Town of Yountville
Staff Report
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
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Yountville Town Council Staff Report
DATE: May 21, 2024
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Rosalba Ramirez, Deputy Public Works Director
PREPARED BY: Rosalba Ramirez, Deputy Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution Number 24-4269 Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the allocation of Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle project funding for the New Path Southern Loop Design (ST-0034)
DISCUSSION/BACKGROUND
The purpose of this staff report is to provide background information on the resolution requesting the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for the allocation of Transportation Development Act Article 3 (TDA-3) project funding. This allocation will help fund the design and construction of the New Path Southern Loop Design (ST-0034) project. This would create the final connection from the end of the Hopper Creek trail to south Washington Street. Currently the Hopper Creek Trail leads users to the parking lot of the Hopper Creek Apartments.
The New Path Southern Loop Design (ST-0034) is in the 2025/2026 Capital Improvement Program budget. The TDA-3 funding application that is due this fiscal year would cover a 3-year cycle in which the 2025/2026 projects are included. There will be approximately $569,827 TDA-3 funds available for all agencies in this 3-year cycle.
The Town is requesting $75,000 for fiscal year 2025/2026. The funds, if granted, will go toward the design, easements, and construction of the project. The full cost of the project is likely to exceed the $75,000.
This resolution approves the request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission by the Town of Yountville for an allocation of Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian and Bicycle Project funding for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Exempt per California Environmental Act (CEQA) Guideline, Section 15061(b)(3)
FISCAL IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact? Yes
Is it Currently Budgeted? No
Where is it Budgeted? N/A
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? Mandatory
Is there a Staff Resource Impact? Nominal
STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL
Is item Identified in Strategic Plan? Yes
If yes, Identify Strategic Goal and Objective. Quality of Life: The Town enhances the livability of Yountville by providing well-maintained public facilities, parks, and trails, and quality programs and events. Responsible Fiscal Policy: The Town maintains its fiscal health through policies designed to maximize economic opportunities, manage expenses, and ensure prudent reserves.
Briefly Explain Relationship to Strategic Plan Goal and Objective. Requesting grant funds is fiscally responsible, maximizing economic opportunities and maintaining the trail system of the Town enhances the livability of Yountville with well-maintained public infrastructure.