REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
October 29, 2015
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
THROUGH: ANDREW J. BENELLI, PE, City Engineer/Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Traffic and Engineering Services Division
BY: DAVID CISNEROS, Project Administrator
Public Works Department, Traffic and Engineering Services Division
SUBJECT
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Actions related to Measure "C" Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Projects in the Cultural Arts District (Council District 3)
1. Approve a Reimbursement Agreement with FFDA Properties LLC for $113,457 for the Met Block Project Off-site Improvements under Round 4 of the 2014 funding cycle for the Measure "C" TOD Program. (Council District 3)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Council approve a Reimbursement Agreement in substantially the form attached, for construction of Met Block Off-site Improvements.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On February 27, 2014, the Council adopted Resolution No. 2014-37, authorizing submission of an application for grant funds under the TOD program. The Resolution included the off-site improvements for the Met Block Project, in the amount of $229,799. The project scope for the Met Block Project will include the construction of off-site improvements along the abutting frontages of the project site, such as curbs, gutters, sidewalks and paving on Stanislaus Street, Fulton Street and Calaveras Street. On June 10, 2015, the FCTA Board approved the allocation of additional TOD funds in the amount of $108,457 for the Met Block Project. On October 14, 2015 the FCTA Board approved the Cooperative Agreement for the City to be able to draw down the now available funds. The attached Reimbursement Agreement will allow for the City to reimburse FFDA Properties LLC, a branch of Granville Homes Inc., for eligible project costs.
BACKGROUND
The Measure "C" Extension (2007-2027) approved by the voters of Fresno County includes a number of subprog...
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