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Date Adopted:
Date Approved:
Effective Date:
City Attorney Approval: ______ Resolution No. ____________ RE SOLUTION NO. ____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRESNO, CAL IFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION
FOR PROJECT FUNDING FROM THE SAN JOAQUIN
RIVER CONSERVANCY AND AUTHORIZING THE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS OR DESIGNEE TO
ACCEPT PROJECT FUNDS AND EXECUTE ALL
APPLICATION AND FUNDING RELATED DOCUMENTS
WITH THE SAN JOAQUIN RIVER CONSERVANCY ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY OF FRESNO FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AUDUBON DRIVE
AND DEL MAR AVENUE
WHEREAS, funds were made available to the San Joaquin River Conservancy Board ( SJRC Board) through SB 170, an amendment to the Budget Act of 2021 for climate resilience, wildfire prevention, community access, and natural resource protection; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works submitted a funding application to the SJRC seeking funding for the c onstruction of a Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvements at Audubon Drive and Del Mar Avenue (Project); and WHEREAS, the City of Fresno intends to construct a traffic si gnal with protected turn movements for vehicular and bicycle traffic and protected accessible sidewalks; and WHEREAS, the Project would comply with the mitigation measures set forth in the Final Environmental Impact Report for the River West Eaton Trail Extension Project (River West Trail Project) to assist in reducing the traffic impacts to less than significant levels with the development of the River West Trail Project, specifically for the Riverview Drive Access Point, and improve public safety effort s with improvements that reduce the potential for vehicle accidents against pedestrian and bicycle traffic; and
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WHEREAS, the Depar tment of Public Works was informed that the SJRC Technical Advisory Committee is recommending approval of the Project proposal for funding by the SJRC Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of t he City of F resno as follows:
1. Council approves the filing of an application for funding from the San Joaquin River Conserv ancy for the Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvements at Audubon Drive and Del Mar Avenue (Project); and
2. Council certifies that said Applicant will comply with all federal, state and local environmental, public health, and other appropriate laws and regulations applicable to the Project; and
3. Council further commits to the terms and conditions specified in the funding agreement; and
4. The Director of Public Works, or designee(s) , is appointed as a representative(s) of the City of Fresno to conduct negotiations, execute, submit and sign all documents including but not limited to funding applications, funding agreements, amendments, payment requests, and other documents which may be necessary for the completion of the proposed project.
5. T
his resolution shall be effective upon final approval.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF FRESNO ) ss.
CITY OF FRESNO )
I, T ODD 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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T
ODD STERMER
City Clerk
By:
Deputy Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ANDREW JANZ
City Attorney
By:
Jennifer M. Quintanilla Date
Senior Deputy City Attorney