REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: SCOTT MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: JILL M. GORMLEY, TE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Traffic & Engineering Services Division
CHERYL L. BURNS, Grants Development Manager
Public Works Department, Traffic & Engineering Services Division
SUBJECT
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***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Submission of Grant Applications to the Fresno Council of Governments 2026 Measure C New Technology Reserve Grant Program and authorizing the execution of grant applications, acceptance of grant funds, and execution of grant agreement documents by the Public Works Director or designee (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor's Veto)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the submission of two grant applications to the Fresno Council of Governments (FCOG) 2026 Measure C New Technology Reserve Grant Program Call for Projects and authorize the execution of all grant applications, acceptance of grant funds, and the execution of grant agreement documents by the Public Works Director or designee.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Measure C Transportation Expenditure Plan, administered by FCOG in conjunction with the Fresno County Transportation Authority (FCTA), includes a New Technology Reserve Fund Grant Program (Program). The Program is designed to enhance passenger safety and satisfaction, attract new riders, increase capital and operational efficiency, reduce environmental impacts, and lessen reliance on fossil fuels by supporting the development and deployment of innovative transit technologies including advancements in public transportation systems, safety enhancements, fuel-efficient and alternative-energy solutions, intelligent transportation system (ITS) applications, and improved information-sharing tools. For this grant cycle, staff proposes to submit two applications for an amount of up to $7,625,000 for funding of projects to support new technology. The first appli...
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