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DATE: February 23, 1993
SUBJECT: SECTION 9 GRANT APPLICATION
RESOLUTION NO. 93-19
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
BACKGROUND
In September of 1992, the City submitted a grant application in order to receive 1992 Federal
Fast Track monies in the amount of $992,000.' These funds, comprised of $770,000 in
Federal money and $192,000 in local match, have been designated specifically to finance the
1992 bond debt for the leasing of City buses.
In October 1992, Santa Clarita was notified that it was eligible to receive its allocated portion
of 1993 Section 9 funding in the amount of $1,216,000. This amount represents $972,800 in
Federal funding, with the remaining $243,200 coming from local match. .
When the 1993 Section 9 funding was approved in October of 1992, the City was required by
the Federal Transportation Agency (FTA) to combine 1993 Section 9 and 1992 Fast Track
funding into one grant application in order to be eligible to receive such Federal funds.
The projects to be funded by this grant application are included in the City's Short Range
Transportation Plan (SRTP). The City's SRTP has been approved by the Southern
Californian Association of Governments (SCAG), as part of their program of projects and
Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP). Further, to facilitate the allocation of
funds, the FTA requires that the City hold a Public Hearing on the actual grant application.
The projects that the City is seeking were approved by City Council as part of our SRTP in
March of 1992. These projects include:
1. Yearly payment of the City's bond debt incurred for the purchase of twenty-nine (29)
buses
2. The Phase Two Remodel of the City's Corporation Yard
3. Further development of the City's Transportation Center at the Metrolink Station
4. Side destination signs for thirteen (13) buses.
5. A computerized passenger routing system.
Adapted: 92 Aganda item:
Section 9 Grant Application
Resolution No. 93-19
February 23, 1993
Page 2
RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive public testimony and adopt Resolution No. 93-19, authorizing the City
Manager to submit the 1993 Section 9 Grant Application to the FTA.
ATTACHMENT
Resolution No. 93-19
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PU3L_' HEAR7NG PROC=:7?.:.
1. Mayor Opens Hearing
a. States Purpose of Hearing
2. City Clerk Reports on Hearing Notice
3. Staff Report
(City Manager)
or
(City Attorney)
or
(RP Staff)
4. Proponent Argument (30 minutes)
S. Opponent Argument (30 minutes)
6. Five-minute Rebuttal (Proponent)
a. Proponent
7. Mayor Closes Public Testimony
B. Discussion by Council
9. Council Decision
10. Mayor Announces Decision
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC -NEARING
SANTA CLARITA TRANSIT SEEKING FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
FROM THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION UNDER FEDERAL TRANSIT ACT
OF 1991 OF TITLE 23 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE FOR
SEVERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
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A Public Hearing on a grant application for Federal Funding of Transit Capital
Improvements, will be held before the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita. Santa Clarita Transit is seeking federal assistance from the Federal
Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Act of 1991 of Title 23 of
the United States Code for the following transit capital improvement
projects: bus lease, development of a transportation center,
rehabilitation/remodel of existing corporate yard including transit
administrative and maintenance facilities, side -destination signs for buses,
and' a computerized passenger routing system. The approximate cost of all
projects:
Total Federal Local
$2,178,000 $1,742,800 $435,200
No persons, families, or businesses will be -displaced by these projects. None
of these projects will have a significant environmental impact upon the
surrounding urban areas. Negative Declarations have been prepared following
the California Environmental Quality Act and Guidelines for the transportation
center and the rehabilitation/ remodel of the existing corporate yard. These
projects conform to the Fiscal Year 1993-1995 Los Angeles County
Transportation Commission Short -Range Transit Plan and Transportation
Improvement Program and are consistent with all local and regional land use
and transportation plans. These projects will have no adverse impacts upon
the elderly and handicapped community. .
At the hearing, the Council will afford an opportunity for interested persons
or agencies to comment on this grant application. Copies of the application
for the federal- grant for these projects will be available for public review
prior to the hearing in the City Clerk's office at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Ste.
301, Santa Clarita. For further information regarding this grant application
call (805) 294-2500.
