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Salinas officials warn roughly $40 million in federal infrastructure funding at risk; wastewater project bids exceed estimates
Summary
Public Works and city management updated partners on street, sidewalk, and industrial wastewater projects, and said construction bids have outpaced estimates on a key wastewater electrical design, potentially jeopardizing planned work tied to federal funding.
Public Works Director David Jacobs told the March 14 legislative breakfast that Salinas is making targeted uses of ARPA and grant money for sidewalks, crosswalk beacons and street repairs but faces funding and bidding challenges on larger infrastructure projects.
Jacobs reviewed recent uses of ARPA funds for sidewalks and pavement repairs and said the city advanced stream alteration permitting so it can desilt channels to reduce flood risk. He highlighted projects funded through grants: a flashing beacon crosswalk at Williams Road (an ATP and Active Transportation Plan award), a Highway Safety Improvement Program flashing pedestrian beacon at…
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