REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
October 20, 2016
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: ROBERT N. ANDERSEN, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
SUBJECT
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***RESOLUTION - 17th amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2016-118 to appropriate $2,490,200 for new and existing capital projects in the Public Works Department (Citywide) (Requires 5 affirmative votes)
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the 17th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2016-118, to appropriate $2,490,200 for new and existing capital projects in the Public Works Department.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
There are a number of new capital improvement projects staff is preparing to implement which are funded from Federal grants, Measure “C” Trail Advancement and other local sources. The grant funded projects were awarded Federal funds through the Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) administered by the Fresno Council of Governments (Fresno COG). Funding from Measure “C” Trail Advancement is administered by the Fresno County Transportation Authority (FCTA) through an agreement approved by the Council on September 1, 2016. Staff recommends Council adopt the amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) in order to provide appropriations in the Public Works FY 2017 Capital Budget to sufficiently cover anticipated expenditures for the cost of these new projects.
BACKGROUND
Staff is seeking Council approval of the attached AAR amendment which will appropriate funding for one existing and seventeen new capital projects. The projects are funded via a combination of RSTP, Measure “C” Trail Advancement and other local funding from developer deposits, with $2,490,200 of appropriations being requested for current FY 2017 expenditures. The remaining project costs of $22,036,200 will be included in the proposed FY2018 capital improvement budget and generally include the construction phases of the projects. The grant funds are included in the Federal Transportation Improvement Plan (FTIP) administered by the Fresno COG.
The projects are categorized as follows:
• Street Projects - These twelve projects improve streets with proposed asphalt overlays including installation of curb ramps, signal loop detectors, signage, and striping. Funding comes primarily from RSTP grants. Some of the major projects included are Abby Street AC overlay from Divisadero to Olive, Jensen Overlay Cornelia to Chateau, Ashlan Overlay - Valentine to West, Jensen Overlay SR41 to MLK, Belmont Overlay Cedar to Chestnut and Olive Avenue Overlay Yosemite to Roosevelt. See the New Capital Projects Detail List attached for complete project locations. These projects were previously authorized by the Council as part of Resolution No. 2015-238 for grant applications to Fresno COG. Total appropriations requested for this category are $947,700.
• Trail Projects - This category consists of five projects. The listing is comprised of the Mid Town Trail projects and includes Shields Bankside Trail, Herndon Canal Trail, McKinley Avenue Trail, Clovis Avenue Trail and Shields Avenue Trail. See the attached New Capital Projects Detail List for project locations. The total multi-year funding for the projects is proposed with Measure “C” Trail Advancement previously approved by Council. Appropriations of $1,490,500 are included in this category.
• Miscellaneous Projects - This category includes one project for right-of-way acquisition. Public Works will purchase right-of-way on behalf of the developer for off-site improvements associated with Tract 6095, located at 1375 S Armstrong Avenue. Funding is provided by the developer under a right-of-way acquisition agreement which is classified as other local funds. Total appropriations for the projects are $52,000.
Based on a review of the existing FY 2017 Capital Budget the projects and the appropriations to fund anticipated FY 2017 expenditures must be added. The proposed adjustments are summarized in the tables attached. Detailed adjustments are in the Amendment to the AAR attached.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
By the definition provided in the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 this item does not qualify as a “project” as provided in the California Environmental Quality Act requirements.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Local preference does not apply to the action item as this is a budget item only. Local preference (if applicable) will be considered at the time of contract award.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no new net impact to the General Fund. All proposed costs will be paid for from new and existing revenue sources. See attached Resolution for specific funds and associated costs.
Attachments:
New Capital Projects Project Type Summary
New Capital Projects Detail List
17th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2016-118