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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: APRIL 3, 2006 TITLE: Edocn[:on ist CONTRACT AWARD FOR LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS ON BRISTOL STREET] LA VETA AVENUE BRIDGE OVER THE I-5 FREEWAY (PROJECT NO. 2609) r TY MANAGER ~/' RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Ordinance on 1s~ Reading ^ Ordinance on Intl Reading ^ Implementing Resolution ^ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER 1. Award a contract to Moore Electrical Contracting, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with a lump sum price in the amount of $223,121 for construction of lighting improvements on the Bristol Street/La Veta Avenue Bridge over the I-5 Freeway. 2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction cost of $279,000. 3. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute a cooperative agreement with the City of Orange for Construction and Maintenance of lighting improvements on the Bristol Street /La Veta Avenue Bridge over the I- 5 Freeway. DISCUSSION The Bristol StreetjLa Veta Bridge was constructed as part of the Caltrans improvements to widen the I-5 Freeway (Exhibit 1). Caltrans has provided conduits and footings for future street lights on the bridge but the wires, light poles and service cabinet will be installed by the cities of Santa Ana and Orange. Once completed, this project will enhance vehicular and pedestrian safety in the area. It is recommended that the cities of Orange and Santa Ana enter into an agreement to install and maintain these street lights with the City of Santa Ana being the lead agency for the design and construction phases of the project. The cities will share the cost of the project equally. 23A-1