The Division also provides administration of the Sidewalk Repair Program and assistance to the public in the issuance of encroachment permits , transportation permits , and general inquiries. 

The Capital Improvement Program

The City uses a six year planning horizon for its Capital Improvement Program, which is divided into three 2-year budget cycles.  In the planning horizon, there are approximately 148 projects in the Program with a total value of approximately $147,000,000. (Click here to view the Capital Improvement Program section of the current City Budget) In the current budget cycle (FY 07/08 and FY 08/09 or the period from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008), the Engineering Division is responsible for (or involved in) 27 projects valued at approximately $23,000,000.

The projects that are underway or planned for the current budget cycle are as follows:

Citywide Sidewalk 2008-Project No. 5651-527

Sidewalk Repair Program Information 

Commuter Bike Path Phase 3-Project No. 5651-501

Federal Overlay 2008-Project Nos. 5651-513, 514, 520

Napa River Oxbow Preserve-Project No. 5651-023

First Street & Second Street Underground Utility Project

Big Ranch Road Widening-Trancas Street to Salvador Creek Bridge (Project No. 5651-397)

Linda Vista Avenue and Trower Avenue Widening (Project No. 5651-453)

River Park Canal Maintenance District-Project No. 5651-005

Main Street Boat Dock-Project No. 5072-069

Redwood Sidewalk Study- Project No. 5651-510

Creekside Plaza- Project No. 5074-301

East Avenue Sidewalk- Project No. 5651-450

Jefferson/Salvador Widening- Project No. 5651-452

Levitin Way Road Improvements- Project No. 5651-477

Underground Storage Tank at 645 Soscol Avenue- Project No. 5651-489

Trancas Park/Trail No. 5651-191

McKenzie Drive Resurfacing- Project No. 5651-023

Hidden Glen Park- Project No. 7018-003

East Avenue Guardrail-Project No. 5651-350

Los Robles Phase 8 - Project No. 5651-491

Los Robles Phase 9- Project No. 5651-517

Annual Street Resurfacing 2007/2008- Project No. 5651-484
Orchard Avenue Widening - Project No. 5651-512
First Street River Overlook - Project No. 5073-303

Pavement Management System - Project No. 5651-236

Street and Sidewalk FAQ 

Citywide Sidewalk 2008-Project No. 5651-527

This project consists of sidewalk repair at 139 mostly residential locations around the City.  The locations were selected based on one of three criteria:

*The site is the subject of a trip-and-fall claim filed against the City.
*The site is the subject of damage due to the high wind storms that occurred in the fall of 2006.
*The site is within the “Mac Street” area and was not repaired as part of the Citywide Sidewalk 2006 project.

Project Budget: $1,200,000
Funding Sources: General Fund, Gas Tax
Approximate Completion of Construction: January 2009

The map below shows the location of the Sidewalk Repairs scheduled to take place through the fall of 2008. Residents and businesses near these location will receive notification prior to the start of work. 

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Commuter Bike Path Phase 3-Project No. 5651-501

This Grant-funded project consists of extending the Commuter Bike Path alongside the Napa Valley Railroad from Main Street to Lincoln Avenue.  The project will include a traffic signal where the path crosses Lincoln Avenue.

Project Budget: $1,100,000

Funding Sources: State Proposition 116, General Fund, State Bicycle Funds

Approximate Completion of Construction: Fall 2008

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Federal Overlay 2008-Project Nos. 5651-513, 514, 520

Each budget cycle, the City performs street repairs and street overlays on arterial or collector routes that qualify for federal funding.  The Federal Government provides 88.53% of the funding to construct these projects.  The City provides the remaining local match (11.47%) from Gas Tax Funds.  The routes proposed for the current budget cycle are:

• Browns Valley Road from Partrick Road to Austin Way
• Imola Avenue between Soscol Avenue and Patton Avenue
• Soscol Avenue between La Homa Drive and Pueblo Avenue

See the map showing 2008 Federal Overlay work planned.  

Project Budget: $1,855,000

Funding Source: Federal Surface Transportation Program and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (STP/CMAQ), Gas Tax

Approximate Completion of Construction: Fall 2008

Napa River Oxbow Preserve-Project No. 5651-023 - Services performed for the Redevelopment Agency

This Grant-funded project consists of creating a passive-use park preserve within a 13 acre parcel directly adjacent to the Napa River Oxbow.  The central goal of the project is the restoration of the Napa River floodplain and the overall restoration and enhancement of the riparian condition of the site.

