TAFT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
JOINT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2022
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
209 E. KERN ST., TAFT, CA 93268
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________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M.
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Roll Call: Mayor Noerr
Mayor Pro Tem Krier
Councilmember Bryant
Councilmember Eveland
Councilmember Whiting
1. DRAFT 2022 RTP PRESENTATION BY BEN RAYMOND, REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION
PLANNER FROM KERN COG
DRAFT 2022 RTP Preview Handouts: https://www.kerncog.org/2022-RTP/ (English-Spanish)
2. CITIZEN REQUESTS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
COMMENTS ARE TO BE RECEIVED AS STATED IN ABOVE POLICY
THIS IS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON MATTERS WITHIN ITS JURISDICTION. STATE LAW PROHIBITS THE COUNCIL FROM ADDRESSING ANY ISSUE NOT PREVIOUSLY INCLUDED ON THE AGENDA. COUNCIL MAY RECEIVE COMMENT AND SET THE MATTER FOR A SUBSEQUENT MEETING. PLEASE LIMIT COMMENTS TO FIVE MINUTES.
3. COUNCIL STATEMENTS (NON ACTION)
4. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT
5. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
6. CITY MANAGER STATEMENTS
7. CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
8. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
****************************************************************************************************** CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 9-16
All items listed on the Consent Calendar shall be considered routine and will be enacted by one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the City Council requests specific items to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Any item removed from the Consent Calendar will be considered after the regular business items. Are there any items on the consent calendar that any member of the public would like to comment on? City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
Agenda
April 19, 2022
9. MINUTES
April 5, 2022 regular
Recommendation – Approve as submitted.
10. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Warrant# 4/6/22 Check No. 96158-96161 $ 4,735.04
Warrant# 4/15/22 Check No. 96162-96228 $ 237,997.72
Recommendation – Approve payment of the bills.
11. STREET CLOSURES FOR THE 2022 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CAR SHOW Recommendation – Motion to adopt a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT AUTHORIZING THE STREET CLOSURES FOR THE 2021 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CAR SHOW.
12. ACCEPT THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BID AND AWARD THE SB1 - 10TH STREET PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS & TDA ARTICLE 3 – S. 4TH STREET PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS – PHASE 1 PROJECT
Recommendation – Motion to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid, award the project, and to approve a construction agreement with R.C. Becker and Son, Inc. for the SB1 – 10th Street Pedestrian Improvements & TDA Article 3 – S. 4TH Street Pedestrian Improvements – Phase 1 – Project, and to authorize the Mayor to execute said agreement.
13. RESTORATION OF DELETED PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE POSITONS Recommendation –
1. Approve the addition of one (1) Maintenance Leadperson and one (1) Equipment Operator/ Maintenance Worker I/II.
2. Adopt a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT
AMENDING THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND ESTABLISHING CORRESPONDING COMPENSATION RATES.
14. AWARD THREE SAFE AND SANE FIREWORK STANDS FOR 4TH OF JULY, 2022 Recommendation – Motion to award three Safe and Sane Firework stands for July 4, 2022 to the Taft Motorcycle Club, Taft Sportsmen’s Club and West Side Recreation and Park District.
15. FY 2021-2022 FTA SECTION 5311 APPLICATION
Recommendation – Motion to adopt resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT AUTHORIZING THE FEDERAL FUNDING UNDER FTA SECTION 5311 (49 U.S.C. SECTION 5311) WITH CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
16. FY 2022-2023 FTA SECTION 5311 APPLICATION
Recommendation – Motion to adopt resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT AUTHORIZING THE FEDERAL FUNDING UNDER FTA SECTION 5311 (49 U.S.C. SECTION 5311) WITH CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. ********************************************************************************************************* City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
Agenda
April 19, 2022
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, CRAIG JONES- CITY MANAGER Government Code Section 54956.8 – APN’s 031-070-05, 06, 07 and 08
ADJOURNMENT
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
(Government Code Section 54943.2)
The City of Taft City Council Chamber is accessible to persons with disabilities. Disabled individuals who need special assistance (including transportation) to attend or participate in a meeting of the Taft City Council may request assistance at the Office of the City Clerk, City of Taft, 209 E. Kern Street, Taft, California or by calling (661) 763-1222. Every effort will be made to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities by making meeting material available in alternative formats. Requests for assistance should be made five (5) working days in advance of a meeting whenever possible.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Darnell Porter, declare as follows:
That I am the Deputy City Clerk for the City of Taft; that an agenda was posted on a public information bulletin board located near the door of the Civic Center Council Chamber on April 14, 2022 at ________ a.m. /p.m., pursuant to 1987 Brown Act Requirements.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed April 14, 2022, at Taft, California.
Signature _________
TAFT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MINUTES
APRIL 5, 2022
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M.
The April 5, 2022, regular joint meeting of the Taft City Council/Taft Successor Agency, held in the Council Chamber at Taft City Hall, 209 East Kern Street, Taft, CA 93268, was opened by Mayor Dave Noerr at 6:01 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Noerr, followed by an invocation given by Council Member Ed Whiting.
