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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-08-24 - AGENDA REPORTS - SL TPP RESO 93 115 (2)AGENDA REPORT CONSENT CALENDAR DATE: August 24, 1993 Anthony J. Nlsich 64( SUBJECT: ADDITIONAL APPLICATIONS FOR STATE/LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS Resolution No. 93-115 DEPARTMENT: Community Development BACKGROUND Caltrans Is currently accepting project applications for the fifth cycle of the State -Local Transportation Partnership Program (SLTPP). The SLTPP Is a state-sponsored program designed to encourage local agencies to support roadway Improvements with funds other than Gas Tax or Developer Contributions. Eligible projects must be locally constructed on a local road, a state highway, or an exclusive mass transit guideway. Additionally, the completed project must either Increase capacity, extend service to a new area, or extend the useful life of the roadway a minimum of ten years. Only contract and construction engineering costs are eligible under this program. In addition, the percentage of reimbursement for this program is dependent upon the number of approved projects statewide. It Is expected that Cycle 5 reimbursements will be around 9 percent of the actual project contract costs. As a procedural matter, Caltrans requires that the City Council approve the submission of potential projects for this program. Staff recommends that the following projects be selected for consideration: 1. Sidewalk from Canyon Country Park to Kenroy Avenue 2. San Fernando Road - Phase 3. San Fernando Road - Phase II 4. Sierra Highway/State Route 14 Congested Corridor Striping 5. Metrolink Corridor Interconnect 6. Regional Bikeway Connection to Intermodal Transportation Center RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution No. 93.115, and authorize the City Engineer to submit these projects to Caltrans for consideration. ATTACHMENTS Adopted: 2e--iv— Resolution 'a v � n Resolution No. 93.115 M 7 7 Agenda Item: AH:dls c ncifve93.115.ah RESOLUTION NO. 93.115 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ADDITIONAL FORMAL APPLICATIONS FOR CYCLE 5. STATE/LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS WHEREAS, the California State Legislature has authorized the State/Local Transportation Partnership Program to Identify and construct locally supported transportation projects; and WHEREAS, the adopted procedures established by the State of California Department of Transportation require the applicant to certify the City Council's approval by resolution prior to submission of applications to the Department of Transportation; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita hereby resolves as follows: SECTION 1. The City Engineer is authorized to submit appropriate transportation projects for consideration of grant funding. SECTION 2. The City Council certifies. that the City of Santa Clarita understands the assurances and certifications contained In the applications. SECTION 3. The City Council supports the following transportation projects for grant funding for Cycle 5 and endorses the application submittals for: a. Sidewalk from Canyon Country Park to Kenroy Avenue. b. San Fernando Road - Phase I c. San Fernando Road - Phase II d. Sierra Highway/State Route 14 Congested Corridor Striping e. Metrollnk Corridor Interconnect f. Regional Bikeway Connection to Intermodal Transportation Center PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of 1993. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 93-115 Page 2 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) g CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) I, Donna M. Grindey, City Clerk, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and 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: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: City Clerk AH:dls CWnciimA3.115ah