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HomeMy WebLinkAbout55A - TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION i~i ~~ ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: MARCH 20, 2006 TITLE: APPROVED As Recommended As Amended Ordinance on 15t Reading Ordinance on 2nd Reading Implementing Resolution Set Public Hearing For RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES PROGRAM GRANT AP LICATIONS CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Work Agency to submit projects for funding under the Transportation Enhancement Activities Program. DISCUSSION The Orange County Transportation Authority is accepting grant applications for the Transportation Enhancement Activities (TEA) Program. The goal of the TEA Program is to help cities better integrate transportation facilities into their infrastructure and to provide an overall better quality of life. The total estimated funding amount for this cycle is $8.2 million, divided into two program areas which will receive $4.1 million each over two years: 1) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities and 2) Landscaping and Scenic Beautification. The Public Works Agency and Parks, Recreation and Community Agency are submitting applications for five projects under programs. These projects are as follows: Services the two RECOMMENDED PROJECTS FY 1. MacArthur Boulevard Golden Loop Trail Head Landscaping 2. Main Street Archway Sign 3. Maple Street Bike Trail Enhancement Project 4. Santa Ana Depot Art Wall 5. Santiago Creek Bike Trail Gap Closure & Enhancement 06/07 05/06 06/07 05/06 06/07 Improvements include: landscaping & irrigation at MacArthur Golden Trailhead, a new archway sign on Main Street north of Warner avenue, exercise equipment and landscaping at the Maple/Occidental Bike Trail, supplemental funding for the art wall at the Depot, and landscape enhancement of the Santiago Bike trail at the 1-5 Freeway and at Main Street. 55A-1 ~ Resolution Authorizing Transportation Enhancement Activities Program Grant Applications March 20, 2006 Page 2 Applications will be reviewed and evaluated by OCTA staff and a recommendation for award is expected to be taken to OCTA Board in April 2006. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT There is no environmental impact associated with this action. FISCAL IMPACT Since this program is federally funded, the City will need to provide 25% matching funds for any project that receives these monies. Funds for the City's 25% match for projects receiving TEA grant funds will need to be budgeted in the City's Capital Improvement Program. James G. Ross Executive Director Public Works Agency Gerardo Mouet Executive Dire tor Parks, Recrea ion and Community Services Agency 55A-2 LES 3/10/06 RESOLUTION NO. 2006- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITY (TEA) PROGRAM UNDER THE 1998 TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT FOR THE 21sT CENTURY 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 Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act - Legacy for Users June 1998, replacing the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century which make funds available to the Orange county Transportation Authority (OCTA) for transportation enhancement activities. The goal of the TEA Program is to help cities better integrate transportation facilities into their infrastructure and provide an overall better quality of life. B. The total estimated funding amount for this cycle is $8.2 million, divided into two program areas which will receive $4.1 million each over two years. The two program areas are Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities, and Landscaping and Scenic Beautification. C. The Public Works Agency and Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency are submitting applications for five projects under the two program areas. The projects are as follows: 1. MacArthur Boulevard Golden Loop Trail Head Landscaping 2. Main Street Archway Sign 3. Maple Street Bike Trail Enhancement Project 4. Santa Ana Depot Art Wall 5. Santiago Creek Bike Trail Gap Closure and Enhancement D. The City of Santa Ana will maintain and operate the property acquired, developed, rehabilitated or restored for the life of the facility(ies) or activity; and the Public Works Agency understands that it may only transfer the responsibility to maintain and operate the property with the approval of the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) and OCTA. 55A-3 Resolution No. 2006- Page 1 of 3 E. The Public Works Agency will give CalTrans and aCTA's representatives access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the transportation enhancement activity. F. The Public Works Agency will cause work on the project(s) to commence within a reasonable amount of time after receipt of notification from the State that funds have been approved by the Federal Highway Administration and the project(s) will be carried to completion with reasonable diligence. G. The Public Works Agency will comply with provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the National Environmental Quality Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and any other federal, state, and/or local laws, rules and/or regulations, as applicable. Section 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to apply for the funding and submit the list of projects, as well as any related documents required under the Transportation Enhancement Activities Program. Section 3. The City Council hereby agrees to fund its share of the project costs over the identified programmed amount. This action is in conformance with the aCTA TEA guidelines and does not exceed seventy-five percent of the total eligible costs. 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. 55A-4 Resolution No. 2006- Page 2 of 3 ADOPTED this day of APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney By: Lisa E. Storck Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Councilmembers NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers ,2006. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2006- to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on Date: Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana 55A-5 Resolution No. 2006- Page 3 of 3 55A-6