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AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 21, 2008
SUBJECT: Approval of California River Parkways Grant Program Application
for the Alamo Canal Trail Under I-580 Project and Authorization to
Manage Construction of the Project
Report Prepared by: Melissa Morton, Public Works Director
ATTACHMENTS: 1) Resolution
2) Location Map
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt the resolution approving the California River Parkways
Grant Program Application for the Alamo Canal Trail Under
I-580 Project, authorize the Public Works Director, or
designee, as agent to conduct all negotiations, and execute and
submit all documents necessary. for the completion of the
Project; and
2) Authorize Staff to manage construction of the Project.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: There is no cost associated with the filing of the grant application.
DESCRIPTION: The City of Dublin has been working jointly with the East Bay
Regional Park District (EBRPD), the City of Pleasanton, Caltrans and Zone 7 in constructing the Alamo
Canal Trail under I-580. This gap closure project will connect the Alamo Canal Trail north of the freeway
(adjacent to the City Library) with the Pleasanton trail south of the freeway in order to transform it into a
regional trail. In 2008, EBRPD (in collaboration with the Cities of Dublin and Pleasanton) obtained funds
from the Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority (ACTIA) to complete the design plans
and acquire the necessary permits to construct the project. Design plans are now 95% complete and
approval of the permits is pending.
In the last project coordination meeting attended by the City, EBRPD indicated its desire to turn over
construction management to either Dublin or Pleasanton. Construction management includes bidding of
COPY TO: EBRPD
City of Pleasanton
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the project and contract award; inspection; coordination with Caltrans, Zone 7, and Bay Area Rapid
Transit (BART); compliance with environmental permits; and processing any federal and state grant funds
acquired for construction. Subject to the City Council's approval, Dublin Staff expressed willingness to
act as the lead agency in managing the construction as it would best serve the City's interest to provide
direct oversight of the project.
The cost of construction is estimated at $2,652,000. While funding for construction is currently
unavailable, EBRPD, Dublin and Pleasanton have been seeking federal, state and regional funds for the
project. One funding opportunity is the California River Parkways Grant Program, administered by the
State Resources Agency. As a component of the funding application, the project sponsor is required to
submit a resolution approving the application, and appointing a designated position as agent to conduct all
negotiations, and execute and submit all documents which may be necessary for the completion of the
project. The amount in State funds being requested on this funding application is $1,600,000.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council 1) Adopt the resolution
approving the California River Parkways Grant Program Application for the Alamo Canal Trail Under
I-580 Project; and authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, as agent to conduct all
negotiations, and execute and submit all documents necessary for the completion of the Project; and 2)
Authorize Staff to manage construction of the Project.
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RESOLUTION NO. - 08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE
CALIFORNIA RIVER PARKWAYS GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE
SAFE DRINHING WATER, WATER QUALITY AND SUPPLY, FLOOD CONTROL,
RIVER AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2006 (PROPOSITION 84)
WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor of the State of California have provided funds for the
program California River Parkways Grant Program (Grant Program); and
WHEREAS, the State Resources Agency has been delegated the responsibility for the
administration of this grant program, establishing necessary procedures; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Resources Agency require a resolution
certifying the approval of application by the Applicant's governing board before submission of said
application to the State; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant, if selected, will enter into an agreement with the State of California to
carry out the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin:
1. Approves the filing of an application for the Alamo Canal Trail Under I-580 Project; and
2. Certifies that Applicant understands the assurances and certification in the application; and
3. Certifies that Applicant or title holder will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the
project consistent with the land tenure requirements, or will secure the resources to do so; and
4. Certifies that it will comply with all provisions of Section 1771.5 of the California Labor Code;
and
5. If applicable, certifies that the project will comply with any laws and regulations including, but
not limited to, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), legal requirements for
building codes, health and safety codes, disabled access laws, and that, prior to commencement
of construction, all applicable permits will have been obtained; and
6. Appoints the Public Works Director of the City of Dublin, or .designee, as agent to conduct all
negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to, applications,
agreements, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the
aforementioned project.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of October, 2008, by the following vote:
AYES
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAlN1NG:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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PROJECT LOCATION
ALAMO CANAL TRAIL PROJECT UNDER I-580
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