HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-08-22 - AGENDA REPORTS - MOU SC SCAG TRANS DEVELOPMENT (2)AGENDA REPORT
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Item to be presented by: Lynn M. Harris
CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE: August 22, 1995
SUBJECT:, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the City of Santa Clarita and
the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) for the
creation of a Transportation Development Plan
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
BACKGROUND
SCAG has funded a study to develop a Transportation Development Plan for Santa Clarita Transit.
Subsequent to a Request for Proposal (RFP) process, the agencies have concurred in the selection
of a transportation consulting firm to complete the study., It is anticipated that Michael Fajans and
Associates will begin the study in late September. While SCAG will administer the project, City staff
will directly manage the study. Tasks will include: identify deficiencies in current transportation
services; establish goals, objectives and standards; develop a draft Transportation Development Plan,-
and
lan;and recommend implementation strategies.
The total project budget for this study is $100,000, which includes a $75,000 SCAG grant and a
$25,000 local match. The MOU facilitates the transfer of local match funds to SCAG. The FY 1995-
96 Transit budget includes the match funds.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an MOU with SCAG, upon City Attorney's
review and approval, and issue a check in the amount of $25,000 budgeted in account 55-7000-230.
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