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Council approves $189,652 contract to resume Lions Creek trail design, citing federal grant funding

2900664 · April 8, 2025
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The council awarded a design and permitting contract to Dewberry Engineers to complete design and environmental work for the Lions Creek Trail missing link between Kern Avenue and Tapestry, using federal grants and local gas tax matching funds for the project.

The Gilroy City Council unanimously approved a $189,652.26 contract with Dewberry Engineers to resume design, permitting and environmental work for the Lions Creek Trail missing‑link project between Kern Avenue and the Tapestry area near Christopher High School.

Staff said the project had advanced to about 65% design under an earlier engineer but was put on hold for funding reasons. The city later secured federal grant funding and a California Recreational Trails Program award that together provide…

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