Report Prepared by: Steven Son, Deputy Public Works Director, Public Works Dept.
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SUBJECT: Selection of Three Street Improvement Projects for the 2016/2017 Regional Surface Transportation Program Exchange Funds; Authorization to Submit the Required Claim Form
REPORT IN BRIEF
Selects three street improvement projects to be funded by Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Exchange Funds and authorizes filing of the FY 2016/2017 Claim Form.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Selecting "N Street - 8th Street to Childs Avenue", "Yosemite Avenue and San Augustine", and "HWY 59 and 16th Street Improvements" to be completed utilizing the FY 2016-2017 RSTP Exchange Funds; and,
B. Directing staff to complete the 2016-2017 RSTP Claim Form by listing the selected projects and corresponding project costs; and,
C. Adopting Resolution 2017-39, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced California, authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to file the Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Exchange Funds claim for Fiscal Year 2016-2017; and,
D. Authorizing the Interim Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments for Fiscal Year 2017-18.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions other than recommended by staff; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act (SAFETEA-LU) provides for the exchange of Local Un-obligated RSTP funds through MCAG per the Caltrans Agreement.
Projects to be funded with this claim are only those projects that are defined under Section 133(b) and 133(c) of Title 23, United States Code and Article XIX of the California State Constitution, implemented in accordance with the requirements of Section 182.6(d)(I) of the Streets and Highw...
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