HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11576 approving the application for grant funding from the Federal Safe Streets and Roads for all (SS4A) Program for the Foothill Complete Street ProjectR 11576
RESOLUTION NO. 11576 (2025 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 FOOTHILL 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 Foothill Boulevard corridor is identified as part of the Safe
Routes to School Plan for Pacheco and Bishop Peak Elementary Schools and 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, $58,090 is remaining in the adopted 2023-25 Financial Plan and
$200,000 is proposed in the draft 2025-27 Financial Plan for staffing and to advance early
planning and preliminary design for the Foothill Complete Street.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Authorizes staff to prepare and apply for up to $800,000 in grant
funding through the Federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program for the
Foothill Complete Street Project.
SECTION 2. Approves the use of up to $258,090 in local funding programmed and
proposed for the Foothill Complete Street project as matching funds for this grant, if
awarded.
SECTION 3. Authorize the City Manager to appropriate grant funds and approve
a budget amendment to reflect received grant funds, if awarded.
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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 Francis, seconded by Council Member Boswell,
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Boswell, Francis, Marx, Vice Mayor Shoresman,
and Mayor Stewart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 17th day of June 2025.
___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
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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 6/25/2025 | 5:03 PM PDT.
___________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk