AMENDMENT NO. 6
TO COOPERATIVE PROJECT AGREEMENT
Short-Term Regional Transportation Program (STRTP)
Project N1 Urban, Veterans Blvd/SR99 Interchange and Grade Separation
This Amendment No. 6 to STRTP Project N1 Urban, Veterans Blvd/SR99 Interchange and Grade Separation Project is made and entered into on the ______ day of ___________, 2025 by and between the Fresno County Transportation Authority ("Authority") and the City of Fresno (“Responsible Agency”).
1. PARTIES. The Authority and the City of Fresno are collectively referred to herein as "the Parties".
2. RECITALS.
2.1 WHEREAS, t he Parties entered into the Cooperative Project Agreement for Project N1 Urban, Veterans Blvd/SR99 Interchange and Grade Separation , (“Agreement”), dated June 1
st, 2009, to provide $ 1,500,000 in Measure C
funding for the Preliminary Engineering phase of a transportation improvement project (“Project”) in Fresno County pursuant to the Measure C Strategic Implementation Plan (“SIP”), and the Fresno County Measure C Extension Expenditure Plan (“Expenditure Plan”), which was approved by the voters of Fresno County in November, 2006; and,
WHEREAS, the Agreement was subsequently modified as follows:
Amendment Date Amendment
Amount
Phase
1 12/07/2011 $ 8,836,000 PE
2 10/10/2012 $15,799,000 ROW
3 12/11/2013 $ 3,421,000 ROW
4 10/28/2015 $ 0 Transfer $401.6K from ROW to PE 5 10/28/2020 $36,347,000 CON; Transfer $1M from PE to ROW
Total Funding $65,903,000
(Which h ereinafter are collectively referenced as the “previously approved amendments”); and,
WHEREAS, under the Agreement , as modified by previously approved amendments, Authority shall provide funding to Responsible Agency for eligible Project costs “not to exceed” the cumulative amount of $65,903,000 of Measure C (Original and Extension) and Regional Transportation Mitigation Fee (“RTMF”) Funding.
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2.2 The Parties now desire to amend the statements defining and delineating the Project Scope, Project Schedule and Project Funding Program, as set forth in the Agreement, based on the following:
• Responsible Agency desires to reallocate approximately $ 991,444 from Phase 3 Construction of this agreement to Urban Project N2 – Veterans Blvd Connect SR99 Interchange , while the balance of funds set aside for the Veterans Blvd/SR99 remains unchanged. The reallocation of funding will cover the actual costs incurred in Urban Project N2. The project is complete and final reconciliation of costs has identified the need of this additional funding. Such reallocation of Measure C Regional Transportation Program (“ Measure C”) funding will allow the Project to accurately cover the final costs incurred on both construction phases per the revised Exhibits as more thoroughly described in Section 3.1 of this Amendment No. 6.
• Responsible Agency desires to include Carnagie Median Landscape Improvements to t he construction Phase 3 of this agreement. The responsible agency propose s utilizing realized ( Measure C ) savings. No additional funding is being requested. The additional scope is clearly defined per the revised Exhibits as more thoroughly described in Section
3.1 of this Amendment No. 6.
3. TERMS.
3.1 Exhibit “A” ( Project Scope), Exhibit “B” ( Project Schedule) and Exhibit “C” (Project Funding Program), which hereinafter shall be referenced collectively as the “Original Exhibits” as set forth in Section 1.1 of the original Agreement, and which were fully incorporated therein by the provisions of Section 3.23 thereof and which previously were modified by the Prior Amendments thereto, shall be and are hereby replaced by: Exhibit “A6” (Project Scope), Exhibit “B6” (Project Schedule) and Exhibit “C 6” (Project Funding Program ), which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, commencing upon the Effective Date of this Amendment No. 6 to the Agreement.
3.2 All work performed by the Responsible Agency under the Agreement prior to the Effective Date of this Amendment No. 6 shall be governed by and compensated pursuant to the applicable Exhibits and the original Agreement as modified by the previously approved amendments thereto. All work performed commencing on or after the Effective Date of this Amendment No. 6 shall be performed and compensated pursuant to the attached Exhibits A6, B6 and C6, and the terms of the Agreement as modified by this Amendment No. 6.
3.3 Project Groundbreaking and Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies; and Press Conferences. Responsible Agency shall acknowledge Measure C funding contribution to the Project at the groundbreaking and ribbon cutting ceremony and at any project Press Conferences should the Responsible Agency conduct such events. Groundbreaking and ribbon cutting ceremonies are encouraged, but not required unless specifically requested by the Authority. Authority shall be invited to participate at all scheduled events.
3.4 Project Signage. Responsible Agency agrees to the following:
3.4.1 Responsible Agency shall provide signage at construction sites or on equipment, as appropriate, for the projects funded partially or wholly by Measure C sales tax revenue, so that Fresno County t axpayers are informed as to how those funds are being used. Responsible Agency shall include the Measure C logo on all project reports, bulletins, flyers, press releases, webpages or other related media.
3.4.2 Responsible Agency shall erect funding signs as a first order of work of any construction contract. The signage shall be in conformance with specifications approved by and on file with the Authority, and included in Appendix J to the SIP. Responsible Agency shall keep signs cleaned, well maintained, and visible throughout all phases of the construction contract.
Signage shall remain in place at least three (3) months after completion of the Project. Installation and removal of signage is an eligible expense.
3.5 Except for those sections revised by this Amendment No. 6, all work performed by the Responsible Agency shall be governed by and compensated pursuant to the Original Agreement. All work commencing upon the Effective Date of this Amendment No. 6 shall be performed and compensated pursuant to the Agreement as amended herein.
3.6 Effective Date of Amendment and Term.
The Effective Date of this Amendment No. 6 to the Agreement shall be 12:01 a.m. of the day following the date upon which it is signed by the Parties. In the event this Amendment No. 6 to the Agreement is signed by the Parties on different dates, the Effective Date shall be 12:01 a.m. of the day following that date upon which it is signed by the second of the Parties. The amendment shall remain in full force and effect following its final approval by the Authority’s Board, for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of Grantee’s completion of eligible Project work.
[Signatures on following page]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned parties have executed this Agreement on the day and year first written above.
FRESNO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
REVIEWED AND APPROVED
By By
(Signature) (Signature)
Name Ernest “Buddy” Mendes Name Diana Sedigh-Darbandi
(Typed) (Typed)
Title Chair of the Authority Title Program Manager
A PPROVED AS TO ACCOUNTING
FORM:
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
Doug Sloan,
County Counsel
By By
(Signature) (Signature)
Name Alison Samarin Name Oscar J. Garcia, C.P.A.
(Typed) (Typed)
Title Deputy County Counsel Title Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector
CITY OF FRESNO
AT TEST
Todd Stermer, C.M.C
City Clerk
By By
(Signature) (Signature)
Name Scott Mozier, PE Name
(Typed) (Typed)
Title Public Works Director Title Senior Deputy City Clerk AP
PROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney’s Office
Andrew Janz, City Attorney
B
Y: _______________________
Br ent Richardson
Deputy City Attorney III
Measure “C” Short-Range Regional Transportation Program | Project Scope – Exhibit A6 EXHIBIT A6 – PROJECT SCOPE
Urban Project N-1 – Veterans Blvd/SR-99 Interchange and Grade Separation
Responsible Agency
City of Fresno
Project Limits
The project limits for Urban Project N-1 are from Shaw Avenue to Herndon Avenue.
Project Phase
Phase 1* - Preliminary Engineering [Includes Preliminary Design/Engineering (PS&E) and Environmental] Phase 2 - Right-of-Way Acquisition
Phase 3 - Construction (Includes Project Construction & Construction Management)
Project Phase(s) Scope
This phase of the project includes the preparation and completion of a Caltrans Project Report and a CEQA/NEPA environmental document for the project. Measure C funds are addressing the project limits of Barstow Avenue to Bullard Avenue, specificall y consisting of the Veterans Boulevard / State Route 99 interchange, connection to Golden State Boulevard and Veterans Boulevard / Union P acific Railroad grade separation. To address logical termini requirements of the NEPA process, local development impact fees are augmenting this phase of the project to provide preliminary engineering and CEQA/NEPA clearance for a 4- lane Veterans Boulevard on the ultimate 6- lane Official Plan Line alignment between Shaw Avenue and Barstow Avenue, and also from Bullard Avenue to Herndon Avenue, representing a total project limit of Shaw Avenue to Herndon Avenue for the PA/ED phase of the project. Amendment No. 6 adds Carnagie Median Landscape Improvements.
