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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FREMONT
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AGENCY-
STATE MASTER AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN ORDER TO RECEIVE
FUNDING FOR STATE AND FEDERAL-AID FUNDED PROJECTS
WHEREAS, the City of Fremont is eligible to receive Federal and/or State funding for certain Transportation Projects through the California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”); and
WHEREAS, Caltrans generally requires that the City enter into Master Agreements, Program Supplement Agreements, Fund Exchange Agreements and/or Funds Transfer Agreements with Caltrans, prior to receiving any funds for City-approved projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FREMONT RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council authorizes the City Manager or designee to execute all Master Agreements, Program Supplement Agreements, Fund Exchange Agreements and/or Funds Transfer Agreements, and any other funding documents and amendments thereto with the California Department of Transportation.
SECTION 2. The City Council finds the approval of all Master Agreements, Program Supplement Agreements, Fund Exchange Agreements and/or Funds Transfer Agreements are exempt from environmental review, each as a separate and independent basis for CEQA compliance, under CEQA Guidelines, Section 15378 (administrative and funding activity not a “project” under CEQA) and Section 15061 (no possibility the activity may have a significant effect on the environment). Subsequent planning for any project which receives funding under this resolution will include review and environmental clearance in accordance with CEQA guidelines.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
SECTION 4. The City Council directs the City Clerk to transmit a copy of this resolution to the State of California Department of Transportation.
ADOPTED, , 2023 by the City Council of the City of Fremont by the following vote:
AYES:
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NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk City Attorney