arrow Trail
and Buckboard Trail.
Background
The intersection of Arrow Trail and Buckboard Trail is located in a residential
neighborhood in South Palm Desert, and the homes located along Buckboard Trail back
up to Ironwood Park. Located on the northeast corner of this intersection are facilities
belonging to Southern California Edison (SCE) and Coachella Valley Water District
(CVWD). Just north of this intersection, Arrow Trail dead ends and a dirt track provides
access to the rear of the western most two residential lots on Buckboard Trail. These
two residential property owners have easements allowing access to the rear of their
properties via Arrow Trail. One of the property owners of these lots has complained that
people are driving cars back into this area where they have no purpose.
Staff looked at how to alleviate this problem, and has determined that installing a gate is
the best and most cost efficient means of limiting vehicular access to the area. The
gate would be locked and access would be provided to SCE, CVWD, and the two
residential property owners on Buckboard Trail. Access for pedestrians and bicycles
will also be retained. Staff obtained four quotes to build and install the gate, and intends
to proceed with the installation using the low bid of $1,950 from White's Steel of Indio,
California. Funds are available in Account No. 110-4310-433-3320, Street
Maintenance.
Staff Report
Installation of Gate at Arrow Trail and Buckboard Trail
May 10, 2012
Page 2 of 2
Fiscal Analysis
There is no fiscal impact beyond the cost of the gate. Nominal costs will be incurred in
the future for maintenance and up -keep.
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Mark 9re .Inwood, P.
Directo oublic Wor
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Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance
M. Wohlmuth, City Manager
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
APPROVED DENIED
RECEIVED OTHER
MEETING DATE
AYES:
NOES: -N cn
ABSENT: L ML
ABSTAIN:
VERIFIED BY: - -
Original on File with City Clerk's Otee
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L� City Boundary ❑ Parcels (1/2012)
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