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HomeMy WebLinkAbout55C - GRANT APPS MEASURE MREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MARCH 7, 2011 TITLE: MEASURE M COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PROGRAM - GRANT APPLICATIONS fCITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ? As Recommended ? As Amended ? Ordinance on 1? Reading ? Ordinance on 2nd Reading ? Implementing Resolution ? Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Adopt a resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to submit grant applications for project funding consideration under the Measure M Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program. DISCUSSION The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has issued a call for projects under the Measure M Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program for FY 11/12 through FY 13/14. Funding in the amount of $10 million is available countywide in the Regional Traffic Synchronization Program (RTSP). The RTSP provides funding for projects that develop and maintain multi- jurisdictional traffic signal synchronization on major arterials throughout Orange County. The City of Santa Ana is cooperating with adjacent agencies to submit five applications totaling $1,240,000 million in grant fund requests. The City will utilize existing and future local funds to provide the required 20% matching funds for the subject requested projects. Staff is requesting authorization for the following projects: ---- RECOMMENDED PROJECTS ----------------------- LOCAL MATCH ----------- -------- -_----------- GRANT AMOUNT _ Within Santa Ana) ----- ----------- ------ ---- FY Warner Ave from Pacific Coast Hwy to Red $72 000 $360 000 11/12 Hill Ave , , ------------- ------------------------------------------------------ Tustin Ave from 1St St to Imperial-Hwv ----- ----------------- __$32,000 ------------------- $160,000 ------------------- 11/12 Euclid Ave from 405 Fwy to Imperial Hwy __ $20,000 $100,000 11/12 Fairview from SR 55 to SR 22 $64,000 $320,000 11/12 MacArthur Blvd from Beach Blvd to SR 55 $60,000 $3 00,000 11/12 TOTAL -$248,000 ---- ---------------------------- ------------ $1,240,000 ------------------------ 55C-1 Measure M Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program - Grant Applications March 7, 2011 Page 2 of 2 Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution authorizing submittal of these project applications for funding consideration. Staff anticipates a response to the grant funding request and OCTA Board action on the call for projects in late 2011. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT There is no environmental impact associated with this action. FISCAL IMPACT The required matching funds on these projects will be budgeted in the FY 2011-12 Capital Improvement Program. APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: Raul Godez II Francisco Gutierrez Executive Director Executive Director Public Works Agency Finance & Management Services Agency RGNN Exhibit: Resolution 55C-2 RESOLUTION NO.2011- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION 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 City of Santa Ana desires to implement the transportation improvements listed below. B. The City of Santa Ana has been declared by the Orange County Transportation Authority to meet the eligibility requirements to receive Measure M "turnback" funds. C. The City's Circulation Element is consistent with the County of Orange Master Plan of Arterial Highways. D. The City of Santa Ana will provide matching funds for each project as required by the Orange County Comprehensive Transportation Program Procedures Manual. E. The Orange County Transportation Authority intends to allocate funds for transportation improvement projects within the incorporated cities and the County. F. The City of Santa Ana will not use Measure M funds to supplant Developer Fees or other commitments. G. The City of Santa Ana will use Arterial Highway Rehabilitation Funding as a supplement to the existing pavement management program. Section 2: The City Council authorizes the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to submit projects for funding consideration under the Combined Transportation Funding Programs. Page 1 of 3 55C-3 Section 3: The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby requests the Orange County Transportation Authority allocate funds in the amounts specified in the City's application to said City from the Comprehensive Transportation Programs. Said funds shall be matched by funds from said City as required and shall be used as supplemental funding to aid the City in the improvement of the following street(s): PROJECT PROGRAM FY Bristol Street Widening: 3rd to Civic Center ACE 11/12 Bristol Street Widening: Civic Center to 17th ACE 11/12, 12/13, 13/14 Grand Avenue Widening: 1St to 4th ACE 12/13 Grand / Edinger Intersection Widening ICE 13/14 Section 4: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. ADOPTED this day of 2011. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph Straka, Interim City Attorney By: Laura Sheedy Assistant City Attorney AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: NOT PRESENT Councilmembers Councilmembers Councilmembers Councilmembers Page 2 of 3 55C-4 CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY I, Maria D. Huizar, Clerk of the Council, do hereby certify the attached Resolution No. to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on 2011. Date: Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana Page 3 of 3 55C-5