CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
April 8, 2024
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Anita D. Gutierrez, City Manager
Submitted By: Rene Guerrero, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FY 2023-24 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $700,000 OF DISTRICT 6 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO “POMONA MULTI-NEIGHBORHOOD PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE IMPROVEMENTS,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-67930 RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-44 - A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FY 2023-24 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $700,000 OF DISTRICT 6 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP) FUNDS TO “POMONA MULTI-NEIGHBORHOOD PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE IMPROVEMENTS,” PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-67930 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Approval of Resolution No. 2024-44 (Attachment No. 1) will increase the overall project budget for “Pomona Multi-Neighborhood Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-67930 (Project) by appropriating $700,000 of District 6 ARP funding. These particular funds will be designated for the enhancement of La Verne Ave., between Garey Ave. and San Antonio Ave., within District 6.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of Resolution No. 2024-44 will amend the CIP FY 2023-24 budget and increase the overall budget for “Pomona Multi-Neighborhood Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-67930 to $18,343,641, as shown in the table below:
Category
“Pomona Multi-Neighborhood Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-67930 Beginning Budget
$17,643,641
Appropriation of ARP (D6) Grant Funds
$700,000
Revised Budget
$18,343,641
Expenditures/Encumbrances (as of March 27, 2024)
($16,578,539)
Remaining available balance
$1,765,102
PREVIOUS RELATED ACTION:
On March 16, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-39 to administer an Agency-State Program Supplemental Agreement for Cycle 4 grant funds and appropriated $220,000 to “Pomona Multi-Neighborhood Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-67930.
On December 5, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-203 to appropriate $515,000 of ATP Cycle 4 Grant Funds to “Pomona Multi-Neighborhood Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-67930 and award a Consultant Agreement to RKA Group for Professional Design Services.
On December 4, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-231 to appropriate $10,927,825 of ATP Cycle 4 Grant Funds and various fund sources to “Pomona Multi-Neighborhood Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-67930 and award a construction contract to Gentry Brothers, Inc.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
The Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(c), in that the Project consists of the repair of existing curb ramps, sidewalks, street intersections, and alleys.
DISCUSSION:
All American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds are mandated, per the Grant Agreement, to be obligated by December 31, 2024 and expended by December 31, 2026. Consequently, the City intends to allocate ARP funds toward projects that are ready for construction. Construction of the Project began last month with ARP funds earmarked for initial utilization. The Project will construct pedestrian and bicycle improvements throughout the City, including the City’s first roundabouts. The Project will also include the installation of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) and traffic signal improvements.
The District 6 ARP funds will be designated for the enhancement of segments along La Verne Ave., stretching from Garey Ave. to San Antonio Ave., within District 6.
COUNCIL PRIORITIES & GOALS:
This item supports the 2019-20 City Council Priority 1: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility – Goal C: Obtain additional grant funding and other revenues to help achieve City goals.
Prepared by:
Stephanie Carbajal
Program Assistant
Attachment No. 1 – Resolution No. 2024-44
Amend CIP Budget by Appropriating $700,000 of D6 ARP to “Pomona Multi-Neighborhood Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements”