REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
November 3, 2016
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE,TE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: RANDY BELL, PE, Capital Program Manager
Public Works Department
SHELBY MACNAB, MPA, Grants Administrator
Public Works Department
SUBJECT
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RESOLUTION - Authorizing the submission of an application for grant funds from the California Department of Transportation 2017-18 Sustainable Transportation Planning Program Call for Projects and authorizing the execution of documents by the Public Works Director or designee (Districts 1,2,3,4,5 and 7)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the submission of an application for grant funds from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) 2017-18 Sustainable Transportation Planning Program Call for Projects and authorizing the execution of documents by the Public Works Director or designee.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
City Council approval is being sought to apply for a Trail Expansion Feasibility Plan from the California Department of Transportation Sustainable Transportation Planning Sustainable Communities grant program. The specific objectives of the Sustainable Communities grant program is to identify and address mobility deficiencies in the multimodal transportation system, encourage stakeholder collaboration, involve active public engagement, integrate Smart Mobility 2010 concepts and ultimately result in programmed system improvements.
With this grant proposal, the Public Works Department aims to build upon the trail network identified in the Active Transportation Plan and community priorities provided through the Parks and Trails Engagement and previous community outreach efforts. Funding from this grant will allow the Department to conduct a feasibility analyses, conceptual exhibits, and preliminary cost estimates based on community input and priorities.
BACKGROUND
The Sustainable Communities grants are funded by the F...
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