CC Resolution 11812RESOLUTION NO. 11x12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL
AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT AN ACTIVE
,TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (ATP) GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE EDEN
AVENUE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
WHEREAS, in March 2015 the Califorhia Transportation Commission (CTC) issued its
call for projects for the second cycle of the Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant;
and
WHEREAS, some of the goals of the Active Transportation Program are to increase the
proportion of trips accomplished by biking and walking, increase the safety and mobility
of non-motorized users, and ensure that disadvantaged communities fully share in the
benefits of the program; and
WHEREAS, the Active Transportation Program is funded from various federal and state
funds appropriated in the annual Budget Act; and
WHEREAS, there are both Statewide and Regional calls for projects; and
WHEREAS, the Eden Avenue Sidewalk Improvements Project would design and
construct a sidewalk on the east side of Eden Avenue between Hamilton Avenue and'
the north city limits; install curb, gutter, and curb ramps; mark Eden Avenue with shared
lane markings ("sharrows"); and install a flashing beacon system at the Eden
Avenue/Rosemary Lane intersection; and
WHEREAS, the preliminary cost estimate to prepare this plan is $240,000; and
WHEREAS, the ATP Grant Program waives the 11.47-percent local match for safe
routes to school projects like the Eden Avenue Sidewalk Improvement Project; and
WHEREAS, ATP grant applications will be evaluated and ranked based oh benefit-to-
cost ratio; and
WHEREAS, to improve the project's benefit-to-cost ratio, staff recommends that the City
volunteers $40,000 in storm drain fees for the storm drain component of the project and
11.47 percent of remaining project costs, or $22,940 in Capital Improvement Program
Reserve (CIPR) funds; and
WHEREAS, the total out-of-pocket cost to the City would be $40,000 in storm drain fees
and $22,940 in CIPR funds ($22,940), or a total of $62,940; and
WHEREAS, grant applications must be postmarked by June 1, 2015.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council bf the City of Campbell
that the Public Works Director is authorized to submit both Statewide and Regional ATP
grant applications for the Eden Avenue Sidewalk Improvements Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Campbell will provide $40,000 in storm
drain fees and $22,940 in CIPR funds for the Eden Avenue Sidewalk Improvements
Project.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of May, 2015, by the.following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ~'-boons
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
APP
Jeffrey
ATTEST:
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Wendy ood, Acting City Clerk
RPSnikoff, Kotowski, Raker, Cristina
Mayor