HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 12-029 TDA-Article 3 12-13[1]RESOLUTION NO. 12-029
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
REQUESTING THAT THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
ALLOCATE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3
PEDESTRIANBICYCLE PROJECT FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-13
WHEREAS, Article 3 of the Transportation Development Act (TDA), Public Utilities Code (PUC) Section 99200 et
seq., authorizes the submission of claims to a regional transportation planning agency for the funding of projects exclusively
for the benefit and/or use of pedestrians and bicyclists; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), as the regional transportation planning agency
for the San Francisco Bay region, has adopted MTC Resolution No. 875, Revised, entitled "Transportation Development
Act, Article 3, Pedestrian/Bicycle Projects," which delineates procedures and criteria for submission of requests for the
allocation of "TDA Article 3" funding; and
WHEREAS, MTC Resolution No. 875, Revised requires that requests for the allocation of TDA Article 3 funding be
submitted as part of a single, countywide coordinated claim from each county in the San Francisco Bay region; and
WHEREAS, the CITY OF SARATOGA desires to submit a request to MTC for the allocation of TDA Article 3
funds to support the projects described in Attachment B to this resolution, which are for the exclusive benefit and/or use of
pedestrians and/or bicyclists; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the CITY OF SARATOGA declares it is eligible to request an allocation of TDA Article 3 funds
pursuant to Section 99234 of the Public Utilities Code, and furthermore, be it
RESOLVED, that there is no pending or threatened litigation that might adversely affect the project or projects
described in Attachment B to this resolution, or that might impair the ability of the CITY OF SARATOGA to carry out the
project; and furthermore, be it
RESOLVED, that the CITY OF SARATOGA attests to the accuracy of and approves the statements in Attachment
A to this resolution; and furthermore, be it
RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution and its attachments, and any accompanying supporting materials
shall be forwarded to the congestion management agency, countywide transportation planning agency, or county association
of governments, as the case may be, of SANTA CLARA COUNTY for submission to MTC as part of the countywide
coordinated TDA Article 3 claim.
The CITY OF SARATOGA adopted this resolution on May 16, 2012.
AYES: Council Member Manny Cappello, Emily Lo, Howard Miller, Vice Mayor Jill
Hunter, Mayor Chuck Page
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Attest
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Crystal Miniow, City Clerk City of Saratoga
Resolution No. 12-029
Attachment A
Re: Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2012-13
Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding
Findings
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1. That the CITY OF SARATOGA is not legally impeded from submitting a request to the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission for the allocation of Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 funds, nor
is the CITY OF SARATOGA legally impeded from undertaking the project(s) described in "Attachment B" of
this resolution.
2. That the CITY OF SARATOGA has committed adequate staffing resources to complete the project(s)
described in Attachment B.
3. A review of the project(s) described in Attachment B has resulted in the consideration of all pertinent matters,
including those related to environmental and right-of-way permits and clearances, attendant to the successful
completion of the project(s).
4. Issues attendant to securing environmental and right-of-way permits and clearances for the projects described in
Attachment B have been reviewed and will be concluded in a manner and on a schedule that will not jeopardize
the deadline for the use of the TDA funds being requested.
5. That the project(s) described in Attachment B comply with the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.).
6. That as portrayed in the budgetary description(s) of the project(s) in Attachment B, the sources of funding other
than TDA are assured and adequate for completion of the project(s).
7. That the project(s) described in Attachment B are for capital construction and/or design engineering; and/or for
the maintenance of a Class I bikeway which is closed to motorized traffic; and/or for the purposes of restriping
Class II bicycle lanes; and/or for the development or support of a bicycle safety education program; and/or for
the development of a comprehensive bicycle and/or pedestrian facilities plan, and an allocation of TDA Article
3 funding for such a plan has not been received by the CITY OF SARATOGA within the prior five fiscal
years.
8. That the project(s) described in Attachment B which are bicycle projects have been included in a detailed
bicycle circulation element included in an adopted general plan, or included in an adopted comprehensive
bikeway plan (such as outlined in Section 2377 of the California Bikeways Act, Streets and Highways Code
section 2370 et seq.).
9. That any project described in Attachment B that is a "Class I Bikeway," meets the mandatory minimum safety
design criteria published in Chapter 1000 of the California Highway Design Manual.
10. That the project(s) described in Attachment B are ready to commence implementation during the fiscal year of
the requested allocation.
11. That the CITY OF SARATOGA agrees to maintain, or provide for the maintenance of, the project(s) and
facilities described in Attachment B, for the benefit of and use by the public.
Resolution No. 12-029
Attachment B
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TDA Article 3 Project Application Form
Fiscal Year of this Claim: 12/13 Applicant: City of Saratoga
Contact person: Macedonio Nunez
Mailing Address: 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga CA 95070
E -Mail Address: mnunezRsaratoga.ca.us Telephone: (408) 868-1218
Secondary Contact (in event primary not available) John Cherbone
E -Mail Address:jcherbone@saratoga.ca Telephone:(408) 868-1241
Short Title Description of Project: Saratoga Avenue Pathway Project
Amount of claim: $ 20,159
Functional Description of Project:
Asphalt concrete & Portland cement concrete walkway along Saratoga Avenue, between La Paloma to Lutheria Way
Financial Plan:
List the project elements for which TDA funding is being requested (e.g., planning, environmental, engineering, right-of-way, construction,
inspection, contingency, audit). Use the table below to show the project budget. Include prior and proposed future funding of the project. If the
project is a segment of a larger project, include prior and proposed funding sources for the other segments.
