HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 24-
Introduced by Council Member
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH BETWEEN THE CITY AND SUBGRANTEE PARTNERS (TRANSFORM, BIKE EAST BAY, AND THE HAYWARD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT) FOR THE SAFE ROUTES AND ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION FOR SCHOOLS AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN HAYWARD PROJECT NOS. 06937 AND 06941 WHEREAS, City of Hayward was awarded grant funding of $6,206,508 for the Safe Routes and Active Transportation for Schools and Underserved Communities in Hayward project (Project) through the CMIS and STEP programs that are administered by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), focusing on increasing transportation equity via the California Climate Investments program, a statewide initiative that invests Cap-and-Trade funding to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen the economy, and improve public health and the environment, particularly in disadvantaged communities; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the Project is to provide and promote safe, affordable active transportation while reducing transportation-related emissions for residents, especially in disadvantaged communities and includes (1) safe routes to school infrastructure improvements at 12 schools, (2) a Citywide bike voucher program, (3) bike parking installations near the City’s key destinations and school sites, and (4) active transportation education and promotion including bike classes, engagement events, and crossing guard training; and WHEREAS, the grant project included partnerships with several organizations, including TransForm, Bike East Bay (BEB), and the Hayward Unified School District (HUSD), each of which is responsible for executing elements of the Project; and WHEREAS, the City Council accepted the funding for the Project and allocated a local funding amount of $3,500 on April 23, 2024.
WHEREAS, the City of Hayward will work with subgrantees to amend the agreement when and as necessary to adapt to project and community needs and lessons learned during grant implementation; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hayward, that the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute agreements with subgrantees, including:
An agreement in the amount of $221,000 with TransForm to support outreach and engagement with schools and students; An agreement in the amount of $145,585 with Bike East Bay to support training classes and review of the bicycle voucher program; An agreement in the amount of $80,039 with the Hayward Unified School District to support installation of bicycle parking at HUSD schools and support of the overall project.
IN COUNCIL, HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA , 2024
ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
MAYOR:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ATTEST: ______________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Hayward
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney of the City of Hayward
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