HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 137-10 Fed Surface Trans ProgramRESOLUTION NO. 137 - 10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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RESOLUTION OF LOCAL SUPPORT
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL SURFACE
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (STP) AND/OR CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY
IMPROVEMENT (CMAQ) FUNDING AND COMMITTING THE NECESSARY NON-FEDERAL
MATCH AND STATING THE ASSURANCE TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT
WHEREAS, City of Dublin (herein referred to as APPLICANT) is submitting an
application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for $547,000 in funding from
the federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) and/or Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
Improvement (CMAQ) program for the Dublin Citywide Street Resurfacing Project (herein
referred to as PROJECT) for the MTC Resolution, No. 3925, New Federal Surface
Transportation Act (FY 2009-10 FY 2010-11 and FY 2011-12~Cvcle 1 STP/CMAQ Proqram~
Proiect Selection Criteria, Policy Procedures and Programming (herein referred to as
PROGRAM); and
WHEREAS, the Safe, Accountable,
Legacy for Users (SAFETEA) (Public Law
Transportation Program (23 U.S.C. § 133;
Improvement Program (CMAQ) (23 U.S.C. §
Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A
109-59, August 10, 2005) authorized the Surface
and the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
149) through September 30, 2009; and
WHEREAS, SAFETEA has been extended through December 31, 2010 pursuant to
Public Law 111-147, March 18, 2010 and may be subsequently extended pending enactment of
successor legislation for continued funding; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to SAFETEA, and the regulations promulgated thereunder, eligible
project sponsors wishing to receive federal Surface Transportation Program and/or Congestion
Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (STP/CMAQ) funds for a project shall submit
an application first with the appropriate Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), for review
and inclusion in the MPO's Transportation Improvement Program (TIP); and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the MPO for the nine
counties of the San Francisco Bay region; and
WHEREAS, MTC has adopted a Regional Project Funding Delivery Policy (MTC
Resolution No. 3606, revised) that sets out procedures governing the application and use of
STP/CMAQ funds; and
WHEREAS, APPLICANT is an eligible project sponsor for STP/CMAQ funds; and
WHEREAS, as part of the application for STP/CMAQ funding, MTC requires a resolution
adopted by the responsible implementing agency stating the following:
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1) the commitment of necessary locai matching funds of at least 11.47%; and
2) that the sponsor understands that the STP/CMAQ funding is fixed at the programmed
amount, and therefore any cost increase cannot be expected to be funded with additional
STP/CMAQ funds; and
3) that the project will comply with the procedures specified in Regional Project Funding
Delivery Policy (MTC Resolution No. 3606, revised); and
4) the assurance of the sponsor to complete the project as described in the application, and
if approved, as included in MTC's TIP; and
5) that the project will comply with all the project-specific requirements as set forth in the
PROGRAM.; and
6) that the project (transit only) will comply with MTC Resolution No. 3866, which sets forth
the requirements of MTC's Transit Coordination Implementation Plan to more efficiently
deliver transit projects in the region.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the APPLICANT is authorized to execute
and file an application for funding for the PROJECT under the Surface Transportation Program
(STP) and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) of SAFETEA,
any extensions of SAFETEA or any successor legislation for continued funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the APPLICANT by adopting this resolution does
hereby state that:
1. APPLICANT will provide $70,870 in non-federal matching funds; and
2. APPLICANT understands that the STP/CMAQ funding for the project is fixed at the
MTC approved programmed amount, and that any cost increases must be funded by
the APPLICANT from other funds, and that APPLICANT does not expect any cost
increases to be funded with additional STP/CMAQ funding; and
3. APPLICANT understands the funding deadlines associated with these funds and will
comply with the provisions and requirements of the Regional Project Funding Delivery
Policy (MTC Resolution No. 3606, as revised); and
4. PROJECT will be implemented as described in the complete application and in this
resolution and, if approved, for the amount programmed in the MTC federal TIP; and
5. APPLICANT (for a transit project only) agrees to comply with the requirements of
MTC's Transit Coordination Implementation Plan as set forth in MTC Resolution
3866; and
6. APPLICANT and the PROJECT will comply with the requirements as set forth in the
program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that APPLICANT is an eligible sponsor of STP/CMAQ
funded projects.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that APPLICANT is authorized to submit an application for
STP/CMAQ funds for the PROJECT.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there is no legal impediment to APPLICANT making
applications for the funds.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there is no pending or threatened litigation that might
in any way adversely affect the proposed PROJECT, or the ability of APPLICANT to deliver
such PROJECT.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that APPLICANT authorizes its City Manager, or
designee, to execute and file an application with the MTC for STP/CMAQ funding for the
PROJECT as referenced in this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution will be transmitted to the
MTC in conjunction with the filing of the application.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the MTC is requested to support the application for
the PROJECT described in the resolution and to include the PROJECT, if approved, in the
MTC's TIP.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of September, 2010, by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Biddle, Hart, Hildenbrand, Scholz, and Mayor Sbranti
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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