RESOLUTION NO. 142-20
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE $72,000 IN STATE FUNDS AND TO CONTRIBUTE A LOCAL MATCH OF $8,000 FOR A TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT OF $80,000 TO
DEVELOP THE CITY'S LOCAL ROADWAY SAFETY PLAN
WHEREAS, the Highway Safety Improvement Program serves as a vital source of funds for the City to implement safety measures to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries on local streets; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation has established the criteria that in order to remain eligible for future Highway Safety Improvement Program, local cities and WHEREAS, the next round of Highway Safety Improvement Program grants is anticipated to be announced in late 2021; and
WHEREAS, an increased City population and regional population, traffic congestion, and smart phone traffic applications directing drivers on local streets have contributed to an increase in hazardous conditions on local streets; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation disburses state funds to local agencies, such as the City Richmond, for developing Local Roadway Safety Plans; and WHEREAS, the City of Richmond requested, and was granted, state funds to develop the City's Local Roadway Safety Plan, is eligible for $72,000 in state funds and is able to provide an $8,000 local match to the state funds for a total project amount of $80,000; and WHEREAS, with the combined state funds and local match the City of Richmond can develop the Local Roadway Safety Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Local Roadway Safety Plan will serve as a framework for the City to identify, analyze, and prioritize safety improvements on local streets and will render the City eligible for future federal Highway Safety Improvement Program funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council finds the above recitals are true and correct and have served, together with the Agenda Report, as the basis for the findings and actions set forth in this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Richmond City Council hereby accepts and appropriates $72,000 in state funds for use in the development of the City's Local Roadway Safety Plan, and authorizes City staff to provide the requisite $8,000 local match for a total project amount of $80,000 to develop the Local Roadway Safety Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to utilize the funds as needed to facilitate the completion of the Local Roadway Safety Plan in accordance with California Department of Transportation requirements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council designates the City Clerk as the custodian of the documents and other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the decision herein is based. These documents may be found at the office of the City Clerk at the Richmond City Hall, 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804. ********************
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I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held December 15, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Choi, Johnson, Martinez, Myrick, Willis, Vice Mayor Bates, and Mayor Butt.
NOES: None.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
ABSENT: None.
PAMELA CHRISTIAN
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
THOMAS K. BUTT
Mayor
Approved as to form:
TERESA STRICKER
City Attorney
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City of Richmond
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Pamela Christian, Clerk of the City of Richmond
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