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MARYSVILLE, CA (MPG) - The Marysville City Council unanimously approved a $647,710 contract for downtown road repairs during its Oct. 20 meeting. The council also received an update on plans to improve and enhance the city's historic Chinatown district.

The council awarded the pavement rehabilitation contract to All-American Construction Inc. for streets near the post office, courthouse and City Hall, as well as areas west of D Street.

Public Works Director Jeramy Chapdelaine said the contract includes a 10% contingency of $64,771. Design, construction management and inspection costs are estimated at $58,683, bringing the total project cost to approximately $771,165.

Funding includes $600,000 through Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act, and $174,000 from Yuba County.

In other business, the council received an update on the development of a Marysville Chinatown blueprint intended to guide future improvements and cultural enhancements to the area.

The planning project is funded by a $350,000 Engage, Empower, Implement grant awarded to the Marysville Chinese community by the Sacramento Area Council of Governments.

During recent stakeholder meetings, residents and business owners identified the general boundaries of Chinatown as extending from Third and B streets to beyond First Street.

Participants discussed ways to recognize Marysville's Chinese history through improvements to landscaping, public spaces, streets and transportation infrastructure.

Proposed features include lanterns suspended over streets, bilingual street signs, Chinese architectural elements in future developments and an arch or gateway marking the entrance to Chinatown.

Potential improvements to Plaza Park include additional benches, a water feature for children and families, and Chinese-inspired gardens. Participants also expressed interest in expanding community events and celebrations in Chinatown and at the Bok Kai Temple.

City Manager Jim Schaad said the city is exploring development guidelines for Chinatown to coordinate private investment with public infrastructure improvements, including streets and parks.

The Marysville City Council's next meeting is scheduled for Nov. 3.