PRESENT: Mayor Dave Noerr and Mayor Pro Tem Orchel Krier Council Members Josh Bryant, Jeff Eveland and Ed Whiting City Manager Craig Jones and City Attorney Jason Epperson Deputy City Clerk Darnell Porter
1. PROCLAMATION – NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK
2. PROCLAMATION – DMV/DONATE LIFE CALIFORNIA MONTH IN KERN COUNTY
3. CITIZEN REQUESTS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dr. Kathy Orrin, Executive Director of the Taft Chamber of Commerce, shared about upcoming local events and thanked the Council for their support in the form of the Transient Occupancy Tax donation.
4. COUNCIL STATEMENTS (NON ACTION)
Council Member Eveland personally thanked the Dispatchers for their professionalism.
Council Member Bryant:
• Thanked all dispatchers for their good work and professionalism. • Mentioned that now is the time to start spring cleaning on the inside and outside and shared information on the next hazardous waste and bulky item clean up that West Side Waste Management is having in Bob Hamptons honor.
• Thanked Mark Staples and staff for their work on the Downtown Specific Plan • Encouraged everyone to go to the next TUHS baseball game as they will be recognizing local veterans.
Mayor Pro Tem Krier thanked all First Responders and Dispatchers and expressed his appreciation for local Banks.
Mayor Noerr thanked the Council for always being professional and courteous and spoke about his latest trip to Sacramento where he was able to voice his concerns on Senate Bill 1319.
5. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
There were none.
6. CITY MANAGER STATEMENTS
There were none.
7. CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
There were none.
8. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
There were none.
City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
Minutes
April 5, 2022
*********************************************************************************************** CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 9-15
Motion: Moved by Krier, seconded by Bryant to approve consent calendar items 9-15.
AYES: Krier, Bryant, Eveland, Whiting, Noerr
PASSED: 5-0
9. MINUTES
March 15, 2022 regular
Recommendation – Approve as submitted.
10. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Warrant# 3/10/22 Check No. 96044-96048 $ 32,612.86
Warrant# 3/18/22 Check No. 96049-96110 $ 115,348.34
Warrant# 3/22/22 Check No. 96111 $ 1,980.00
Warrant# 4/1/22 Check No. 96112-96157 $ 84,267.76
Recommendation – Approve payment of the bills.
11. TREASURER’S REPORTS
Recommendation – Motion to receive and file Treasurer’s Reports for the Months of January and February 2022.
12. UPDATED AGREEMENT WITH VINCENT GRIFFITH, DBA NATIVE PRODUCTIONS FOR
VIDEO AND LIVESTREAMING SERVICES
Recommendation – Motion to approve updated agreement with Vincent Griffith, DBA Native Productions and authorize Mayor to execute said agreement.
13. LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATION PROGRAM (LCTOP) FY2021-22 CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES AND AUTHORIZED AGENT FORMS FOR ZEROEMISSION TRANSIT BUSES AND RELATED SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT Recommendation – to adopt a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TAFT AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE CERTIFICATIONS AND
ASSURANCES AND AUTHORIZED AGENT FORMS FOR THE LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS PROGRAM (LCTOP) FY2021-22 FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT:
PURCHASE OF TWO (2) ZERO-EMISSION TRANSIT BUSES AND RELATED SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT USING $23,493 IN LCTOP FUNDS. (Resolution No. 4139-22).
14. FUNDING TO THE TAFT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE QUARTER OF OCTOBER 2021 TO DECEMBER 2021
Recommendation – Motion to approve the 25% allocation of the Transient Occupancy Tax to the Taft Chamber of Commerce for the quarter of October 2021 through December 2021.
15. PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. F024 TO ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS NO. 06-5193F15, FOR THE REHABILITATION OF 10TH STREET FROM A STREET TO PILGRIM AVE. PROJECT - City of Taft Council/Successor Agency Meeting
Minutes
April 5, 2022
RSTPL-5193 (043)
Recommendation – to adopt a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. F024 TO ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS NO. 06-5193F15, FOR THE REHABILITATION OF 10TH STREET FROM A STREET TO PILGRIM AVE. PROJECT – RSTPL 5193 (043), AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT. (Resolution No. 4140-22).
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16. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SILVER & WRIGHT LLP Motion: Moved by Bryant, seconded by Whiting to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the attached Professional Service Agreement with Silver & Wright LLP.
AYES: Krier, Bryant, Eveland, Whiting, Noerr
PASSED: 5-0
Council Member Bryant expressed his support for the item mentioning that it is much needed and will help the City of Taft.
Council Member Whiting expressed his support for this item, stating that having guidance for Code Enforcement is a good thing.
Mayor Noerr mentioned that he fully supports it and that it is something that needs to be done to be able to provide the best service to the citizens of Taft.
At 6:44 PM the regular meeting was recessed to closed session.
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, CRAIG JONES- CITY MANAGER Government Code Section 54956.8 – APN’s 031-070-05, 06, 07 and 08, 031-080-09-12, 13 and 16, 031-080-07 and 08
B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR, CRAIG JONES, CITY MANAGER Government Code 54957.6 – All units
The City Council discussed in closed session those items agendized for closed session discussion and direction was given to staff. No other reportable action was taken. .
