HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-153 N.C.S. 09/21/2009Resolution No. 2009-153 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
ACCEPTING THE CYCLE 8 STATE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL GRANT,
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2009-10 ADOPTED CIP BUDGET TO INCLUDE
.PROJECT 016101005, AUTHORIZING A BUDGET TRANSFER OF $71,511 FROM
UNEXPENDED STREET MAINTENANCE FUNDS TO THE PROJECT, AND
AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE GRANT-RELATED DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, the proposed project will construct sidewalk, ramps, and crosswalks.; widen
pathways.; install signage and pavement markings for bike routes and paths, within 1000' of
Grant, McNear, and Mary Collins Elementary Schools, with the goals of the program to prevent
injuries and fatalities to school children and to encourage increased wallcing and bicycling
among students; and,
WHEREAS, the project represents an ongoing effort by the City and its school districts
to evaluate school commute needs and improve traffic safety in school zones.; and,
WHEREAS, the project was developed by the City in partnership with the Petaluma City
School District, Petaluma Police Department, and the Petaluma Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory
Committee; and,
WHEREAS, the project improvements eliminate a physical barrier for school commuters
and reduce students' exposure to conflicts with vehicular traffic, which could not be addressed
through purely educational or enforcement measures; and,
WHEREAS, staff successfully applied for State-funded Safe Routes to School (SR2S)
Program funding and was awarded $519,030 toward the State Safe Routes to School Project; and
WHEREAS, $71,511 is estimated to meet local grant match requirements, plus pay the.
City's overhead staff; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funding for this purpose is available in the Street Maintenance
Fund operating budget and will be transferred to Project No_ 016101005.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma hereby:
1. Accepts the Cycle 8 State Safe Routes to School Grant; and
2. Amends the Fiscal Year 2009-10 Adopted CIP Budget to include the State Safe
Routes to School Project 016101005; and
3. Authorizes a budget transfer in the amount of $71,511 from the Street Maintenance
Fund operating budget to Project No. C 16101005; and
4. Authorizes the City Manager to sign the Caltrans State-Only Funds Master
Agreement, as well as a Caltrans Program Supplement Agreement (PSA) for this
specific project in order to receive grant funding allocation.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: 1 hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 21st day of September,
2009, by the following vote:
AYES: Vice Mayor Barrett, Glass, Harris, Healy, Rabbitt, Renee, Mayor Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayo
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