REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: RANDALL W. MORRISON, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
MARY C. CHURCH, Grants Administrator
Public Works Department, Administration Division
SUBJECT
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***RESOLUTION - Authorizing Submission of a Grant Application to the United States Economic Development Administration (EDA) American Rescue Plan Act Build Back Better Regional Challenge for the Opportunity Walkway; and Authorizing the Execution of Grant Application and Grant Agreement Documents by the Public Works Director or Designee (Council District 3) (Subject to Mayor's Veto).
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application for the Opportunity Walkway Project from the EDA Build Back Better Regional Challenge; and authorize the execution of all grant application and grant agreement documents by the Public Works Director or designee.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff is requesting authorization to submit an application to the Build Back Better Regional Challenge for the proposed Opportunity Walkway Project. The Build Back Better Regional Challenge is part of EDA's American Rescue Plan Act program that aims to boost economic recovery from the pandemic and rebuild American communities. The City will serve as the project lead for one component application that is part of the larger regional project, Fresno-Merced Future of Food Innovation (F3) Initiative, being coordinated by the Central Valley Community Foundation. The proposed Opportunity Walkway Project is a Class I pedestrian trail located on Tulare Street from California Avenue to F Street. This project would create a connection between Southwest Fresno and Downtown, improving the access for mobile food vendors and residents with limited transportation options.
BACKGROUND
The goal of the Build Back Better Regional Challenge is to a...
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