ADJOURNMENT - With no further business to conduct the meeting was adjourned at 7:24 PM. __________ ____________
Darnell Porter, CMC Dave Noerr
Deputy City Clerk Mayor
REVIEWED BY:
CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: April 19, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA ITEM:
STREET CLOSURES FOR THE 2022 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CAR SHOW SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The City has received a request from the Taft Chamber of Commerce for the street closure of 6th Street between Main St and Supply Row Center for a car show.
The following street has been designated for closure on May 21, 2022 from 6:00AM and 4:00 PM:
• 6th Street between Main St and Supply Row
California Vehicle Code section 21101 authorizes local agencies by resolution to close streets for special events.
RECOMMENDATION:
Motion to adopt a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT AUTHORIZING THE STREET CLOSURES FOR THE 2021 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CAR SHOW.
IMPACT ON BUDGET (Y/N): No
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): Yes (letter and resolution)
PREPARED BY: Public Works Department
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT
AUTHORIZING THE STREET CLOSURES FOR THE 2022 CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE CAR SHOW
WHEREAS, the Taft District Chamber of Commerce has requested a street closure for a car show on May 21, 2022.
WHEREAS, Section 21101 (e) of the California Vehicle Code requires a resolution by Council to temporarily close streets for special events.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Taft, California, approve the following street closure from 6:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on May 21, 2022. 6th Street between Main Street and Supply Row.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 19th day of April, 2022 Dave Noerr, Mayor
ATTEST:
Yvette Mayfield, MMC
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF KERN ) SS
CITY OF TAFT )
I, Yvette Mayfield, City Clerk of the City of Taft, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Taft at a regular meeting thereof held on the 19th day of April, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Yvette Mayfield, MMC
City Clerk
REVIEWED BY:
CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: April 19, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:
ACCEPT THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BID AND AWARD THE SB1 - 10TH STREET PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS & TDA ARTICLE 3 – S. 4TH STREET PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS – PHASE 1 PROJECT
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) was passed by the Legislature and Signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 to address the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfalls statewide. The funding from SB 1 will help the City of Taft maintain and rehabilitate the network of local roads infrastructure, including pedestrian facilities. 10th Street from Kern St. to Pilgrim Ave., has been targeted as priority for this past Fiscal Year. Included in the scope of work is reconstruct existing sidewalks and curb ramps at various locations along 10th Street from Kern St. to Pilgrim Ave. See attached site map.
Through the KernCOG, the City of Taft was allotted $140,709.00 for construction phase, under the Transportation Development Act Article 3 (TDA Article 3) program funding. These TDA Article 3 funds are being used for the S. 4th Street Pedestrian Improvements – Phase 1. Included in the scope of work is reconstruct existing sidewalks, install new curb ramps on the west side of 4th Street from County Line to Supply Row. See attached site map.
These two project were bid together in an effort to get better construction bids, and thus an overall savings to the City of Taft. The City published a Notice to Contractors, for Constructions bids on March 3, 2022, and on March 31, 2022 at 2:00 PM. the City Clerk opened sealed bids. A total of two (2) bids were received. The following is the tabulation of the bids received:
Company Total Bid
R.C. Becker & Son, Inc. $ 364,008.63
CEN-CAL Construction $ 386,499.99
Attached is the Bid Summary.
The office of the City Engineer has reviewed and qualified the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, R.C. Becker and Son, Inc. The City is allowing 30 working days for the contractor to complete the project. The estimated construction start date is May 02, 2022, pending the contractor’s schedule.
Council Agenda Report
April 19, 2022
REVIEWED BY:
CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Motion to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid, award the project, and to approve a construction agreement with R.C. Becker and Son, Inc. for the SB1 – 10th Street Pedestrian Improvements & TDA Article 3 – S. 4TH Street Pedestrian Improvements – Phase 1 – Project, and to authorize the Mayor to execute said agreement.
IMPACT ON BUDGET (Y/N): Yes – TDA Article 3 and SB1 funds ATTACHMENT (Y/N): Yes – (Agreement, Bid Summary and Site Maps) PREPARED BY: Craig Jones – City Manager
Costs: Construction Subtotal: $ 364,008.63
10% Contingency: $ 36,401.00
15% Construction Management: $ 54,600.00
Total Construction Cost: $ 455,009.63
Funding: TDA Article 3 funds: $ 140,709.00
SB 1 funds: $ 314,300.63
Total Funds: $ 455,009.63
AGREEMENT: SB1 - 10th St & TDA Article 3 – S. 4th St. PAGE 1 OF 3
AGREEMENT
CITY OF TAFT
THIS Agreement, made and entered into this _19th_ day of _April_, 2022, by and between the City of Taft, hereinafter called “City”, and R.C. Becker and Son, Inc. hereinafter called “Contractor”.
