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Receive an update on the Solano360 project and the Fairgrounds Demolition Project at the Solano County Fairgrounds in Vallejo
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Published Notice Required? Yes ____ No _X _
Public Hearing Required? Yes ____ No _X _
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The County Administrator’s Office (CAO) recommends that the Board of Supervisors receive an update on the Solano360 project and the Fairgrounds Demolition Project at the Solano County Fairgrounds in Vallejo.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On June 3, 2019, a Solano360 Implementation Committee Meeting was held at the County Administration Center in Fairfield, CA. County staff provided an update on the Fairgrounds Demolition Project, City of Vallejo Staff provided an update on Economic Development Activities proceeding in the City and the Solano Transportation Authority provided an update on the Solano Express bus stops being installed along Highway 37 and status of the design of the Highway 37/Fairgrounds Drive improvement project. The next steps are for County and City staff to continue to work cooperatively on outreach and marketing; update the Project Development Agreement; and jointly develop a Letter of Interest/Request for Qualification package for development of the Solano360 site.
Additionally, as part of the ongoing Solano360 project, staff solicited bids and the Board awarded a contract to Central Valley Engineering for the demolition of structures on the Fairgrounds site consistent with the Specific Plan in an effort to continue to move the project forward and clear away blighted and outdated structures. The demolition work has removed site improvements that are beyond their useful life and/or unable to be used in their current condition. A list of the Fairground structures demolished, years constructed, and current use is attached. The contractor is currently completing final grading and connections to City storm drain infrastructure, installing new fencing in the area and anticipates issuing a Notice of Completion for the project at the end of July 2019. Going forward, staff is working on Facility Conditions Assessments for the remaining Fair structures to determine structures for future demolition and/or capital renewal.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Fairgrounds demolition scope includes both demolition and site improvements totaling $5,500,000 which are included in Budget Unit 1820. The costs associated with preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the department’s FY2018/19 Adopted Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The Board could choose to not receive this update but would miss an opportunity to receive information about progress on the demolition activities at the Solano County Fairgrounds site in Vallejo.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Department of Resource Management, Building and Safety Services Division approved the demolition plans. County Counsel has approved the contract as to form. The City of Vallejo Fire Department reviewed plans and has issued a permit for the fuel tank relocation. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) has issued a permit number associated for the main Fair demolition project at 900 Fairgrounds Drive while a separate permit number is in process for 500-540 Fairgrounds Drive. BAAQMD is monitoring site construction activities for regulatory compliance. The City of Vallejo Economic Development Department is assisting with future development opportunities for the site.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION