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Consider recommendations regarding Summerland Coastal Access Improvements Projects, Construction Contracts, and Memorandum of Understanding; State Project No. LPPSB1L-6090(088), County Project Nos. 862418 Wallace Ave and 862417 Via Real, First District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) for reimbursement to the County of Santa Barbara for work on the Summerland Coastal Access Improvements Projects;
b) Approve the plans and specifications, on file in the Public Works Department Office, for construction of Wallace Avenue Summerland Coastal Access Improvements Project;
c) Award the construction contract for the Wallace Avenue Summerland Coastal Access Improvements Project; in the amount of $3,616,610.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Taylor Jane Construction LP, PO Box 1327, Nipomo, CA 93444, subject to the provision of documents and certifications, as set forth in the specifications applicable to the project, as required under California law;
d) Authorize the Public Works Director, or designee to approve change orders for the Wallace Avenue Summerland Coastal Access Improvements Project for a contingency amount up to $197,231.00, plus an additional amount of $78,000.00 for supplemental work items for the construction of Wallace Avenue Summerland Coastal Access Improvements Project, for a total not to exceed authorization of $3,891,841.00;
e) Approve the plans and specifications, on file in the Public Works Department Office, for construction of Via Real Trail Enhancements Project;
f) Award the construction contract for the Via Real Trail Enhancements Project in the amount of $3,006,857.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Taylor Jane Construction LP, PO Box 1327, Nipomo, CA 93444, subject to the provision of documents and certifications, as set forth in the specifications applicable to the project, as required under California law;
g) Authorize the Public Works Director, or designee to approve change orders for the Via Real Trail Enhancements Project for a contingency amount up to $166,743.00, plus an additional amount of $78,000.00 for supplemental work items for the construction of Via Real Trail Enhancements Project, for a total not to exceed authorization of $3,251,600.00;
h) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the construction contracts, which have been reviewed and approved by County Counsel, Auditor-Controller and Risk Manager, or their authorized representatives;
i) Approve a Budget Revision Request No. 0010087 to increase appropriations of $310,360.00 in Public Works Roads-Capital Infrastructure Fund for Services and Supplies funded by unanticipated revenue from Intergovernmental Revenue - Other SBCAG Grant in the amount of $310,360.00 for the Wallace Avenue Summerland Coastal Access Improvements Project; County Project 862418;
j) Find the Wallace Avenue Summerland Coastal Access Project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 Cal. Code of Reg. Section 15301(c) as the proposed project(s) consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing, including but not limited to existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities, and approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption on that basis; and
k) Find the Via Real Trail Enhancements Project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 Cal. Code of Reg. Section 15301(c) as the proposed project(s) consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing, including but not limited to existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities, and approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption on that basis.