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HomeMy WebLinkAbout21A - FED HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: NOVEMBER 15, 2010 TITLE APPROVED AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR ? As Recommended FEDERAL HIGHWAY SAFETY ? As Amended IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANTS El Ordinance on Reading El Ordinance on 2 n "d Reading ? Implementing Resolution ? Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION Authorize staff to apply for federal funding of four projects and to submit the projects for funding consideration under the Highway Safety Improvement Program. DISCUSSION The State of California Department of Transportation issued a call for projects for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) for Federal Fiscal Year 2010/2011. HSIP is a federally funded program, which provides construction funds for projects to improve traffic and pedestrian safety, such as traffic signals and signage upgrades. Staff is requesting authorization to submit four projects for HSIP funding (Exhibit 1). The selected project locations are based on the FY 09/10 Traffic Signal Priority List ranking that considers vehicular traffic volume, pedestrian activity, and collisions history. Given the need for these improvements, staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution supporting federal funding of these projects and authorizing staff to submit the designated projects for funding consideration under the Highway Safety Improvement Project. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Environmental reviews will be conducted for those projects that receive funding and will be presented to the City Council when the construction contract(s) is awarded. These types of projects typically qualify for Categorical Exemptions. 21A-1 Resolution for Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant November 15, 2010 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT The City needs to provide 10 percent matching funds and the Highway Safety Improvement Program will provide 90 percent of the funding for any project that is approved for funding. The City's 10 percent match for those project receiving HSIP grant funds will be budgeted in a future Capital Improvement Program. APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: Raul Godin z II Francisco Gutierrez Executive Director Executive Director Public Works Agency Finance & Management Services Agency RG:ZK Exhibit 1: Projects Recommended for Grant Application 21A-2 Highway Safety Improvement Program Projects Recommended For Grant Application FY 2010-2011 Location Improvement Cost McFadden Avenue and Traffic signal modification & $382,000 Euclid Street Signage upgrade McFadden Avenue and Traffic signal modification & $382,000 Lyon Street signage upgrade Fairview Street and Edna Install new traffic signal & $445,500 Street signage upgrade Raitt Street and Adam Install new traffic signal & $445,500 Street signage upgrade Total $1,655,000 Exhibit 1 21A-3 21A-4