REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GREGORY A. BARFIELD, M.A., Director
Department of Transportation
BY: LINDA TAYLOR, Administrative Manager
Department of Transportation
SUBJECT
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Actions related to the California State of Good Repair (SGR) Program for funding to conduct FAX maintenance facility improvements:
1. Adopt a finding of Class 1 Categorical Exemption for Existing Facilities pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301.
2. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing submission of a project description for and acceptance of funding in the amount of $1,348,874 from the California State of Good Repair (SGR) program, approving the associated FY 2024-25 project list, and authorizing execution of grant documents. (Subject to Mayor's veto)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council adopt a finding of Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, and adopt a resolution authorizing the Department of Transportation to submit a project description to the California State of Good Repair (SGR) Program seeking funding $1,348,874 to conduct FAX maintenance facility improvements, and bus safety equipment enhancements, authorizing the Director of Transportation or designee to execute and file all necessary documents to accept funds on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Transportation seeks Council approval of the attached resolution authorizing the Director or designee to submit a project description to the SGR program seeking funding, and to execute and file the associated required project proposals, grant approval documents, and other documents required by the State of California on behalf of the City for the SGR Program. With this funding, FAX seeks to conduct two projects: 1) continue the ongoing improvement project to the maintenance facility to help move the property into a state of good repair; 2) upgrade on-vehicle wheelchair securement systems with intelligent se...
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