WITNESSETH: That the parties hereto do mutually agree as follows:
ARTICLE I. That for and in consideration of the payments and agreements hereinafter mentioned, to be made and performed by the said party of the first part, and under the conditions expressed in the 2 bonds, bearing even date with these presents, and hereunto annexed, the said party of the second part agrees with the said party of the first part, at his own proper cost and expense, to do all the work and furnish all the materials, except such as are mentioned in the specifications to be furnished by said party of the first part, necessary to construct and complete in a good, workmanlike and substantial manner and to the satisfaction of the CITY OF Taft, the work described in the special provisions and the project plans described below, including any addenda thereto, and also in conformance with the 2018 State Of 8California Department Of Transportation Standard Plans And Standard Specifications. The 2018 State Of California Department Of Transportation Revised Standard Plans And Revised Standard Specifications.
The current edition of the California Manual On Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD), and the Labor Surcharge and Equipment Rental Rates in effect on the date the work is accomplished. Hot Mix Asphalt shall conform to the provisions in Section 39, "Hot Mix Asphalt," of the 2010 Standard Specifications and these special provisions.
The Special Provisions and Project Plans for the work to be done are entitled:
CITY OF TAFT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
SB1 - 10TH STREET PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS
&
TDA ARTICLE 3 – S. 4TH STREET PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS – PHASE 1 Contractor shall, in accordance with the SPECIFICATIONS and drawings therefore, furnish at its own expense all labor, materials, equipment and services as required therefore, and to do everything required in this Agreement and the SPECIFICATIONS.
ARTICLE II. The City hereby employs said Contractor to perform the work according to the terms of this Agreement and the SPECIFICATIONS for price(s) named in Contractor’s BID (hereinafter “Proposal”), and agrees to pay the same at the time, in the manner, and upon the conditions set forth in the SPECIFICATIONS; and the parties for themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, do hereby agree to the full performance of the covenants herein contained.
ARTICLE III. The minimum wage rates as predetermined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations are hereby made a part of this contract. It is expressly agreed by and between the parties hereto that should there by any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the Proposal of said Contractor, then this Agreement shall control and nothing herein shall be considered as an acceptance of the terms of said proposal conflicting herewith.
ARTICLE IV. The Contractor agrees to receive and accept the prices as bid in the Bidding Schedule as full and complete compensation for furnishing all materials and for doing all the work contemplated and embraced in this Agreement; also for all loss or damage, arising out of the nature of the work aforesaid, or from the action of the elements, or from any unforeseen difficulties or obstructions which may arise or be encountered in the prosecution of the work until its acceptance by the CITY OF TAFT, and for all risks of every description connected with the work; also for all expenses incurred by or in consequence of the AGREEMENT: SB1 - 10th St & TDA Article 3 – S. 4th St. PAGE 2 OF 3 suspension or discontinuance of work and for well and faithfully completing the work, and the whole thereof, in the manner and according to the plans and specifications, and the requirements of the Engineer under them, to wit.
ARTICLE V. Blank
ARTICLE VI. Prior to starting construction under the terms of this Agreement, Contractor shall provide to the City a Faithful Performance Bond and the Labor Materials Bond, as required in the SPECIFICATIONS.
ARTICLE VII. Contractor and any subcontractors shall maintain all books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to the performance of this Agreement or the work to be provided for hereunder. All parties shall make such materials available at their respective offices as required in the SPECIFICATIONS.
ARTICLE VIII. If any action at law or in equity, including an action for declaratory relief, is brought to enforce or interpret the provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party will be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees, which may be set by the court in the same action or in a separate action brought for that purpose, in addition to any other relief to which that party may be entitled.
ARTICLE IX. In addition to any other Indemnification requirements in the SPECIFICATIONS, the Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend and save harmless the City, its officers, agents, employees and consultants from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any and all contractors, subcontractors, material men, laborers and any other person, firm or corporation furnishing or supplying work services, materials or supplies in connection with the performance of this Agreement, and from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any person, firm or corporation who may be injured or damaged by the Contractor in the performance of this Agreement, except such loss which was caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City.
ARTICLE X. In addition to any other insurance provisions required in the SPECIFICATIONS, Contractor shall provide insurance to the City as set forth in Exhibits [1, 1-A, 2, 3, 4, 6, 11].
ARTICLE XI. The Contractor, and the agents and employees of Contractor, in the performance of the Agreement, shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers or employees or agents of the City.
ARTICLE XII. The City may terminate this Agreement and be relieved of the payment of any consideration to Contractor should Contractor fail to perform the covenants herein contained or contained in the SPECIFICATIONS at the time and in the manner as required. In the event of such termination, the City may proceed with the work in any manner deemed proper by the City. The cost to the City shall be deducted from any sum due the Contractor under this Agreement, and the balance, if any, shall be paid to the Contractor upon demand.
ARTICLE XIII. Without the written consent of the City, this Agreement is not assignable by Contractor either in whole or in part.
ARTICLE XIV. Time is of the essence in this Agreement.
ARTICLE XV. No alteration or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties hereto; and no oral understanding or Agreement not incorporated herein shall be binding on any of the parties hereto.
ARTICLE XVI. By my signature hereunder, as Contractor, I certify that I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this Agreement.
