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CITY OF SAN LEANDRO STAFF REPORT DATE: June 7, 2010 TO: Stephen L. Hollister, City Manager ~~ FROM: Uchenna Udemezue, Directorr~ Engineering and Transportatio Department APPROVED AND FORWARDED TO CITY COUNCIL ~~ :s%%~~ Stephen L. Hollister City Manager BY: Ken Joseph, City Engineer Engineering and Transportation Departmen SUBJECT PROJECT/PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CALLING FOR BIDS " FOR THE PARK PATHWAYS (WW) PROJECT, PROJECT NUMBER 10-150-38-306. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION This project provides for the rehabilitation of the asphalt concrete pathways in several City parks. Staff recommends approval of the plans and specifications and call for bids for the subject project. BACKGROUND On March 2, 2009, the City received notice from the East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD) of our eligibility for $3,740,998 in Measure WW Park Bond funds. The funds are for the acquisition and development of neighborhood, community, and regional parks and recreation lands and facilities. The subject project will be the first to be undertaken with these funds. $500,000 will be used to rehabilitate park pathways. ANALYSIS The project will rehabilitate the asphalt concrete pathways at up to eight City parks depending upon bid results. These parks include: Marina Park; Washington Manor Park; Halcyon Park; McCartney Park; Stenzel Park; Memorial Park; Warden Park; and Thrasher Park. Slurry seal, an asphalt emulsion, will be used to treat pathways that are in fairly good condition. For severely distressed pathways, 4-inch thick asphalt concrete sections will be replaced and bounded with redwood header boards to protect pathway edges. In addition, neighboring tree roots will be pruned to reduce future pathway damage. The project also includes installation of Americans