REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
December 10, 2020
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
THROUGH: RANDALL W. MORRISON, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
BY: JASON MILLER, PE, Supervising Professional Engineer
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
SUBJECT
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Adopt Amended and Restated Environmental Assessment No. P20-01778, dated December 10, 2020, a determination that the proposed project for the Mid-Town Trail qualifies for the streamlined analysis set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15183 (Projects Consistent w/ a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning) (Council District 4 & 7)
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Amended and Restated Environmental Assessment No. P20-01778 for the Mid-Town Trail Project.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Mid-Town Trail Project (Project) is a multi-purpose bicycle and pedestrian trail funded through a combination of federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Lifeline, local Measure "C" Trails, and federal Active Transportation Program (ATP) funding.
Environmental Assessment No. P20-01778 was performed for the Mid-Town Trail project and adopted by the City of Fresno on November 19, 2020. The Amended and Restated Environmental Assessment No. P20-01778 more accurately describes the proposed project, and should be adopted by the City of Fresno. Adoption of the Amended and Restated Environmental Assessment No. P20-01778 will allow the City to complete the design and right of way phases of the project and proceed into the Construction phase.
BACKGROUND
The Mid-Town Trail project is a multi-purpose bicycle and pedestrian trail funded by a combination of federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Lifeline, local Measure "C", and federal Active Transportation Program (ATP) funding.
The project proposes an asphalt paved multi-purpose bicycle and pedestrian trail, concret...
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