Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Melissa Walker, Public Works Director/City Engineer
AGENDA DATE: January 21, 2025
TITLE: ACCEPTANCE OF A FEDERAL GRANT FOR TRAFFIC
SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS (REPORT OF: PUBLIC
WORKS)
TITLE SUMMARY: Acceptance of the Federal Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant for Traffic Safety Improvements (Project No. 808 0041)
Recommendation(s)
1. Accept and approve the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Agreement between the Federal Highway Administration and the City of Moreno Valley in the amount of $280,000.00 (Fund 2301) with the City local match of $70,000.00 (Fund 3004), and
2. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to execute the attached Grant Agreement, 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.
SUMMARY
This report recommends approval of the agreement with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to accept the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant funds in the amount of $280,000 (80%) with a City local match requirement of $ 70,000 (20%).
The total project cost is $ 350,000 to analyze and improve traffic safety at signalized intersections. The grant award, $280,000, will be allocated to Fund 2301 (Capital Projects
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Reimbursement). The City’s 20 percent local match obligation, $70, 000 will be funded with Fund 3004 (Traffic Signal Mitigation). There is no impact to the General Fund.
DISCUSSION
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) established the new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program with $5 billion in appropriated funds over the next 5 years. The SS4A program funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries.
The SS4A program supports Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg’s National Roadway Safety Strategy and the Department’s goal of zero deaths and serious injuries on our nation’s roadways.
On May 17, 2024, the City of Moreno Valley (City) was awarded a grant in the amount of $280,000, 80% of the total project cost, $ 350,000. The City’s 20 % local match requirement is $70,000 which is funded by Traffic Signal Mitigation Funds (Fund 3004).
The City has approximately 197 signalized intersections citywide. Staff would like to analyze these intersections to gather information that will help the City better understand the patterns, conditions, and behaviors present at our City intersections. This analysis will aid staff in identifying issues, forecasting future traffic flow, and assist with recommending effective countermeasures and solutions to enhance the safety, efficiency and flow of traffic throughout the City. The City has not previously had the opportunity to embark upon an intersection-specific study of this kind. Therefore acceptance of this grant positions the City with the opportunity to take an important step towards innovating and improving our City’s intersections.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve and authorize the recommendations as presented in this report . This alternative will enable the City to receive the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant funds from U.S. Department of Transportation FHWA.
2. Do not approve the recommended actions as presented in this staff report. This alternative will prohibit the City from receiving the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant funds from U.S. Department of Transportation FHWA.
FISCAL IMPACT
The project is funded by the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program. The total project cost will be $350,000 wherein grant funding will be $280,000 and City match will be $ 70,000. The grant award, $ 280,000, will be allocated to Fund 2301 (Capital Projects Reimbursement). The City’s 20 percent local match obligation, $ 70,000 will be funded with Fund 3004 (Traffic Signal Mitigation). There is no impact to the General Fund.
Category Fund GL Account No. Type Original Budget Proposed Adjustments Revised Budget CIP Capital Projects Grants
(2301)
2301-99-99-92301-482020
Project No. 808 0041-2301-98 Rev $0 $280,000 $280,000
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CIP Capital Projects Grants
(2301)
2301-70-76-80008-720199
Project No. 808 0041-2301-99 Exp $0 $280,000 $280,000
CIP Traffic Signal Mitigation
(2024) 2024-99-99-92024-903004 Exp $0 $70,000 $70,000
CIP Traffic Signal Mitigation
(3004) 3004-99-99-93004-802024 Rev $0 $70,000 $70,000
CIP Traffic Signal Mitigation
(3004)
3004-70-76-80008-720199
Project No. 808 0041-3004-99 Exp $0 $70,000 $70,000
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
Objective 4.2: Develop and maintain a comprehensive Infrastru cture Plan to invest in and deliver City infrastructure.
Objective 4.6: Advance the development of a well -connected and balanced citywide transportation network that serves all modes.
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Report Approval Details
Document
Title:
STAFFREPORT_PW_TED_SS4APHASE3_AGREEMENT.docx
Attachments: - 693JJ32540345_Federal Grant Agreement.pdf Final Approval
Date:
Jan 15, 2025
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Melissa Walker
Sean Kelleher
Natalia Lopez
Launa Jimenez
Brian Mohan
No Signature - Task assigned to Mike Lee was completed by workflow administrator Patty Rodriguez
Mike Lee
Patty Rodriguez