Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Melissa Walker, Public Works Director/City Engineer
AGENDA DATE: August 20, 2024
TITLE: ACCEPTANCE OF THE SAFE STREETS AND ROADS
FOR ALL GRANT AGREEMEN T FOR THE MORENO
VALLEY SUPPLEMENTARY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT
PLAN, PHASE II (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)
TITLE SUMMARY: Acceptance of the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Agreement between the United States Department of
Transportation Federal Highway Administration and the City of Moreno Valley for the Moreno Valley Supplementary
Safety Improvement Plan, Phase II
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Accept and approve the Safe Streets for All Grant Agreement between the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration and the City of Moreno Valley in the amount of $572,000 (Fund 2301) with a city local match of $143,000 (Fund 2001); and
2. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute the attached Grant Agreement under the Fiscal Year 2023 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program, subject to any minor changes initiated by U nited States Department of Transportation and the approval of the City Attorney; and
3. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute any subsequent amendments to the Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney; and
4. Authorize a budget adjustment as set forth in the Fiscal Impact section of this report.
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SUMMARY
This report recommends approval of the agreement with the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to accept the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program funds for the Moreno Valley (MoVal) Supplementary Safety Improvement Plan, Phase II, in the amount of $ 572,000 (80 percent of the total project costs ) with a City local match requirement of $1 43,000 (20 percent of the total project costs). The total project cost is $715,000.
DISCUSSION
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) was signed into law, allocating a historic investment into upgrading transportation infrastructure. The new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program was therefore established, appropriating $5 billion in funds over the next five years. The SS4A program provides funding for regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to improve public safety and prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries.
The USDOT’s National Roadway Safety Strategy has set a goal of zero deaths and serious injuries on our nation’s roadways. The SS4A program supports the prioritization of this goal.
On December 13, 2023, the USDOT announced the grant awarded projects, including the MoVal Supplementary Safety Improvement Plan, Phase II. The City of Moreno Valley was awarded a grant in the amount of $572,000, covering 80 percent of the total project cost of $715,000. As a grant program requirement, the City will provide a 20 percent local match of $143,000 funded by Measure A Funds (2001). The Intelligent Transportation Systems Technology (ITS) Master Plan Update Project was approved and fully funded with Measure A Funds (2001) in the City Council approved FY 23/24 and 24/25 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). A portion of these project funds will be allocated to cover the local match requirement.
As part of the MoVal Supplementary Safety Improvement Plan, Phase II, this award will be used by the City of Moreno Valley to develop three supplemental safety plans which will enhance the City's comprehensive safety action plan currently under development.
Supplemental planning activities will include developing a Commercial Vehicle Network Safety Plan, a Traffic Signal Fiber Network Plan, and a Safe Routes to School Plan.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve and authorize the recommendations as presented in this report. This alternative will allow the MoVal Supplementary Safety Improvement Plan, Phase II, pr oject to move forward in a timely manner and enable the City to receive reimbursement from U.S. Department of Transportation FHWA.
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2. Do not approve the recommended actions as presented in this staff report. This alternative will prohibit the City from receiving the SS4A grant funds from U.S.
Department of Transportation FHWA.
FISCAL IMPACT
This project is funded by the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Grant Program. Total project cost will be $715,000, wherein grant funding will be accepted in the amount of $572,000 (Fund 2301) and the City’s 20 percent local match will be $143,000 (Fund 2001). The City’s 20 percent local match will be funded by the ITS Master Plan Update Project. The ITS Master Plan Update Project was approved and fully funded in the City Council approved FY 23/24 and 24/25 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). There will be no impact to the General Fund.
Category Fund GL Account No. Type FY 24/25
Original Budget
FY 24/25 Proposed
Adjustments
FY 24/25
Revised Budget
CIP Capital Projects Grants
(2301)
2301-99-99-92301-482020
Project No. 810 0024-2301-98 Rev $0 $572,000 $572,000
CIP Capital Projects Grants
(2301)
2301-70-76-80010-720199
Project No. 810 0024-2301-99 Exp $0 $572,000 $572,000
NOTIFICATION
Publication of agenda
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Wei Sun, T.E., PTOE Melissa Walker, P.E.
City Traffic Engineer Public Works Director/City Engineer Concurred by
Harold Zamora, P.E.
Engineering Division Manager/Assistant City Engineer
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Public Safety: Provide a safe and secure environment for people and property in the community, control the number and severity of fire and hazardous material incidents, and provide protection for citizens who live, work and visit the City of Moreno Valley.
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
1. Economic Development
2. Public Safety
3. Library
4. Infrastructure
5. Beautification, Community Engagement, and Quality of Life
6. Youth Programs
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Report Approval Details
Document Title: STAFFREPORT_24-
0476_PW_TED_SS4A_GRANT_PHASEII.docx
Attachments: - Federal Agreement for City of Moreno Valley HSA240393PR.pdf
- Award Notification Phase II.docx
Final Approval
Date:
Aug 12, 2024
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Patty Rodriguez
Melissa Walker
Sean Kelleher
No Signature - Task assigned to Natalia Lopez was completed by workflow administrator Patty Rodriguez
Natalia Lopez
No Signature - Task assigned to Launa Jimenez was completed by assistant Kimberly Ganimian
Launa Jimenez
Brian Mohan
Mike Lee
Patty Rodriguez