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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1995 0517 CC REG ITEM 11A,SD,�It A 11 ,ITEM AGENDA REPORT C = TY O F MOORPARK -, ",ARK. CALIF: <= "y cou cll Maet,rg % l rig rlu'T(OfJ;_ � .2oe TO: The Honorable City Council FROM: Ken Gilbert, Director of Public Works DATE: May 5, 1995 (Meeting of 5-17-95) SUBJECT: Consider Approval of a Project to Reconstruct the Parkway Landscaping on the West Side of Spring Road South of Peach Hill Road DISCUSSION Background At a number of locations, the existing parkway trees on the west side of Spring Road south of Peach Hill Road have lifted the sidewalk causing a potential pedestrian safety problem. The width of the sidewalk in this area is only seven feet (71) wide. Parkway trees street are not recommended on an arterial street when the sidewalk/parkway is less than ten feet (101) wide. It is recommended, therefore, that the fourteen (14) parkway trees between Peach Hill Road and Monte Vista Park be removed, that the tree wells filled -in and that a two feet (21) wide landscaped area be constructed adjacent to the block wall. It is the intent of staff that the trees to be removed be replaced with a like number to be planted in Monte Vista Park. Project Description Exhibit 'A' shows the location of this project. Also shown is a cross section illustrating the design for the proposed two feet (21) wide parkway to be located adjacent to the block wall. Listed below is a summary of the proposed scope of work, cost sprgprkwy.ad 00083 Spring Road Parkway May 1995 Page 2 estimate, funding source and the proposed resources (in—house or contract services) to be utilized to perform the work. Cost Funding Est. No. Element Est. Source Assigned to: of Manhours Design 0 N/A N/A N/A Tree Removal 3,000 AD84-2 Tree N/A Contractor Sidewalk Removal and Replacement: Remove and replace lifted sidewalk, plus remove a two feet (2') wide area adjacent to the block wall. Labor 0 Public Works 64 Equipment Rental 230 Gas Tax Materials 1,700 Gas Tax " Irrigation & Landscaping: Drip system; 625 AD84-2 L/S Maint. Contract water source and controller at SW corner Contractor Supervision of Spring & Peach Hill; Plants: vines and Only shrubs. Estimated Total Cost 5,555 Maintenance Cost It is anticipated that the net maintenance costs will be reduced as the result of constructing this project. Past and anticipated future maintenance costs are summarized as follows: Past Future Maintenance Maintenance Cost Factors Cost Cost Change Annual Tree Maintenance 750 0 (750) Costs: 14 trees Annual Contract Maintenance 0 480 480 Costs Annual Water Costs 0 100 100 Total Cost 750 580 (170) sprgprkwy.ad 00084 Spring Road Parkway May 1995 Page 3 Fiscal Impact The recommended funding for this project is identified as follows: Element Amount Source Remarks Tree removal and 3,625 installation of irrigation and landscaping Contingency Sub -total Concrete removal & replacement Total Project Cost RECOMMENDATION 375 4,000 AD84-2 There are sufficient funds remaining in Account No. 023-400-642 for FY 1994/95 to perform this work. No additional appropriation or budget amendment is necessary. 2,000 Gas Tax It is proposed to fund this project from the $10,000 budgeted for sidewalk removal and replacement [03-142-903-0328] 6,000 Staff recommends that City Council approve the subject project, as described in this report, for a total cost not to exceed $6,000. sprgprkwy.ad 00685 R <D PEPc RD. RD. L pURELHURS c kA v4A-L �-:00086