Oakdale council approves midyear budget, street repairs, park restroom and building upgrades in 5-0 votes
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Summary
At the May meeting council approved the fiscal year 2024–25 midyear budget, multiple street reconstruction contracts, a prefab restroom for Gilbert Park, building improvements at 285 North Third Avenue, and a paint change order for the Gene Bianchi Center (4-1 on the latter).
The Oakdale City Council voted on several budget and capital items at its meeting, approving the midyear budget and multiple construction and maintenance contracts. Most items passed on unanimous roll-call votes; one change order passed 4-1.
Budget: The council adopted the fiscal year 2024–25 midyear budget by resolution on a 5-0 roll call. Staff reported a revenue reduction of about $36,425 (property tax down $46,000) and lower sales tax collections offset by unrealized gains and increased intergovernmental revenue. Projected general fund expenditures are about $17.0 million; the projected year-end general fund balance is approximately $6.8 million, maintaining the city's reserve target of 40 percent. Staff noted Measure H revenues fund public safety and other services.
Street, water and sewer projects: The council awarded contracts for multiple street repair and utility projects identified in the city's pavement management program: - Odessa Way and Mark Court Improvements: Contract with United Pavement Maintenance for $708,826.30; authorized 10 percent construction contingency ($70,000) and $70,000 for construction engineering/inspection for a total project budget of $848,826.30. Funding sources: SB1 Road Maintenance Fund, Water Capital Replacement Fund and Sewer Capital Replacement Fund. Vote 5-0. - Cedar Place Improvements: Contract with United Pavement Maintenance for $594,381; 10 percent contingencies authorized for construction and engineering for a total project budget of $713,257. Funding: Measure L, Water Capital Replacement Fund, Sewer Capital Replacement Fund. Vote 5-0. - Seventh Avenue Improvements: Contract with Platinum General Engineering for $201,013.56; 10 percent contingency and $25,000 engineering contingency for a total $246,013.56. Funding: Measure L and Sewer Capital Replacement Fund. Vote 5-0.
Park restroom: The council approved a contract with The Public Restroom Company for a prefabricated, two-stall ADA-accessible restroom at Gilbert Park for $253,707 and authorized a 10 percent contingency ($25,370) for a total budget of $279,077 to be funded from the Parks Replacement Fund (Fund 549). Staff said the existing restroom has been repeatedly vandalized and was permanently closed; the new unit includes vandal-resistant fixtures, programmable door locks and a 20-year structural warranty. Vote 5-0.
City building improvements: The council authorized multiple small contracts (windows, lighting, stucco, gate opener) totaling $53,665 for improvements at 285 North Third Avenue (the city's newly acquired building across from City Hall). Funding was drawn from General Government Capital Facility funds, Sewer Capital Replacement Fund and Water Capital Replacement Fund. Vote 5-0.
Gene Bianchi Center paint change order: Council approved a change order with Joaquin Painting for additional exterior and interior trim/stucco repair and painting in the amount of $21,200, increasing the total paint project to roughly $59,500. The motion passed 4-1. Council discussion noted additional defects became apparent after initial work and that completing the broader scope now avoids a patchwork look.
Procedural actions: The council approved the consent agenda (5-0) and continued item 10.1 (parking ordinance) to May 5 to await a consultant presentation.
Several members of the public raised questions during comment periods about the use of water and sewer capital funds for street projects; staff replied that line-item bid breakdowns link exact amounts to the water and sewer capital replacement accounts and that the city maintains multi-year capital plans and reserves.