AGREEMENT: SB1 - 10th St & TDA Article 3 – S. 4th St. PAGE 3 OF 3 ARTICLE XVII. And the said Contractor agrees to receive and accept the following prices as full compensation for furnishing all materials and for doing all the work contemplated and embraced in this agreement; also for all loss or damage, arising out of the nature of the work aforesaid, or from the action of the elements, or from any unforeseen difficulties or obstructions which may arise or be encountered in the prosecution of the work until its acceptance by the CITY OF TAFT, and for all risks of every description connected with the work; also for all expenses incurred by or in consequence of the suspension or discontinuance of work and for well and faithfully completing the work, and the whole thereof, in the manner and according to the plans and specifications, and the requirements of the Engineer, said City will pay and said Contractor shall receive the total sum of _$364,008.63_ in full compensation; per price(s) named in Contractor’s Bid.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and year first above written.
ATTEST: CITY OF TAFT, CALIFORNIA
BY
Yvette Mayfield Dave Noerr
City Clerk, City of Taft Mayor, City of Taft
APPROVED AS TO FORM: CONTRACTOR – R.C. Becker and Son, Inc BY
City Attorney
(Title)
Licensed in accordance with an act providing for the
registration of contractors,
License No. _____________________
Federal Employer Identification
Number ________________________
BHT Engineering, Inc. Job# 19503 21502
BID OPENING: MARCH 31, 2022 @ 2:00 PMTWO (2) BIDS TOTAL RECEIVED.
ITEM UNIT OF ESTIMATED PRICE TOTAL PRICE TOTAL PRICE TOTAL NO. MEASURE QUANTITY PER UNIT PRICE PER UNIT PRICE PER UNIT PRICE 1 SITE DEMOLITION; GRADING, CUT/FILL; HAUL-OFF EXCESS MATERIAL L.S. 1 40,000.00 $ 40,000.00 $ 19,402.88 $ 19,402.88 $ 51,250.00 $ 51,250.00 $ 2 SCARIFY 12" NATIVE MATERIAL, GRADE, & COMPACT TO 95% FOR ROADWAY AT LOCATIONS SHOWN ON PLANS C.Y. 98 200.00 $ 19,600.00 $ 153.36 $ 15,029.28 $ 151.00 $ 14,798.00 $ 3 CLASS 2 AGG. BASE TON 21 155.00 $ 3,255.00 $ 159.41 $ 3,347.61 $ 216.00 $ 4,536.00 $ 4 INSTALL CURB & GUTTER - MATCH EXISTING (INCLUDES SAWCUT, LAYOUT, DEMOLITION OF EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS, SCARIFY 6" NATIVE MATERIAL, GRADE, & COMPACT TO 95%) L.F. 1109 37.00 $ 41,033.00 $ 58.12 $ 64,455.08 $ 52.60 $ 58,333.40 $ 5 INSTALL 4" THICK SIDEWALK (INCLUDES SAWCUT, LAYOUT DEMOLITION OF EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS, SCARIFY 6" NATIVE MATERIAL, GRADE, & COMPACT TO 90%) S.F. 6760 9.00 $ 60,840.00 $ 8.73 $ 59,014.80 $ 8.75 $ 59,150.00 $ 6 INSTALL ADA CURB RAMP (INCLUDES SAWCUT, LAYOUT, DEMOLITION OF EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS, SCARIFY 6" NATIVE MATERIAL, GRADE, & COMPACT TO 90%) EA. 15 3,000.00 $ 45,000.00 $ 2,980.22 $ 44,703.30 $ 3,112.00 $ 46,680.00 $ 7 INSTALL 8" THICK CONCRETE CROSS GUTTER/APRON/ALLEY APPROACH (INCLUDES SAWCUT, LAYOUT, DEMOLITION OF EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS, SCARIFY 12" NATIVE MATERIAL, GRADE, & COMPACT TO 95%) S.F. 1793 17.00 $ 30,481.00 $ 19.36 $ 34,712.48 $ 19.00 $ 34,067.00 $ 8 INSTALL 8" THICK CONCRETE COMMERCIAL DRIVE APPROACH (INCLUDES SAWCUT, LAYOUT, DEMOLITION OF EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS, SCARIFY 6" NATIVE MATERIAL, GRADE, & COMPACT TO 95%) S.F. 1093 17.00 $ 18,581.00 $ 16.44 $ 17,968.92 $ 18.90 $ 20,657.70 $ 9 INSTALL 6" THICK CONCRETE RESIDENTIAL DRIVE APPROACH (INCLUDES SAWCUT, LAYOUT, DEMOLITION OF EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS, SCARIFY 6" NATIVE MATERIAL, GRADE, & COMPACT TO 90%) S.F. 663 14.00 $ 9,282.00 $ 12.96 $ 8,592.48 $ 13.95 $ 9,248.85 $ 10 MINOR HOT MIX ASPHALT - APPLY FOG SEAL TO NEW HMA TON 84 400.00 $ 33,600.00 $ $ 51,202.20 609.55 $ $ 57,540.00 685.00 $ 11 APPLY 24" TRAFFIC STRIPE - AT CROSSWALK - 2 COAT PAINT L.F. 288 4.00 $ 1,152.00 $ 6.88 $ 1,981.44 $ 4.25 $ 1,224.00 $ 12 APPLY 12" LIMIT LINE / CROSSWALK - 2 COAT PAINT L.F. 458 2.50 $ 1,145.00 $ 3.75 $ 1,717.50 $ 2.65 $ 1,213.70 $ 13 APPLY "STOP" MARK - 2 COAT PAINT EA. 7 250.00 $ 1,750.00 $ 81.25 $ 568.75 $ 133.00 $ 931.00 $ 14 FURNISH AND INSTALL SW24-2 (CA) SIGN - (30"x42") - FYG EA. 2 500.