Work, work and more work coming our way!

Hold onto your hardhats Members… we know it’s summer and you think you’re busy now, from what we are hearing at VCE, this is just the beginning! The Camp Fire debris is gone, the trees are on their way out and there is a TON of projects coming our way!

• 1/2 Billion in affordable housing units slated over the next 10 years in our area
• $121 million in Capital Improvement and Disaster Recovery Projects for the Town of Paradise over the next 5 years
• $140 million in Paradise Unified School Districts Master Plan Priorities, almost half of which is currently funded through insurance proceeds.
• $22 million in grant funds awarded to the City of Chico for road and infrastructure Improvements

For specific information on these projects, read on!

Affordable Housing – Funded through low-income tax credits. 1^st round applications were due July 1^st, two additional rounds are expected.

(Information Provided by Housing Authority of the County of Butte)

Project Name	City	# of Units	Population Served	Application Date
Sunrise Village Apts.	Gridley	37	Seniors	July 2020
Riverbend Apts. Phase 1	Oroville	72	Family	July 2020
Riverbend Apts. Phase 2	Oroville	48	Family	February 2021
Liberty Bell Apts.	Orland	32	Seniors	Fall 2020
Woodward Apts.	Orland	36	Family	September 2020
8th Street PSH	Orland	40	PSH	July 2021
Mitchell Ave. Apts.	Oroville	37	Seniors	July 2020
Ford Ave. Apts.	Gridley	36	Family	July 2020
Deer Creek Apts.	Chico	156	Family	July 2020
Oroville PSH – Nelson	Oroville	40	PSH	July 2020
North Creek Crossing Apts. Phase 1	Chico	106	Family	July 2020
North Creek Crossing Apts. Phase 2	Chico	60	Family	September 2020
Park Ave. Apts.	Chico	59	Singles / PSH	July 2020
Creekside Place Apts.	Chico	101	Seniors	July 2020
Paradise Community Village (rebuild)	Paradise	36	Family	July 2020
Kathy Court Apts. (rebuild)	Paradise	12	Family	TBD

 

Sierra Heights Apts. II	Oroville	23	Family	TBD
Oroville Heights Apts. II	Oroville	40	Family	TBD
Lava Ridge Apts.	Chico	98	Family	TBD
Bruce Village Commons	Chico	60	Senior	TBD
Olive Ranch Apts. I	Oroville	84	Family	TBD
Olive Ranch Apts. II	Oroville	83	Family	TBD
Conness Apts.	Chico	162	Family	TBD

 

Town of Paradise Capital Improvement and Disaster Recovery Projects

Over the next 5 years there are 36 proposed projects that total $121 Million from 17 different funding sources.

(Information Provided by Town of Paradise, Katie Simmons, Disaster Recovery Director)

Funded and Approved Projects:

