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Council OKs CS Legacy contract for Oxnard beautification and cleanup; staff reports likely Caltrans grant extension
Summary
The council approved a construction contract and associated appropriations for the Oxnard beautification and cleanup project and authorized staff to pursue a Metropolitan Water District turf rebate; staff said they had an encouraging, not-yet-written phone call indicating Caltrans may extend a grant deadline.
The Oxnard City Council on June 3 approved a construction contract and associated budget actions for the Oxnard beautification and cleanup project and authorized staff to pursue a water‑agency turf‑replacement rebate, while reporting that state transportation staff had indicated they are likely to extend a grant deadline.
Contract award and dollars: The council authorized the mayor to execute an agreement with CS Legacy Construction for $2,506,996.79 and approved a project contingency of $129,314, for a total not‑to‑exceed value of $2,636,296.79. The council also approved related appropriations and transfers: a maximum $1,600,000 transfer into the capital outlay fund (funding mechanics in staff report), and a $1,074,578 appropriation for FY24–25 from a mix of American Rescue Plan Act funds ($870,000) and a tax‑allocation bond fund ($204,578).
Grant timing and extension: Grants staff told the council they received a phone call from Caltrans local assistance staff on June 3 indicating headquarters is likely to approve a one‑year extension for the grant deadline; staff had not yet received formal confirmation in writing at the time of the meeting. Staff recommended proceeding with award and said that if the grant extension is formally granted staff would not need to draw on the proposed $1.6 million transfer and would instead seek reimbursement under the Caltrans grant.
Other authorizations: The council authorized the public‑works director to apply for a Metropolitan Water District turf‑replacement rebate up to $638,500 and to accept and appropriate rebate funds if awarded. The project and the Del Sol Community Garden Activation project were incorporated into the FY25–29 Capital Improvement Program as part of the approvals.
Why it matters: The contract authorizes construction work to begin on a project intended to improve public right‑of‑way and appearance in targeted corridors. Staff cautioned that the schedule had been compressed by multiple bid rounds and delays, and that a written extension from Caltrans would reduce city risk by allowing reimbursement rather than an immediate local transfer.
Vote and next steps: The council approved the contract and appropriations 7–0. Staff will execute the agreement, continue grant communications with Caltrans and pursue the water‑agency rebate application.
