AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO COOPERATIVE PROJECT AGREEMENT
Short-Term Regional Transportation Program (STRTP)
Urban Project N2 – Veterans Blvd. Connect SR 99 Interchange
This Amendment No. 1 to STRTP Project, is made and entered into 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, the Parties entered into the Cooperative Project Agreement for N2 Urban, Veterans Blvd. Connect SR 99 Interchange (“Agreement”), dated October 28, 2020, for funding of a transportation improvement project (“ Project”) in Fresno County pursuant to the Measure “C” Strategic Implementation Plan (“ SIP”), and the Fresno County Measure “C” Expenditure Plan (“Expenditure Plan”), which was approved by the voters of Fresno County in November, 2006; and,
WHEREAS, the agreement provided that Authority shall provide funding to the Responsible Agency for eligible Phase 3 (Construction) Project costs in an amount “not- to-exceed” $4,544,000 of Measure C funding; and
WHEREAS, Authority is authorized to approve and revise Project funding for payment to Responsible Agency in accordance with the Agreement , the Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP) and the Expenditure Plan regarding the Project N2 Urban, Veterans Blvd. Connect SR99 Interchange; and,
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 original Agreement, based on the following:
• Responsible Agency desires per the revised Exhibits as more thoroughly described in Section 3.1 of this Amendment to increase the total funding amount by $991,444 from the $4,544,000 authorized by the original Agreement to $5,535,444. The additional funding is being transferred from Project N -1 Urban, Veterans Blvd/SR99 Interchange and Grade Separation project’s realized savings. The construction phase of the project is complete. The increase in funding will cover the actual costs incurred in the successful completion of the project.
• It is the intent of the Parties that, as result of the funding allocation provided for herein, the Measure C funding for this Project in the not -to-exceed cumulative amount of $5,535,444, shall be allocated to the Construction phase of the Project per the revised Exhibits as more thoroughly described in Section 3.1 of this Amendment No. 1.
3. TERMS.
3.1 Exhibit “A” (Project Scope), Exhibit “B” (Project Schedule) and Exhibit “C” (Project Funding Program), which hereinafter shall be referenced collectively 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, shall be and are hereby replaced by Exhibit “A1” (Project Scope), Exhibit “B1” (Project Schedule), and Exhibit “C1” (Project Funding Program), which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, commencing upon the Effective Date of this Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement.
3.2 All work performed by the Responsible Agency under the Agreement prior to the Effective Date of this Amendment No. 1 shall be governed by and compensated pursuant to the applicable Exhibits and the original Agreement, as modified by the previously approved amendment thereto. All work commencing on or after the Effective Date of this Amendment No. 1 shall be performed and compensated pursuant to the attached Exhibits A 1, B 1 and C1, and the terms of the Agreement as modified by this Amendment No. 1.
3.3 Effective Date. The Effective Date of this Amendment No.1 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. 1 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.
3.4 All other terms and conditions contained in the Cooperative Project Agreement are unaffected by this Amendment No. 1 and shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Parties have executed this Agreement on the day and year first written above.
FRESNO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
ATTEST
By: By:
(Signature) (Signature)
Name: Ernest “Buddy” Mendes Name: Diana Sedigh-Darbandi (Typed) (Typed)
Title: Chair of the Authority Title: Program Manager APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
Doug Sloan,
County Counsel
APPROVED AS TO ACCOUNTING
FORM:
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
A TTEST
Todd Stermer, C.M.C.
City Clerk
By: By:
(Signature) (Signature)
Name: Scott L. Mozier, P.E., T.E. Name:
Title: PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR Title: Deputy City Clerk
AP
PROVED AS TO FORM
City Attorney’s Office
Andew Janz, City Attorney
By:
__ _____________________
Br ent Richardson
Deputy City Attorney III
Measure “C” Short-Range Regional Transportation Program | Project Scope – Project U-N2 - Exhibit A1
1 Rev 08-12-12
EXHIBIT A1 – PROJECT SCOPE
Urban Project N2 – Veterans Blvd. Connect SR 99 Interchange
Replace information below with information for subject Project phase Responsible Agency
City of Fresno
Project Limits
The project limits for Urban Project N2 are Veterans Blvd. from Shaw Avenue to Herndon Avenue, approximately 2.2 miles.
Project Phase (Choose the Project Phase(s) applicable to this Agreement only) 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 (Provide detail to describe the Phase(s) that is the subject of this Agreement as checked above) Phase 1 and Phase 2 were completed under Urban Project N1 – Veterans Blvd./SR99 Interchange and Grade Separation. Phase 3 includes the construction of the Veterans Blvd. North (Phase 4b) and South (Phase 4a) Extension packages/phases.
Complete Project Scope (Provide detail to describe all phases of the Project - It is important for the Authority to understand the scope of the entire Project; not just the Project phase(s) that is described above).
The project scope is the construction of Veterans Boulevard as a four-lane facility from Wathen Avenue north to Herndon Avenue (Phase 4b) and from Barstow Avenue south to Shaw Avenue (Phase 4a). The project is consistent with t he recorded Official Plan Line approved by the City and County in 1996 for the planned super arterial roadway alignment. The project will Include traffic signals at Shaw Avenue, Barstow Avenue and Herndon Avenue.
