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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 _
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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site consistent with the Specific Plan in an effort to continue to move the project forward and clear away blighted and outdated structures.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...
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