HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-03-06 Ordinance 4617ORDINANCE NO. 4617
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1999 00 TO
PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION OF $30,100 FOR THE
MAJOR INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS CAPITAL PROJECT NUMBER
19073
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of Article
III of the Charter of the City of Palo Alto, the Council on June 28,
1999 did adopt a budget for fiscal year 1999-00; and
WHEREAS, the
Improvement Program
improvements to reduce
and
Major Intersection Improvements Capital
Project 19073 was established to fund
traffic congestion and improve traffic flow;
WHEREAS, the Page Mill/Foothill intersection is under the
jurisdiction of Santa Clara County, 'which is responsible for
maintenance of the road; and
WHEREAS, due to the intersection's importance as a main
thoroughfare into the City, staff has, with County approval, taken
the lead role for funding and implementing the design and
construction of improvements; and
WHEREAS, improvements to the Page Mill/Foothill intersection
are currently in progress, and include traffic signal upgrades,
bicycle and turn lane improve~ent, as well as median and roadside
landscaping; and
WHEREAS, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) requested that the
City install a concrete cap over a gas line underneath the Page
Mill/Foothill intersection to prevent future damage by excavation
equipment and will fully reimburse the City for the cost of this
work; and
WHEREAS, Santa Clara County requested that the City continue
certain landscaping and pathway improvements that had been
eliminated or reduced due to budgetary constraints and will
contribute up to $20,000 for the cost of this work; and
WHEREAS, City Council authorization is needed to accept and
expen.d the revenue from PG&E and Santa Clara County for the work
described above; and
WHEREAS, the additional appropriation of funds requested has
no impact on the Budget Stabilization Reserve and no future year
General Fund ongoing costs are anticipated as a result of this
ordinance; and
WHEREAS, City Council authorization is needed to amend the
1999 00 budget as hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto does
ORDAIN as follows:
SECTION J. Revenue in CIP project Number 19073 is increased
by the sum of Thirty Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($30,100) for
receipt of funds from Pacific Gas and Electric ($20,000) and Santa
Clara County ($10,100).
SECTION 2. The sum of Thirty Thousand One Hundred Dollars
($30,100) is hereby· appropriated to Capital Improvement Program
Project Number 19073, Major Intersections Improvements.
SECTION 3. This transaction will nave no impact on reserves.
SECTION 4. As specified in Section 2.28.080(a) of the Palo
Alto Municipal Code, a two-thirds vote of the City Council is
required to adopt this ordinance.
SECTION 5. The Council approved a Negative Declaration for
this project on July 28, 1997.
SECTION 6. As provided in Section 2.04.350 of the Palo Alto
Municipal Code, this ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: March 6, 2000
AYES: BEECHAM, BURCH, EAKINS, FAZZINO, KLEINBERG, KNISS, LYTLE,
MOSSAR, OJAKIAN
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
&m~,~ City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
APPROVED:
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Director of Public Works
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