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HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-07 Staff Report Arrow Hwy Raised Median Project Agreements with Caltrans HSIPLCONSENT ITEM E-7 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL VIA: TROY L. BUTZLAFF, ICMA-CM, CITY MANAGER FROM: DANIEL BOBADILLA, P.E., DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER DATE: APRIL 3, 2017 SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MASTER AGREEMENT, PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT, FUND EXCHANGE AGREEMENT, AND/OR FUND TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS FOR THE ARROW HIGHWAY RAISED MEDIAN ISLANDS PROJECT NO. HSIPL-5112(019) SUMMARY: The City is eligible to receive federal and/or state funding for certain transportation projects, through the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). The proposed action will authorize the City Manager to enter into the appropriate agreements with Caltrans to receive funding for the Arrow Highway Raised Median Islands Project No. HSIPL-5112(019). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Approve Resolution No. 2017-C22 and Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Master Agreement, Program Supplement Agreement, Fund Exchange Agreement, and/or Fund Transfer Agreement with Caltrans for the receipt of federal and/or state highway funds for the Arrow Highway Raised Median Islands Project No. HSIPL-5112(019). DISCUSSION: The Public Works Department applied for the Cycle 6 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant and was awarded $545,111 in federal funds for the Arrow Highway Raised Median Islands Project. The proposed project improvements will include the construction of raised median islands on Arrow Highway from Azusa Avenue to Citrus Avenue. This project is expected to improve the overall safety along a corridor with high vehicle and pedestrian volumes. In addition, the project will offer an opportunity to provide aesthetic enhancements with the installation of landscape and/or hardscape within the median islands. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL Date: 4/3/2017 Master Agreement and Program Supplement Agreement April 3, 2017 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT: The Master Agreement, Program Supplement Agreement, Fund Exchange Agreements, and/or Fund Transfer Agreements must be executed for the City to receive federal funding through Caltrans. Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved: Christina Curiel Daniel Bobadilla, P.E. Engineering Assistant II Director of Public Works/City Engineer Reviewed and Approved: Reviewed and Approved: Louie F. Lacasella Troy L. Butzlaff, ICMA-CM Management Analyst City Manager Attachment: 1) Resolution No. 2017-C22 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-C22 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TO ENTER INTO A MASTER AGREEMENT AND PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS FOR THE ARROW HIGHWAY RAISED MEDIAN ISLANDS PROJECT NO. HSIPL-5112 (019) WHEREAS, the City of Azusa is eligible to receive Federal and/or State funding for certain Transportation Projects, through the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans); and, WHEREAS, Master Agreements, Program Supplement Agreements, Fund Exchange Agreements, and/or Fund Transfer Agreements need to be executed with Caltrans before such funds could be claimed; and, WHEREAS, the City of Azusa wishes to delegate authorization to execute these agreements and any amendments thereto to the City Manager. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City of Azusa hereby authorizes the City Manager to enter into Master Agreements, Program Supplement Agreements, Fund Exchange Agreements, and/or Fund Transfer Agreements with Caltrans. SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this resolution. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 6th day of March, 2017. By: ________________________________ Joseph R. Rocha, Mayor I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Azusa at a regular meeting held on the 6th day of March, 2017, by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: ___________________________________ Jeffrey Lawrence Cornejo Jr., City Clerk