The hearing will be held by the City Council in the City- Hall Council
Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st Floor, Santa Clarita, the 23rd day of
February, 1993, at or after 6:30 p.m.
Proponents, opponents, and any interested persons may appear and be heard on
this matter at that time. If you wish to challenge this order in court, you
may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the
public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence
delivered to the City Council, at, or prior to the public hearing..
Date: January 27, 1993
Donna M. Grindey, CMC
City Clerk
Publish Date: February 2, 1993
RESOLUTION NO. 93-19
A ONE-TEUE RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL. OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF ALL APPLICATIONS WITH
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR PLANNING, CAPITAL, TRAINING,
DEMONSTRATION, AND/OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE GRANTS UNDER
THE FEDERAL. TRANSIT ACT, AS AMENDED AND U. S. CODE TITLE 23.
WHEREAS, the Secretary of Transportation is authorized to make grants for mass
transportation projects; and
WHEREAS, all contracts for financial assistance will impose certain obligations upon
the City of Santa Clarita, including the provision of the local share of the project(s)' costs;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City. Council of the City of Santa
Clarita as follows:
Section 1. That the City_ Manager is authorized to execute and file an application
and revisions as necessary on behalf of the City of Santa Clarita with the United States
Department of Transportation to aid in the financing of all planning, capital, training,
demonstration and/or operating assistance projects pursuant to the Federal Transit Act, as
amended and U. S. Code Title 23.
Section 2. That the City Manager is authorized to execute and file with such
applications an assurance or any other document required by the United States Department of
Transportation effectuating the purpose of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Section 3. That the City Manager is authorized to furnish such additional
information as the United States Department of Transportation may require in connection
with applications for the program of projects and budget.
Section 4. That the City Manager is authorized to set forth and execute minority
business enterprise (disadvantaged business. enterprise and women's business enterprise)
policies and procedures, as necessary, in connection with the procurement needs of all
projects.
Section 5. That the City Manager is authorized to execute grant agreements on
behalf of the City of Santa Clarita with the United States Department of Transportation for
aid in the financing of the planning capital, training, demonstration, and/or operating
assistance projects.
Section 6. That the City Manager is authorized to execute all other necessary
Resolution No. .93-19
Page 2
documents and contracts in connection with said grant application and grant agreement filed
with the United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS day of
, 1993.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City
Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the day of
1993 by the following vote of Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEAMERS
CITY CLERK
PROJECT BUDGET
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GRANTEE: City of Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita. CA 91355
GRANT NO. CA -90-X532 BUDGET NO. 00
FEDERAL AMOUNT TOTAL AMOUNT
1993 SECTION 9
SCOPE
116-01 Purchase side destination signs for buses $20,800 $26,000
ACTIVITY
11.62.20 Acquisition of side destination signs $20,800 $26,000
for 13 buses
Quantity: 13
116-02 Purchase a computerized passenger routing system $12,000 $15,000
ACTIVITY
11.62.20 Acquisition of a computer program $12,000 $15,000
to do passenger routing
Quantity: 1
SCOPE
114-01 Rehabilitation of existing bus administrative and
maintenance facility $440,000 $550,000
ACTIVITY
SCOPE
113-01 Develop a transportation center $500,000 $625,000
ACTIVITY
TOTAL CAPITAL (SECTION 9) $972.800 1 216 00
Agenda Item:
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1992 ISTEA
SCOPE
111-01 Vehicle lease of buses (each year for
12 years)
TOTAL CAPITAL QSTEAI
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$770,000 $962,000
$770,000 $962,000
TOTAL CAPITAL 1 742 800 2 178 000
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CAPITAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION
TABLE L-10
FOR LACTC USE ONLY
Operator Code:
A-95 Num:
Transit System: City of Santa Clarita Project Group:
Fiscal Year: 1993 Project Code:
Date: March 24, 1992 SRTP Page #:
Carryover Yr:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Improve the City's corporate yard, which includes bus
storage and maintenance facilities, offices for transit managers and
supervisors, training and break rooms, and various building systems. Some of
the improvements include: Bus washing system; Fuel tanks and pumps; Heating
and ventilation; Electrical distribution system; Farebox collection structure;
Office, training & break room upgrades; Waste disposal system for buses;
Toilets, lockers, showers; Parking and related site improvements; Welding bay;
Annual building operation costs; Contingencies/Unexpected Costs.
