RESOLUTION NO. RES-2026-056
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION AND FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT FOR WEST THIRD STREET SIGNALIZED GRADE CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, the City and Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District (SMART) intend to construct a new traffic signal at the intersection of West Third Street and SMART Multiuse Path, as well as pathway connection to the Joe Rodota Trail; and WHEREAS, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has reviewed and approved the improvement plans; and WHEREAS, SMART will construct the City’s portion of the joint project in the estimated amount of $1,181,887.50, including a 15% contingency, utilizing City funds from JL 17647; and WHEREAS, the estimated cost of construction does not represent a not-to-exceed amount, and City is responsible for all costs associated with the City’s share of the project, including if costs exceed the estimated amount.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Santa Rosa approves and authorizes the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Construction and Funding Agreement between SMART and the City of Santa Rosa authorizing construction of signalized grade crossing improvements at West Third Street and the SMART Multiuse Path in the amount of $1,181,887.50, utilizing the agreement attached to this resolution as Exhibit A, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
IN COUNCIL DULY PASSED this 2nd day of June, 2026.
AYES: (6) Mayor Stapp, Vice Mayor Okrepkie, Council Members Alvarez, Bañuelos, MacDonald, Rogers NOES: (0)
ABSENT: (1) Council Member Fleming
ABSTAIN: (0)
RECUSE: (0)
ATTEST: _________________________ APPROVED: ______________________________ Deputy City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________
Chief Assistant City Attorney
Exhibit A – SMART Construction Funding Agreement
Reso. No. RES-2026-056
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