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 500.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 480.00 $ 960.00 $ 15 FURNISH AND INSTALL SW24-3 (CA) SIGN - (30"x42") - FYG EA. 2 500.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 500.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 480.00 $ 960.00 $ 16 FURNISH AND INSTALL - PROJECT FUNDING SIGN FOR SB1 - C48 (CA) (48"x30") EA. 2 1,250.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 1,641.35 $ 3,282.70 $ 693.00 $ 1,386.00 $ 17 ADJUST/RELOCATE EXISTING SIGN EA. 6 250.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 218.75 $ 1,312.50 $ 266.00 $ 1,596.00 $ 18 ADJUST PULL BOX EA. 6 750.00 $ 4,500.00 $ 211.06 $ 1,266.36 $ 223.00 $ 1,338.00 $ 19 INSTALL BOLLARD EA. 2 1,500.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 2,129.93 $ 4,259.86 $ 1,496.00 $ 2,992.00 $ 20 ADJUST/RELOCATE UNDERGROUND IRRIGATION LINE IN-KIND L.F. 50 50.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 22.03 $ 1,101.50 $ 49.00 $ 2,450.00 $ 21 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL L.S. 1 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 25,368.79 $ 25,368.79 $ 12,188.34 $ 12,188.34 $ 22 PREPARE AND IMPLEMENT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLAN L.S. 1 3,000.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 2,720.20 $ 2,720.20 $ 3,000.00 $ 3,000.00 $ Date Prepared: 04/05/22. By: JMP TOTAL: 339,719.00 $ 364,008.63 $ 386,499.99 $ Note: RC Becker has a math error of +$8.40 on Item 10. The cost as shown in this summary is correct.
CITY OF TAFT - BID SUMMARY
TDA ARTICLE 3 - SOUTH 4TH ST. PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS - PHASE 1 Engineer's Estimate
R.C. BECKER AND SON, INC.
Santa Clarita, CA (661) 259‐4845
Lic No. 258762
CEN‐CAL CONSTRUCTION
Bakersfield, CA (661) 399‐3759
Lic. 962895
SB1 - 10TH ST. PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS - KERN ST. TO PILGRIM AVE.
ITEM CODE
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KERN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
Transportation Development Act Article 3 Program
2019 Project Application
CITY OF TAFT
South 4th Street Pedestrian Improvements Phase I & Phase II – SITE MAP Project Description: Construct new curb and gutter, sidewalk, ADA curb ramps and ADA residential drive approaches and related pedestrian improvements on west side of S. 4th Street. Proposed project will connect to the recently installed sidewalk constructed by Kern County in Taft Heights. When Phase I and Phase II are completed the City’s new sidewalk will provide an ADA accessible connection between Taft Heights and the City of Taft’s Rails to Trails bike path and the downtown commercial/business area.
CITY OF TAFT – SB 1Ͳ10TH STREET PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTSͲKERN ST. TO PILGRIM AVE.
SITE MAP
PROJECT SITE
(various locations)
REVIEWED BY:
CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: APRIL 19 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:
RESTORATION OF DELETED PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE POSITONS SUMMARY STATEMENT:
With the uncertainty of funding, positions across the City were held vacant in anticipation of and deleted from the budget upon closure of the Taft MCCF in May 2021. In November 2021, the Citizens of Taft approved Measure A to augment City funds to maintain adequate levels of Public Safety and Essential City Services.
Due to operational necessity, it is requested to restore one (1) Maintenance Lead position and one (1) Maintenance Worker/Equipment Operator position previously deleted.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve the addition of one (1) Maintenance Leadperson and one (1) Equipment Operator/ Maintenance Worker I/II.
2. Adopt a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT
AMENDING THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND ESTABLISHING CORRESPONDING COMPENSATION RATES.
IMPACT ON BUDGET (Y/N): Cost Saving is available in the current budget for the remainder of the current fiscal year and funding will be presented in the proposed budget for FY 2022/2023.
