RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR FUNDING THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S RECONNECTING COMMUNITIES PILOT (RCP) PROGRAM FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ENTERPRISE STREET MULTI-USE TUNNEL WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Program has made available funding opportunities for Fiscal Year 2024 to improve access to essential services, promote equitable development, and foster economic growth, particularly in underserved and economically disadvantaged communities; and WHEREAS, a rail line was constructed that severed vehicular, bike, and pedestrian access along Enterprise Street, reducing access on either side of the railway; and WHEREAS, the City of San Marcos (City) seeks to apply for funding through the RCP Program to support the planning and construction of the Enterprise Multi-Use Tunnel on Enterprise Street (Project), a Project that aligns with the program’s goals of enhancing transportation access, promoting equitable development, and addressing climate change through sustainable infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the RCP Program requires a matching fund contribution from the City; the City plans to meet this requirement through a funding agreement with a private developer who has expressed a desire to contribute to the Project’s costs, thereby alleviating the financial burden to the City while ensuring the successful completion of the Project; and WHEREAS, the Project would be designed to connect residents to jobs, education, healthcare, and other vital services, contributing to long-term community development and economic growth, and ensuring the infrastructure is suitable, durable, and capable of meeting community needs for years to come; and WHEREAS, community engagement and equitable development are essential components of the RCP Program, and the City is committed to involving local residents in the planning and implementation of the Project, thereby fostering a sense of ownership and ensuring that the Project reflects the needs and desires of the community; and WHEREAS, the City acknowledges the importance of integrating this Project with existing plans and policies, ensuring that it complements ongoing initiatives and maximizes its impact on the broader community and region.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City/ of San Marcos, as follows:
The City Manager is hereby authorized to apply for funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Program grant to support the capital construction grant related to the Enterprise Street Multi-Use Tunnel improvements.
The City commits to advancing the goals of the RCP Program by ensuring that the Enterprise Multi-Use Tunnel project enhances transportation access, promotes equitable development, supports climate resilience, and aligns with the community’s long-term planning and development objectives.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of San Marcos, State of California, this 10th of September, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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Rebecca D. Jones, Mayor
City of San Marcos
ATTEST:
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Phillip Scollick, City Clerk
City of San Marcos