Complete Project Scope
A Project Study Report has been prepared by the City of Fresno and is being circulated for final corrections and Caltrans District Director signature. The next phase (PA/ED) has been included in the FY2008/09 and 2009/10 fiscal years of the Measure C Short -Term program.
Future phases will be final design including Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E), right -of-way acquisition and utility relocation, concluding with Construction and associated Construction Management services. The project scope is the construction of Veter ans Boulevard to its ultimate six -lane configuration between Barstow Avenue and Bullard Avenue, with a new overcrossing of State Route 99, on- and off-ramps, the connection to Golden State Boulevard, a bridge spanning Golden State Boulevard and a grade separation at the Union Pacific Railroad crossing; the project proposes a four -lane facility from Bullard Avenue north to Herndon Avenue and from Barstow Avenue south to Shaw Avenue. The project is consistent with the recorded Official Plan Line approved by the City and County in 1996 for the planned superarterial roadway alignment. The project will include traffic signals at the freeway interchange off -ramps and signalized intersections at Shaw Avenue, Barstow Avenue, Golden State Boulevard connector roadway, Bullard Avenue and Herndon Avenue. This amendment will also add Carnegie Medial Landscape Improvements.
Project Purpose
As described in the Caltrans PSR, t he purpose of the project is to provide improved traffic circulation and access to lands adjacent to and surrounding the interchange; provide congestion relief to improve traffic flow on the existing local and regional transportat ion system; to accommodate local development and corresponding increases in traffic volumes; and to be consistent with existing and planned local and regional development.
Transportation Benefit
The project will provide an east -west connection from west Fresno to north Fresno and a greatly improved freeway interchange access for northwest Fresno. The project will also provide a grade- separated crossing of the Union Pacific Railroad facilitating access to SR -99 for the Herndon Avenue corridor. The project will relieve congestion at the adjacent SR -99 interchanges at Herndon Avenue and Shaw Avenue which are inadequate to serve existing and future traffic demands .
Implications of Not Doing the Project
Veterans Boulevard is an integral component of the City of Fresno 2025 General Plan and the regional road network. The traffic operational analysis that has been prepared for the PSR shows level of service “F” at intersections and interchanges in the project vicinity .
Urban Project N-1 – Veterans Blvd/SR-99 Interchange and Grade Separation Page Two
Community Engagement
The project limits are within a populated residential and industrial area. Residents and property owners will be kept informed of the Project’s status by a newsletter that will be available on a web site as well as through a project e- mail distribution list. The environmental document approval process will include community meetings and a public hearing process.
Construction Staging
Construction will be continuous and during c onstruction adjacent residences and businesses will be provided access at all times.
Falsework will be erected over SR-99 to maintain freeway traffic.
Detours
Short-term limited detours will be necessary for Golden State Boulevard and a very short nighttime freeway detour will be required for falsework placement. Otherwise existing transportation facilities will be unaffected by the project.
Current Status
The project’s construction has been successfully completed. The project was open to traffic on fall 2023. Upon amendment approval, the Carnagie Median Landscape Improvements will be completed.
Contact
For inquiries, you may contact Scott Mozier, P.E., City Engineer with the City of Fresno Public Works Dept. at (559) 621-8650.
Measure “C” Short-Range Regional Transportation Program | Project Schedule – Exhibit B6
EXHIBIT B6 – PROJECT
SCHEDULE
Urban Project N-1 – Veterans Blvd/SR-99 Interchange and Grade Separation
Responsible Agency
City of Fresno
Project Limits
The project limits for Urban Project N-1 are from Shaw Avenue to Herndon Avenue.
