REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JOE VARGAS, Director
Department of Transportation
BY: BELINDA McMILLAN HAENER, Interim Assistant Director
Department of Transportation
SUBJECT
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RESOLUTION - Authorizing submission of funding requests to the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program for bus service operating support and maintenance facility improvements, execution of grant award documents if awarded, and execution of related Certifications & Assurances and Authorized Agent Forms
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve a resolution authorizing the Director of Transportation or designee to submit a 2021-22 Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) funding requests to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to fund one (1) year of operating support for continued service enhancements and maintenance facility improvements to accommodate Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses (FCEBs). Additionally, staff recommends the Director of Transportation or designee execute and file all necessary funding documents on behalf of the City and execute the required Certifications and Assurances and Authorized Agent Forms.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In 2015, Council approved a continuing authorizing resolution to enable the Department to apply for and receive LCTOP funding each year. Caltrans is requesting that the Department provide a new resolution each year that specifies the projects to be funded with that year's funding allocation. The attached resolution includes both the authorization to execute funding agreements and specifies the project to be funded.
Previously, FAX utilized LCTOP funding for unscheduled extra service during peak ridership hours, for the first, second, and third years of service for the Increased Frequency Weekend Service, and for Extended Night Service. LCTOP has also funded the purchase and install of real-time bus stop displays, ADA accessibility improvements, and two years of service enhancements including the new FAX Rou...
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