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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JUNE 19, 2006 TITLE: APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT RECOGNIZING THE RECEIPT OF MEASURE M METROLINK FUNDS FOR THE SANTA ANA SECOND MAIN TRACK PROJECT (PROJECT NO,.Q6-1724)^ CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Ordinance on 1S` Reading ^ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ^ Implementing Resolution ^ Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $190,000 in unanticipated Measure M Metrolink funds in account no. 32-01-5054, and appropriating it to the Santa Ana Second Main Track project account no. 32-551-6631, project no.06-1724. DISCUSSION On January 6, 2003, the City Council approved a settlement agreement with the Southern California Regional Rail Authority, commonly referred to as Metrolink, relating to Metrolink's Santa Ana Second Main Track project. The settlement agreement stipulates that Metrolink will pay the City $190,000 within thirty (30) days following receipt of the notice to proceed with construction. The funds received by the City are to be used to construct project enhancements that are designed to enhance the character, appearance and quality of life of the community in the project area. The project enhancements consist of the following improvements: 1) replacement of existing windows on homes fronting Lincoln Avenue between Fairhaven Avenue and Seventeenth Street with double pane windows, 2) installation of three neighborhood entrance markers at Seventeenth Street, Santa Clara and Fairhaven Avenues, and 3) planting of additional 25-gallon size trees between the railroad right-of-way from Fairhaven Avenue to Santiago Creek to provide a visual screen from passing trains. The project enhancements are to be constructed by the City concurrently with the second main track project. The project schedule calls for the project to be completed by May 2008. 20E-1