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): Yes, Updated Job Description and Resolution PREPARED BY: Lonn Boyer, Director of Human Resources/Assistant City Manager RESOLUTION NO. __________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT
AMENDING THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND
ESTABLISHING CORRESPONDING COMPENSATION RATES
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 1-10-5, Taft Municipal Code, the City Council may adopt rules and regulations for the administration of the personnel system, including establishing position classifications and range changes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to amend the Position Classification Plan and establish corresponding compensation rules pursuant thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Taft that:
Section 1. The Position Classification Plan is hereby amended as follows:
ADD: One (1) Public Works Maintenance Leadperson
ADD: One (1) Public Works Equipment Operator/Maintenance Worker PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of April, 2022. _____________________________
Dave Noerr, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Yvette Mayfield
City Clerk, CMC
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF KERN } SS
CITY OF TAFT }
I, Yvette Mayfield, City Clerk of the City of Taft, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Taft at a regular meeting thereof held on the 19th day of April 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
________________________________
Yvette Mayfield, MMC
City Clerk
CITY OF TAFT
CLASS TITLE: MAINTENANCE LEADPERSON
RANGE 39.8
$1,686 - $2,152 Bi-Weekly
BASIC FUNCTIONS:
This position performs all aspects of construction and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, sewers, water systems, and other public and municipal facilities including parks and landscaped areas, and provides lead direction to other workers. Performs a variety of journey level, semi-skilled and manual tasks associated with the maintenance of public buildings, facilities, grounds, and equipment.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works is assigned and supervised by the Public Works Supervisor, but independent judgment is required over technical details and day to day maintenance schedules.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Lead and coordinate workers in daily activities and operations and acts in the absence of the Public Works Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists with the planning, scheduling and implementation of construction, maintenance, and landscape horticultural activities for the city.
Paints street and traffic lines, crosswalks, parking space lines, bridges, pavement legends, and other street markings; installs and repairs traffic signs, traffic sign posts, and street construction barricades.
Breaks out existing concrete street facilities and other public facilities made of concrete and forms, mixes, pours, and finishes concrete for street, water, and sewer, as well as for buildings and grounds.
Cleans and paints interiors and exteriors of buildings, municipal vehicles, and equipment; cleans and services painting tools and equipment.
Cares for, irrigates, cleans and maintains park facilities and grounds; plants and cultivates trees, shrubs, flowers, and lawns; services park restrooms, fountains, and fixtures.
Leads and coordinates multiple crews in the daily horticultural activities and operations involved in maintaining public parks and facilities, landscaped medians, street right-of-ways and City trees.
Trims trees and bushes within the street right-of-way as required.
Patches and repairs asphalt surface streets and performs minor asphalt street construction projects.
Removes debris and sprays weeds and collects and disposes of rubbish.
Lays water lines and sewer lines and repairs water mains and sewer mains.
Assists in the training of new and temporary employees
Determines the locations of gas, telephone, power, television, water and sewer lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation.
Responds to complaints regarding water leaks, pressure loss or no water; evaluates situation; explains findings to supervisor.
Contacts residents and business owners in area where services will be discontinued and explains when services will be shut off and how soon it will be turned back on.
Insures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, gravel and sand.
Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment.
Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying and backfilling.
Cuts, fits, lays, repairs, taps, cleans and flushes water mains, pipe, gates and fittings on repair of mains and services and installation of services, fire hydrants and drinking fountains; assists in shutting off broken sections of water mains.
Operates a variety of power construction, vehicles and maintenance equipment used in the water, sewer and street department.
May be assigned to provide Public Works inspection services including inspections for encroachment permits
PERIPHERAL DUTIES
Performs weekend and daily on-call duty as assigned.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Graduation from high school education or GED equivalent, and Five (5) years of experience in construction, maintenance, and repair of building and facilities and/or in planning and design phases of landscape and irrigation systems.
One year experience providing lead direction or supervising work crews.
Any combination of experience and education that would be likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities could be qualifying, as determined by the City.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Considerable knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction, landscaping and repair activities.
Skill in operation or wide variety of tools and equipment.
Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time; Ability to work safely; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public; Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possess and maintain a Valid State of California Class B Driver's license.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
All Public Works and landscaping vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to dump truck, loader, backhoe pickup truck, utility truck, street sweeper, roller, man-lift, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, compressors, sanders, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, ditch witch. chain saws, riding mowers, weedeaters, power tools, etc.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock and typically works in a loud environment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
REVIEWED BY:
CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: APRIL 19, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:
AWARD THREE SAFE AND SANE FIREWORK STANDS FOR 4TH OF JULY, 2022
SUMMARY STATEMENT
Each year the City accepts applications from qualified nonprofit organizations to operate Safe and Sane Firework stands pursuant to the City Code regulations Title IV, Chapter 13. City Code states that there will be a lottery drawing and four will be selected plus one alternate.
There were only three applicants this year and they are as follows:
Taft Motorcycle Club
Taft Sportsmen’s Club
West Side Recreation and Park District
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to award three Safe and Sane Firework stands for July 4, 2022 to the Taft Motorcycle Club, Taft Sportsmen’s Club and West Side Recreation and Park District.
IMPACT ON BUDGET (Y/N): No
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): No
PREPARED BY: Deputy City Clerk
REVIEWED BY:
CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: APRIL 19, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:
FY 2021-2022 FTA SECTION 5311 APPLICATION
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The City of Taft has requested Federal funding under the FTA Section 5311 through the Federal Transit Administration to support capital and operating assistance projects for nonurbanized public transportation systems. The Section 5311 application requires that the resolution to be adopted and submitted with the application.
