Report Prepared by: Michael Wegley, Interim City Engineer, Engineering Department
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SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the 2023/2024 Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Claim Form in the Amount of $660,768 to be Filed with the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving and accepting $660,768 in Local Transportation Funds (LTF) from Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) to supplement funding for the bridge railing repairs on G Street bridge, the crash cushion on G Street on the G Street undercrossing and for roadway improvements on Childs Avenue and Canal Street.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2024-36, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Claim to be Filed with the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) for Fiscal Year 2023/2024; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make any necessary budget adjustments.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve the request as recommended by staff; or,
2. Deny the request and set special meeting to meet deadline to file; or,
3. Approve, subject to modifications as conditioned by Council; or,
4. Refer back to staff for reconsideration of specific items (specific items to be addressed in City Council motion) and set special meeting to meet deadline to file; or,
5. Continue to a future City Council meeting (date and time to be specified in City Council motion) and set special meeting to meet deadline to file.
AUTHORITY
The Transportation Development Act (TDA) of 1971 provides for distribution of Local Transportation Funds (LTF) to local agencies for street and road use, granted there are no unmet transit needs in the presiding county.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Address Council's priority for improving local roads, sidewalks, and traffic.
DISCUSSION
Local Transportat...
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