South Gate Capital Improvement Project Case Study

Introduction

Most communities define capital improvements as major public expenditures, usually in the purchase of equipment, land for public purpose, construction, and renovation of public works facilities. For the city of South Gate, capital improvement projects and programs contribute to the quality of life for South Gate residents. The CIP projects undergo a planning cycle; budgeting, design, construction, equipment acquisition, and debt service. The UPRR Upgrades at Firestone Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue Project (City Project 364-ST) is part of the City of South Gate’s Capital Improvement Program, which includes $80 million dollars of improvements. The project timeline for construction is scheduled to begin in late April 2015 and is expected to be completed during the fall of 2015. The project will improve the safety mobility of Firestone Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue through the Union Pacific railroad corridor, with the purpose to enhance pedestrian safety, relieve traffic congestion, and beautification of landscaping with traffic medians.

Project Details

The project manager in charge is Hany Hanein, Senior Civil Engineer for the city of South Gate. Projects move through a life cycle of planning, implementation, and completion. The project is spearheaded by the city

Financing required to repair and replace infrastructure sums up to millions of dollars, and not having readily available funds will delay or suspend capital improvement projects under construction The city of South Gate’s capital improvement program budget totals $80 million, of which 58% are funds for street improvements. The cost for South Gate’s City Project 364-ST is approximately $5.5 million, including construction costs and indirect costs such as design, project administration, and a right of way acquisition. The project is funded by Metro’s Measure R half-cent sales