Project Phase
Phase 1 - Preliminary Engineering [Includes Preliminary Design/Engineering (PS&E) and Environmental] Phase 2 - Right-of-Way Acquisition
Phase 3 - Construction (Includes Project Construction & Construction Management)
Contact
For inquiries, you may contact Scott Mozier, P.E., City Engineer, with the City of Fresno Public Works Dept. at (559) 621-8650.
Project Schedule
Prior
J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J Prelim. Eng.*1 Prior 2021/22
1. PSR Prior 2008/09
2. Project Report 2008/09 2011/12
3. Environ. Doc. 2008/09 2012/13
PS&E 2011/12 2023/24
5. Other (Explain)
Right-of-Way *2 2013/14 2024/25
1. Parcel Research 2013/14 2015/16
2. Appraisal 2014/15 2016/17
3. Acquisition 2014/15 2020/21
4. Other (Explain)
5. Other (Explain)
Construction *3 2019/20 2024/25
1. Bid Devel. 2019/20 2023/24
2. Construction 2020/21 2024/25
3. Constr. Manage. 2020/21 2024/25
4. Detour Process 2020/21 2024/25
*1 Preliminary Engineering: Preliminary Design/Engineering (PS/E), Environmental *2 Right-of-Way Acquisition
*3 Project Construction & Construction Management
2022/23 2023/24 2024/25PROJECT PHASE START END
SHORT-TERM PROGRAM FY 2008/09 - 2024/25
Measure “C” Short-Range Regional Transportation Program | Project Funding Program – Exhibit C6
EXHIBIT C6 - PROJECT FUNDING
PROGRAM
Urban Project N1 – Veterans Blvd/SR-99 Interchange and Grade Separation
Responsible Agency
City of Fresno
Project Limits
The project limits for Urban Project N-1 are from Shaw Avenue to Herndon Avenue.
Project Phase
Phase 1* - Preliminary Engineering [Includes Preliminary Design/Engineering (PS&E) and Environmental] Phase 2 - Right-of-Way Acquisition
Phase 3 - Construction (Includes Project Construction & Construction Management) *Phase 1 – Project Approval / Environmental Document (PA/ED) only. Right -of-way and construction phases are to be scheduled in the Measure C Mid-Term and Long-Term Programs
Contact
For inquiries, you may contact Scott Mozier, P.E., City Engineer, with the City of Fresno Public Works Department at (559) 621-8650.
Funding Program ($ in millions- See Attached)
Measure “C” Short-Range Regional Transportation Program | Project Funding Program – Exhibit C6
TOTAL FUNDING PHASE 1: $10.238 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $10.238 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25
Right-of-Way *2 $71.679 $91.864 $19.818 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $19.818
FUNDING PROGRAM
Measure "C" Original Program $2.398 $2.398
Measure "C" Extension $13.868 $13.868
RTMF $3.552 $3.552
STIP $0.000
TCRP $0.000
Local Development Fees $0.000
Federal Aid $0.000
Other State (Specify) $0.000
Other Local (Specify) $0.000
Other Local (Specify) $0.000
Other Local (Specify) $0.000
TOTAL FUNDING PHASE 2: $19.818 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $19.818 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25
Construction *3 2019/20 2025/26 $0.000 $57.850 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $57.850
FUNDING PROGRAM
Measure "C" Original Program $3.124 $3.124
Measure "C" Extension $2.211 $2.211
RTMF $30.021 $30.021
STIP $14.616 $14.616
TCRP $0.000
Local Development Fees $1.000 $1.000
Federal Aid $6.878 $6.878
Other State (Specify) $0.000
Other Local (Specify) $0.000
Other Local (Specify) $0.000
Other Local (Specify) $0.000
TOTAL FUNDING PHASE 3: $0.000 $57.850 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $57.850 TOTAL FUNDING ALL PHASES: $30.056 $57.850 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $87.906 *1 Preliminary Engineering: Preliminary Design/Engineering (PS/E), Environmental *2 Right-of-Way Acquisition
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