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Tehachapi presents notices of completion for Denison school access and Valley 2 resurfacing projects
Summary
City staff reported notices of completion for the TDA Denison project (sidewalks and curved gutters south of the high school) and the Regional Surface Transportation Program Valley 2 resurfacing; both were described as completed on time and on budget, with the school district contributing funds beyond the grant amount.
Andrew, representing development services, presented a notice of completion for the TDA Denison project, describing work "south of the high school" that built curved gutters, sidewalk and associated street improvements to the intersection of Pinion. Andrew said the project "was delivered on budget and on time" and thanked the USD for committing funds "in excess of the grant amount."
A council member praised the addition of a crosswalk with a flashing light near the high school, noting that during recent fog "the cars stopped and the kids who I could barely see" were using it — a council member characterized the crosswalk as "very forward thinking." Staff also presented a notice of completion for the Regional Surface Transportation Program Valley 2 improvements, which resurfaced Valley 2 from Valley 1 through Tucker; staff described it as another on-time, on-budget delivery.
Andrew noted standard contract closeout procedures, including withholding a 10% retainage until final punch-list items are complete: "With tonight's action, we have a 10% retainer. So they don't get their 10% of the contract until Andrew and the entire team is completely satisfied."
Why it matters: The Denison improvements create safer pedestrian access to Tehachapi High School and the Valley 2 resurfacing restores a corridor used by local traffic. Residents cited improved visibility and safety features as immediate benefits.
Next step: Both items were presented as notices of completion (informational); the transcript does not show additional formal council action beyond presentation and public praise during the excerpted meeting.
