RESOLUTION NO._____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIALTO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SENATE BILL 1 traDE CORRIDOR enhancement project BASELINE AGREEMENT TO RECEIVE GRANT FUNDING FOR THE i-10/ riverside avenue freight improvement PROJECT, AND; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR THEIR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT TO FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY.
WHEREAS, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Senate Bill 1) provides the first significant, stable, and on-going increase in state transportation funding in more than two decades. The California Legislature provided additional funding to the California Transportation Commission and created several new programs for the Commission to oversee. One of the statewide competitive programs funded by SB 1 is the Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP), targeted at $300 million per year. Administered by the California Transportation Commission (CTC), TCEP provides an ongoing source of State funding dedicated to freight-related projects; and WHEREAS, on June 26, 2025, the California Transportation Commission awarded $29.8 million to fund the I-10/Riverside Avenue Freight Improvement project. The City of Rialto submitted the grant application for the project and working in conjunction with Caltrans; and WHEREAS, The $29.8 million TCEP grant award specifically funds the construction phase, which was estimated at $37.24 million at the time of grant application. This grant represents the largest single funding component and covers approximately 80% of construction costs; and WHEREAS, the I-10/Riverside Avenue Freight Improvement project will improve overall mobility of freight for this region of San Bernardino County by making significant improvements to the I-10/Riverside Avenue trade corridor. The project on this major route for freight movement within the Inland Empire will widen Riverside Avenue to seven lanes, between Slover Avenue and the eastbound Interstate 10 on- and off-ramps, which crosses the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) West Colton rail yard.. The result will ease congestion and serve all users on this corridor; and WHEREAS, to receive these grant funds, the City of Rialto is required to enter into a Baseline Agreement with Caltrans and the CTC. The agreement sets forth the agreed upon expected benefits, project scope, schedule, and cost. The agreement also identifies the agency responsible for meeting the reporting requirements and implementing the project. In this case, the City of Rialto, in partnership with Caltrans, is the project applicant receiving the grant funds, and the City of Rialto will be responsible for implementation and reporting; and WHEREAS, once the Baseline Agreement has been approved by all parties, the City of Rialto will be able to request an allocation of grant funds from the California Transportation Commission. The I-10/Riverside Avenue Freight Improvement project is expected to start construction in Fiscal Year 2027-2028; and WHEREAS, the approximate total cost for the project is $45.68 million, funded with $29.80 million from the TCEP grant, $2.58 million from development impact fees, $12.50 million from San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA), and $0.80 million from a Community Project Funding (CPF) grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIALTO DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Approve a Senate Bill 1 Trade Corridor Enhancement Program Baseline Agreement to receive grant funding for the I-10/Riverside Avenue Freight Improvement project in the amount of $29,800,000; and Section 2: Authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute the agreement on behalf of the City Council subject to final review and approval by the City Attorney. \\\\
WHEREFORE, this Resolution is passed, approved and adopted this ____ day of ___________, 2026. _______________________________
JOE BACA, Mayor
ATTEST:
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BARBARA A. McGEE, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ERIC S. VAIL, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss
CITY OF RIALTO )
I, Barbara A. McGee, City Clerk of the City of Rialto, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No.____ was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rialto held on the ____ day of ______________, 2026.
Upon motion of Council Member ____________, seconded by Council Member ____________, the foregoing Resolution No. ____ was duly passed and adopted.
Vote on the motion:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the Official Seal of the City of Rialto this _____ day of _________________, 2026. ______________________________
BARBARA A. McGEE, CITY CLERK
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