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RESOLUTION NO. X
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO
SUPPORTING THE EAST BAYSHORE ROAD PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR CYCLE 6 PEDESTRIAN AND
BICYCLE PROGRAM FUNDING
WHEREAS, the City of East Palo Alto has identified pedestrian and bicycle safety concerns on East Bayshore Road from University Avenue to Menalto Avenue; and WHEREAS, the City has developed the East Bayshore Road Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvements Project to implement measures to improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists; and WHEREAS, it will cost $420,000 to prepare the Project Plans, Specifications, and Estimates; and the City seeks $400,000 for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) issued a Call for Projects for the Cycle 6 Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program on August 4, 2022; and WHEREAS, the TA requires the City Council to adopt a resolution:
1. Supporting the Project and application for $400,000 in TA Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funds for Project;
2. Committing to the completion of the Project, including the commitment of matching funds in the amount of $20,000 needed for implementation;
3. Certifying that any funds awarded by the TA will be used to supplement existing funds for program activities, and will not replace existing funds or resources; and
4. If funds are awarded, authorizing the City Manager or designee, to sign a funding agreement or memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the TA for TA Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funding for the Project and to take any other actions necessary to give effect to this resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO HEREBY:
1. Directs staff to submit an application to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funds for $400,000 for the East Bayshore Road Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvements Project;
2. Authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to execute a funding agreement or MOU with the San Mateo County Transportation Authority to encumber TA Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funds;
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3. Commits to the completing the Project, including contributing $20,000 of matching funds needed for Project implementation, if the requested TA funds are awarded;
4. Certifies that any funds awarded by the TA will be used to supplement existing funds for program activities, and will not replace existing funds or resources; and
5. Authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to take any other actions necessary including signing of funding documents, to give effect to this resolution.
6. Commits to submitting a letter of support for the project PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of September 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Rubin Abrica, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
James Colin, City Clerk Valerie J. Armento, Interim City Attorney