Project Elements: Final design, specification, construction and inspection
Funding Source
All Prior FYs
Application FY
Next FY
Following FYs
Totals
TDA Article 3
$262,399
$20,159
YES
E. Has the public availability of the environmental compliance documentation for the project (pursuant to CEQA) been
evidenced by the dated stamping of the document by the county clerk or county recorder? (required only for projects that
include construction).
$20,159
list all other sources:
YES
G. Have provisions been made by the claimant to maintain the project or facility, or has the claimant arranged for such
maintenance by another agency? (If an agency other than the Claimant is to maintain the facility provide its name:
1
YES
1.
2.
3.
4.
Totals
$262,399
$20,159
$282,588
Project Eligibility:
YES?INO?
A. Has the project been approved by the claimant's governing body? (If "NO," provide the approximate date approval is
anticipated).
NO
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B. Has this project previously received TDA Article 3 funding? If "YES," provide an explanation on a separate page.
YES
C. For "bikeways," does the project meet Caltrans minimum safety design criteria pursuant to Chapter 1000 of the California
Highway Design Manual? (Available on the internet via: http://www.dot.ca.gov).
D. Has the project been reviewed by a Bicycle Advisory Committee? (If "NO," provide an explanation).
YES
E. Has the public availability of the environmental compliance documentation for the project (pursuant to CEQA) been
evidenced by the dated stamping of the document by the county clerk or county recorder? (required only for projects that
include construction).
YES
F. Will the project be completed before the allocation expires? Enter the anticipated completion date of project (month and
year) June 2012
YES
G. Have provisions been made by the claimant to maintain the project or facility, or has the claimant arranged for such
maintenance by another agency? (If an agency other than the Claimant is to maintain the facility provide its name:
1
YES
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TDA ARTICLE 3 PROJECT APPLICATION FORM
Project Eligibility:
B. This project has been previously funded in several cycles. See the attached TDA article 3 application for fiscal
year of claim 03/04.
D. This project is ongoing and has been reviewed in the past. See the attached TDA article 3 application for fiscal
year of claim 03/04
Resolution No.
Attachment B
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TDA Article 3 Project Application Form
Fiscal Year of this Claim: 03/04 Applicant: City of Saratoga
Contact person: Morgan Kessler
Mailing Address: 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga CA 95070
E -Mail Address: mkessleransaratoga.ca.us Telephone: (408) 868-1218
Secondary Contact (in event primary not available) John Cherbone
E -Mail Address: icherbone@o.saratoga.ca.us Telephone: (408) 868.1241
Short Title Description of Project: Saratoga Avenue Pathway Project
Amount of claim: $17,254.00
Functional Description of Project:
Asphalt concrete & Portland cement concrete walkway along Saratoga Avenue, between Herriman Drive & Big Basin Way
Financial Plan:
List the project elements for which TDA funding is being requested (e.g., planning, environmental, engineering, right-of-way, construction,
construction management, contingency). Use the table below to show the project budget. Include prior and proposed future funding of the project.
If the project is a segment of a larger project, include prior and proposed funding sources for the other segments (make certain the use of the
currently requested funding is made clear in the "Project Elements" section below, and include any other clarifying information on the next page).
Project Elements: Final design, specification, construction, inspection.
Funding Source
All Prior FYs
Application FY
Next FY
Following FYs
Totals
TDA Article 3
$103,926.00
$17,254.00
D. Has the project been reviewed by a Bicycle Advisory Committee? (If "NO," provide an explanation on the next page).
YES
$17,254.00
list all other sources:
F. Will the project be completed within the three fiscal year time period (including the fiscal year of funding) after which the
allocation expires? Enter the anticipated completion date of project (month and year)
YES
G. Have provisions been made by the claimant to maintain the project or facility, or has the claimant arranged for such
maintenance by another agency? (If an agency other than the Claimant is to maintain the facility provide its name:
1
YES
1.
2.
3.
4.
Totals
$103,926.00
$17,254.00
$121,180.00
Project Eligibility:
YES?INO?
A. Has the project been approved by the claimant's governing body? (If "NO," on the next page provide the approximate date
approval is anticipated).
YES
B. Has this project previously received TDA Article 3 funding? If "YES," provide an explanation on the next page.
YES
C. For "bikeways," does the project meet Caltrans minimum safety design criteria pursuant to Chapter 1000 of the California
Highway Design Manual? (Available on the internet at: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/oppd/hdm/chapters/t1001.htm).
D. Has the project been reviewed by a Bicycle Advisory Committee? (If "NO," provide an explanation on the next page).
YES
E. Has the public availability of the environmental compliance documentation for the project (pursuant to CEQA) been
evidenced by the dated stamping of the document by the county clerk or county recorder? (If "NO" provide and explanation
on the next page; and note that MTC cannot allocate funds to a project which lacks environmental clearance).
YES
F. Will the project be completed within the three fiscal year time period (including the fiscal year of funding) after which the
allocation expires? Enter the anticipated completion date of project (month and year)
YES
G. Have provisions been made by the claimant to maintain the project or facility, or has the claimant arranged for such
maintenance by another agency? (If an agency other than the Claimant is to maintain the facility provide its name:
1
YES