HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 69-21 Approving a Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation
Reso. No. 69-21, Item 4.5, Adopted 06/15/2021 Page 1 of 2
RESOLUTION NO. 69 - 21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING A REQUEST TO THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
FOR THE ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT
ACT 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, Revised, entitled “Transportation Development Act, Article 3, Pedestrian/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, Revised 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 Council of 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 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 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 Alameda County for submission to MTC as part of the countywide
coordinated TDA Article 3 claim.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager or designee is authorized to
approve the budget change to add TDA Article 3 funds to Capital Improvement Program,
Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements, CIP No. ST0517 upon MTC’s approval of the
allocation of TDA Article 3 funds.
Reso. No. 69-21, Item 4.5, Adopted 06/15/2021 Page 2 of 2
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of June 2021, by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Hu, Josey, Kumagai, McCorriston and Mayor Hernandez
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Re: Approving Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of
Fiscal Year 2021-22 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project
Funding
Findings
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 described in Attachment B are for final design and engineering of pedestrian
and crosswalk improvements at three locations: Amador Valley Boulevard at Burton Street,
Central Parkway at Aspen Street and Grafton Street at Antone Way in the vicinity of Dublin
schools and an allocation of TDA Article 3 funding for such a project has not been received
by the City of Dublin within the prior five fiscal years.
8. That the project(s) described in Attachment B which are pedestrian and crosswalk
improvement projects have been recommended by Alameda County Safe Routes to School
Assessments and are implementation measures in the City of Dublin’s Bicycle and Pedestrian
Master Plan
9. That any project described in Attachment B meets the mandatory minimum safety design
criteria published in the California Highway Design Manual or is in a National Association of
City and Transportation Officials (NACTO) guidance or similar best practices document.
10. That the project(s) described in Attachment B will be completed in the allocated time (fiscal
year of allocation plus two additional fiscal years).
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.
TDA Article 3 Project Application Form
Fiscal Year of this Claim: 2021-2022 Applicant: City of Dublin
Contact person: Sai Midididdi
Mailing Address: Public Works, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA, 964568
E-Mail Address: sai.midididdi@dublin.ca.gov Telephone: 925-833-6630
Secondary Contact (in event primary not available) Pratyush Bhatia
E-Mail Address: Pratyush.bhatia@dublin.ca.gov Telephone: 925-833-6630
Project Title (Short Description): City of Dublin Safe Routes to School - Crosswalk Improvements Project
Amount of claim: $188,038
Description of Overall Project:
Project Scope Proposed for Funding: (Project level environmental, preliminary planning, and ROW are ineligible uses of TDA funds.)
Project Budget and Schedule:
Project Eligibility: YES?/NO?
A. Has the project been approved by the claimant's governing body? (If "NO," provide the approximate date approval is
anticipated).
Yes
B. Has this project previously received TDA Article 3 funding? If "YES," provide an explanation on a separate page. No
C. For "bikeways," does the project meet Caltrans minimum safety design criteria pursuant to Chapter 1000 of the California
Highway Design Manual? (Available on the internet via: http://www.dot.ca.gov).
Yes
D. Has the project been reviewed by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee? (If "NO," provide an explanation). Yes
E. Has the public availability of the environmental compliance documentation for the 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).
N/A1
F. Will the project be completed before the allocation expires? Enter the anticipated completion date of project (month and year)
December 2022
Yes
G. Have provisions been made by the claimant to maintain the project or facility, or has the claimant arranged for such
maintenance by another agency? (If an agency other than the Claimant is to maintain the facility provide its name:
)
Yes
1. Not Applicable: TDA Article 3 funds are proposed to be used only used for the design phase of the project.
Project Phase TDA 3 Other Funds Total Cost Estimated Completion
(month/year)
Bike/Ped Plan -
ENV -
PA&ED -
PS&E $ 188,038.00 $ 26,962.00 $ 215,000.00 Dec-22
ROW -
CON $ 901,738.00 $ 901,738.00 Dec-23
Total Cost $ 188,038.00 $ 928,700.00 $ 1,116,738.00
The project scope includes, design including developing plans, specifications and estimates and construction of improvements for
installation of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB), ADA curb ramp upgrades, median improvements and bulbouts at three
uncontrolled crosswalk locations: Amador Valley Boulevard at Burton Street, Central Parkway at Aspen Street and Grafton Street at
Antone Way.
Project elements: Design, Construction Management, Contingency and Construction