RESOLUTION NO. 21-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING THREE (3) NEW PROJECTS AND INCREASE FUNDING FOR ONE (1) EXISTING PROJECT TO THE CITY OF COMMERCE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 AND FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) AND APPROVING A BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR THESE PROJECT.
WHEREAS, on June 8, 2021, Measure AA Advisory Committee approved funding for 20 new projects; and WHEREAS, on October 13, 2021, Measure AA Advisory Committee approved funding for 4 new projects. However, the list did not include three (3) additional projects which have since further materialized; and WHEREAS, these three (3) new projects are Camp Commerce and Bandini Park Facility Improvements, Commerce Way Street Improvements, and Slauson Ave Corridor Improvements, WHEREAS, additional funding in the amount of $18,000 for Telegraph Corridor Improvements Study, which was approved by Measure AA Advisory Committee on June 8, 2021, is required to cover the project management and contingencies; and WHEREAS, on January 5, 2022 the Measure AA Advisory Committee approved budget allocation of $2,406,280 for the following four (4) projects:
$18,000 for the Telegraph Corridor Improvements Study to cover the project management and contingencies (FY 21-22). $185,780 for the replacement of a retaining wall at Camp Commerce and renovation of the existing Youth Basketball Courts at Bandini Park (FY 21-22) of which $185,780 will be reimbursable by the State. The grant awarded by the State Department of Parks and Recreation’s Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS) does not require matching funds, however, the City is required to confirm that it will have sufficient funds to complete the project $150,000 for the design, engineering, portion of construction phase, and project management of the Commerce Way Street Improvements project from Eastern Ave to Sheila St (FY 21-22); $2,052,500 for planning, design, engineering, and construction phase of the Slauson Ave Corridor Improvements project to increase the capacity and enhance connectivity along the Slauson Ave corridor (FY 22-23).
WHEREAS, based on the new funding requests, Staff recommends approval of the Funding request for the four (4) projects listed below:
Department
Project Title
Amount Requested
FY 21-22
FY 22-23
Public Works
Telegraph Corridor Improvements Study
$18,000
Public Works
Camp Commerce and Bandini Park Facility Improvements
$185,780
Public Works
Commerce Way Street Improvements
$150,000
Public Works
Slauson Ave Corridor Improvements
$2,052,500
TOTAL
$353,780
$2,052,500
TOTAL
$2,406,280
WHEREAS, Staff is recommending that the City Council approve $2,406,280 in Measure AA Funds of which $185,780 will be reimbursed to the City by the State of California.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE AND DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Finds and declares that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporates said recitals into this Resolution as substantive findings.
Section 2. Approve a budget allocation of $2,406,280 in Measure AA Funds of which $185,780 will be reimbursed to the City for the following four (4) projects:
Telegraph Corridor Improvements Study
Camp Commerce and Bandini Park Facility Improvements
Commerce Way Street Improvements
Slauson Ave Corridor Improvements
Section 3. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Commerce.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take full force and effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 11th day of January 2022. ______________________________
Leonard Mendoza, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Lena Shumway City Clerk
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