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COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
JULY 2, 2012
TITLE
AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR
FEDERAL HIGHWAY SAFETY
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANTS
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APPROVED
? As Recommended
? As Amended
? Ordinance on 1st Reading
? Ordinance on 2"d Reading
? Implementing Resolution
? Set Public Hearing For_
CONTINUED TO
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Authorize the City to submit applications to the State of California Department of Transportation
for federal funding for two projects under the Highway Safety Improvement Program.
DISCUSSION
The State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) issued a call for projects for the
Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) for federal Fiscal Year 2012/2013. HSIP is a
federally funded program which provides design and construction funds for projects to improve
traffic and pedestrian safety, such as traffic signals and signage upgrades.
Staff is requesting authorization to submit two projects for HSIP funding (Exhibit 1). The selected
project locations are the highest priority on the Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Traffic Signal Priority List
ranking, which considers vehicular traffic volume, pedestrian activity, and collision history. Given
the need for these improvements, HSIP grant funding is a great opportunity to construct the
improvements and increase the safety of these intersections. The funding application submittal
deadline is July 20, 2012.
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 is awarded. These types of projects
typically qualify for Categorical Exemptions.
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Authorization to Apply for Federal Highway Safety
Improvement Program Grants
July 2, 2012
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FISCAL IMPACT
The City will need to provide 10 percent matching funds, and the HSIP will provide 90 percent of
the funding for any project that is approved. The City's 10 percent match for those projects
receiving HSIP grant funds will be budgeted in a future Capital Improvement Program.
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Rabf Godi z II
Executive irector
Public Wor Agency
RG/ZK
Finance & Management Services Agency
Exhibit: 1. Projects Recommended for Grant Application
2. Project Location Map: Newhope St and Camile St
3. Project Location Map: Bear St and Segerstrom Ave
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Highway Safety Improvement Program
Projects Recommended For Grant Application
FY 2012-2013
Location Improvement Cost
Newhope Street and Camille
Street Traffic signal modification &
signage upgrade $330,000
Bear Street and Segerstrom
Avenue Traffic signal modification &
signage upgrade $210,000
Total $540,000
Exhibit 1
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KEY:
0 Proposed Traffic Signal Location
SANTA ANA
TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION
P?J NEWHOPE ST AND CAMILLE ST
PUBLIC". AGENCY
Exhibit 2
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KEY:
0 Proposed Traffic Signal Modification
SANTA ANA
TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION
P?? BEAR ST AND SEGERSTROM AVE
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY
Exhibit 3
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