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CityCouncil | 2006-01-03 | 3 | (06-005) Recommendation to accept the work of Golden Bay Construction, Inc. for the Webster Street Renaissance Project, No. P.W. 07-02-07. Councilmember deHaan requested the item be addressed together with the recommendation to approve an increase for the Construction Contract with Ghilotti Brothers [paragraph no. 06-006]. Councilmember deHaan stated the Webster Street Renaissance Project involved five blocks; the project was very successful; the vast majority of Webster Street has improved; the Park Street Streetscape Project involves two blocks; a lot of the work still needs to be done; inquired how much funding was provided by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). The Public Works Director responded each project received approximately $1 million. Councilmember deHaan stated that the remainder of the funding came from various other sources such as redevelopment and Alameda Power and Telecom (AP&T) The Public Works Director stated that AP&T paid for all of the Park Street joint trenching for electrical and cable wiring some Measure B money covered the Webster Street sidewalk repair. Councilmember deHaan stated the money was well spent; he has concerns about the next phase; inquired whether more dollars were in the cue now. The Public Works Director responded in the affirmative. stated a $700,000 federal grant would go to the Park Street Streetscape Project specifically; he is working with the Park Street Business Association (PSBA) and Development Services Department to determine how the money will be spent; PSBA would like the money to go toward more street trees and lights. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the MTC funding needs to go toward transportation-oriented activities. The Public Works Director responded that the funding is flexible. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether matching funds need to be obtained for the federal grant, to which the Public Works Director responded in the negative. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the federal grant would Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 January 3, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-01-03.pdf |