Budget Amendment and Contract Approval for Pacific Electric Trail Project
March 10, 2026
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The Frame
This action authorizes $63,776 in new spending for environmental and historical site assessments required to move forward with the Pacific Electric Trail infrastructure project.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Alta Planning + Design
The firm is receiving a contract amendment for $57,978 to perform additional assessment work.
City residents
Residents are affected by the allocation of $63,776 in city budget funds toward the Pacific Electric Trail project.
Last recorded activity March 10, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The City Council is asked to adopt Resolution No. 8485 to amend the FY 2025/2026 budget.
- The amendment appropriates $63,776 for a cultural resources assessment for the Pacific Electric Trail (City Project No. 240801).
- The proposal authorizes a fifth amendment to the contract with Alta Planning + Design for $57,978.
- A 10% contingency fund of $5,798 is included for unforeseen expenses.
- The total agreement amount for the contract is capped at $1,070,552.
- The City Manager or their designee is authorized to execute all related documents.
Why It Matters
This action authorizes $63,776 in new spending for environmental and historical site assessments required to move forward with the Pacific Electric Trail infrastructure project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a cultural resources assessment?
Why is the city paying Alta Planning + Design more money?
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Cumulative Contract Value
The total contract value for Alta Planning + Design has reached $1,070,552 through five separate amendments.
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Analysis Score
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- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
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