2012-012 - Submission of Projects for Funding Under the Bicycle Transportation Account

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RESOLUTION NO. 2012-012 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF PROJECTS FOR FUNDING UNDER THE BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. The California Department of Transportation is responsible for administering the Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) which provides state funds for city and county projects to improve safety and convenience for bicycle commuters. B. To be eligible for BTA funding, the City of Santa Ana is required to adopt a bicycle transportation plan that meets the requirements of the California Transportation Act (California Streets and Highways Code Section 891.2) and is approved by the regional transportation authority. C. On May 22, 2009, the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) adopted its OCTA Commuter Bikeways Strategic Plan (CBSP) which is consistent with the Santa Ana bicycle transportation plan. D. Projects funded through the Bicycle Transportation Account, require that the applicant furnish funding for ten percent (10%) of the total cost of constructing the proposed bikeways and related facilities. Section 2. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana authorizes the City Manager and/or the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to submit an application for Bicycle Transportation Account funding for two bicycle facilities projects including: • First Street bike lane from Harbor Boulevard to Newhope Avenue • Maple Bike Trail Enhanced Crossings Section 3. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana certifies that, if selected, the City will provide the required ten percent matching funds, and will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project(s). Resolution No. 2012-012 Page 1 of 2