HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 7928RESOLUTION NO. 7928
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A CLAIM WITH THE
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR
ALLOCATION OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001
WHEREAS, the Transportation Development Act ( "TDA"), as
amended (Public Utilities Code section 99200 et seq.), provides for
the disbursement of funds from the Local Transportation Fund of the
County of Santa Clara for use by eligible claimants for the purpose
of providing pedestrian and bicycle facilities; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the TDA, as amended,
and pursuant to the applicable rules and regulations thereunder (21
Cal: Code of Regulations section 6600 et seq.), a prospective
claimant wishing to receive an allocation from the Local
Transportation Fund shall file its claim with the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto is an eligible claimant for
TDA funds pursuant to Public Utili ties Code section 99234, as
expressed in the City of Palo Alto's opinion of counsel, dated
January 19, 2000; and
WHEREAS, TDA funds from the Local Transportation Fund of
Santa Clara County will be required in fiscal year 2000-2001 for
the purpose of improving pedestrian and bicycle facilities in Palo
Alto; and
WHEREAS, this claim is in accordance with the policy in the
Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan to promote bicycle use;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto does
hereby RESOLVE as follows:
SECTION 1. The Council hereby approves and authorizes
the City Manager to execute and file an appropriate claim, together
with all necessary supporting documents, with the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission for an allocation of Three Hundred
Ninety-five Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-three Dollars
($395,993.00) in TDA funds in fiscal year 2000-2001 for the purpose
of providing the following pedestrian and bicycle projects in Palo
Alto:
Project
1. Replacement Barriers in
California Avenue Under-
Crossing and Highway 101
Bicycle Overpass
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County TDA Fund Amount
Guarantee $ 15,993
Project Count;t: TDA Fund Amount
2. Lighted Crosswalk Warning Guarantee $ 20,000
System Installation
3 . Stanford Avenue Off-Road Discretionary $160,000
Pedestrian/Bike Path
4 . Preparation of Pedestrian Discretionary $ 50,000
Plan
5. Installation of Pedestrian Discretionary ~150,000
Signals in Downtown
Total: $395,993
SECTION 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to
transmit a copy of this resolution to the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission in conjunction with the filing of the
claim, and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission is requested
to concur in these findings and grant the allocations of funds as
specified herein.
SECTION 3. This request for funds is not considered a
project under the California Environmental Quality Act, and
therefore, no environmental assessment is needed.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: January 31, 2000
AYES: BURCH, EAKINS, KLEINBERG, KNISS, OJAKIAN
NOES: LYTLE, MOSSAR
ABSENT: BEECHAM, FAZZINO
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST: ~~-~k City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Se~ City Attorney
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