HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2006-106B N.C.S. 06/05/2006 Resolution No. 2006-106B N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION FUNDS THROUGH THE METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION'S TRANSPORTATION FOR LIVABLE
COMMUNITIES PROGRAM FOR THE PETALUMA BOULEVARD
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, COMMITTING THE REQUIRED LOCAL MATCHING
FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT AND STATING THE ASSURANCE OF THE CITY OF
PETALUMA TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the regulations promulgated there under, eligible project sponsors wishing
to receive federal transportation grants for a project shall submit an application first with the
appropriate Metropolitan Transportation Planning )rganization (MPO) for review and
consideration in the MPO's Transportation Improvement Program (TIP); and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission is the San Francisco Bay
Area's MPO; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma is an eligible project sponsor for federal transportation
funds; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma wishes to receive federal transportation funds through
SCTA's Transportation for Livable Communities (TLC) Program's capital grants for the
following project: Petaluma Boulevard Improvements Project.
WHEREAS, the SCTA requires a resolution stating the following:
1. The commitment of necessary local matching funds of 11.5% may be required.
2. That the sponsor understands that the federal funding through the TLC program is
fixed at the programmed amount, and therefore any cost increase cannot be expected
to be funded through the TLC program.
3. The assurance of the sponsor to complete the project as described in the application,
and if approved, as programmed in MTC's TIP.
4. That the sponsor understands that funds must be obligated obligation deadline for
TLC capital projects, or the project may be removed from the program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Petaluma that the City of
Petaluma is authorized to proceed with the federal-aid process with Caltrans for TLC funding in
the amount of $485,000 for the Petaluma Boulevard Improvements Project.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Petaluma by adopting this resolution
hereby states that:
1. The City of Petaluma will provide $64,000 in local matching funds.
2. The City of Petaluma understands that the TLC Program funding for the project is
fixed at $485,000, and that any cost increases must be funded by the the City of
Petaluma from local matching funds, and that The City of Petaluma does not expect
any cost increases to be funded through the TLC program.
3. The Petaluma Boulevard Pedestrian Enhancement Project will be built as described in
this resolution and submitted application and, if approved, for the amount shown in
the Metropolitan Transportation Commission Transportation (MTC) Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) with obligation occurring within the timeframe
established below.
4. The program funds will be obligated by MTC's obligation deadlines for TLC capital
projects.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Petaluma is an eligible sponsor of
projects in the State Transportation Improvement Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Petaluma is authorized to submit an
application for State Transportation Improvement Program funds for the Petaluma Boulevard
Improvements Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there is no legal impediment to the City of
Petaluma making applications for Regional Improvement Program funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there is no pending or threatened litigation which
might in any way adversely affect the proposed project, or the ability of the City of Petaluma to
deliver such project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution will be transmitted to the
SCTA.
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 Approved as t
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 5`h day of June, 2006, ~ form:
by the following vote: ?
City Attorney
AYES: Vice Mayor Canevaro, Harris, Nau, O'Brien, Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Glass, Healy
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
City Clerk ~ or
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