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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20E - MEASURE M REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JUNE 19, 2006 TITLE: APPROVED o As Recommended o As Amended o Ordinance on 1 st Reading o Ordinance on 2nd Reading o Implementing Resolution o Set Public Hearing For APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT RECOGNIZING THE RECEIPT OF MEASURE M METROLINK FUNDS FOR THE SANTA ANA SECOND MAIN TRACK PROJECT (PROJECT NO 6-1724) j' l i CITY MANAGER VRECOMMENDED ACTION CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Approve Measure to the project an appropriation adjustment recognizing $190,000 in unanticipated M Metrolink funds in account no. 32-01-5054, and appropriating it Santa Ana Second Main Track project account no. 32-551-6631, no.06-1724. DISCUSSION On January 6, 2003, the City Council approved a settlement agreement with the Southern California Regional Rail Authority, commonly referred to as Metrolink, relating to Metrolink's Santa Ana Second Main Track project. The settlement agreement stipulates that Metrolink will pay the City $190,000 within thirty (30) days following receipt of the notice to proceed with construction. The funds recei ved by the City are to be used to construct proj ect enhancements that are designed to enhance the character, appearance and quality of life of the community in the project area. The project enhancements consist of the following improvements: 1) replacement of existing windows on homes fronting Lincoln Avenue between Fairhaven Avenue and Seventeenth Street with double pane windows, 2) installation of three neighborhood entrance markers at Seventeenth Street, Santa Clara and Fairhaven Avenues, and 3) planting of additional 25-gallon size trees between the railroad right-of-way from Fairhaven Avenue to Santiago Creek to provide a visual screen from passing trains. The project enhancements are to be constructed by the City concurrently with the second main track project. The project schedule calls for the project to be completed by May 2008. 20E-1 Appropriation Adjustment Second Main Track June 19, 2006 Page 2 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Metrolink has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Report for this project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. FISCAL IMPACT Upon approval of the appropriation adjustment, M Metrolink (account no. 32-01-5054) will Metrol ink Second Main Track proj ect account project no. 06-1724). funds available in Measure be appropriated to the (account no. 32-551-6631, APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: !-- ~~ /~!rancl~co G~tlerrez ~ '~xecutlve Dlrector Finance & Mgmt. Services ,~ M Agency 6-19-06 Appropriation Adjustment Second Main Track 20E-2