HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-02-24 - AGENDA REPORTS - 2004 SAFE ROUTES SCHOOL GRANT (2)CONSENT CALENDAR
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
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February 24, 2004
Mark Yamarone
2004 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL GRANT APPLICATION
Transportation and Engineering Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council approve the proposed 2004 Safe Routes to School project, and direct staff to submit
the completed grant application to Caltrans by the February 27, 2004 deadline.
BACKGROUND
The State of California is currently accepting applications to fund the construction of capital
projects that improve pedestrian safety for school children. The Safe Routes to School Grant
Program is administered through the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
Projects seeking funding through this program must demonstrate the ability to reduce pedestrian
injuries and fatalities. Successful projects should also encourage increased walking among
students. Projects will compete for the approximately $20 million available to fund projects
throughout the State. Staff has identified a project that is eligible for submittal and should rank
well against the evaluation criteria.
The proposed project would construct 807 linear feet of new sidewalk along both the east and
west side of Arcadia Street. These portions of Arcadia Street do not have sidewalks and serve as
a pedestrian access route to William S. Hart High School. The City has received numerous
requests from William S. Hart High School staff and Arcadia Street residents to provide
sidewalks in this area. This project seeks $302,995.00 in grant funds and would require a
$33,666.00 local match, for a total estimated project cost of $336,661.00.
Staff has contacted William S. Hart High School and is in the process of obtaining a letter of
support from the school administration. The applications are due to Caltrans by
February 27, 2004. Caltrans will then review and score each application. Funds will be awarded
to projects starting in Fiscal Year 2005.
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ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
I. Direct staff to not apply for this grant opportunity.
2. Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no immediate fiscal impact from submitting the recommended grant application. In the
event that the City is successful in obtaining a Safe Route to School Grant award, appropriation
of both grant funds and the required local City match would be subjected to City Council
consideration as part of the Fiscal Year 2005/2006 annual budget process.
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Project Location Map
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