Project Budget: $1,737,000

Funding Source: Department of Water Resources, State Proposition 40 Funds

Approximate Completion of Construction: Summer 2008

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First Street & Second Street Underground Utility Project

The Public Utilities Commission Rule 20A project for undergrounding of utilities within the area bounded by First Street, Second Street, California Boulevard, and Jefferson Street (the underground utility district) is composed of four construction phases:

1. PG&E (as the lead utility) installs the new underground utility conduits and structures for electric, phone, and cable TV services.  PG&E will replace the segments of curb, gutter, and sidewalk that were removed to place the new conduits and structures.
2. The City replaces or retrofits the existing electrical panels of all structures within the underground utility district to connect to the new underground conduits placed by PG&E.  The City will also install new ornamental street lighting and intersection safety lighting within the district.  The work in this phase will be performed as a City Capital Improvement Project (Project No. 5651-497)
3. PG&E, AT&T (phone), and Comcast (cable TV) installs new wiring in the underground conduits and structures.  PG&E then removes the overhead poles and wires.
4. The City repairs any remaining sidewalk, curb, and gutter that is severely damaged, repairs failed sections of the streets within the district, and installs an asphalt overlay.  The work in this phase will be performed as a City Capital Improvement Project (Project No. 5651-428)

See the map showing the areas involved in the First and Second Street Utility undergrounding.

Project Budget: $4,000,000 (phases 2 and 4 only)

Funding Source: Federal Surface Transportation Program and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (STP/CMAQ), Gas Tax

Approximate Completion of Construction: Fall 2008

Big Ranch Road Widening-Trancas Street to Salvador Creek Bridge (Project No. 5651-397)

This project will widen Big Ranch Road from Trancas Street to the Salvador Creek Bridge to 4 lanes (2 lanes southbound and 1 lane northbound, separated by 1 combination turning lane) as required by the Big Ranch Specific Plan.

Since the budget allotment for this project is less than the estimated total project cost, the City may use the allotment as a contribution toward a development-initiated widening of Big Ranch Road.

Project Budget: $1,000,000

Funding Source: Big Ranch Specific Plan Fees

Approximate Completion of Construction: unknown

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Linda Vista Avenue and Trower Avenue Widening (Project No. 5651-453)

This project will widen portions of Linda Vista Avenue and Trower Avenue and provides for continuous curb, gutter, and sidewalk as required by the Linda Vista Development Plan.

Project Budget: $1,120,000

Funding Source: Linda Vista Development Plan Fees

  Approximate Completion of Construction: Winter 2009/2010

River Park Canal Maintenance District-Project No. 5651-005

The River Park Canal Maintenance District is assessed a fee to provide funding to maintain the canals at the River Park.  The City contracted with a consulting firm to provide marine engineering services to design bank repair and dredging plans.

Project Budget:         $1,300,000

Funding Sources:      River Park Canal Maintenance District

Approximate Completion of Bank Construction and Dredging:  Fall 2008

Main Street Boat Dock-Project No. 5072-069- Services performed for the Redevelopment Agency

This project replaces the former 4th Street Boat Dock.  The new river promenade that is being constructed by the Army Corps of Engineers provided an opening to access the new dock.  The dock is currently in design and will be constructed after the Army Corps completes their work.

Project Budget: $400,000

Funding Sources: Redevelopment Bond

Approximate Completion of Construction: Fall 2009

Redwood Sidewalk Study- Project No. 5651-510

This project will conduct a feasibility study and provide a preliminary cost estimate for the installation of a sidewalk on the south side of Redwood Road between Dry Creek Road and Forrest Drive.

Project Budget: $75,000

Funding Sources: Redwood Road Impact Fee

Approximate Completion of Study:Summer 2008

Creekside Plaza- Project No. 5074-301- Services performed for the Redevelopment Agency

This project will construct a park/plaza behind the Opera House adjacent to the First Street Bridge.

Project Budget:$300,000

Funding Sources:Redevelopment Bond

Approximate Completion of Construction: Summer 2008

East Avenue Sidewalk- Project No. 5651-450
 
This federally funded project will construct a continuous sidewalk on the east side of East Avenue from Alta Heights Elementary School to Clark Street.  46% of the curb, gutter, and sidewalk is already in place and this project will join all of the pieces together to make a continuous curb, gutter, and sidewalk.

Project Budget: $550,000

Funding Sources: Federal Funding (STIP TE and MTC CMAQ) and Gas Tax

Approximate Completion of Construction: Fall 2009

Jefferson/Salvador Widening- Project No. 5651-452
 
This project will construct roadway widening improvements at several locations on Jefferson Street and Salvador Avenue.

Project Budget: $1,800,000

Funding Sources: North Jefferson Fee Area

Approximate Completion of Construction: 2010

Levitin Way Road Improvements- Project No. 5651-477-Services performed for the Solid Waste/Materials Diversion Division

This project will rehabilitate Levitin Way.  Levitin Way is the entrance to the City of Napa compost facility.  The work will include repaving the street.

Project Budget: $75,000

Funding Sources: Garbage Enterprise Fund

Approximate Completion of Construction: 2009

Underground Storage Tank at 645 Soscol Avenue- Project No. 5651-489
 
This project includes the investigation and remediation of petroleum hydrocarbon contamination at 645 Soscol Avenue.  The City removed several underground storage tanks in 1987 for a street widening project.  It was recently discovered the tanks leaked petroleum hydrocarbon into the ground.  The City is working with a Consultant to investigate the site.

Project Budget: $60,000

Funding Sources: General Fund

Approximate Completion of Investigation: 2008

Trancas Park/Trail No. 5651-191- Services performed for the Community Resources Department

This grant funded project will provide protection and enhancement of the natural habitat and cultural resources of a 33 acre site that is bounded by the Napa River and Salvador Creek for public access and passive recreation.  The project also includes an extension of the Napa River Trail to the park.

Project Budget: $3,167,000

Funding Sources: California River Parkways Grant

Approximate Completion of Construction: 2010

McKenzie Drive Resurfacing- Project No. 5651-023- Services performed for the Redevelopment Agency under the Oxbow Preserve Project

This project will rehabilitate McKenzie Drive between Silverado Trail and the Oxbow Preserve.  The project is planned to be completed after Phase 1 of the Oxbow Preserve Project is completed.

Project Budget: $50,000

Funding Sources: Department of Water Resources, State Proposition 40 Funds

Approximate Completion of Construction: Fall 2008

Hidden Glen Park- Project No. 7018-003- Services performed for the Community Development Department
 
This project will improve the closed Hidden Glen Landfill by adding a passive use park.

Project Budget: $324,000

Funding Sources: Garbage Enterprise Fund

Approximate Completion of Construction: 2009

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East Avenue Guardrail-Project No. 5651-350
 
This project will replace and upgrade to current traffic code the guardrail that separates the northbound and southbound portion of East Avenue between Silverado Trail and Montecito Boulevard.

Project Budget: $50,000

Funding Sources: Gas Tax

Approximate Completion of Construction: Fall 2009

Custom House Sidewalk – 706 Trancas Street - Project No. 5651-441

This project consists of the construction of the last remaining piece of sidewalk on the north side Trancas Street between Jefferson Street and Big Ranch Road.

Project Budget: $155,000

Funding Sources: Big Ranch Road Intersection Improvements, General Fund, Gas Tax

Approximate Completion of Construction: Fall 2007

Los Robles Phase 8 - Project No. 5651-491

This grant-funded project consists of sidewalk replacement for a portion of the Los Robles neighborhood.  Each year the City acquires funding through the Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to complete portions of sidewalk replacement until the full neighborhood is completed.  Phase 8 will include Bancal and Cercado Courts.  Once this phase is complete, there are approximately six more phases to construct within the neighborhood.

Project Budget: $272,000

Funding Sources: CDBG, General Fund

Approximate Completion of Construction: Winter 2007/2008

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Los Robles Phase 9- Project No. 5651-517

This grant-funded project consists of sidewalk replacement for a portion of the Los Robles neighborhood.  Each year the City acquires funding through the Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to complete portions of sidewalk replacement until the full neighborhood is completed.  After Phase 9 is completed, there are approximately five more phases to construct within the neighborhood.

Project Budget: $200,000

Funding Sources: CDBG, General Fund

Approximate Completion of Construction: Winter 2008/2009

Annual Street Resurfacing 2007/2008- Project No. 5651-484

This project will resurface several residential streets as preventative maintenance throughout the City of Napa.

Project Budget: $1,800,000

Funding Sources: Gas Tax/Prop 42, Water Fund, General Fund, County Housing

Approximate Completion of Construction: Fall 2008 

Annual Street Resurfacing 2009- Project No. 5651-522
 
This project will resurface several residential streets as preventative maintenance throughout the City of Napa.

Project Budget: $600,000

Funding Sources:Gas Tax/Prop 42, Water Fund, General Fund, County Housing

Approximate Completion of Construction: Fall 2009

Orchard Widening - Project No. 5651-512

This project will widen portions of the 1000 block of Orchard Avenue along the south side of the street.  In addition to the widening, replacement of curb, gutter, and sidewalk will also occur.

Project Budget: $150,000

Funding Sources: Orchard Avenue Fee Area

Approximate Completion of Construction: Fall 2009

First Street River Overlook - Project No. 5073-303- Services provided for the Redevelopment Agency

The Napa Sanitation District will remove an existing pump station located at the corner of First Street and Soscol Avenue.  At this location, the City of Napa’s Redevelopment Department has planned for a park plaza to be built.  The Public Works Department will manage the construction portion of this work.