• Ponderosa Elementary Safe Routes to School; add sidewalks, curbs and gutters along Pentz Road between 300’ north of Wagstaff Road and tie into existing sidewalks just north of Bille Road on both sides of the roadway. Class II Bicycle Lanes will be added to the existing roadway section to allow for bicyclists to use Pentz Road Est. $1,646,115
• PSPS Preparedness; Various projects for Public Safety Power Shutdown preparation. Work includes generator purchases for traffic signal operations. Est. $300,000
• Skyway at Black Olive Traffic Signal; installation a four‐way traffic signal at the intersection of Skyway at Black Olive Drive. Est. $868,401
• Almond Street Multi‐Modal Improvements; add sidewalks, curbs and gutters to Almond Street between Pearson Road and Elliott Road. In addition, construction will widen Almond Street to incorporate Class II Bicycle Lanes on both sides of the To facilitate the construction of these improvements, underground drainage needs to be addressed and is included in the project. Est. $3,547,482
• Paradise Gap Closure Complex; Infill of sidewalks, curbs, gutters and bike lanes/routes along Elliott, Birch, Fir, Foster and Black Olive Drive in commercial core. Est. $5,404,436
• Paradise Sewer EIR; Paradise Sewer Project preliminary engineering and environmental review that proposes to connect 1,469 parcels in the Sewer Service Area. Est. $2,841,130
• Systemic Intersection Safety Improvement; Systemically improve (16) stop‐controlled intersections at various locations town wide. Est. $1,228,400
• On‐System Culvert Replacement; Replace damaged On‐System HDPE culverts with RCP pipe culverts, including restoration of the roadway section above the pipe at various locations. Est. $922,950
• On‐System Hardscape Replacement; Replace damaged hardscape, including concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk, lighting, planters, and other amenities at various locations. Est. $867,790
• On‐System Road Rehabilitation; On‐System roadway rehabilitation consisting of asphalt concrete overlays and full depth sections for areas with severe pavement damage. Est. $36,290,000
• On‐System Sign Replacement; Replace damaged On‐System roadway signs at various Est. $324,180
• Neal Road Rehab; On‐System roadway rehabilitation along 1.63 miles of Neal Road from Wayland Road to Skyway consisting of 2‐inch grind and 3‐inch asphalt concrete (AC) overlay of the entire roadway section with digout areas of 3‐inch AC and 4‐inch aggregate base for sections with severe rutting and Est. $1,713,000
• Emergency Guard Rail Repairs: Emergency replacement of MBGR at (5) locations was completed in Nov‐Dec 2018 due to damage during the Camp Fire wildfire.* Emergency Operations work completed prior to reopening of the Town of Paradise in December 2018. $67,900
• Emergency Culvert Repair; Emergency replacement of damaged HDPE culverts at (5) locations was completed in Nov‐Dec 2018 due to damage during the Camp Fire wildfire. * Emergency Operations work completed prior to reopening of the Town of Paradise in December 2018. $267,480
• Storm Drain Master Plan (HMGP); Preparation of a Storm Drain Master Plan. Est $390,000
• Trailway Lighting Repair; Repair damages caused by the Camp Fire along the Memorial Trailway at multiple locations. Est. $75,000
• Skyway / Pearson Traffic Signal; Traffic signal at Skyway and Pearson Est. $200,000
• Camp Fire Septic Tank Replacement Pilot Program; SB862 Household Emergency Relief Grants Project: Grant available to replace residential septic systems that were damaged/destroyed by the Camp Fire or debris removal; available to property owners who lost their home in the Camp Fire and have applied for a building permit to rebuild their home. Est. $570.000

Projects with Pending Applications or Additional Funds Needed:

