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May 18, 2021
Ginger Koblasz
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority
1170 W. 31 Street, 2nd Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92410
RE: Alpine Pedal Path Rathbun Creek Extension Project
Ms. Koblasz,
As you are aware, the City of Big Bear Lake was awarded a Transportation Development Act
(TDA) Article 3 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program Grant in the amount of $175,072, per
allocation number L18-0702-0733-01. The allocation is assisting the City in the completion of the
Alpine Pedal Path Rathbun Creek Extension Project, which is a 2,200 linear foot, paved multi-use
trail that will further connect existing trails within the City, expanding the overall trail network.
The City has recently encountered delays in the execution of this project related to Covid-19, as
well as permitting and weather. This project requires the approval and permitting of Caltrans due
to its presence along SR18 and the encroachment permits for this project were issued in February
2021. In addition, given the seasonal impacts of the weather in Big Bear Lake, construction is
generally limited to the period between April until October of each year. At this point, the contractor
is mobilized and beginning work to be completed this fall. The current deadline for this project,
per the TDA Grant, is October 4, 2021.
Given the delays outlined above, we are requesting a time extension for the completion of the
work associated with this referenced TDA grant. The City of Big Bear Lake is formally requesting
an extension of time through October 4, 2022. This timeline will allow for the work to be completed
in the Fall of 2021 and staff to complete all required administrative functions including all invoice
processing, the Notice of Completion, and the submittal of all grant related submittals and
reimbursement paperwork in a timely manner, consistent with an updated deadline.
We appreciate your assistance and understanding in this matter. Should you have any questions
regarding this time extension request, please contact me at (909) 866-5831 ext. 113.
Sincerely,
tn livan
Director of Public Services
Public Services Departmcat
39707 Big Bear Boulevard,PO Box 10000,Big Bear Lake,CA 92315•(909)866-5831 wwwci1vbigbeai-1Ae.eom
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