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Date Adopted:
Date Approved:
Effective Date:
City Attorney Approval: Resolution No.
RESOLUTION NO. ____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A
FUNDING REQUEST IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 1,418,716 TO
THE LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS PROGRAM
FOR OPERATING SUPPORT , AND ACCEPTANCE AND
EXECUTION OF GRANT AWARD DOCUMENTS IF
AWARDED, AND EXECUTION OF RELATED
CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES AND AUTHORIZED
AGENT FORMS
WHEREAS, the City of Fresno’s Department of Transportation (FAX) is an eligible project sponsor and may receive state funding from the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) for transit projects; and
WHEREAS, applicable statutes related to state -funded transit projects require a local or regional implementing agency to abide by various regulations; and WHEREAS, Senate Bill 862 (2014) named California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) as the administrative agency for the LCTOP; and WHEREAS, Caltrans has developed guidelines for the purpose of administering and distributing LCTOP funds to eligible project sponsors (local agencies) and contributing sponsors (Fresno COG) for greenhouse gas reducing projects; and WHEREAS, FAX wishes to implement the greenhouse gas reducing projects listed in the Certifications and Assurances adopted by Caltrans.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Fresno as follows:
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1. FAX is authorized to submit the following greenhouse gas reducing projects nomination and allocation request s to Caltrans in FY 2025-26 LCTOP funds , to specifically benefit local disadvantaged communities:
a. Operating support for ongoing service enhancements - $918,716 b. Operating support to fund ongoing system-wide fare subsidies for eligible reduced fare riders - $500,000
2. The City of Fresno’s Director of Transportation or designee is authorized to accept funds and execute documents related to any resulting funding awards.
3. FAX agrees to comply with all conditions and requirements set forth in the Certifications and Assurances and the Authorized Agent documents and applicable statutes, regulations, and guidelines for all LCTOP funded transit projects.
4. This resolution shall be effective upon final approval.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF FRESNO ) ss.
CITY OF FRESNO )
I, AMY K. ALLER, Interim 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 , 2026.
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT :
ABSTAIN :
Mayor Approval: , 2026
Mayor Approval/No Return: , 2026
Mayor Veto: , 2026
Council Override Vote: , 2026
AMY K. ALLER
Interim City Clerk
By:
Date
Deputy
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ANDREW JANZ
City Attorney
By:
Tricia Herrera Date
Deputy City Attorney