Approve $5.7 million contract to replace San Pablo Creek culvert on Via Verdi

Via Verdi CulvertContractsContract

In Plain English

A culvert under Via Verdi that carries San Pablo Creek needs replacement. The city selected Bay Cities Paving and Grading for the construction work. If approved, the total project budget is $6.6 million including the construction contract and other costs.

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Votes

Adopt resolution approving final mitigated negative declaration and approve contract with Bay Cities Paving and Grading

Failed

3 to 2

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Why This Vote Matters

The council rejected a $6.6 million contract to repair a failing culvert under Via Verdi that carries San Pablo Creek. The project would have hired Bay Cities Paving and Grading to replace the deteriorating infrastructure. In a divided vote, the measure failed 3-2, with Councilmembers Butt, Ritterman, and Rogers supporting it, while Bates and Boozé voted against it. Two members were absent, and the motion needed four votes to pass.

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