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HomeMy WebLinkAbout55A - RESO - FUNDS 2015 FED TRANS IMPROVEMENT PROGREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 4, 2013 TITLE: RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZATION TO CARRY OVER FUNDS TO THE 2015 FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: .1007 ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 14 Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2n° Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO j �.� -•,�j FILE NUMBER CITY MVIIAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION Authorize the City Manager to submit selected projects to the Orange County Transportation Authority for inclusion into the 2015 Federal Transportation Improvement Program. 2. Adopt a resolution certifying that the City has the resources to fund the projects submitted for inclusion into the 2015 Federal Transportation improvement Program, and confirming the Citys commitment to implement all projects submitted to the program. DISCUSSION The recommended action would authorize the City Manager to request that the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) carry over federally funded projects from the current Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) to the 2015 FTIP. The projects are those using Bicycle Corridor Improvement (BCI); Federal Demonstration (DEMO); Federal Transit Administration (FTA); urbanized Area Formula Program (UAF); Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation (HBRR); Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP); and Transportation, Community, and System Preservation (TCSP) funding programs. The FTIP is the primary programming and implementation process for projects identified in the Regional Transportation Plan, which is administered by the Southern California Association of Governments. The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) requested that all agencies countywide carry over all federally funded projects from the existing FTIP to the 2015 FTIP if project completion occurs after 2013. The FTIP is updated every two years and 2015 will be the next update. In order to maintain the eligibility of allocated federal funds, the City needs to provide OCTA with a resolution certifying that the City has the resources to fund its share of the projects listed below. 55A -1 Resolution and Authorization to Carry Over Existing Funds to the 2015 FTIP November 4, 2013 Page 2 of 2 Staff is requesting authorization to carry over the following projects for the FTIP: CITY PROJECT NO. CARRY -OVER PROJECTS FUNDING TYPE 106727 Santa Ana Grade Separation RSTP 081732 Grand Avenue Widening: 1" Street to 4' Street RSTP 061723 First Street Widening: Susan Street to Fairview Street HBRR 092505 Santa Ana - Garden Grove Fixed Guideway FTA UAF 136792, 116741, 116740 Bristol Street Widening: Warner Avenue to Memory Lane DEMO & TCSP n/a First Street Class II Bikeway BCI 136797 Maple Street Bike Safety Enhancements BCI ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT There is no environmental impact associated with this action. FISCAL IMPACT Past Capital Improvement Programs identified the existing and future local funding sources to provide matching funds for the federal funds of the listed projects. Edwin "William" G ez, P.E. Interim Executive Director Public Works Agency EWG:TH Exhibit: 1. Resolution APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: Francisco Gutierrez Executive Director Finance & Management Services Agency 55A -2 Lss10/28/13 RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS THE RESOURCES TO FUND THE PROJECTS SUBMITTED FOR INCLUSION IN THE 2015 FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMS ITS COMMITMENT TO IMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE 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 is located within the metropolitan planning boundaries of the Southern California Association of Governments. B. The City desires to include the projects submitted to the Orange County Transportation Authority's (OCTA) Federal Transportation Improvement Program. C. The City warrants that it has committed funding for the City's share as required and accepts responsibility to fully implement the submitted projects in a timely manner. D. The City possesses the legal authority to submit the projects for inclusion in the FTIP and to finance and construct the projects. Section 2. The City is the lead agency for the Projects and will comply with applicable local, state and federal provisions, including Federal Transportation Improvement Program, California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Americans with Disabilities Act and Buy America. Section 3. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby affirms the City's commitment to the projects submitted in the 2015 Federal Transportation Improvement Program. EXHIBIT 1 55A -3 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 2013. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney 0 Laura S. Sheedy Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Councilmembers NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION AND ORIGINALITY I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2013 -XXX 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 -4