The costs of these facility improvements will be distributed on a fair share
basis based on the use of the various improvements by City departments and
divisions. The City estimates that transit's share of these costs will be
approximately $550,000.
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The City has made a substantial investment with the
purchase of the corporate yard, but the facility must be upgraded to meet
industry standards and the new functions that will be carried out on the site.
Many of these new functions and requirements relate to the transit system.
The City has made a significant financial commitment to providing first rate
transit service with the purchase of a new fleet of coaches. The City is also
committed to providing a quality work environment that is safe, well-designed,
and that gives the staff the necessary tools to do a first rate job.
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CAPITAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION
TABLE L-10
FOR LACTC USE ONLY
Operator Code:
A-95 Num:
Transit System: City of Santa Clarita Project Group:
Fiscal Year: 1993 Project Code:
Date: March 24, 1992 SRTP Page #:
Carryover Yr:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Develop a transportation center, to include, a park-and-
ride lot, a staging area for commuter buses, and a transfer point for local
buses, in conjunction with a commuter rail station. Other improvements will
include improved access and circulation: signalization"of the primary
'entrance; utility relocation; security and lighting. systems; required
landscaping; and other site enhancements, including pedestrian and bicycle
access. The estimated cost of these improvements is $1.92 million. None of
the monies for this project request will be devoted to the rail platform,
track re -alignment or other work exclusively related to commuter rail only.
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The City requires a transit center to tie together and
relate the various transportation services provided by the City. This site is
in the geographical heart of the City, adjacent to the future City Hall. This
area is part of the Valley Center identified in the City's general plan. The
site will coordinate commuter bus sevices, local transit, commuter rail, Bial-
a -ride, kiss -and -ride, and park-and-ride. The development of this transit
;center will assist the City in meeting the requirements of the Congestion
Management Program and the air quality goals of the region. The City
anticipates that this facility will encourage increased transit usage, and
.,will decrease the reliance on the single -occupant automobile by providing an
attractive set of transit alternatives.
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CAPITAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION
TABLE L-10
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Operator Code:
A-95 Num:
Transit System: City of Santa Clarita Project Group:
Fiscal Year: 1993 Project Code:
Date: March 24, 1992 SRTP Page Ik:
Carryover Yr:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Side destination signs for thirteen (13) Gillig Spirit
buses.
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The Gillig Spirit buses ordered by the City in FY 91
did not include side destination signs. This has created confusion for users
at the City's Transit Center. Side.destination signs would.enhance the use of
the system.
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CAPITAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION
TABLE L-10
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Operator Code:
A-95 Num:
Transit System: City of Santa Clarita Project Group:
Fiscal Year: 1993 Project Code:
Date: March 24, 1992 SRTP Page #:
Carryover Yr:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Computerized passenger routing system.
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: Santa Clarita expanded service from seven (7) routes
in FY 91 to thirteen (13) routes in FY 92.. Santa Clarita-Transit has also
experienced a 27% increase in ridership during this period. The result is a
large number of existing and prospective riders that are unfamiliar with the
new service. The computerized routing system would provide passengers with
schedules, timepoints and stop locations specific to their needs.
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CAPITAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION
TABLE L-10
FOR LACTC USE ONLY
Operator Code:
A-95 Num:
Transit System: City of Santa Clarita Project Group:
Fiscal Year: 1993/1994/1995 Project Code:
Date: March 24, 1992 SRTP Page #:
Carryover Yr:
PROJECT.DESCRIPTION: Refinance existing bus purchases utilizing Section 9
capital funds.
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: Santa Clarita Transit has purchased eighteen (18)
fixed route and eleven (11) commuter buses under bond agreements. The
existing financing arrangements would encumber Proposition A revenues for
twelve (12) year period. Refinancing with Section 9 monies would enable the
City to use Proposition A funds for operating expenses. This would allow the
City to provide additional service for residents whose transportation needs
are not being satisfied by the current service. The project would be in
twelve (12) phases to correspond with the expected.life of the buses.
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