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Staff Report for a Resolution Accepting the Work for the Annual Sidewalk Repair Program 2013-14, Project No. 2013.0060
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SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This project reconstructed damaged concrete sidewalks, driveway approaches, curbs and gutters, and installed Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps throughout the City.
Staff recommends that the City Council accept the work by Rosas Brothers Construction, authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion, authorize the City Manager to release the performance and payment bonds and to waive the maintenance bonds upon the Engineering and Transportation Director's recommendation.
BACKGROUND
On November 18, 2013, by Resolution 2013-147, the City Council awarded a construction contract for the subject project to Rosas Brothers Construction. The project replaced approximately 16,850 square feet of damaged sidewalks and 3,022 linear feet of curb and gutters throughout San Leandro. In addition, the project installed 66 curb ramps, including locations where they did not previously exist, and upgraded existing curb ramps to comply with current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
The City's Sidewalk Repair program offers homeowners an option to use the City's contractor for sidewalk or driveway repairs, which are billed to homeowners upon completion. Under San Leandro Municipal Code section 5-1-415, property owners are responsible for maintenance and repair of the sidewalks in front of and on the side of their properties. This program allows residents to take advantage of economies of scale for the cost of repairs and, as such, installed about 10,740 square feet of driveways on private properties.
As much as this program provides homeowners opportunities to maintain their frontage at very reasonable costs compared to hiring individual contractors, it also helps limit their exposure to liabilities related to trip incidents. This program strives to create a safer walking...
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