This resolution will authorize the Mayor and the City Manager to sign and execute any documents required under the FTA Section 5311 for the fiscal year 2021-2022.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Motion to adopt resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT AUTHORIZING THE FEDERAL FUNDING UNDER FTA SECTION 5311 (49 U.S.C.
SECTION 5311) WITH CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
IMPACT ON BUDGET (Y/N): No
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): Yes – Resolution
PREPARED BY: Teresa Binkley, Finance Director
RESOLUTION NO. _____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT AUTHORIZING THE FEDERAL FUNDING UNDER FTA SECTION 5311 (49 U.S.C. SECTION 5311)
WITH CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Transportation is authorized to make grants to states through the Federal Transit Administration to support capital and operating assistance projects for non-urbanized public transportation systems under Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act (FTA C 9040.1F and FTA C 9050.1); and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation (Department) has been designated by the Governor of the State of California to administer Section 5311 grants for transportation projects for the general public for the rural transit and intercity bus; and WHEREAS, City of Taft desires to apply for said financial assistance to permit operation of service/purchase of capital equipment in the Greater Taft Area; and WHEREAS, the City of Taft has, to the maximum extent feasible, coordinated with other transportation providers and users in the region (including social service agencies).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the City of Taft does hereby authorize the Mayor and the City Manager, to file and execute applications on behalf of the City of Taft with the Department to aid in the financing of operating or capital assistance projects pursuant to Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act (FTA C 9040.1F and FTA C 9050.1), as amended.
That the Mayor and the City Manager is authorized to execute and file all certification of assurances, contracts or agreements or other document required by the Department.
That the Mayor and the City Manager is authorized to provide additional information as the Department may require in connection with the application for the Section 5311 projects.
That the Mayor and the City Manager is authorized to submit and approve request for reimbursement of funds from the Department for the Section 5311 project(s) for fiscal year 2021- 2022.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 19th day of April, 2022. ________________________________
Dave Noerr, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Yvette Mayfield, MMC
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO:______________
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF KERN } SS
CITY OF TAFT }
I, Yvette Mayfield, City Clerk of the City of Taft, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Taft at a regular meeting thereof held on the 19th day of April 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
______________________________
Yvette Mayfield, MMC
City Clerk
REVIEWED BY:
CITY CLERK FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
City of Taft Agenda Report
DATE: APRIL 19, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
AGENDA MATTER:
FY 2022-2023 FTA SECTION 5311 APPLICATION
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The City of Taft has requested Federal funding under the FTA Section 5311 through the Federal Transit Administration to support capital and operating assistance projects for nonurbanized public transportation systems. The Section 5311 application requires that the resolution to be adopted and submitted with the application.
This resolution will authorize the Mayor and the City Manager to sign and execute any documents required under the FTA Section 5311 for the fiscal year 2022-2023.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Motion to adopt resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT AUTHORIZING THE FEDERAL FUNDING UNDER FTA SECTION 5311 (49 U.S.C.
SECTION 5311) WITH CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
IMPACT ON BUDGET (Y/N): No
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): Yes – Resolution
PREPARED BY: Teresa Binkley, Finance Director
RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAFT AUTHORIZING THE FEDERAL FUNDING UNDER FTA SECTION 5311 (49 U.S.C. SECTION 5311)
WITH CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Transportation is authorized to make grants to states through the Federal Transit Administration to support capital and operating assistance projects for non-urbanized public transportation systems under Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act (FTA C 9040.1F and FTA C 9050.1); and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation (Department) has been designated by the Governor of the State of California to administer Section 5311 grants for transportation projects for the general public for the rural transit and intercity bus; and WHEREAS, City of Taft desires to apply for said financial assistance to permit operation of service/purchase of capital equipment in the Greater Taft Area; and WHEREAS, the City of Taft has, to the maximum extent feasible, coordinated with other transportation providers and users in the region (including social service agencies).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the City of Taft does hereby authorize the Mayor and the City Manager, to file and execute applications on behalf of the City of Taft with the Department to aid in the financing of operating or capital assistance projects pursuant to Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act (FTA C 9040.1F and FTA C 9050.1), as amended.
That the Mayor and the City Manager is authorized to execute and file all certification of assurances, contracts or agreements or other document required by the Department.
That the Mayor and the City Manager is authorized to provide additional information as the Department may require in connection with the application for the Section 5311 projects.
That the Mayor and the City Manager is authorized to submit and approve request for reimbursement of funds from the Department for the Section 5311 project(s) for fiscal year 2022- 2023.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 19th day of April, 2022. ________________________________
Dave Noerr, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Yvette Mayfield, MMC
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO:______________
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF KERN } SS
CITY OF TAFT }
I, Yvette Mayfield, City Clerk of the City of Taft, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Taft at a regular meeting thereof held on the 19th day of April 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
______________________________
Yvette Mayfield, MMC
City Clerk