LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lakeport City Council on Tuesday evening approved the award of a contract that is meant to complete the remaining sidewalk work in downtown Lakeport.

Public Works Director Ron Ladd presented to the council the construction contract with T&T Paving Inc. dba Valley Paving for the South Main Street Sidewalk Project.

His written report explained, “The project is located at various locations on South Main St. from D Street to just south of Konocti Ave. The work consists of removal of tree stumps, excavation of embankment, removing and replacing concrete curb, gutter, sidewalk, installing ADA compliant curb ramps, and HMA placement to conform to new concrete facilities. Coordination will take place with PG&E and AT&T to relocate three utility poles within the project boundary.”

Ladd said the city received a “significant amount” of bids for the project, with T&T Paving Inc. submitting a proposal in the amount of $334,279.15.

“It’s important to note that this bid came in well below the engineer’s estimate,” Ladd said.

That estimate, Ladd said in his report, totaled $413,000.

Ladd said the project is part of the larger strategy for the whole Main Street corridor. It’s an important safety project, in particular between First Street and Lakeport Boulevard.

When the project is completed, Ladd said the city will have done sidewalk work along the entirety of Main Street, from the city limits to the North Main Street terminus in the Del Lago area.

“We’re starting to see the finish line,” Ladd said.

The total project involves around 650 feet of sidewalk, either new or removing and replacing damaged sidewalk, Ladd said.

City Manager Kevin Ingram said the project will result in there being continuous sidewalk on both sides of the street from Lakeport Boulevard to Clear Lake Avenue.

He said it fills in the remaining gaps in the sidewalk in the city’s core downtown area.

Lakeport resident Danny Wind raised concerns about safety for pedestrians and cyclists while construction is taking place. Wind pointed to a pavement project underway on Green and Sayre streets and Loch Drive, where they saw safety concerns.

“The first rule in construction is safety first,” said Mayor Michael Froio.

Councilman Brandon Disney moved to approve the award of the contract, which was seconded by Councilwoman Stacey Mattina and approved unanimously by the council.

Construction is estimated to start at the end of May and be completed by Aug. 1, Ladd reported.

In other news on Tuesday, the council approved setting a second public hearing for May 21 regarding revising Lakeport Municipal Code Chapter 3.34 regarding fire mitigation fees, and voted to adopt a resolution for “Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing” in Lakeport.

The council also welcomed new Lakeport Police Department records staffer Melissa Carpenter, and Mayor Froio presented proclamations designating April 2024 as Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

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