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Redlands City Council approves public-works contracts, event support and a grant totaling roughly $2.3 million
Summary
At its meeting, the Redlands City Council awarded construction and professional contracts for sewer, sidewalks and environmental work, approved in‑kind support for two community events and accepted a federal emergency grant. Votes were unanimous among present council members.
Redlands City Council on Monday approved a package of public-works contracts, event in‑kind support and a federal emergency grant, totaling roughly $2.3 million in new city commitments.
The actions included awards for sewer and sidewalk construction, a contract for a landfill leachate assessment, a multi‑year biosolids hauling contract, city in‑kind support for two nonprofit events and acceptance of a 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant from FEMA.
Municipal and utilities engineering director Harris told the council the sewer project will “slip line about 4,800 feet of pipe and replace through trenching technology about 3,900 feet of pipe” and will replace 18 manholes; staff estimated the work will take about 60 days. The council awarded the sewer contract to Trico General Engineering for an amount not to exceed $1,494,516. Council also authorized a $529,406.26 contract to Garcon Construction Inc. for citywide sidewalk repairs and Americans with Disabilities Act curb ramps, and approved a sole‑source professional services agreement with Rincon Consultants for a landfill leachate environmental site assessment for $369,750 to address additional requirements raised by the regional water board.
The council approved a nonprofessional services agreement with Synagro WWT Inc. for wastewater biosolids hauling and disposal with an initial one‑year value not to exceed $500,000 and options for two additional years (total potential $1.5 million). Harris said Synagro was the lowest responsive bidder and that the company will determine legal disposal locations as regulations evolve.
The council also approved event in‑kind support requests: $45,271.82 for the Stater Brothers Charities’ “Believe Walk” (expected to draw up to 10,000 participants) and $14,648 in city resources for the Redlands Chamber of Commerce’s Dog Jog (expected about 600 attendees). Evan Sanford, executive director of the Redlands Chamber, said the Dog Jog has raised funds and donated supplies to the Redlands Bridal Shelter in prior years and will include options to walk adoptable shelter dogs this year.
A separate motion accepted a FEMA 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant award of $16,460 to support partial salary for an emergency operations specialist. Fire Chief Sessler said the position supports emergency planning, CERT and outreach.
All motions recorded roll‑call votes with Council member Barich, Council member Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Shaw and Mayor Salcedo voting yes; Council member Tejeda was absent from closed session and not recorded as voting on these items.
Votes at a glance - Award public‑works contract to Trico General Engineering — $1,494,516 — approved (yes votes: Barich, Davis, Shaw, Salcedo) - Award citywide sidewalk & ADA ramp contract to Garcon Construction Inc. — $529,406.26 — approved (yes votes: Barich, Davis, Shaw, Salcedo) - Approve sole‑source professional services agreement with Rincon Consultants Inc. (landfill leachate assessment) — $369,750 — approved (yes votes: Barich, Davis, Shaw, Salcedo) - Approve non‑professional services agreement with Synagro WWT Inc. (biosolids hauling) — initial year not to exceed $500,000; total potential $1.5M — approved (yes votes: Barich, Davis, Shaw, Salcedo) - Approve in‑kind support for Believe Walk (Stater Brothers Charities) — $45,271.82 — approved (yes votes: Barich, Davis, Shaw, Salcedo) - Approve in‑kind support for Dog Jog (Redlands Chamber of Commerce) — $14,648 — approved (yes votes: Barich, Davis, Shaw, Salcedo) - Accept FEMA 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant — $16,460 — approved (yes votes: Barich, Davis, Shaw, Salcedo)
Why it matters: The contracts address deferred infrastructure maintenance (sewer, sidewalks), regulatory compliance (landfill leachate monitoring), and the ongoing operational needs of the wastewater plant (biosolids removal). The event support reflects continuing city partnerships with local nonprofits and business groups to stage large downtown events.
What’s next: Staff will return with contract execution details, project schedules and any required traffic or street‑closure notices for the events and construction work.
