2013-049 - Submission of Projects For Funding Under the Bicycle Corridor Improvement Program

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Lss10/7/13 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-049 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF PROJECTS FOR FUNDING UNDER THE BICYCLE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 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 United States Congress enacted the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act which makes Congestion Management and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds available to the Orange County Transportation Authority for transportation-related projects that reduce congestion and improve air quality. B. The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) administers CMAQ funds, and has set aside ten percent (10%) of those funds for projects that improve safety and convenience for bicycle commuters through the Bicycle Corridor Improvement Program (BCIP). C. OCTA has issued a call for projects to be funded through the BCIP, which provide measurable air quality improvement through the construction of bicycle trails and facilities, including gap closures and bikeways. Section 2. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana nominates the following projects and authorizes the City Manager and/or the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to submit applications for Bicycle Corridor Improvement Program funding: • Newhope Avenue bike lane from First Street to McFadden Ave • Civic Center Drive bike lane from Bristol Street to Broadway • Grand Avenue bike lane from 21st Street to Fairhaven Avenue Section 3. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana certifies that, if selected, the City will provide the required twelve percent (12%) matching funds, and will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project(s). Resolution No. 2013-049 Page 1 of 3