REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GREGORY A. BARFIELD, M.A., Director
Department of Transportation
BY: LINDA TAYLOR, Administrative Manager
Department of Transportation
ELIZABETH TORRES, Senior Management Analyst
Department of Transportation
SUBJECT
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***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the execution of Master Agreements, Award Agreements and Program Supplements for state-funded transit projects related to state transportation assistance authorized and administered by The California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), The California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA), or The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to prepare and execute for and on behalf of the City of Fresno Department of Transportation, any actions necessary, all documents including, but not limited to Master Agreements, Award Agreements, and Program Supplements, which are necessary to the purpose of obtaining grant funds provided by Cal OES, CalSTA, and Caltrans.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Transportation (Department) seeks Council approval of the attached resolutions authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute and file Master Agreements, Award Agreements, and Program Supplements, which are necessary for the purpose of obtaining grant funds, and other documents required by the State of California on behalf of the City of Fresno for programs with Cal OES, CalSTA, or Caltrans. Approval of the attached resolution will reduce delays in receiving state funds by authorizing the City Manager, or designee to execute and file annual grant documents and Master Agreements each fiscal year, provided the grant amounts and projects have been approved by the Council in the annual appropriations resolution or subsequent amendments.
BACKGROUND
The TIRCP program was created by SB 862 (Chapter 36, Statutes of 2014) and modified by Senate Bill 9 (Chapter 710, Statutes of 2015) to provide grants from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) to fund transformative capital improvements that will modernize California’s intercity, commuter, and urban rail systems, and bus and ferry transit systems, to significantly reduce emission of greenhouse gases, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion.
In order to receive TIRCP funds for reimbursement of eligible project expenses, City of Fresno must execute a Master Agreement with Caltrans, the agency responsible for administering the TIRCP, as well as Program Supplements that are specific to each approved project. The Master Agreement details the requirements necessary to administer and reimburse State transit funds to local project sponsors to carry out the projects.
This resolution is to grant authority to prepare, submit, and execute all documents including, but not limited to Master Agreements, Award Agreements, and Program Supplements for the current TIRCP program and any future transit related funding programs through CalSTA, Cal OES, and Caltrans, for and on behalf of the City of Fresno Department of Transportation.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
This action is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) at this time.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Local preference was not considered because this resolution does not include a bid or award of a construction or services contract.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no impact to the General Fund from this action. Submission and execution of Master Agreements, Award Agreements, and Program Supplements are not actions that incur cost. Any expense generated as result of approved projects will be approved by Council in the annual appropriations resolution or subsequent amendments.
Attachments:
Resolution
Master Agreement
TIRCP Guidelines