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REQUEST FOR r�= COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MARCH 17, 2015 TITLE: REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION OF MEASURE M2 GRANT FUNDS FOR SAFE TRANSIT STOPS PROJECT (PROJECT NO. 156343, NON- GENERAL FUND) (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1, G) ��yl�' /i�►: \I f��el�:� RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on is' Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2ntl Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Authorize the Public Works Agency to request a one -year time extension of the Measure M2 Project W construction funding deadline to June 30, 2016 for the Citywide Safe Transit Stops project. On August 25, 2014, the City was awarded $687,519 in Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program grant funds from the Orange County Transportation Authority Safe Transit Stops Program (Project W). These funds have been allocated for the City's Safe Transit Stops project, which will provide transit amenities such as new bus shelters, lighting, seating and waste receptacles at 29 bus stop locations, as shown in Exhibit 1. On February 17, 2015, the City Council approved an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2014/15 Capital Improvement Program and an appropriation adjustment to receive the Project W funds. Funding compliance requires that a construction contract for this project be awarded by June 30, 2015. A one -year extension until June 30, 2016, is requested to allow for development of a comprehensive bid package for all 29 project locations. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #6 Community Facilities & Infrastructure, Objective #1 (establish and maintain a Community Investment Plan for all City assets), Strategy G (develop and implement the City's Capital Improvement Program in coordination with the Community Investment and Deferred Maintenance Plans). 23C -1