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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - August 3, 2011 C-09AGENDA ITEM Cwo� CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Managerto Execute and Submit Necessary Paperwork and Claim Forms for Projects Funded by Measure K Bicycle Projects MEETING DATE: August 3,2011 PREPARED BY: PublicWorks Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager to execute and submit necessary paperwork and claim forms for projects funded by Measure K bicycle projects. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The voters of San Joaquin County approved Measure K (MK), which provides funding for transportation system improvements through a one-half cent retail sales tax. One categorical allocation under Measure K is the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Routes to School Program. This funding category provides both competitive and non-competitive funds. The City of Lodi is eligible to receive competitive and non-competitive funds for bicycle projects through the Measure K program. These projects can be used for various new bikeways construction projects, including design, planning and implementation studies. The San Joaquin Council of Governments requires that a claim form be signed and submitted by the City priorto receiving the funds. Current City projects eligible for MK funding are Harney Lane at Reynolds Ranch Parkway, Elm Street east of Hutchins Street and the updated Bicycle Master Plan. FISCAL IMPACT: MK funding will reduce the obligation of Streets funds. MK non-competitive funds in the amount of approximately $121,460 have been allocated to the City of Lodi. FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable. )�� a _' F. Wally S delin Public Works Director Prepared by Paula J. Fernandez, Transportation Man ager/Senior Traffic Engineer FWS/PJF/pmf APPROVED: Konradt Bartlam, City Manager K:\WP\PROJECTS\STREETS\CMeasureKPaperwork.doc 7/21/2011 RESOLUTION NO. 2011-125 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT NECESSARY PAPERWORK AND CLAIM FORMS FOR ALL PROJECTS FUNDED BY MEASURE K COMPETITIVE AND NOW COMPETITIVE BICYCLE PROJECTS WHEREAS, the voters of San Joaquin County approved Measure K, which provides funding for transportation system improvements through a one-half cent retail sales tax; and WHEREAS, one categorical allocation under Measure K is the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Routes to School Program; and WHEREAS, this funding category provides both competitive and non-competitive funding for new bikeways construction projects, including design, planning and implementation studies; and WHEREAS, the San Joaquin Council of Governments requires a Resolution authorizing the City Managerto sign claim forms on behalf of the City of Lodi; and WHEREAS, the City of Lodi will use their allocated Measure K Competitive and Non -Competitive Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Routes to School Program funds to fund new bikeways construction projects, including design, planning and implementation studies. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize the City Managerto execute and submit necessary paperwork and claim forms for all projects funded by the Measure K Competitive and Non -Competitive Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safe Routesto School Program. Dated: August 3, 2011 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2011-125 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held August 3, 2011, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Katzakian, Nakanishi, and Mayor Johnson NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Mounce ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS— None I JOHL City Clerk 2011-125