REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
September 24, 2020
FROM: GREGORY A. BARFIELD, Director
Public Works Department]
BY: BELINDA MCMILLAN HAENER, Administrative Manager
Department of Transportation/Administration Division
LINDA TAYLOR, Senior Management Analyst
Department of Transportation/Administration Division
SUBJECT
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Actions related to submitting a project description to the State of Good Repair Program for funding to replace the radio and dispatch communication equipment on the FAX bus system:
1. Adopt a finding of Class 1 Categorical Exemption for Existing Facilities pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines
2. RESOLUTION - Authorizing Submission of a Project Description for and Acceptance of Funding from the California State of Good Repair (SGR) Program, Approving the Associated FY 2020-21 Project List, and Authorizing Execution of Grant Documents
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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 of $1,045,000 to replace the bus radio and dispatch communication equipment on the FAX bus system, and 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 FAX Division seeks Council approval of the attached resolution authorizing the Director or designee to submit a project description to the SGR program seeking funding, 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.
BACKGROUND
Senate Bill 1, known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, was established in 2017 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) in order to provide ...
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