REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
July 25, 2019
FROM: GREGORY A. BARFIELD, Director
Department of Transportation
BY: BELINDA McMILLAN HAENER, Administrative Manager
Department of Transportation/Administration Division
LINDA TAYLOR, Senior Management Analyst
Department of Transportation/Administration Division
SUBJECT
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Actions related to submitting an application to the State of Good Repair Program for funding to replace the City's bus wash and vacuum systems:
1. Adopt a finding of Class 1 Categorical Exemption for Existing Facilities pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines.
2. RESOLUTION - Authorizing Application for and Acceptance of Funding from the California State of Good Repair (SGR) Program, Approving the Associated FY 2019-20 Project List, and Authorizing Execution of Certifications and Assurances
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council: 1. Adopt a finding of Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, and 2. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Department of Transportation to submit an application to the California State of Good Repair (SGR) Program seeking funding of $1,138,000 for the City's bus wash system and vacuum system as part of its planned bus wash construction project, and authorizing the Director of Transportation or designee to execute and file all necessary documents to accept funds on behalf of the City, including the required Certifications and Assurances.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Transportation seeks Council approval of the attached Resolution authorizing the Director or designee to submit an application to the SGR program seeking funding, execute, and file the associated required Certifications and Assurances, project proposals, grant approval documents, and other documents required by the State of California on behalf of the City for the SGR Program.
BACKGROUND
Senate Bill 1, known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, was established in 2017 (Chapter 5, S...
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