REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
November 7, 2019
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, P.E., Director
Public Works Department
BY: RANDALL MORRISON, P.E., Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
SUBJECT
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***RESOLUTION - 9th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2019-133 to appropriate $544,600 for new capital improvement projects in the Public Works Department (citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s veto) (Requires 5 affirmative votes)
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the 9th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2019-133 to appropriate $544,600 for new capital improvement projects in the Public Works Department.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
There are several new capital improvement projects staff is preparing to implement which are funded from State grants, Federal grants, and other local sources. The grant funded projects were awarded State funds through the Active Transportation Program (ATP) administered through the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and Federal funds through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) and Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) administered by the Fresno Council of Governments (Fresno COG). Staff recommends Council adopt the amendment to the AAR in order to provide appropriations in the Public Works FY2020 Capital Budget to sufficiently cover anticipated expenditures for the cost of these new projects.
BACKGROUND
Staff is seeking Council approval on the attached AAR amendment which will appropriate funding for nine new capital projects. The projects are funded via a combination of State funding, Federal funding and other local funding with $544,600 of appropriations being requested for current FY2020 expenditures. The remaining project costs of $8,595,400 will be included in the proposed FY2021 capital improvement budget and generally include the construction phases of the projects.
• Street Projects - This category includes one project. The Chestnut AC Overlay from Kings Canyon to Butler includes asphalt concrete overlay, installation of curb ramps, signal loop detectors, signage, and striping. This project was previously authorized by the Council as part of Resolution 2017-288 for grant applications to Fresno Council of Governments (COG). Total appropriations requested for this category are $123,400.
• Sidewalk Projects - This category consists of two projects. The project located on Barton and Florence adjacent to Calwa Park includes the installation of sidewalks. This project was previously authorized by the Council as part of Resolution 2018-150 for grant applications to the California Transportation Commission. Tulare Complete Streets, Tulare from 6th to Cedar includes the installation of sidewalks and Class II Bike Lanes. This project was previously authorized by the Council as part of Resolution 2017-288 for grant applications to Fresno COG. Total appropriations requested for this category are $219,700.
• Traffic Signal Projects - This category consists of three projects to install new Traffic Signals. Funding for these projects is primarily through ATP grants. Locations include Butler and 8th Street, Orange and Lowe, Gettysburg and Polk, and Fresno and Browning. These projects were previously authorized by the Council as part of Resolution No. 2018-150 for a grant application with the California Transportation Commission. Total appropriations requested for this category are $113,500.
• Bicycle and Trail Projects - This category includes two projects which are comprised of the installation of a High-intensity Activated crosswalk (HAWK) signal crossing at the McKenzie Trail and Peach Avenue as well as the installation of a Class IV Bikeway on First from Tulare to Ventura with a Class II connection to Hazelwood. These projects were previously authorized by the Council as part of Resolution 2018-150 for grant applications to the California Department of Transportation. Total appropriations requested for this category are $68,000.
• Miscellaneous Projects - This category includes one project for the formation of Community Facilities District (CFD) 17. CFD 17 is being formed to pay for the maintenance needed to operate a sewer lift station near Annadale and Elm. Funding is provided by the developer under an agreement which is classified as other local funds. Total appropriations for this project are $20,000.
Staff is seeking Council approval on the attached AAR amendment which will appropriate funding for nine new capital projects. The projects are funded via a combination of State funding and other local funding from developer deposits with $544,600 of appropriations being requested for current FY 2020 expenditures.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
By the definition provided in the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 this item does not qualify as a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Local preference does not apply to the projects included in this report 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 fiscal 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.
Attachment:
New Capital Projects Project Type Summary
New Capital Projects Detail List
9th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2019-133