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Notice of completion - Authorize the filing of a notice of completion for the traffic signal improvements at the intersection of St. Johns Parkway and Burke Street.
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Agenda Date: 03/16/2026
Prepared by:
Jonathan Frausto, Associate Engineer, jonathan.frausto@visalia.gov, 713-4369
Dolores Verduzco, Financial Analyst, dolores.verduzco@visalia.gov, 713-4540
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 filing of a notice of completion for the traffic signal improvements at the intersection of St. Johns Parkway and Burke Street.
Summary:
This project included signalizing the intersection of St Johns & Burke St, replacing the all-way stop controls and improving the pedestrian access ramps to be in compliance with Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidance (PROWAG). In addition to these improvements the project included installation of fiber optic interconnect from St. John's Pkwy at Burke St east (~1,300') to St. John's Pkwy at Ben Maddox Way. This will expand the connectivity of the City's fiber optic traffic signal network as well as reduce emissions through minimizing delays at intersections.
Background Discussion:
In February of 2022, the City Council authorized the City Manager to receive and appropriate the awarded CMAQ funds for this project totaling $660,000 and to execute a Measure R Supplemental Agreement with TCAG to utilize $205,000 of Measure R Regional Funds for this project.
The project was advertised for construction in August of 2024. Construction began in May of 2025, with completion in August of 2025. Due to manufacturing delays on traffic signal equipment, the project underwent suspensions, resulting in 100% completion in February of 2026.
Change Orders:
The final cost of the construction contract inc...
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