I. RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of Resolution No. 3926 Supporting and Implementing the "Timely Use of Funding" as Required by AB1012 for Candidate 2012 Federal Transportation Act, Cycle III Projects for the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Program (CMAQ)
II. BACKGROUND:
Federal and State Transportation funds for CMAQ are allocated through a competitive grant process from the Fresno COG every two years. The City of Coalinga is seeking funds for one (1) priority project. The CMAQ grant applications are due by November 15, 2019 and selection by the scoring committee by February 19, 2020.
Staff is furthering its efforts to complete the citywide multi-use trail network by requesting funding for trail segments 1, 2, and a portion of 3 of the City's Multi-Use Trail System. The project location will be east of elm and both north and south of Phelps Ave. The project is well aligned with CMAQ goals because of the reduction in particulate matter (PM10) achieved by eliminating the use of roadways.
III. DISCUSSION:
Grant funding provides an important revenue stream to help offset costs of transportation needs in the City. CMAQ grants require the city to provide matching funds in the minimum amount of 11.47% of the total project costs. Matching funds will be provided by the City in the form of allocated street fund revenues. Tri-City Engineering in conjunction with our grant writer, are currently developing project grant application, cost estimates and construction schedule.
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
None - This resolution is required as a condition of funding.
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to the adoption of Resolution No. 3926 |