RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION MASTER AGREEMENT AND
PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTS FOR TRANSIT AND INTERCITY RAIL CAPITAL PROGRAM PROJECTS (TIRCP) BY CHAPTER 36 (SB 862) OF THE STATUTES OF 2014
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WHEREAS, the City of Richmond may receive state funding from the California Department of Transportation (Department) and California State Transportation Agency now or sometime in the future for transit projects; and
WHEREAS, substantial revisions were made to the programming and funding process for the transportation projects programmed in the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP), by Chapter 36 (SB 862) of the Statutes of 2014; and
WHEREAS, the statutes related to TIRCP transit projects require a local or regional implementing agency to execute an agreement (“Master Agreement(s)”) with the Department before it can be reimbursed for project expenditures; and
WHEREAS, the Department utilizes Master Agreements for TIRCP Transit Projects, along with associated Program Supplements, for the purpose of administering and reimbursing state transit funds to local agencies; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond wishes to delegate authorization to execute such Master Agreement and any amendments thereto to the City Manager, or their designee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richmond that the City agrees to comply with all conditions and requirements set forth in the Master Agreement, related amendments and applicable statutes, regulations and guidelines for all TIRCP transit projects.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager or their designee be authorized to execute the Master Agreement and all Program Supplements for TIRCP Transit Projects and any amendments thereto with the California Department of Transportation.
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I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held October 17, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
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CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
Approved:
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Mayor
Approved as to form:
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City Attorney