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turnout on Foothill Road would allow a convenient point for school children to visit the site without overwhelming the modest parking area. Other proposed site improvements include: a new adobe wall (another of the interpretive elements) at the southern entrance to the site; lighted walkways; a small amphitheater and group gathering space; gardens; and interpretive signage/displays - which have been developed in a style and character consistent with the site's history. All site improvements would uphold the precepts of the Secretary of the Interior's Treatment for Historic Properties and Guidelines for the Treatment of Cultural Landscapes. CURRENT PROJECT STATUS All of the work required in the Consultant's design contract has been fulfIlled, and a complete set of biddable design documents was delivered to City staff in early 2004. The documents have been reviewed by internal staff for sufficiency and "build-ability," and any required revisions have been completed. Only minor modifications to the bid documents (such as date changes, City contacts, etc.) would be required to advertise this project for competitive bids. In addition, a small intermittent stream and riparian area which exists on-site would require a "permit for construction" from the California Department of Fish and Game prior to the start of work. The project's design consultant has already indicated a willingness to assist with this task. In January 2006, the City Manager and other City staff met with representatives from the firm of Russ Reid Company, Washington D.C., to discuss the potential of securing Federal funding for the project. The Russ Reid Company has been retained for an initial period of three (3) months, during which time the firm will actively pursue Federal grant funds for this and other high priority City projects. The company would function as Pleasanton's advocate in Washington D.C., utilizing the following process: . Conduct a resource inventory. . Develop funding proposals. . Produce a prospectus. . Plan and implement legislative strategies. · Arrange congressional visits. . Draft congressional testimony. · Perform Federal agency follow-up to "draw down" dollars. Results from this effort could take up to one (I) year or more to realize, although some indication of possible funding commitments may be known in six (6) months. SR 06:062 Page 3