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Budget Amendment and Contract Approval for Pacific Electric Trail Project

Original title: Request City Council to: (1) Adopt Resolution No. 8485 Amending the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Budget to Appropriate $63,776 for a Cultural Resources Assessment for the Pacific Electric Trail Project, City Project No. 240801; (2) Authorize a Fifth Amendment with Alta Planning + Design for the Cultural Resources Assessment in the Amount of $57,978; (3) Authorize a Contingency of 10% for Any Unforeseen Expenses in the Amount of $5,798 for a Total Agreement Amount Not to Exceed $1,070,552; and (4) Authorize the City Manager or Their Designee to Execute All Related Documents. (ACTION)

March 10, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

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.

Who is mentioned in the record

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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.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 10, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council is considering a budget amendment to allocate $63,776 for a related to the Pacific Electric Trail project. This includes approving a $57,978 contract amendment with Alta Planning + Design, plus a 10% fund.

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?
It is a study required to identify and evaluate historical or archaeological resources that might be affected by a construction project.
Why is the city paying Alta Planning + Design more money?
The city is proposing a fifth amendment to an existing contract to cover the costs of the new .

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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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