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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - December 2, 2003 B-01 SMAGENDA ITEM B-01 &Q% CITY OF LODI ,. ' COUNCIL COMMUNICATION ,m AGENDA TITLE: Identify and Approve Two Priority Projects for Submittal to the San Joaquin Council of Governments (COG) for the Annual "One Voice" Visit to Washington, D.C. MEETING DATE: December 2, 2003 PREPARED BY: Deputy City Manager RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council discuss various City proposed projects and approve two projects for submittal to the San Joaquin Council of Governments (COG) for the annual "One Voice" visit to Washington, D.C. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City of Lodi is invited to participate in COG's 5th annual "One Voice" legislative visit to Washington, D.C. This year, the lobbying effort will take place Sunday March 21 to Friday March 26, 2004 and will include regional political and business leaders from San Joaquin County. As part of the legislative visit, COG is soliciting proposed projects which are in need of funding yet have some type of local match. The City Council, with staff input, must identify and approve the submittal of two projects for COG's consideration. The list of projects identified thus far by staff includes: 1. Fire Station 2 2. Pistol Range and Joint Training Facility 3. Lower Sacramento Road Improvements south of Kettleman Lane 4. Lodi Animal Shelter 5. Old Public Safety Building Remodel Staff will be prepared to discuss the aforementioned projects and will be available to answer questions during the December 2, 2003 Special Meeting. FUNDING: Not Applicable X/sl Attachments APPROVED: Janet S. Keeter Deputy City Manager H. Dixon Flynn, City Manager CC HR -zGM is CA LIB SAN JOAQUIN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS CD .w.�.PR, 6South El Dorado St., Suite 400 • Siocktopt, Culijarnict 95202 ^EUD Pu _FIN _FD 7 �� 2 209.466.3913 • 209.468.1084 arra) Cl+ r VAAF; ° wwto. 4coy ag October 10, 2003 RECEIVED Glnryauuit Klioeks O C T 16 2003 `FIA IR Mayor Susan Hitchcock - Cit Clerk - Gary Giownelli City of Lodi City of Lodi YIC:i% crIAIR P.O. Box 3006 Julia 1:: (,rer„e I.a Li'. il'I'111,. II{Nl..l-1 [Il Lodi, CA 95241-1910 Member Agenaef `.' I11.� OF Dear Mayor Hitchcock: L. Ar fl RU 1', Lol)l, - The SanJoaquinCouncil of Governments is pleased that the results of our A1AN I`1"A' HiroN, legislative efforts over the past year are proving to be very beneficial for our region. HOCK I ON, Projects that have been approved by the House Appropriations Committee for the FRACY• ANIS 2004 appropriations cycle include: 1i.. 1'S)IINI'Y lll; SAN JOAQUIN City of Stockton/SJ County - Arch -Sperry Road Improvements $ 250,000 Daggett Road, Port of Stockton $ 100,000 City of Lodi - Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements $ 400,000 City of Tracy for the Tracy Youth Sports Facility $ 450,000 City of Stockton Filipino Center Renovation $ 75,000 San Joaquin Regional Transit District, Lindsay Street Bus Maintenance Facility Expansion $ 495,015 Your participation in San Joaquin One Voice is instrumental for our continued success. One Voice strengthens our ability to be heard as a unified delegation at the federal level. In an April 1,2003 Stockton Record article, Congressmen Pombo and Cardoza stated: "The One Voice trip is a great asset to both of us. It helps us do our jobs more effectively." We are once again putting together a regional list of legislative priorities. Working with your staffs, please prepare your top two priorities that you wish to be considered for the regional list. The Council of Governments Board plans to review the list within the coming months. We request that your staff complete the attached form and submit your requests to our office no later than December 12, 2003. Please mail the forms to our new address at 555 E. Weber Avenue, Stockton, CA 95202, attn: Susan Filios. Or, if you would like an electronic version of the form, please call Ms. Filios at 468-3913. You may also e-mail her at sfilios@sjcog.org. Page 2, Regional Priority Projects October 10, 2003 Mayor Susan Hitchcock Keep in mind that we need each section answered completely, and we may be calling for additional clarification. It is important that we provide complete information about our projects, particularly the description and local/state contributions that will be applied to the project, as this information is critical when federal funding decisions are being made. Our 2004 trip is scheduled for March 21 — 26, 2004. Please save these dates if you plan to participate this coming year. Should you have any questions, please contact Susan Filios or myself. Thank you. S' erely, TULIA E. GREENE Executive Director cc: Mr. Dixon Flynn, City Manager Enc REGIONAL PRIORITY PROJECT REQUEST for FY 2005 Organization making request: (Including department, office, division, etc,) (Please include address) Contact persoa(s) in organization: (Please include phone number(s)) Project Name: Amount being requested: (Include future years, if applicable; e.g.: 350,000 for FY 1999, $250,00013 years"; 1100,000 for FY 1999; ongoing program") Total Project Cost: Report language being requested (if any): Federal funding history: (See Below) (e.g.: 10 in FY 1998; $100,000 in FY 1997, last year authorized") Did you make a similar request last year (for FY 2003)? (if yes please note project name and amount) Sources and amounts of matching funds: (state, county and local contributions) Current status of project for which request is made: Background/Justification for this request: Please provide justification for the project in terms of congestion mitigation, environmental benefit, and economic value to the community. (budget projections, reports, brochures, letters of support, etc.) What other organizations, in California, Washington DC, or nationally, might be expected to sunpnrt this request? What other organizations, in California, Washington DC, or nationally, might be expected to oppose this request? Is the project Included in the Metropolitan Transportation Plan, the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program, and the State Transportation Improvement Program? Please provide documentation from appropriate transportation officials. IQ ,, v OATES ter,... San Joaquin One Voice Sunday, March 21 to Friday, March 26, 2004 Washington Court Hotel, located on Capitol Hill at 525 New Jersey Avenue, NW. Don't forget to mark your calendar! Plans are underway for the fifth legislative visit to .; our nation's Capitol. Join the San Joaquin Council of Governments and our top political and busi- SAN J O A Q U I N COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS ness leaders in one of the most effective lobbying ;;; East Weber .1Venue efforts for our region's priority projects. Stockton, ` Alifor'va 95202 Phone: 209-468-3913 We have reserved a block of rooms at The Fax: 209-468-1084 � =, Email: info(a),sjcog.org Washington Court Hotel, located on Capitol Hill at 525 New Jersey Avenue, NW. Don't forget to mark your calendar!