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CalTrans will request funding approval for the project from the California Transportation Commission on June 12, 2002. The construction is expected to be completed in November, 2004. CalTrans requires an approved maintenance agreement in order to get funding approval for the project from the California Transportation Commission on June 12, 2002. Therefore, staff is requesting that the Council authorize the City Manager to enter into the maintenance agreement with CalTrans. Alternatives There are three alternatives to this action. (1) Do not enter into the agreement. As a result, the bicycle path will most likely not be included as a par~ of the 101 lane widening. There will be less continuous bicycle access through Redwood City. The recycled water line may also not be installed. (2) Re-negotiate the agreement with the State of California for less maintenance responsibilities. Staff believes that the maintenance responsibilities are appropriate in order to construct the bicycle path. The City would not be able to participate in the construction of this path without this cost-shared approach. (3) Many individuals would like the bike path to be along the Bair Island levee with a new bridge crossing the slough at the north end. This plan has met stiff opposition from the many permitting agencies and may never come to fruition. The CalTrans proposed bike path, although not the best location will provide bike, pedestrian and jogging access from Redwood Shores to Redwood City. If we wait for a better bicycle path alignment, we will jeopardize the placement of the recycled water pipe along Highway 101. (4) Negotiate with the City of San Carlos for reimbursement for the portion of the bicycle path (460 feet) that will be located in San Carlos. This alternative can be pursued, however, staff did not want to predicate the construction of the path on an agreement with San Carlos. If this agreement cannot be formulated, staff did not want to miss the opportunity to have a bicycle path constructed - and recommends proceeding with the agreement. Fiscal Impact There is currer~tly no maintenance budget for this project. Funds would have to be budgeted starting in Fiscal Year 2004-2005. At that time, approximately $10,000 to $20,000 would be necessary for the first two years of maintenance. By the end of the second year, staff will have sufficient data on the actual maintenance requirements for future budgets. G~r~'~n Mann Ed Everett Public Works Superintendent Public Works Services Director City Manager Page 2 of 2