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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
Inter-Departmental Correspondence
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Department of Public Works
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DATE:
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February 12, 2009
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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March 3, 2009
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SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:
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None
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VOTE REQUIRED:
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Majority
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TO:
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Honorable Board of Supervisors
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FROM:
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James C. Porter, Director of Public Works
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SUBJECT:
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Application for State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Transportation Enhancement (TE) Funding for 2008-2009
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RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to submit an application for the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Transportation Enhancement (TE) Program Funding to finance the Installation of Pedestrian Lighted Crosswalks, Pedestrian Traffic Countdown Signals, and Sidewalk Improvement Project.
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VISION ALIGNMENT:
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Commitment: Ensure basic health and safety of all.
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Goal (7): Maintain and enhance the public safety of all residents and visitors.
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The construction of these improvements will enhance and improve safety conditions of the circulation areas for the benefit of the public.
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BACKGROUND:
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1.
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On December 4, 2007, your Board adopted Resolution No. 069137, authorizing the Director of Public Works to submit an application to Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) funding to finance the F-Street Sidewalk and Streetscape Improvement Project. The County has since applied for and received approval for the CMAQ funding.
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On September 9, 2008, your Board adopted Resolution No. 069668 executing a “cost-sharing” agreement with Trestle Glen Associates (TGA) for the reimbursement of approximately 12% of the costs for the F-Street Sidewalk and Streetscape Improvement Project in the Town of Colma, with the understanding that the remainder of the cost of the project shall be financed with CMAQ grant funds.
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On December 15, 2008, TGA requested the termination of the F Street “cost-sharing” Agreement and requested the $231,000 in CMAQ funding be redirected to another eligible project in the County.
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DISCUSSION:
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In a separate but related action item, we are asking the Board’s authorization to terminate the agreement with Trestle Glen Associates, which would have permitted the use of $231,000 in CMAQ funding for the F Street sidewalk and streetscape project in the Town of Colma. The City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG), which administers the allocation of CMAQ and STIP TE Funding that is made available through the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), informed the County that the CMAQ funds cannot be reprogrammed to another project due to the program schedule requirement. However, the CMAQ funds, which would otherwise be lost entirely, can be exchanged with $163,000 in STIP TE funds. The County therefore is eligible to obtain funding pursuant to the STIP TE Program Funding, which will be used to pay for the majority of this project. The project involves installing pedestrian safety enhancements in the unincorporated areas near South San Francisco, Belmont, and Redwood City.
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The Resolution is in a form required by MTC. Public Works requests the Board authorize the Director of Public Works to execute and file an application with MTC.
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Plans and specifications for the work will be prepared by the Department.
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The resolution has been approved as to form by County Counsel.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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The estimated cost of construction is proposed to be financed as follows:
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STIP TE Grant
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Road Funds
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Total Cost
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Program Fiscal Year
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$163,000
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$22,000
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$185,000
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2008-2009 Construction
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We are proposing to initially finance the projects with Road Funds as Program Funds are received on a reimbursable basis. The Road Fund will be reimbursed once Program Funds are received. The required local matching funds of $22,000, is included in the Road Fund budget.
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There is no impact to the General Fund.
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