Agenda Item Wording:
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Award contract and appropriation of funds - Authorize the City Manager to award the construction contract to Power Design Electric, for traffic signal improvements at the intersection of W. Ferguson Ave. and N. Mooney Blvd., in the amount of $610,660 and authorize an additional appropriation of Measure R Local funds in the amount of $30,000.
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Deadline for Action: 10/19/2026
Contact Name and Phone Number:
Rudy Lopez, Associate Engineer, Rudy.Lopez@visalia.gov, 713-4270
Rebecca Keenan, Senior Civil Engineer, Rebecca.Keenan@visalia.gov, 713-4541
Chris Crawford, City Engineer, Chris.Crawford@visalia.gov, 713-4331
Jason Huckleberry, Engineering and Building Department Director, Jason.Huckleberry@visalia.gov, 713-4495
Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
Authorize the City Manager to award a contract to Power Design Electric, Inc. for traffic signal improvements at the intersection of W. Ferguson Ave. and N. Mooney Blvd., in the amount of $610,660; and
Authorize an appropriation of additional Measure R Local (131) funds in the amount of $30,000.
Summary:
The intersection of W. Ferguson Ave. and N. Mooney Blvd. meets the nationally accepted standards for the installation of a traffic signal due to the traffic volumes and the traffic delay at this intersection. The intersection is currently a four way stop and this project will install traffic signal equipment, reconstruct the pedestrian access ramps to comply with the current Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG), and restripe all four legs of the intersection, including crosswalks and bike lanes.
Background Discussion:
This project will signalize the intersection of W. Ferguson Ave. and N. Mooney Blvd. and replace the existing all-way stop controls. Other improvements at the intersection will include reconstructing the pedestrian access ramps to comply with the Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) and restr...
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