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City says Ramona–Howard roundabout cost estimates rose; staff seeks Caltrans funding
Summary
City staff told the council the Ramona and Howard roundabout project has a higher cost estimate than previously expected; staff said they reapplied to Caltrans for additional funds and will present a full update at a workshop in two weeks.
Council members sought an update on the proposed Ramona and Howard roundabout. City staff and a public‑works representative said the project is now estimated to cost substantially more than earlier figures and that the city has requested additional funding from Caltrans.
Public works staff said they could not provide exact final numbers immediately and offered a workshop update in two weeks with detailed figures and project status. During the exchange staff described design funding already obtained and said the city remains short of the full construction cost and has reapplied for state assistance.
Council member Ben Lopez pressed for clarity on which funding would support the project and asked for a forthcoming presentation with exact numbers. Staff agreed to provide detailed documentation and a full update at the scheduled workshop.
What happens next: Staff will present a detailed project report and updated cost estimates at the council workshop in two weeks; no construction contract award or final funding commitment was made at the meeting.
