HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2012-164 N.C.S. 11/19/2012 Resolution No. 2012-164 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
STATING LOCAL SUPPORT FOR MTC DISCRETIONARY
FUNDING, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION
FOR FUNDING ASSIGNED TO MTC, COMMITTING ANY
NECESSARY MATCHING FUNDS AND STATING THE
CITY OF PETALUMA'S ASSURANCE
TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma (CITY) is submitting an application to the
Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for$2,000,000 in funding assigned MTC for
programming discretion, including but not limited to federal funding administered by the Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA) such as Surface Transportation Program (STP) funding,
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) funding and/or Transportation
Alternatives (TA) funding (herein collectively referred to as REGIONAL DISCRETIONARY
FUNDING) for the (PETALUMA VARIOUS PAVEMENT REHABILITATION (PROJECT)
for the STP (herein referred to as PROGRAM); and,
WHEREAS, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (Public Law 112-
141, July 6, 2012) and any extensions or successor legislation for continued funding
(collectively, MAP 21) authorize various federal funding programs including, but not limited to
the Surface Transportation Program (STP) (23 U.S.C. § 133), the Congestion Mitigation and Air
Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) (23 U.S.C. § 149) and the Transportation Alternatives
Program (TA) (23 U.S.C. § 213); and;
WHEREAS, state statutes, including California Streets and Highways Code 182.6 and
182.7 provide various funding programs for the programming discretion of the Metropolitan
Planning Organization (MPO) and the Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA); and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to MAP-21, and any regulations promulgated thereunder, eligible
project sponsors wishing to receive federal funds for a project shall submit an application first
with the appropriate MPO for review and inclusion in the MPO's Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP); and,
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WHEREAS, MTC is the MPO and RTPA 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
federal funds; and,
WHEREAS, CITY is an eligible sponsor for REGIONAL DISCRETIONARY
FUNDING; and,
WHEREAS, as part of the application for REGIONAL DISCRETIONARY FUNDING,
MTC requires a resolution adopted by the responsible implementing agency stating the
following:
1. The commitment of any required matching funds of at least 11.47%; and,
2. That the sponsor understands that the REGIONAL DISCRETIONARY FUNDING is
fixed at the programmed amount, and therefore any cost increase cannot be expected
to be funded with additional REGIONAL DISCRETIONARY FUNDING; and,
3. That the project will comply with the procedures, delivery milestones and funding
deadlines specified in the Regional Project Funding Delivery Policy (MTC
Resolution No. 3606, revised); and,
4. The assurance of the sponsor to complete the project as described in the application,
and if approved, as included in MTC's federal Transportation Improvement Program
(TIP); and,
5. That the project will comply with all project-specific requirements as set forth in the
PROGRAM; and,
6. That the project(transit only) will comply with MTC Resolution No. 3866, revised,
which sets forth the requirements of MTC's Transit Coordination Implementation Plan
to more efficiently deliver transit projects in the region.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the CITY is authorized to execute and
tile an application for funding for the PROJECT for REGIONAL DISCRETIONARY
FUNDING under MAP-21 for continued funding.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that:
1. CITY will provide $229,400in matching funds; and,
2. CITY understands that the REGIONAL DISCRETIONARY FUNDING for the
project is fixed at the MTC approved programmed amount, and that any cost
increases must be funded by the CITY from other funds, and that CITY does not
expect any cost increases to be funded with additional REGIONAL
DISCRETIONARY FUNDING; and,
3. CITY 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, revised) and CITY has, and will
retain the expertise, knowledge and resources necessary to deliver federally-
funded transportation projects, and has assigned, and will maintain a single point
of contact for all FHWA-funded transportation projects to coordinate within the
agency and with the respective Congestion Management Agency (CMA), MTC,
Caltrans and FHWA on all communications, inquires or issues that may arise
during the federal programming and delivery process for all FHWA-funded
transportation projects implemented by CITY; and,
4. PROJECT will be implemented as described in the complete application and in
this resolution and, if approved, for the amount approved by MTC and
programmed in the federal TIP; and,
5. CITY and the PROJECT will comply with the requirements as set forth in MTC
programming guidelines and project selection procedures for the PROGRAM;
and
6. CITY (for a transit project only) agrees to comply with the requirements of
MTC's Transit Coordination Implementation Plan as set forth in MTC Resolution
3866, revised.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that:
7. CITY is an eligible sponsor of REGIONAL DISCRETIONARY FUNDING
funded projects; and,
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8. CITY is authorized to submit an application for REGIONAL DISCRETIONARY
FUNDING for the PROJECT; and,
9. There is no legal impediment to CITY making applications for the funds; and,
10. There is no pending or threatened litigation that might in any way-adversely affect
the proposed PROJECT, or the ability of CITY to deliver such PROJECT; and,
11. CITY authorizes its City Manager or designee to execute and file an application
with MTC for REGIONAL DISCRETIONARY FUNDING for the PROJECT as
referenced in this resolution; and,
12. A copy of this resolution shall be transmitted to the MTC in conjunction with the
filing of the application; and,
13. 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 federal 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 .rove as to
Council of.the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the I9'h day of November. torn :A
2012,by the following vote: -
Crtv Attorney
AYES: Albertson, Barrett, Mayor Glass, Harris, Healy, Kearney
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Renee
ABSTAIN: None I
ATTEST: -a OA A L :sat! • '�, •
City Clerk V Mayor
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