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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - March 19, 2014 C-08AGENDA ITEM C '' &IL% CITY OF LODI %W COUNCIL COMMUNICATION TM AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Approving Submittal of Federal Transit Administration Section 5339 Grant Documents to Caltrans and Authorizing Transportation Manager to Submit All Necessary Paperwork and Reimbursement Requests MEETING DATE: March 19, 2014 PREPARED BY: Public Works Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution approving submittal of Federal Transit Administration Section 5339 grant documents to Caltrans and authorizing Transportation Manager to submit all necessary paperwork and reimbursement requests. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In January 2014, Caltrans Division of Mass Transportation announced a call for projects utilizing a new formula program that provides funding for capital projects to replace, rehabilitate, and purchase buses and bus -related equipment/facilities. The program was established under Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21 st Century (MAP -21) and provides funding to small urban areas with populations between 50,000 and 200,000. City transit staff is requesting Federal Transit Administration Section 5339 federal funds in the amount of $168,811 to install a minimum of 11 bus shelters with amenities (benches and trash receptacles) throughout town based on the City's Short Range Transit Plan accepted by Council in September 2013. FISCAL IMPACT: City staff will utilize Transportation Development Act funding and fare revenues for the 10 percent local match requirement for the bus shelter improvement project. Failure to adopt the resolution and claim the funding will result in the funds being re -allocated to another agency. FUNDING AVAILABLE: Funding will be made available through this action. F. Wally Ondelin Public Works Director Prepared by Paula Fernandez, Transportation Manager/Senior Traffic Engineer FWSIPJF/pmf cc: Financial Services Manager Transportation Manager/Senior Traffic Engineer APPROVE Interim City Manager K:IWPITRANSITICFTASect 5339.doc 211912014 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-38 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION SECTION 5339 GRANT DOCUMENTS TO CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSPORTATION MANAGER TO SUBMIT ALL NECESSARY PAPERWORK AND REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTS WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Transportation is authorized to make grants to states through the Federal Transit Administration to support capital projects for non -urbanized public transportation systems under Section 5339 of the Federal Transit Act (FTA Circular 9300.1 B); and WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation (Department) has been designated by the Governor of the State of California to administer Section 5339 grants for transportation projects for bus and bus facilities; and WHEREAS, the City of Lodi desires to apply for said financial assistance to permit purchase of capital equipment/vehicle overhaul/rehabilitation in Urbanized Area 50851; and WHEREAS, the City of Lodi has, to the maximum extent feasible, coordinated with other transportation providers and users in the region (including social service agencies). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize the Transportation Manager to file and execute applications on behalf of the City of Lodi with the California Department of Transportation to aid in the financing of capital assistance projects pursuant to Section 5339 of the Federal Transit Act (FTA Circular 9300.1 B), as amended; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby authorize the City Attorney to execute and file all certification of assurances, contracts or agreements, or any other document required by the Department; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby authorize the Transportation Manager to provide additional information as the Department may require in connection with the application for the Section 5339 projects; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby authorize the Transportation Manager to submit and approve request for reimbursement of funds from the Department for the Section 5339 project(s). Dated: March 19, 2014 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2014-38 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held March 19, 2014, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT ABSTAIN COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Johnson, Mounce, Nakanishi, and Mayor Katzakian COUNCIL MEMBERS — None COUNCIL MEMBERS — None COUNCIL MEMBERS — None 2014-38 �I�1D.4-diSH L-0 LS O N City Clerk