VIDEO. From the San Mateo County Board of Supervisor’s meeting on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 at 9:00am, as a hybrid meeting. Agenda. Consent Agenda Item #23 Staff Report.
SMCo DPW webpage for Ferdinand Ave Drainage Improvements Project.
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Ann M. Stillman, Director of Public Works
Subject: Ferdinand Avenue Drainage Improvement Project – El Granada Area (County Project No. RW941; Project File No. E5085000)
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution:
A) Adopting plans and specifications, including conformance with prevailing wage scale requirements, for the Ferdinand Avenue Drainage Improvement Project in the El Granada Area; and
B) Authorizing the Director of Public Works to call for sealed proposals to be received by Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., in the office of the County Executive Officer/Clerk of the Board of Supervisors; and
C) Authorizing the Director of Public Works to extend the call for bids and bid opening up to sixty (60) calendar days beyond the time and date originally set forth by the Board of Supervisors.
BACKGROUND
On November 20, 1990, this Board adopted Ordinance No. 03277 which is codified in Chapter 2.53 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code and provides for Mitigation Fees to be calculated, assessed, and collected for remodel or reconstruction projects from applicants at the time a building permit is issued. This Board adopted Ordinance No. 03988 on August 22, 2000, which allows for Mitigation Fees to be used to finance roadway reconstruction or drainage improvement projects within defined areas of benefit in which the fee was collected. The MidCoast is a defined area of benefit. This Board adopted Ordinance No. 04461 on February 10, 2009, which clarified that the Mitigation Fees can be used for planning, design, and environmental review of reconstruction projects for existing roads and drainage facilities, and repaving of existing roads.
DISCUSSION
During storm events, flooding occurs on Ferdinand Avenue between The Alameda and Avenue Alhambra and Avenue del Oro between San Carlos Avenue and The Alameda. Under such storm events, the limits of flooding extend into the roadway affecting vehicular travel and pedestrian access to the sidewalk. The Ferdinand Avenue Drainage Improvement Project (Project) would install 980 feet of 30-inch storm drainage pipe on Avenue del Oro, The Alameda, and Ferdinand Avenue, which will connect to the existing storm drainage system on Ferdinand Avenue near Avenue Alhambra. Construction of the proposed storm drainage system will alleviate flooding during certain storm events.
The County Attorney has reviewed and approved the resolution as to form.
EQUITY IMPACT
The Department of Public Works (Department) is committed to fostering equitable access to reliable infrastructure for all residents and visitors. By expanding the storm drainage system in the El Granada Area, this Project enhances flood management, improves roadway safety, and ensures uninterrupted access for the community. These improvements support emergency response capabilities and maintain essential mobility for a diverse range of users, reinforcing the Department’s dedication to building resilient and inclusive public infrastructure.
FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated construction cost of the Project is $750,000. The Project will be financed as follows:
There is no impact to the General Fund.
SMCo Public Works Ferdinand Ave Drainage Improvements Project webpage
Public Works Contact: Wency Ng, Senior Engineer: [email protected]
Updates
- November 2023 – Potholing for utilities was performed.
- December 2023 – Received pothole report to implement in design plans.
- January 2024 – Compiled and field verified utility information.
- February/March 2024 – 30% design phase.
- April to July 2024 – 65% design phase.
- August to September 2024 – The 75% plans, specifications and estimate are currently in development.
- October to December 2024 – The 75% plans, specifications and estimate are under review. Targeting completion of 90% plans, specifications and estimate on November 2024.
- January to March 2025 – 90% plans under review.
- April 2025 – 100% plans in design and target to adopt plans by April 2025.
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