Project ID PLBP-5008(215)
Advantage ID 1024000249
Funds Transfer Agreement Between the California Department of Transportation and the City of Stockton
1.1 The California Department of Tronsportation (Caltrans) and the City of Stockton (City) hereby enter into this Funds Transfer Agreement (Agreement) on the terms and conditions set forth below.
1.2 This Agreement is not valid until signed by both parties. This Agreement shall expire on City's completion of its obligations under this Agreement but may be extended by amending this Agreement.
BACKGROUND
2.1 Section 19.561, subdivision (g)(46) of the Budget Act of 2023 (the Act) appropriated $3,100,000 (the Funds) from the State General Fund to Cal+rans, to be allocated to City for the Redevelopment on the Miracle Mile: Public Safety/Maintenance Substation/Parking.
2.2 Caltrans determined the best method for allocation to ensure the funds are used for the purposes specified in Section 1 9.56! of the Act is a funds transfer agreement.
2.3 The Miracle Mile is predominantly a shopping and dining district within the City of Stockton. The Miracle Mile includes businesses fronting along Pacific Avenue from Alpine Avenue to Harding Way, and businesses along Harding Way between El Dorado Street and Lincoln Street.
Project's goal includes public safety, a maintenance substation and parking.
SCOPE OF WORK
3.1 The Funds provided under this Agreement will be used to redevelop the Miracle Mile along Pacific Avenue between Alpine Avenue and Harding Way and the immediate surrounding area (Project). Improvements may include areas along Harding Way between Lincoln Street and EI Dorado Street. Project scope may include public safety, maintenance substation and parking (Project). Deliverables may include the following:
* Conceptual Design - which may include:
o Curb, gutter, sidewalk, and driveways
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o Roadway maintenance projects (slurry seals, cape seals, micro-surfacing, overlays, pulveriza+ions, and full depth reclamations with cement)
o Traffic signal upgrades
o High visibility crosswalks, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons o Streetligh+s and ambient lighting
o ADA curb ramps
o Pedestrian safety improvements, buffered bike facilities, dedicated bicycle ramps, raised medians, and pavement striping
o Maintenance substation acquisition improvements and maintenance (includes single available NOFA to secure location for maintenance).
o Parking improvements/maintenance
@ Environmental clearances as needed (CEQA/NEPA)
* Professional Design Services and Studies - may include the following submittals:
* Engineering Plans at 30%
@ Engineering Plans, Specifications, Estimate (60 and 90%) @ Engineering Plans, Specifications, Estimate at 100% and Final Approval
* Public Outreach/Public Meetings
* Public Safety Improvements
o Security cameras/monitoring services/reimbursements * Project Advertisement
o Issuance of a Single Available Source NOFA to the Miracle Mile Improvement District (MMID)
* Construction Contract Award
@ Construction Management Services
@ Project Closeout
3.2 City shall only use Funds for the Project specified in the Act. City's self- attesta+ion verifying the intended use of funds shall be provided to the Department prior to the release of any funds.
FUNDING, COSTS, COST LIMITATION, & PAYMENT
4.1 The Funds will be encumbered within 2 days of the effective date of this Agreement. Pursuant to Section 1 9.56! of the Act, funds must be 2 Revised December 2023
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encumbered by June 30, 2025, and expended by June 30, 2027, or the funds will revert to the State's Generol Fund by operation of law.
4.2 Payments shall be made as authorized by Sections 19.561 (a) of the Act, including but not limited to the provisions noted below:
a. Notwithstanding any other ICIW, a designated state entity administering on allocation pursuant to this section may provide the allocation as an advanced lump sum payment, and the allocation may be used to pay for costs incurred prior to the effective date of the act adding this paragroph.
b. Funding provided in this section shall not be used for a purpose subject to Section 8 of the Article XVI of California Constitution.
4.3 After receiving the funds, the City shall provide semi-annual reporting on January 1 and July 1 to Caltrons each calendar year until the funds are expended or upon completion or termination oT the Project, whichever comes first.
4.4 Within 30 days of expending all of the Funds or upon completion or termination of Project, whichever comes first, City shall submit to Cal+rans a Project Closeout Report. The Project Closeout Report at a minimum shall include LAPM Exhibit 1 7-M, photos of the completed project (including be!ore photos, iT available), a description oT completed Project component(s) and a description of project deliverables.
4.5 Any Project costs paid using the Funds thot are determined by subsequent audit to be unallowable under 48 CFR, Part 31 or 2 CFR, Part 200, are subject to repayment by City to Caltrans.
4.6 City shall return any unspen+ Funds to Caltrans at the conclusion, completion, or termination of the Project.
4.7 Upon written demand by Cal+rans, any overpayment to City of amounts invoiced by Caltrans shall be returned to Caltrans.
4.8 Should City fail to refund any moneys due to Cal+rans as provided herein or should City breach this AGREEMENT by failing to complete Project without adequate justification and approval by Caltrans, then, within thirty (30) days demand, or within such other period as may be agreed to in wri+ing between the PARTIES, Caltrans, acting through the State Controller, the State Treasurer, the CTC or any other public entity or agency, may intercept, withhold and demand the transfer oF an amount equal to the 3 Revised December 2023
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amounts paid by or owed to Caltrans for each Project, from future apportionments or any other funds due to City from Highway User TC)X Fund or any other sources of funds, and/or may also withhold approval of Tuture state-Tunded projects proposed by ADMINISTERING AGENCY.
INQUIRIES & NOTICES
5.1 All inquiries during the term of this Agreement will be directed to the representatives listed below:
For Caltrans:
Name: Silvia Dayak
Address: 1976 E Dr. Martin Lu+her
King Jr. Blvd,
Stockton, CA95205
Phone Number: (279) 220-0804
Email: [email protected]
For City of Stock+on:
Name: Harry Black
Address: 425 N. EI Dorado Street,
2nd Floor,
Stockton, CA 95202
Phone Number: (209) 937-8212
Emoil: [email protected]
5.2 Each party may change their representative listed above upon 10 calendar days' written or emailed notice to the other party and without the need for amending this Agreement.
