HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2010-095 N.C.S. 06/21/2010Resolution No. 2010-095 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION OF LOCAL SUPPORT
STP FUNDING
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL SURFACE
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (STP) FUNDING AND COMMITTING THE
NECESSARY NON-FEDERAL MATCH, AND STATING THE ASSURANCE TO
COMPLETE THE SONOMA MOUNTAIN PARKWAY REHABILITATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, City of Petaluma (herein referred to as APPLICANT) is submitting an
application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for $1,036,000 in funding
from the federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) program for the Sonoma Mountain
Parkway Rehabilitation Project (herein referred to as PROJECT) for the MTC Resolution, No.
3925, New Federal Surface Transportation Act (FY 2009-10 FY 2010-11 and FY 2011-12)
Cycle lSTP/CMAQ Program: Project Selection Criteria Policy, Procedures and Programming
(herein referred to as PROGRAM); and,
WHEREAS, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A
Legacy for Users (SAFETEA) (Public Law 109-59, August 10, 2005) authorized the Surface
Transportation Program (STP) (23 U.S.C. § 133) through September 30, 2009; and,
WHEREAS, SAFETEA has been extended through December 31, 2010 pursuant to
Public Law 111-147, March 18, 2010 and may be subsequently extended pending enactment of
successor legislation for continued funding; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to SAFETEA, and the regulations promulgated thereunder,
eligible project sponsors wishing to receive federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds
for a project shall submit an application first with the appropriate Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO), for review and inclusion in the MPO's Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP); and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the MPO for the
nine counties of the San Francisco Bay region; and,
WHEREAS, MTC has adopted a Regional Project Funding Delivery Policy (MTC
Resolution No. 3606, revised) that sets out procedures governing the application and use of STP
funds; and,
WHEREAS, APPLICANT is an eligible project sponsor for STP funds; and,
WHEREAS, as part of the application for STP funding, MTC requires a resolution
adopted by the responsible implementing agency stating the following:
1. The commitment of necessary local matching funds of at least 11.47%.
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2. That the sponsor understands that the STP funding is fixed at the programmed
amount, and therefore, any cost increase cannot be expected to be funded with
additional STP funds.
3. That the project will comply with the.procedures specified in Regional Project
Funding Delivery Policy (MTC Resolution No. 3606, revised).
4. The assurance of the sponsor to complete the project as described in the
application, and if approved, as included in. MTC's TIP.
5. That the project will comply with all the project-specific requirements as set forth
in the PROGRAM.
NOW, TIIEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the APPLICANT is authorized to
execute and file an application for funding for the PROJECT under the Surface Transportation
Program (STP) of SAFETEA, any extensions of SAFETEA. or any successor legislation for
continued funding ;and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the APPLICANT by adopting this resolution does
hereby state that:
I. APPLICANT will provide $134,225 in non-federal matching funds.
2. APPLICANT understands that the STP funding for the project is fixed at the
MTC approved programmed amount, and that any cost increases must be funded
by the APPLICANT from other funds, and that APPLICANT does not expect any
cost increases to be funded with additional STP funding.
APPLICANT understands the funding deadlines associated with these funds and
will comply with the provisions and requirements of the Regional Project Funding
Delivery Policy (MTC Resolution No. 3606, as revised).
4. PROJECT will be implemented as described in the complete application and in
this resolution and, if approved, for the amount programmed in the MTC federal
TIP.
5. APPLICANT and the PROJECT will comply with the requirements as set forth in
the program.
BE IT FURThIER RESOLVED that APPLICANT is an eligible sponsor of STP funded
projects; and,
BE IT FURTHER. RESOLVED that APPLICANT is authorized to submit an
application for STP funds for the PROJECT; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there is no legal impediment to APPLICANT
making applications for the funds; and,
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that. there is no pending or threatened litigation that
might in any way adversely affect the proposed PROJECT, or the ability of APPLICANT to
deliver such PROJECT; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that APPLICANT authorizes its City Manager or
designee to execute and file an application with MTC for STP funding for the PROJECT as
referenced in this resolution; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution will be transmitted to the
MTC in conjunction with the filing of the application; and,
BE IT FURTHER. RESOLVED that the MTC is requested to support the application
for the PROJECT described in the resolution and to include the PROJECT, if approved, in
MTC's TIP.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the A rove as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 2151 day of June, 2010, r
by the following vote:
City Attd[n
AYES: Barrett, Vice Mayor Glass, Harris, Rabbiu, Renee, Mayor Torliatt
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NOES: None
ABSENT: Healy
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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