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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - February 20, 2008 E-14AGENDA ITEM Eew 14 &a% CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION IM AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Approving East Lodi Avenue Reconstruction for Proposition 1 B Funding MEETING DATE: February 20,2008 PREPARED BY: Public Works Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the East Lodi Avenue Reconstruction for Proposition 1B (Transportation Bond) funding. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Proposition 1B funds have been allocated to the City of Lodi in the amount of $1,984,371 (FY 2007108 and FY 2008109). These funds are allocated through the Budget Bill (SB 78 and 88) and include $550 million for cities in FY 2007108. All Prop 1 B funds appropriated in FY 2007108 must be expended within three years of receipt. When the City's budgetwas adopted, the amount and eligibilityfor the Proposition 1B projects was under review by the State Controller's Office. Now that the guidelines have been posted, formal designation of the project(s) using the funds is required by the City Council to secure the funds. Staff recommends the East Lodi Avenue Improvement Project (between the Union Pacific Railroad and Cherokee Lane) be the sole project using the Proposition 1 B funds and requests that the City Council adopt the attached resolution affirming staffs recommendation. Currently, planning for the East Lodi Avenue Improvement Project is underway. Staff and the planning design consultant, Moore lacofano Goltsman (MIG), have conducted two public workshops, one in September 2007 and another in January 2008. Final Design Guidelines with project details will be presented to City Council in March 2008 and will include reconstructing the travel lanes and permanently removing the railroad tracks that were temporarily covered with asphalt concrete. Construction of this project is anticipated to begin in summer 2009. FISCAL IMPACT: The primary purpose for requesting approval of the Proposition 1 B Street Project list now prior to completing the planning study is that the funds will be provided to the City in advance of construction upon submittal of the project. Without Proposition 1 B funds, the Lodi Avenue Improvement Project will have insufficient funds. Based on the funding guidelines, the street projects approved in the City's budget for FY 2007108 and meeting the Proposition 1 B funds eligibility guidelines may utilize the Proposition 1B funds. If excess funds become available, staff will administratively submit other projects currently listed in the City's budget. FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable. Richard C. Prima, Jr. Public Works Director Prepared by Paula I Fernandez, Senior Traffic Engineer RCPIPJ F/pmf Attachment cc: City Attorney Management Analyst Areida Transportation Manager Fink APPROVED ing, City Manager KMPIPR0JECTSISTREETS1CcProp1 b doc 2/7/2008 RESOLUTION NO. 2008-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE EAST LODI AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION FOR PROPOSITION 1 B FUNDING WHEREAS, Proposition I B funds have been allocated to the City of Lodi in the amount of $1,984,37�fiscal year 2007-08 and 2008-09); and WHEREAS, these funds originated from the Budget Bill (SB 78 and 88) and include $550 million for cities in fiscal year 2007-08. All Prop 1 B funds appropriated in fiscal year 2007-08 must be expended within three years of receipt: and WHEREAS, when the City's budget was adopted, the amount and eligibility for the Proposition 1 B projects was under review by the State Controller's Office. The guidelines have been posted and formal designation of the project(s) using the funds is required by the City Council to secure the funds: and WHEREAS, planning for the East Lodi Avenue Improvement Project is currently underway. Final Design Guidelines will be presented to City Council in March 2008 and will include reconstruction of travel lanes and permanently removing railroad tracks that were temporarily covered with asphalt concrete. Construction of this project is anticipated to begin in summer 2009;and WHEREAS, City staff recommends the East Lodi Avenue Improvement Project (between the Union Pacific Railroad and Cherokee Lane) be the sole project using Proposition 1 B funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council hereby approves the proposed Proposition 1 B Street Project List and designates the East Lodi Avenue Improvement Project (between the Union Pacific Railroad and Cherokee Lane) as the sole project using the Proposition 1 B funds. Dated: February20,2008 ------------ hereby certify that Resolution No. 2008-22 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held February 20, 2008, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS— Hansen, Hitchcock, Johnson, Katzakian, and Mayor Mounce NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS— None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS—None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS —None 4D�__ ANDI JOHL City Clerk 2008-22