• Pentz Pathway Project; Construct a grade separated, Class I, bike‐ped facility along the west side of Pentz Road between Pearson Rd and Billie Rd (1.63 miles). This project will tie into funded improvements between Billie Road and Wagstaff Road. $700K CMAQ funding secured for Preliminary Engineering and Right‐of‐Way phases
• Skyway‐Neal Bike/Pedestrian Pathway; Along Neal Road, construct a grade separated, Class I, bike‐ped facility along the west side of Neal Road within the project limits. This component will tie into project will tie into Butte County Class II Bike Lanes which terminate at Town Limits, bringing both novice and experienced bicyclists and pedestrians to existing the 5‐mile Class I facility at the Neal/Skyway intersection. Along Skyway, infill all missing sidewalks to connect to area resources and government facilities. $550K CMAQ funding secured for Preliminary Engineering and Right‐of‐Way phases
• Oliver Curve Pathway; Along Oliver Road, construct a grade separated, Class I, bike‐ped facility along the west side of Oliver Road within the project limits. This project is a proactive safety effort to protect bicyclists and pedestrians along a heavily traveled corridor around a horizontal curve. In this location, the many daily bicyclists and pedestrians are forced to walk the edge line, causing vehicles to swerve into oncoming traffic. $350k CMAQ funding secured for Preliminary Engineering and Right‐of‐Way
• Emergency MBGR Repair
• PW Corporation Yard Replacement; Large facility replacement project pending insurance Est. Unknown
• Storm Drain Master Plan (HMGP)
• Off‐System Road Rehabilitation; Off‐System roadway rehabilitation of 227 roadway segments consisting of asphalt concrete overlays and full depth sections for areas with severe pavement damage. Funding application submitted and award of funds pending. Est. $38,290,000
• Transportation Master Plan; Preparation of a Transportation Master Plan. Funding application submitted and award of funds pending. Est. $1,860,000
• Off‐System Culvert Repair; Replace damaged Off‐System HDPE culverts with RCP pipe culverts, including restoration of the roadway section above the pipe at various locations. Funding application submitted and award of funds pending. Est. $750,000
• Broadband Feasibility Study; Preparation of a Broadband Feasibility Est. $80,000
• Category 4 Tree Removal; Providing funding to assist property owners with removal of standing burnt trees that are not eligible under the public assistance program. Est. $2,937,000
• Residential Ignition Resistant Program; The Residential Ignition Resistant Improvement Program provides mitigation funding for ignition resistant improvements to existing residential Est. $8,400,000
• Early Warning System; Early Warning System design, scoping and planning for an emergency warning system for the purpose of providing rapid hazard notification throughout the Town of Paradise for wildfire as well as other hazards. Est. 54,000
• Hazardous Fuel Reduction Program; Fuels reduction (vegetation management) on Town properties and along Rights of Ways throughout the Town. Est. 1,625,000
• Defensible Space Code Enforcement; Funding for a Code Enforcement Supervisor/Fire Marshall and 2 Enforcement Officers to enhance existing code enforcement efforts with vegetation inspection, not building
• Reseeding Program; The Advance Assistance will assist in planning and determine appropriate mitigation measures in order protect the public and reduce those risks. Est. $53,500
• Camp Fire Hydrant Repairs
• Public Safety Radio System; Replace emergency communication system to provide modernized system for Police, Fire, and Public Works as well as providing interoperability with Butte County. Funding will likely come from multiple sources. Est. Unknown
• Fire Station 83 Replacement; Large facility replacement project pending insurance Est. Unknown

 

Paradise Unified School Districts Master Plan

(Information provided by Paradise Unified School District)

Phase 1 Projects, funded through Insurance proceeds

• Cedarwood Elementary School; New playground, fencing, paint permanent facilities. $577,425
• Pine Ridge School; Fencing, paint permanent facilities. Est. $785,450
• Ponderosa Elementary School; Repair switchgear, repair low voltage, Misc. fire repairs, gas piping, fencing, paint permanent facilities, build new multi-purpose & administration facility, reseed grass, resurface hardcourts and relocate play structures. Est. $6,647,725
• District M&O / Transportation & Food Service Facilities; Debris removal, build new M&O facility with food service and offices Est. $3,787,668
• Paradise Intermediate School; Debris removal, paint permanent facilities, demo portables, fencing. Est. $251,336
• Paradise High School / Ridgeview HS (New Site); Paint permanent facilities, softball field repair, septic system repair, track repair, build new parking area, build new Ridgeview HS facility with parking, modernize existing LRC to student union with food service, build new outdoor lunch area, modernize old gym to accommodate weight and wrestling, demo old food service / classrooms, build new classroom / Admin. Facility (2-story), demo portables, build new central quad, demo existing classroom wings, build new CTE facility, build new parking area. Est. $33,546,954

Phase 2 Projects, funded through Bond, Development, Surplus

• Cedarwood Elementary School; Demo portables, build new classroom wing & STEAM lab Est. $6,134,400
• Pine Ridge School; Demo portables, build new classroom wing & STEAM lab. Est. $5,452,800
• Ponderosa Elementary School; Modernize classrooms, STEAM lab. $7,875,000
• Paradise Intermediate School. Modernize classrooms / STEAM lab and fix ADA. Est. $9,371,250
• Paradise High School / Ridgeview HS (New Site); Modernize football / soccer stadium with concessions, demo old CTE facility, build new performing and visual arts center. Est. $13,454,802