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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 37-18 Approving Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2018-19 TDA Article 3 Pedestrian Bicycle Project Funding RESOLUTION NO. 37 — 18 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING REQUEST TO THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 TDA ARTICLE 3 PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE PROJECT FUNDING WHEREAS, Article 3 of the Transportation Development Act (TDA), Public Utilities Code (PUC) Section 99200 et seq., authorizes the submission of claims to a regional transportation planning agency for the funding of projects exclusively for the benefit and/or use of pedestrians and bicyclists; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), as the regional transportation planning agency for the San Francisco Bay region, has adopted MTC Resolution No.4108, entitled "Transportation Development Act, Article 3, Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects," which delineates procedures and criteria for submission of requests for the allocation of"TDA Article 3" funding; and WHEREAS, MTC Resolution No. 4108 requires that requests for the allocation of TDA Article 3 funding be submitted as part of a single, countywide coordinated claim from each county in the San Francisco Bay region; and WHEREAS, the City of Dublin desires to submit a request to MTC for the allocation of TDA Article 3 funds to support the projects described in Attachment B to this resolution, which are for the exclusive benefit and/or use of pedestrians and/or bicyclists. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Dublin declares it is eligible to request an allocation of TDA Article 3 funds pursuant to Section 99234 of the Public Utilities Code. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there is no pending or threatened litigation that might adversely affect the project or projects described in Attachment B to this resolution, or that might impair the ability of the City of Dublin to carry out the project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the project has been reviewed by the countywide Bicycle Advisory Committee and has been approved by MTC to use the countywide BAC and the countywide BAC provides for expanded representation of City of Dublin and the designated representative is familiar with the bicycle and pedestrian needs of the City of Dublin. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Dublin attests to the accuracy of and approves the statements in Attachment A to this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution and its attachments, and any accompanying supporting materials shall be forwarded to the congestion management agency, countywide transportation planning agency, or county association of governments, as the case may be, of the Alameda County for submission to MTC as part of the countywide coordinated TDA Article 3 claim. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the new fees take effect upon adoption of this resolution. Reso No. 37-18, Adopted 5/1/2018, Item No. 4.2 Page 1 of 2 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of May, 2018, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Goel, Gupta, Hernandez, Thalblum and Mayor Haubert NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: 11J4 Mayor ATTEST: Z4fack City Clerk Reso No. 37-18, Adopted 5/1/2018, Item No. 4.2 Page 2 of 2 Resolution No. 37 - 18 Attachment A Re: Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2018/19Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding Findings Page 1of1 1. That the City of Dublin is not legally impeded from submitting a request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the allocation of Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 funds, nor is the City of Dublin legally impeded from undertaking the project(s) described in "Attachment B" of this resolution. 2. That the City of Dublin has committed adequate staffing resources to complete the project(s) described in Attachment B. 3. A review of the project(s) described in Attachment B has resulted in the consideration of all pertinent matters, including those related to environmental and right-of-way permits and clearances, attendant to the successful completion of the project(s). 4. Issues attendant to securing environmental and right-of-way permits and clearances for the projects described in Attachment B have been reviewed and will be concluded in a manner and on a schedule that will not jeopardize the deadline for the use of the TDA funds being requested. 5. That the project(s) described in Attachment B comply with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.). 6. That as portrayed in the budgetary description(s) of the project(s) in Attachment B, the sources of funding other than TDA are assured and adequate for completion of the project(s). 7. That the project(s) described in Attachment B are for capital construction and/or design engineering; and/or for the maintenance of a Class I bikeway which is closed to motorized traffic; and/or for the purposes of restriping Class II bicycle lanes; and/or for the development or support of a bicycle safety education program; and/or for the development of a comprehensive bicycle and/or pedestrian facilities plan, and an allocation of TDA Article 3 funding for such a ,plan has not been received by the City of Dublin within the prior five fiscal years. 8. That the project(s) described in Attachment B is included in a locally approved bicycle, pedestrian, transit, multimodal, complete streets, or other relevant plan. 9. That any project described in Attachment B.that is a bikeway meets the mandatory minimum safety design criteria published in Chapter 1000 of the California Highway Design Manual. 10. That the project(s) described in Attachment B will be completed before the funds expire. 11. That the City of Dublin agrees to maintain, or provide for the maintenance of, the project(s) and facilities described in Attachment B, for the benefit of and use by the public. Resolution No. 37 — 18 ATTACHMENT B Page 1 of 1. TDA Article 3 Project Application Form Fiscal Year of this Claim: 2018/19 Applicant: City of Dublin Contact person: Obaid Khan Mailing Address: 100 Civic Drive, Dublin CA 94568 E-Mail Address: obaid.khanCa�dublin.ca.gov Telephone: 925-833-6630 Secondary Contact (in event primary not available)Andrew Russell E-Mail Address: andrew.russell @dublin.ca.gov Telephone: 925-833-6630 Short Title Description of Project: Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Update Amount of claim: $ 210,000 Functional Description of Project: This project will comprehensively update the Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Financial Plan: List the project elements for which TDA funding is being requested (e.g., planning, engineering, construction, contingency). Use the table below to show the project budget for the phase being funded or total project. Include prior and proposed future funding of the project. Planning funds may only be used for comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian plans. Project level planning is not an eligible use of TDA Article 3. Project Elements: Planning. Funding Source All Prior FYs Application FY . Next FY Following FYs Totals TDA Article 3 $210,000 $210,000 list all other sources: .1. 2. Totals $210,000 $210,000 Project Eligibility: YES?/NO? A. Has the project been approved by the claimant's governing body? (If"NO," provide the Yes approximate date approval is anticipated). B. Has this project previously received TDA Article 3 funding? If"YES," provide an No explanation on a separate page. C. For"bikeways," does the project meet Caltrans minimum safety design criteria pursuant. Yes to Chapter 1000 of the California Highway Design Manual? (Available on the internet via: http://www.dot.ca.gov). D. Has the project been reviewed by a Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC)? (If"NO," Yes provide an explanation). Enter date the project was reviewed by the BAC: March 29, 2018. E. Has the public availability of the environmental compliance documentation for the N/A' project (pursuant to CEQA) been evidenced by the dated stamping of the document by the county clerk or county recorder? (required only for projects that include construction). F. Will the project be completed before the allocation expires? Enter the anticipated Yes completion date of project (month and year) September 2020. G. Have provisions been made by the claimant to maintain the project or facility, or has Yes the claimant arranged for such maintenance by another agency? (If an agency other than the Claimant is to maintain the facility provide its name: N/A. City of Dublin will maintain 1. No Construction will occur as part of the Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Update.