HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 23-068, Resolution of Local Support Citywide Bikeways and Sidewalk Master PlanRESOLUTION OF LOCAL SUPPORT
RESOLUTION NO.23-068
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING ASSIGNED TO
MTC AND COMMITTING ANY NECESSARY MATCHING FUNDS AND STATING
ASSURANCE TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga (herein referred to as APPLICANT) is submitting an
application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for $443,000 in funding
assigned to MTC for programming discretion, which includes federal funding administered by the
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and federal or state funding administered by the
California Transportation Commission (CTC) such as Surface Transportation Block Grant
Program (STP) funding, Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ)
funding, Transportation Alternatives (TA) set-aside/Active Transportation Program (ATP)
funding, and Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) funding (herein collectively
referred to as REGIONAL DISCRETIONARY FUNDING) for the Citywide Master Plan for
Bikeways and Sidewalk -(herein referred to as PROJECT) for the Congestion Mitigation Air
Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) (herein referred to as PROGRAM); and
WHEREAS, the United States Congress from time to time enacts and amends legislation
to provide funding for various transportation needs and programs, (collectively, the FEDERAL
TRANSPORTATION ACT) including, but not limited to the Surface Transportation Block Grant
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 (TA) set -aside (23 U.S.C.
§ 133); and
WHEREAS, state statutes, including California Streets and Highways Code § 182.6,
§ 182.7, and §23 81(a)(1), and California Government Code § 14527, 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 the FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION ACT, and any regulations
promulgated thereunder, eligible project sponsors wishing to receive federal or state funds for a
regionally -significant project shall submit an application first with the appropriate MPO, or RTPA,
as applicable, for review and inclusion in the federal Transportation Improvement Program (TIP);
and
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
REGIONAL DISCRETIONARY FUNDING; and
WHEREAS, APPLICANT 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:
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• the commitment of any required matching funds; and
• 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
• 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
• the assurance of the sponsor to complete the PROJECT as described in the application,
subject to environmental clearance, and if approved, as included in MTC's federal
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP); and
• that the PROJECT will have adequate staffing resources to deliver and complete the
PROJECT within the schedule submitted with the project application; and
• that the PROJECT will comply with all project -specific requirements as set forth in the
PROGRAM; and
• that APPLICANT has assigned, and will maintain a single point of contact for all
FHWA- and CTC-funded transportation projects to coordinate within the agency and
with the respective Congestion Management Agency (CMA), MTC, Caltrans, FHWA,
and CTC on all communications, inquires or issues that may arise during the federal
programming and delivery process for all FHWA- and CTC-funded transportation and
transit projects implemented by APPLICANT; and
• in the case of a transit project, the PROJECT 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; and
• in the case of a highway project, the PROJECT will comply with MTC Resolution No.
4104, which sets forth MTC's Traffic Operations System JOS) Policy to install and
activate TOS elements on new major freeway projects; and
• in the case of an RTIP project, state law requires PROJECT be included in a local
congestion management plan, or be consistent with the capital improvement program
adopted pursuant to MTC's funding agreement with the countywide transportation
agency; and
WHEREAS, that APPLICANT is authorized to submit an application for REGIONAL
DISCRETIONARY FUNDING for the PROJECT; and
WHEREAS, there is no legal impediment to APPLICANT making applications for the
funds; and
WHEREAS, 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
WHEREAS, APPLICANT authorizes its Executive Director, General Manager, or
designee to execute and file an application with MTC for REGIONAL DISCRETIONARY
FUNDING for the PROJECT as referenced in this resolution; and
WHEREAS, MTC requires that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the MTC in
conjunction with the filing of the application.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the APPLICANT is authorized to
execute and file an application for funding for the PROJECT for REGIONAL DISCRETIONARY
FUNDING under the FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION ACT or continued funding; and be it
further
RESOLVED that APPLICANT will provide any required matching funds; and be it
further
RESOLVED that APPLICANT 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 APPLICANT from other funds, and that APPLICANT does not
expect any cost increases to be funded with additional REGIONAL DISCRETIONARY
FUNDING; and be it further
RESOLVED that 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, revised) and APPLICANT has, and will retain the
expertise, knowledge and resources necessary to deliver federally -funded transportation and transit
projects, and has assigned, and will maintain a single point of contact for all FHWA- and CTC-
funded transportation projects to coordinate within the agency and with the respective Congestion
Management Agency (CMA), MTC, Caltrans, FHWA, and CTC on all communications, inquires
or issues that may arise during the federal programming and delivery process for all FHWA- and
CTC-funded transportation and transit projects implemented by APPLICANT; and be it further
RESOLVED that PROJECT will be implemented as described in the complete application
and in this resolution, subject to environmental clearance, and, if approved, for the amount
approved by MTC and programmed in the federal TIP; and be it further
RESOLVED that APPLICANT has reviewed the PROJECT and has adequate staffing
resources to deliver and complete the PROJECT within the schedule submitted with the project
application; and be it further
RESOLVED that PROJECT will comply with the requirements as set forth in MTC
programming guidelines and project selection procedures for the PROGRAM; and be it further
RESOLVED that, in the case of a transit project, APPLICANT agrees to comply with the
requirements of MTC's Transit Coordination Implementation Plan as set forth in MTC Resolution
No. 3866, revised; and be it further
RESOLVED that, in the case of a highway project, APPLICANT agrees to comply with
the requirements of MTC's Traffic Operations System (TOS) Policy as set forth in MTC
Resolution No. 4104; and be it further
RESOLVED that, in the case of an RTIP project, PROJECT is included in a local
congestion management plan, or is consistent with the capital improvement program adopted
pursuant to MTC's funding agreement with the countywide transportation agency; and be it further
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RESOLVED that APPLICANT is an eligible sponsor of REGIONAL DISCRETIONARY
FUNDING funded projects; and be it further
RESOLVED that APPLICANT is authorized to submit an application for REGIONAL
DISCRETIONARY FUNDING for the PROJECT; and be it further
RESOLVED that there is no legal impediment to APPLICANT making applications for
the funds; and 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 Executive Director, General Manager, 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 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 if approved, to include the PROJECT in MTC's federal TIP upon
submittal by the project sponsor for TIP programming.
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Saratoga
City Council held on the 19t" day of July 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AFTAB, PAGE, WALIA, VICE MAYOR ZHAO,
MAYOR FITZSIMMONS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Kookie Fitzsimmons, Mayor
ATTEST:
Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk
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Instructions for Using the Resolution of Local Support
A project sponsor receiving Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STP),
Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ), Active Transportation
Program (ATP), Regional Improvement Program (RIP), or other regional discretionary
funds must adopt a resolution of local support prior to grant funds being added to the
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The template to be used is found on the MTC
website: http://mtc.ca.gov/our-work/fund-invest/federal-fundin /g obag-2
• Sponsors should always use the template posted on the website to ensure they have the
latest version.
• The sponsor may not make changes to the template with the exception of format changes
or additional language to suit the jurisdiction's resolution conventions. These changes may
not modify or condition / limit the MTC resolution language. If your legal counsel feels
strongly about making language changes given specific circumstances surrounding a
project, he/she needs to discuss these with the MTC General Counsel.
• The three bulleted statements on page 2 of the resolution that apply to transit, highway, and
RTIP projects may be deleted, if they do not apply.
• After a project sponsor has adopted a resolution of local support for a project, it does not
need to go back to the board if the project subsequently receives additional grants from the
above fund sources, unless the project scope has changed significantly. If there are scope
changes the sponsor should consult with MTC programming staff.
• The resolution of local support must be transmitted to MTC when a project / grant funds
are added to the TIP. The sponsor will attach a PDF of the adopted resolution to the Fund
Management System (FMS) application when the sponsor requests a TIP amendment. A
schedule containing upcoming due dates for TIP revisions can be found at:
http://mtc.ca. gov/our-work/fund-invest/tip/tip-revisions-and-amendments
If you have further questions regarding the resolution please contact the following MTC
staff:
Mallory Atkinson (STP/CMAQ funds) at matkinsongmtc.ca.gov or 415-778-6793
Kenneth Kao (ATP/RIP funds) at kkao@mtc.ca.gov or 415-778-6768
Adam Crenshaw (TIP and FMS) at acrenshawgmtc.ca.gov or 415-778-6794
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Instructions for Using the Resolution of Local Support
A project sponsor receiving Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STP),
Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ), Active Transportation
Program (ATP), Regional Improvement Program (RIP), or other regional discretionary
funds must adopt a resolution of local support prior to grant funds being added to the
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The template to be used is found on the MTC
website: http://mtc.ca.gov/our-work/fund-invest/federal-fundin /g_obag-2
• Sponsors should always use the template posted on the website to ensure they have the
latest version.
• The sponsor may not make changes to the template with the exception of format changes
or additional language to suit the jurisdiction's resolution conventions. These changes may
not modify or condition / limit the MTC resolution language. If your legal counsel feels
strongly about making language changes given specific circumstances surrounding a
project, he/she needs to discuss these with the MTC General Counsel.
• The three bulleted statements on page 2 of the resolution that apply to transit, highway, and
RTIP projects may be deleted, if they do not apply.
• After a project sponsor has adopted a resolution of local support for a project, it does not
need to go back to the board if the project subsequently receives additional grants from the
above fund sources, unless the project scope has changed significantly. If there are scope
changes the sponsor should consult with MTC programming staff.
• The resolution of local support must be transmitted to MTC when a project / grant funds
are added to the TIP. The sponsor will attach a PDF of the adopted resolution to the Fund
Management System (FMS) application when the sponsor requests a TIP amendment. A
schedule containing upcoming due dates for TIP revisions can be found at:
http://mtc. ca. gov/our-work/fund-invest/tip/tip-revisions-and-amendments
If you have further questions regarding the resolution please contact the following MTC
staff:
Mallory Atkinson (STP/CMAQ funds) at matkinson cgmtc.ca.gov or 415-778-6793
Kenneth Kao (ATP/RIP funds) at kkao e,mtc.ca.gov or 415-778-6768
Adam Crenshaw (TIP and FMS) at acrenshawgmtc.ca.gov or 415-778-6794