Project Purpose
As described in t he Caltrans PSR, the purpose of the project i s to provide improved traffic circulation and access t o 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 and future High- Speed Rail 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 2035 General Plan and t he regional road network. The traffic operational analysis that has been prepared for the Project Report and Environmental Impact Report shows level of service "F" at t he Intersections and Interchanges in the project vicinity.
Community Engagement
The project limits are within a populated residential and Industrial area. A Notice of Preparation meeting was held in February 2010 informing the community of the EIR preparation. The environmental document approval process also included community meetings and a publ ic hearing process. The City also par ticipates in on- going High-Speed Rail community open house meetings to share updates on the project and how it is being coordinated with the work being done by the California High-Speed Rail Authority.
Construction Staging
Phases 4a and 4b are extension phases from Shaw Avenue to Barstow Avenue and from Wathen Avenue to Herndon Avenue, respectively.
Construction of all phases will be continuous and during construction adjacent residences and businesses will be provided access at all times.
Detours
Short-term limited detours may be necessary for utility work in Shaw Avenue. Otherwise existing transportation facil ities will be unaffected by the project.
Measure “C” Short-Range Regional Transportation Program | Project Schedule – Project U-N2 - Exhibit B1
1 EXHIBIT B1 – PROJECT SCHEDULE
Urban Project N2 – Veterans Blvd. Connect SR 99 Interchange
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Responsible Agency
City of Fresno
Project Limits
The project limits for Urban Project N2 are Veterans Blvd. from Shaw Avenue to Herndon Avenue, approximately 2.2 miles.
Project Phase (Choose all applicable to this Agreement) 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., T.E., with the City of Fresno Public Works Dept. at (559) 621-8650.
Project Schedule (Double click on Table below to complete for all Project phases – It is important for the Authority to understand the schedule for the entire Project; not just the Project phase(s) that is checked above and the subject of this Agreement . Revise Fiscal Years in table below to reflect schedule for all phases of the Project)
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 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. PR 2008/09 2011/12
3. Environ. Doc. 2008/09 2012/13
4. PS&E 2011/12 2021/22
5. Other (Explain)
Right-of-Way *2 2013/14 2020/21
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 2023/24
1. Bid Devel. 2019/20 2021/22
3. Phase 4a 2020/21 2021/22
4. Phase 4b 2022/23 2023/24
3. Constr. Manage. 2020/21 2023/24
4. Detour Process 2020/21 2023/24
5. Other (Explain)
2023/24
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FY 2007/08 - 2022/23
2008/09-2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23PROJECT PHASE START END
Measure “C” Short-Range Regional Transportation Program | Project Funding Program – Project U-N2 - Exhibit C1
1 EXHIBIT C1 -PROJECT FUNDING PROGRAM
Urban Project N2 – Veterans Blvd. Connect SR 99 Interchange
Replace information below with information for subject Project phase
Responsible Agency
City of Fresno
Project Limits
The project limits for Urban Project N2 are Veterans Blvd. from Shaw Avenue to Herndon Avenue, approximately 2.2 miles.
Project Phase (Choose all applicable to this Agreement – funding for the phase(s) must be fully funded at the time that the agreement is approved by the Authority and the Responsible Agency)
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., T.E., with the City of Fresno Public Works Dept. at (559) 621-8650.
Funding Program ($5.5 in millions)
(Double click on Table on the following page to complete for all Project phases – It is important for the Authority to understand the funding program for the entire Project; not just the Project phase(s) that is checked above and the subject of this Agreement ).
Measure “C” Short-Range Regional Transportation Program | Project Funding Program – Project U-N2 - Exhibit C1
2 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
Preliminary Engineering *1 2007/08 2021/22 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000
FUNDING PROGRAM
Measure "C" Original Program $0.000
Measure "C" Extension $0.000
RTMF $0.000
STIP $0.000
TCRP $0.000
Local Development Fees $0.000
Federal Aid $0.000
Other State (AHSC) $0.000
Other Local (Measure C Bikeways) $0.000
Other Local (Specify) $0.000
Other Local (Specify) $0.000
TOTAL FUNDING PHASE 1: $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000
2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
Right-of-Way *2 2007/08 2021/22 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000
FUNDING PROGRAM
Measure "C" Original Program $0.000
Measure "C" Extension $0.000
RTMF $0.000
STIP $0.000
TCRP $0.000
Local Development Fees $0.000
Federal Aid $0.000
Other State (AHSC) $0.000
Other Local (Measure C Bikeways) $0.000
Other Local (Specify) $0.000
Other Local (Specify) $0.000
TOTAL FUNDING PHASE 2: $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
Construction *3 2019/20 2023/24 $0.000 $7.061 $8.057 $0.000 $0.000 $15.118
FUNDING PROGRAM
Measure "C" Original Program $0.000
Measure "C" Extension $1.472 $4.064 $5.536
RTMF $0.000
STIP $0.000
TCRP $0.000
Local Development Fees $3.416 $2.089 $5.505
Federal Aid $0.000
Other State (LPP) $2.173 $1.904 $4.077
Other Local (Measure C Trails) $0.000
Other Local (Specify) $0.000
Other Local (Specify) $0.000
TOTAL FUNDING PHASE 3: $0.000 $7.061 $8.057 $0.000 $0.000 $15.118 TOTAL FUNDING ALL PHASES: $0.000 $7.061 $8.057 $0.000 $0.000 $15.118 *1 Preliminary Engineering: Preliminary Design/Engineering (PS/E), Environmental *2 Right-of-Way Acquisition
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