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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - November 20, 2013 C-11AGENDA ITEM Cw` `k CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION TM AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Approving Submittal of Grant Documents to California Governor's Office of Emergency Services and Authorizing Transportation Manager to Submit All Necessary Paperwork and Reimbursement Requests MEETING DATE: November 20, 2013 PREPARED BY: Public Works Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution approving submittal of grant documents to California Governor's Office of Emergency Services and authorizing Transportation Manager to submit all necessary paperwork and reimbursement requests. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: City staff is requesting Proposition 1 B funds from the Transit System Safety, Security and Disaster Response Account (TSSSDRA) program in the amount of $63,371 for the FY 2013/14 cycle. The Proposition 1 B TSSSDRA program is administered by the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services and Homeland Security Grant Unit. San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) will receive approximately $535,900 program funds to distribute, at its discretion, among the eligible transit providers that include Lodi, Escalon, Ripon, Tracy, Manteca, Regional Rail Commission and the Regional Transit District. SJCOG staff requested transit agencies submit eligible projects; however, only a few projects were submitted for funding. Lodi staff requested funds to install a security system, including cameras and a closed circuit system, at the Municipal Service Center Transit Maintenance Facility and expand the security camera system at the Lodi Transit Parking Structure. The total request for $60,000 will be reviewed by the SJCOG Interagency Transit Committee and Board, as well as other transit agency applicants. Three eligible transit operators will receive additional Proposition 1 B funds (Section 99314) based on fare revenues. As a result, the City of Lodi will receive an additional $3,731 for the transit security improvements. With this grant funding, a minimum of six cameras will be installed at the facilities. Last fiscal year, a security camera system was installed at the Lodi Transit Station and Parking Structure, utilizing both TSSSDRA and ARRA funds. After installation, it was determined that additional cameras would improve the ability to read license plates at the entrances. At the maintenance facility, the cameras will provide a live feed for the Lodi Police Department staff to view the surrounding grounds of the maintenance shop, including the transit vehicle storage and repair area and adjacent public parking lot. The security system and camera equipment enhances the safety of the transit assets by continually recording activity. FISCAL IMPACT: The cost of the security improvements will be fully covered by the Proposition 1 B TSSSDRA funds, and there is no match requirement. 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. AIJIL, IJAI& t F. Wally Ondelin Public Works Director Prepared by Paula Fernandez, Transportation Manager/Senior Traffic Engineer cc: Financial Services Manager Transportation Manager/Senior Traffic Engineer APPROVED: onradt Bartlam, City Manager K1WP\TRANSIT\CTSSSDRA FY1314.doc 11/4/2013 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-204 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT DOCUMENTS TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR PROPOSITION 1 B TRANSIT SYSTEM SAFETY, SECURITY, AND DISASTER RESPONSE ACCOUNT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING TRANSPORTATION MANAGER TO SUBMIT ALL NECESSARY PAPERWORK AND REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTS NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve the submittal of grant documents to the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for Proposition 1 B Transit System Safety, Security, and Disaster Response Account funds; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby authorize the Transportation Manager to submit all necessary paperwork and reimbursement requests. Dated: November 20, 2013 ------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------- I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2013-204 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held November 20, 2013, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Hansen, Johnson, Katzakian, Mounce, and Mayor Nakanishi NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None R I JOHL-OLSON City Clerk 2013-204