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HomeMy WebLinkAbout55A - TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT 5TH & JACKSON REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ~ ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: DECEMBER 19, 2005 TITLE: APPROVED RESOLUTION FOR HAZARD ELIMINATION SAFETY GRANT APPLICATION AND APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING HAZARD ELIMINATION SAFETY FUNDS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT 5TH AND JACKSON STREETS o As Recommended o As Amended o Ordinance on 151 Reading o Ordinance on 2nd Reading o Implementing Resolution o Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO 0aNJJ l'v. ~ CITY MANAGER FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Adopt a resolution supporting federal funding for a traffic signal proj ect at 5th. Street and Jackson Street and authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to submit the project for funding consideration under the Hazard Elimination Safety Program. 2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $237,600 into the Hazard Elimination Safety fund revenue account (account no. 147-01-5350) and appropriate the funds to expenditure account (account no. 147-651-6631). DISCUSSION Last year staff submitted an application for 5th Street and Jackson Street for Hazard Elimination Safety (HES) funding. The City has received approval of the proposed grant of $237,600. The City Council must also adopt a resolution and authorize the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to formally submit the project for funding as required by Caltrans. This grant will provide for the design and construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of 5th Street and Jackson Street. City matching funds in the amount of $26,400 are required. Traffic signal design is underway and installation is expected in September 2006. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Environmental review will be conducted for this project and will be presented to the City Council when the construction contract is awarded. This type of project typically qualifies for a Categorical Exemption. 55A-1 Resolution for HES Grant Application And Appropriation Adjustment For 5th and Jackson Street December 19, 2005 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT The appropriation adjustment will enhance the Hazard Elimination Safety revenue account (account no. 147-01-5350) by $237,600 and the expenditure account (account no. 147-651-6631) by $237,600. The City's matching funds in the amount of $26,400 will be budgeted in the City's FY 2006/2007 Capital Improvement Program. -f'~ C' APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: r :\:~"~ >,'" " ,J.-....~ Francisco Gutierrez Executive Director/~ Finance & Management Services Agency James G. Ro s Executive Director Public Works Agency F:\RFCA'S\RFCA-Final\12 19 05 Reso & Recognizing HES funds.doc 55A-2 12/07/05155 RESOLUTION NO. 2005-119 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING FEDERAL FUNDING OF PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY TO SUBMIT THE PROJECT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE HAZARD ELIMINATION SAFETY 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 State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has been authorized to select projects for funding through the Hazard Elimination Safety Program (Program) for Federal fiscal year 2005/2006, to use federal transportation funds for correction of roadside obstacles and unmarked or poorly marked roads, which may constitute a danger to motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians; and B. Caltrans makes grants available to local governmental agencies under the Program based on the results of a statewide competition; and C. Projects eligible for funding include traffic signals; and D. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana possesses the legal authority to nominate, finance, acquire, and construct projects that are eligible for funding under the HES Program; and E. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana supports efforts to eliminate roadway hazards in the City of Santa Ana. Section 2. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana authorizes the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency or his designee to execute, in the name of the City of Santa Ana, all necessary applications required to be submitted to Caltrans for the project identified in Exhibit 1 for funding under California's Hazard Elimination Safety Program. 55A-3 12/07/05Iss Section 3. 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 ,2005. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney By: Laura Sheedy Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers: NOES: Councilmembers: ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers: CERTIFICATION OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2005-119 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on Date: Clerk of Council City of Santa Ana 55A-4 12/07/05155 Hazard Elimination Safety Program Project Recommended For Grant Application FY 2005-2006 Location Improvement Cost 5th / Jackson Install new traffic signal $237,600 Total $237,600 EXHIBIT 1 55A-5 55A-6