OTHER TERMS & CONDITIONS
6.1 Druq-FreeWorkplaceRequirements:Citywillcomplywiththe requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990 and will provide a drug-free workplace by +aking the following actions:
a. Publish a statement notifying employees that unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and specifying actions to be taken against employees for violations.
b. Establish a Drug-Free Awareness Program to inform employees about:
1 ) the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; 2 ) the person's or organization's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
3) any available counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and,
4) penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations.
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c. Every employee who works on the proposed Agreement will:
1 ) receive a copy of the company's drug-free workplace policy statement; and,
2) agree to abide by the terms of the company's statement as a condition of employment on the Agreement.
Failure to comply with these requirements may result in suspension of payments under the Agreement or termination of the Agreement or both and City may be ineligible for award of any future State agreements if Caltrans or the State Department of General Services determines that any of the following has occurred: City hos made false certification, or violated the certification by failing to carry out the requirements as noted above. (Gov. Code §8350 et seq.)
6.2 Conflict of Interest: City needs to be aware of the following provisions regarding current or former state employees. If City has any questions on the status of any person rendering services or involved with the Agreement, Caltrans must be contacted immediately for clarification. (:urrent State Employees (Pub. Contract Code §10410):
1 ). No officer or employee shall engage in any employment, activity or enterprise from which the officer or employee receives compensation or has a Financial interest and which is sponsored or funded by any state agency, unless the employment, activity or enterprise is required as a condition of regular state employment. 2). No officer or employee shall contract on his or her own behalf as an independent contractor with any state agency to provide goods or services.
Former State Employees (Pub. Contract Code F:( 10411 ):
1 ). For the two-year period from the date he or she left state employment, no former state officer or employee may enter into a contract in which he or she engaged in any of the negotiations, transactions, planning, arrangements or any part of the decision- making process relevant to the contract while employed in any capacity by any state agency.
2). For the twelve-month period from the date he or she left state employment, no former state officer or employee may enter info a contract with any state agency if he or she was employed by that state agency in a policy-making position in the same general 5 Revised December 2023
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subject area as the proposed controct within the l 2-month period prior to his or her leoving state service.
It' City violates any provisions of above paragraphs, such action by City shall render this Agreement void. (Rub. Contract Code § 10420.) If the Agreement is rendered void, City shall return all Funds.
6.3 Labor Code/Workers' Compensation: City needs to be aware of the provisions which require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions, and City affirms to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work described in this Agreement. (Labor Code § 3700.)
6.4. Americans With Disabilities Act: City assures the State that it complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability, as well as all applicable regulations and guidelines issued pursuant to the ADA. (42 u.s.c. § l 2101 et seq.)
6.5. City of Stockton Name Chanqe: An amendment is required to change City's name as listed on this Agreement. Upon receipt of legal documentation of the name change the State will process the amendment. Payment or invoices presented with a new name cannot be paid prior to approval of said amendment.
6.6. Resolution: A county, city, district, or other local public body must provide the State with a copy of a resolution, order, motion, or ordinance of the local governing body which by law has authority to enter into an agreement, authorizing execution of the agreement.
6.7. Air or Water Pollution Violation: Under State ICIW, City shall not be: (1) in violation of any order or resolution not subject to review promulgated by the State Air Resources Board or an air pollution control district; (2) subject to cease and desist order not subject to review issued pursuant to Section 133(] of the Water Code for violation of waste discharge requirements or discharge prohibitions; or (3) finally determined to be in violation of provisions of federal law relaxing to air or water pollution.
6.8. : City agrees that Caltrans, the California Department oT General Services, the California State Auditor's Office, or other State agency with a legitimate business purpose, or their designated representative(s) shall have the right to review and to copy any records and supporting 6 Revised December 2023
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documentation pertaining to the performance of this Agreement. City agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) years after final payment, unless a longer period of record retention is stipulated.
6.9. Amendments: No amendment or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties. Any amendment signed by City must be approved by its Council as evidenced by a resolution, order, motion, or ordinance of the City and a copy provided to Cal+rans. No oral understanding or agreement not incorporated in the Agreement is binding on any of the parties.
6.10. ComansandCityshallcontinuewiththeirresponsibilitiesunderthis Agreement during any dispute.
6.1 l This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts.
6.12 An electronically signed copy of this Agreement shall have the same force and effect as if it were signed manually.
6.13 Should City be declared to be in breach of this AGREEMENT or otherwise in default thereof by Cal+rans, and if City is constituted as a joint powers authority, special district, or any other public entity not directly receiving funds through the State Controller, Caltrans is authorized to obtain reimbursement from whatever sources of Tunding are available, including withholding or transfer of funds, from those constituent entities comprising a joint powers authority or by bringing of an action against City or its constituent member entities, to recover Clll funds provided by Caltrans hereunder.
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State:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT ATION
Printed Name: Ann Fox
Signature:
Acting Deputy Director for Planning & Modal
Programs
Date:
Local Aqency:
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City of Stockton
Printed Name:l-lai'ry Black
Signature: ""- < - ')
Title: City Manikin
Date:
APFROVED " FO M
Deliuty City Attomcy
Accounting Certification
For Caltrans Use Only
I hereby Certify upon my own aersonal knowledge that btxtgeted funds are available for encumbrance_ Pauline Wong d+:)ax 6/1 8/2024 $3,100,000.00
Accounting Officer Printed
Name
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Accounting Officer
Signature
Date Amount Certified
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