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Moraga council approves summer paving, awards town‑hall roof contract and sets hearing on street‑lighting assessments
Summary
The Town of Moraga voted to proceed with a combined summer paving program using partial depth reclamation, authorized the town‑hall roof replacement contract with contingency and approved a resolution to set a June 24 public hearing on the FY 2026‑27 street‑lighting assessment district.
The Town of Moraga Council on May 27 approved three agenda items that move infrastructure work forward this summer and establish a next step for the town’s street‑lighting assessment district.
Paving project (Item 6.5): Council approved a combined paving contract for the summer construction season to use partial depth reclamation (PDR) on Augusta Drive and sections of Moraga Road, plus shoulder stabilization on Rheem. Public Works Director Nate Levine said PDR — which reuses some existing asphalt as base material before applying a new surface — is a cost‑effective, durable repair method. Levine described bid estimates as “about 1.6, 1.7” (units were not specified in the transcript). The council approved the measure by voice vote.
Town‑hall roof replacement (Item 9a): Staff reported four responsive bids for a full roof replacement after leaks revealed the existing roof was past its useful life. The low responsive bidder, D7 Roof Services, was recommended after reference checks. Staff asked the council to authorize the construction contract, a 15% contingency and authority to execute change orders within staff limits; the item was adopted by voice vote. Council members asked about potential panel/sheathing replacement and bid variance; staff said the contingency was intended to cover unforeseen conditions and that unused contingency would return to the capital‑improvement program.
Street‑lighting assessment (Item 9b): Staff presented the engineer’s report for Assessment District No. 1979‑1 covering approximately 4,200 parcels; staff reported a small, multi‑year shortfall (about $24,000) and a fund balance sufficient to continue operations. No levy increase was proposed for FY 2026‑27. Council approved a resolution declaring the town’s intent to levy assessments, approved the engineer’s report and set a public hearing for June 24, 2026, to consider the final levy.
Votes and outcomes: All three items passed by council voice votes with no recorded dissents in the transcript. The paving project and roof replacement were approved for summer work and contract award; the street‑lighting item set the public hearing and continued the current assessment rate for the coming fiscal year.
Why it matters: The actions authorize capital work that affects roadway condition, town facilities and long‑term street‑lighting funding. Staff indicated they will return with additional project details and timing to minimize impacts to police services and other town operations.