Project Budget: $100,000

Funding Sources: Redevelopment Agency

Approximate Completion of Construction: Fall 2009

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Pavement Management System - Project No. 5651-236

The City of Napa is consistently keeping record of the street conditions within the City.  The collected data is then used within our Pavement Management System.  This program assists the City in making informed decisions about our pavements - preventing problems through maintenance, and diagnosing and repairing problems that exist in the most cost-effective manner.

Project Budget: $50,000

Funding Sources: General Fund

Approximate Completion of Construction: Ongoing

Sidewalk Repair Program
 
The Sidewalk Repair Program was enacted by City Council in 1990 to provide for more expedient repair of frontage improvements damaged by street trees throughout the City.  The program allows property owners to replace street trees, sidewalk, curb, gutter, and driveway and receive a partial reimbursement from the City.  The program is funded yearly by the General Fund.  During the period July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007, the program reimbursed 87 property owners approximately $223,000 to repair frontage improvements.

(Click here to download the Program Summary and Application.   Click here to download an Encroachment Permit Application Form)
Questions on the Sidewalk Repair Program can be emailed to kwoods@cityofnapa.org .

 

Public Assistance
 
The Engineering Division’s office is located within the City of Napa Community Services Building, 1600 First Street in downtown Napa.  General inquiries can be made in person at the Public Works counter.  The counter is staffed by an Engineering Aide Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm.

Permits

Public Works issues two different types of permits - Encroachment Permits and Transportation Permits.

Encroachment Permits are required by the Napa Municipal Code whenever work is being performed in the public right-of-way. (Click here to download an Encroachment Permit Application Form.)

Transportation Permits are required by State Law when a trucked load exceeds the weight limits outlined in the California Vehicle Code.  The City issues Transportation Permits whenever such a trucked load is proposed to operate within the City Limits.  ( Click here to download a Transporation Permit Form .)    

 
Frequently Asked Questions

How can damaged sidewalks be repaired?

Other than temporary repairs such as grinding or ramping with asphalt, City sidewalks can be repaired in one of two ways:

1. As part of a Capital Improvement Project-City pays for the cost of the work: The City maintains a Sidewalk Service Request List composed of requests from residents and property owners.  The yearly Citywide Sidewalk Capital Improvement Project is normally composed of a group of the oldest requests on the List.  Currently, there are approximately 674 requests on the list, the oldest of which dates to December 2000.  Therefore, it takes approximately seven years to have sidewalk repaired as part of a Capital Improvement Project once a request is made.
2. As part of the Sidewalk Repair Program-City and property owner share in the cost of the work: Under the Sidewalk Repair Program, the process from the time a resident submits an application to being reimbursed for the City’s share of the repair work can be as short as two months.

Why are so many Napa streets in such bad shape?

There are approximately 214 miles of streets within the Napa City Limits.  In order to receive Federal funding for street repairs and rehabilitation, the City has developed a Pavement Management Program, which is updated periodically to reflect current street conditions and construction costs.  The Program assesses the condition of every street in the City by assigning a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) to each street segment.  The PCI ranges from 0 (very poor) to 100 (excellent).

The Executive Summary of the 2006 Pavement Management Program Update will be posted soon

The Program’s primary conclusions are:

• Approximately 42% of the streets are in poor or very poor condition.
• The cost to minimally reconstruct the streets in poor or very poor condition is over $399 million.
• The cost to maintain the current average pavement condition of the streets is $7 million per year for the next five years.
• The cost to upgrade the streets to an average pavement condition of very good or better is $31.4 million per year for the next five years.

The current budget allotment for CIP-funded street repair and rehabilitation over the next two years is approximately $2.9 million ($1.9 million in Federally-leveraged overlay work and $1 million of locally funded resurfacing work).
 
Why does the City use the budgeted money to resurface streets that are in good condition instead of repairing streets that are in poor condition?

The cost to maintain the current average pavement condition of the streets is $7 million per year for the next five years. The current budget allotment for CIP-funded street repair and rehabilitation over the next two years is approximately $2.9 million ($1.9 million in Federally-leveraged overlay work and $1 million of locally funded resurfacing work), which allows for work on only a handful of streets per two-year budget cycle.

When selecting which streets are to be resurfaced, several items are considered, including the degree of damage, recent or upcoming utility work, and the volume of traffic using the street.  Given the extremely limited amount of money that the City has to spend on street repair and rehabilitation, the focus of CIP street work in recent years has been to provide preventative resurfacing treatments to streets that have not deteriorated to the point where costly reconstruction is required.  It has been determined that for the first 13 years of a street’s service life, the surface experiences a 40% drop in quality. After another two years of service life, the surface experiences another 40% drop in quality.  Based on current pricing, it costs almost three times as much to replace the asphalt section of a street than it does to resurface the street.
 

For general questions, please feel free to give us a call at 707.257.9520 or email us at pwengdiv@cityofnapa.org