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Date Adopted:
Date Approved:
Effective Date:
City Attorney Approval: ______ Resolution No.
RESOLUTION NO. ____________
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRESNO,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A
PLANNING GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE 202 5
REBUILDING AMERICAN INFRAST RUCTURE WITH
SUSTAINABILITY AND EQUITY (RAISE) CALL FOR
PROJECTS FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
(OST), US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) TO
FUND PLANNING, PREPARATION, AND/OR DESIGN
ACTIVITIES FOR THE SHAW AVENUE AND STATE ROUTE
99 FREEWAY INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT,
AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF GRANT
AGREEMENT AND APPLICATION RELATED DOCUMENTS
BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR OR DESIGNEE
WHEREAS, the City of Fresno is an eligible applicant of the 2025 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Program; and WHEREAS, eligible entities can use RAISE funds for the purpose of planning projects that will improve safety; environmental sustainability; quality of life; mobility and community connectivity; economic competitiveness and opportunity including tourism; state of good repair; partnership and collaboration; and innovation; and WHEREAS, the Office of the Secretary (OST), US Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for an estimated available funding of approximately $1,500,000,000.00 for RAISE; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works intends to submit a planning grant application for funding of the planning, preparation, and/ or design activities of the Shaw Avenue and State Route 99 Freeway Interchange Improvement project; and WHEREAS, the Shaw Avenue and State Route 99 Freeway Interchange Improvement project should improve the connectivity and cohesion for residences of the
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rural communities on the west side of State Route 99 and the improvements should address safety concerns, geometric deficiencies, pedestrian and bicycle access, transit expansion, congestion, and future operational needs to accommodate the City’s planned growth; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Fresno as follows:
1. The Council approves and supports the application(s) for the grant funding from the OST, DOT, 202 5 RAISE for the eligible projects and participation therein consistent with constitutional and local law requirements and this resolution.
2. The Council appoints and authorizes the Director of Public Works or designee, to execute and submit all grant application related documents and execute grant related agreements on behalf of the City of Fresno, subject to prior approval as to form by the City Attorney’s Office.
3. This resolution shall be effective upon final approval.
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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 2025.
AYES :
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ABSENT :
ABSTAIN :
TODD STERMER, CMC
City Clerk
By:
Date
Deputy
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ANDREW JANZ
City Attorney
By:
Tricia Herrera Date
Deputy City Attorney