55B - RESO - BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION AND CORRIDOR

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Resolutions and Authorization to Submit Bicycle Transportation Account and Bicycle Corridor Improvement Program Project May 21 , 2012 Page 2 APPLICATIONS Staff is requesting authorization to submit grant applications for the two additional projects. The application deadline was April 27, 2012. However, Caltrans accepted a draft resolution as part of the application with the understanding that the approved resolution will follow. In addition, in response to the BCI -call for projects, staff is requesting authorization to submit grant applications for all four projects: Newhope Avenue Bike Lane, First Street Bike Lane, Chestnut Avenue Bike Lane, and the Maple Bike Trail Enhanced Crossings- The application deadline was April 30, 2012. However, OCTA accepted a draft resolution as part of the application with the understanding that the approved resolution will follow. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Pursuant to Section 1 5061 (b)(3) of the Environmental Quality Act, this action is exempt from further review as there is no potential for any environmental impact. FISCAL IMPACT For the two BTA projects, the City will need to provide 10 percent matching funds and the Bicycle Transportation Account will provide 90 percent of the funding for any project that is approved for funding. For the four BCI projects, the City will need to provide 12 percent matching funds and the Bicycle Corridor Improvement (BCI) Program will provide 88 percent of the funding for any project that is approved for funding. The City's match for those projects receiving BCI or BTA grant funds will be budgeted in a future Capital Improvement Program- � � Raul odinez II Executive Director Public Works Agency RG /ZK Exhibits: 1 - Resolution for BTA Applications 2. Resolution for BCI Applications 3- Location Map 4- Project Cost APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: C\Q� \2� �� c � � � � o .� Francisco Gutierrez Executive Director Finance &Management Services Agency 55B -2