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.
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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:
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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
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