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RESOLUTION NO. 22041 (N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE MONTEREY BAY AIR
RESOURCES DISTRICT RECEIVED FOR THE FRONT STREET/SHERWOOD DRIVE ADAPTIVE TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM; AND AUTHORIZING THE
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE GRANT AGREEMENTS AND GRANT DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE MONTEREY BAY AIR RESOURCES DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, The Front Street/Sherwood Drive Adaptive Traffic Control System project benefits city travelers by reducing delay and traffic queues at each of the five traffic signals on this roadway segment of Front Street and Sherwood Drive; and
WHEREAS, adaptive traffic control systems have been proven to reduce delay at traffic signals and improve traffic safety by reducing rear end collisions, and
WHEREAS, the project is expected to reduce congestion, and significantly reduce vehicle emissions from idling vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the City was awarded a grant by the Monterey Bay Air Resources District in the amount of $400,000 for the Adaptive Traffic Control System project; and
WHEREAS the City’s contribution is $100,000 in Measure X revenue funds to fully fund the project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Salinas has determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve a Resolution accepting grant funds from the Monterey Bay Air Resources District received for the Front Street/Sherwood Drive Adaptive Traffic Control System; and authorizing the Public Works Director to execute grant agreements and grant documents related to the Monterey Bay Air Resources District.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 2nd day of February 2021, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Barrera, Cromeenes, González, McShane, Osornio, Rocha and Mayor Craig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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APPROVED:
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Kimbley Craig, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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