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City Attorney Approval: __PB____ Resolution No. ____________ RESOLUTION NO. ____________
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION
FOR ADDITIONAL FORMULAIC FUNDS FROM THE LOCAL
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FOR THE BLACKSTONE AND
MCKINLEY BNSF GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT; AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS BY
THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR OR DESIGNEE
WHEREAS, the Local Partnership Program (LPP) provides matching grant funds to eligible to local agencies for the purpose of rewarding counties, cities , districts and regional transportation agencies in which voters have approved fees or taxes solely dedicated to transportation improvements or that have enacted fees solely dedicated to transportation; and
WHEREAS, the California Transportation Commission administers the LPP and has requested applications from eligible agencies; and
WHEREAS, an applicant’s governing body must certify by resolution, approval of the application; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fresno intends to apply for LPP Formulaic funding and enter into an agreement with the California Transportation Commission, and the Fresno County Transportation Authority to receive LPP Formulaic funding; and WHEREAS, the Blackstone and McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project will eliminate two existing at-grade crossings by grade separating North Blackstone Avenue and East McKinley Avenue under the BNSF Mainline Track; and
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WHEREAS, the previously adopted Resolution No. 2022-236 approved a n application for $1,904,000 in LPP Formulaic grant funds; and WHEREAS, this resolution would authorize staff to apply for an additional $1,998,000, for a total of $3,902,000 in LPP Formulaic grant funds in the current funding cycle; and
WHEREAS, this resolution would authorize staff to apply for additional LPP Formulaic grant funds as they are made available in future funding cycles, through project completion.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Fresno as follows:
1. Authorizes the application for grant funding from the Local Partnership Program for the project.
2. Certifies, consistent with constitutional and local law requirements and this resolution that the city has or will have sufficient funds t o provide the matching funds required.
3. Certifies, that the City has reviewed, understands and to the extent consistent with all constitutional and local law requirements and this resolution, agrees to the provisions contained in the application and program guidelines and related documents.
4. Certifies that cooperative agreements between the Fresno County Transportation Authority and the City of Fresno are in place and will be updated following receipt of the grant agreement to reflect funding allocation for the project.
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5. Appoints the Director of Public Works, or designee(s), as a representative(s) of the City of Fresno to conduct negotiations, execute, submit and sign all documents including but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests, and other documents which may be necessary for the completion of the proposed project. * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF FRESNO ) ss.
CITY OF FRESNO )
I, TODD STERMER, City Clerk of the City of Fresno, certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Fresno, at a regular meeting held on the day of 2023.
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ABSTAIN :
TODD STERMER, CMC
City Clerk
By:
Deputy Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ANDREW JANZ
City Attorney
By:
Pauline Brickey D ate
Deputy City Attorney