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'~"2c~or~e~o light relative to the pending water recycling project, which will require rapid City aotlon in order to preserve future Council choices on implementation. Staff has confirmed with CalTrans that we will be allowed to add design specifications to the bike path bid documents for a large-diameter recycled water line to be installed under the bike path as It is constructed in 2004. The Council's decision whether to budget for and award this element or not will not come until next year, but the opportunity to insert the necessary design into the CalTrans bid documents will close by the end of February 2002. The potential benefit of this addition to the "recycled water distribution puzzle" is enormous, in that it would provide a direct transmission line to the northern edge of the Balr Island / Bayfront / Seaport area, where several large developments are contemplated, and where a sizable market already exists for the use of recycled water. Therefore, staff Is requesting that the Council authorize a task order to the Kennedy / Jenks contract (see companion staff report, "Authorize Task Order No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Kennedy / Jenks Consultants") in order to preserve future Council choices on the implementation of the recycled water project. Alternatives There are three alternatives to this action. (1) Do not enter into the agreement. The bicycle path will most likely not be Included as a part of the 101 lane widening. There will be less continuous bicycle access through Redwood City. (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) 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, staffdid not want to miss the opportunity to have this bicycle path constructed - and recommends proceeding with the agreement. Fiscal Impact There is currently 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 $20,000 would be necessary for the first two years of maintenance. By the end of the second year, staff will have sufficient data on the actual maintenance requirements for future budgets. Gordon Mann Peter Ingram ~ v E-~ Everett Public Works Superintendent Public Works Services Director City Manager Attachment Agreement PIngram$on"Rwc_clIy_halL3'(U:)~MYFILES~ACTIVE~DOCS_2002~CC_101_BIKEPATH I 28 02