Description
Title: Actions pertaining to the Trolley Park Lighting and Shade Structure Project, Bid File 12600535 (Council District 1): 1. Adopt a finding of a Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment No. PC00222; 2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $212,936.87 to Geometric Construction, Inc. of Fresno, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Trolley Park Lighting and Shade Structure Project.
Summary
The City of Fresno is undertaking a project at Trolley Park, located at 2004 N. Van Ness Blvd., to enhance public amenities. The initiative involves installing new pole-mounted light fixtures around the park's perimeter and adding a shade structure over the existing tot lot area, with two poles featuring additional lighting. This project is categorized as "categorically exempt" from further environmental documentation under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, specifically Class 1, which covers minor alterations to existing facilities without expanding their use. It is expected to have no adverse environmental impacts, making it significant for local residents as it improves park safety and usability without requiring extensive review processes.