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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11492 approving the application for grant funding for the Federal Safe Streets and Roads for all (SS4A) program for the South Broad Complete Street ProjectR 11492 RESOLUTION NO. 11492 (2024 SERIES) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDING FROM THE FEDERAL SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) PROGRAM FOR THE SOUTH BROAD COMPLETE STREET PROJECT WHEREAS, Congress has authorized the Federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program, which is administered by the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), with $5 billion in appropriated funds over 5 years, 2022-2026; and WHEREAS, the SS4A program funds regional, local, and tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries; and WHEREAS, the Broad Street corridor is identified as part of the Tier 1 network of the Active Transportation Plan for planned bicycle and pedestrian improvements and has been identified as a High Collision Rate Roadway Segment, with a history of high frequency and severity of traffic collisions; and WHEREAS, the SS4A program requires a 20% match of local funds; and WHEREAS, on February 6, 2024 the City Council approved $800,000 as part of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Mid-year Budget Review to advance early planning for a South Broad Complete Street project to incorporate elements of the South Broad Street Area Plan and the Active Transportation Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. Authorizes staff to prepare and submit an application for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program of up to $500,000 for the South Broad Complete Street Project. SECTION 2. Approves the use of up to $100,000 of the previously approved funding as matching funds for this grant, if awarded. DocuSign Envelope ID: C6A10456-54E6-44AB-8C4F-543FC3AD4AFE Resolution No. 11492 (2024 Series) Page 2 R 11492 SECTION 3. Authorize the City Manager to appropriate grant funds and approve a budget amendment to reflect received grant funds, if awarded. SECTION 4. Appoints the City Manager, or designee, as agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all grant documents including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, payment requests which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project. Upon motion of Council Member Shoresman, seconded by Vice Mayor Pease, and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Member Shoresman, Vice Mayor Pease, and Mayor Stewart NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Marx RECUSED: Council Member Francis The foregoing resolution was adopted this 16th day of April 2024. ___________________________ Mayor Erica A. Stewart ATTEST: ________________________ Teresa Purrington, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________ J. Christine Dietrick, City Attorney IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________. ___________________________ Teresa Purrington, City Clerk DocuSign Envelope ID: C6A10456-54E6-44AB-8C4F-543FC3AD4AFE 4/18/2024 | 12:00 PM PDT