Project Update During the month of April, Alten Construction continued work on the Fire Station Building, the Training Classroom and the Training Tower. The Training Tower foundation slab on grade was placed mid-April. The Tower structure design submittal was approved and in early May the Tower erectors will be on site to begin erection. The … Continued
During the month of April 2018, the weather cleared up allowing Alten to initiate the off haul of the clean material, contaminated material and prepare the building pads for certification. Hauling off of the clean material was a success hauling off approximately 2,500 cubic yards to the airport. During the excavation of the contaminated material … Continued
The City of San Rafael (City) hereby requests proposals from qualified Consultants for the project management and oversight of Automated Traffic Signal Measures (ATSPM) and Adaptive Traffic Control Systems (ATCS) Projects. The final product sought is a completed and successful ATSPM implementation meeting all Innovative Deployment of Enhanced Arterials (IDEA) grant funding contract requirements provided … Continued
The Sidewalk Repair Program application period closed on Friday, April 27th. The City received 366 in total applications. This week the City ran the Sidewalk Repair Program lottery and ranked all 366 applications, and sent an email to all applicants informing them of their priority ranking status and what the next steps are: 1 is … Continued
We had our first two Park-A-Month volunteer days on April 21st (Gerstle Park) and May 5th (Sun Valley Park). Both events had a good turnout, with 30 volunteers showing up at Gerstle Park and nearly 50 at Sun Valley. Many saw the event on NextDoor, signs in the neighborhood and volunteer postings on the website. … Continued
SMART’s contracting team continues to make progress on Andersen Dr. A team of contractors are simultaneously working to install portions of the multi-use pathway near the railroad crossing, traffic signal infrastructure, and earthwork preparatory to the new railroad tracks being installed. The contracting team is diligently scheduling the phasing of work at the intersection of … Continued
According to the 2017 Homeless Point-in-Time Count, of the 1,100 people experiencing homelessness in Marin, only 15% were employed. Despite this very low rate of employment, of the people who were unemployed, only 23% reported being unable to work. Therefore, there is a tremendous opportunity to help people experiencing homelessness in Marin reenter the workforce. … Continued
Bike to Work Week encourages commuters and others to get out of their car and use a bicycle to get to and from their work. Safe paths for bicyclists are essential to make riding a real possibility for commuters. The City will conduct a one week pilot project from May 7 to 11 to coincide with Bike … Continued
Quality of Life in San Rafael The City of San Rafael is a great place to live, do business, raise a family and retire. Our city services, including public safety, parks and recreation, contribute to the quality of life that makes San Rafael such a desirable place to live. On March 6, 2018, the City … Continued
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to City of San Rafael by Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, … Continued
