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HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-04 Staff Report - Program Supplement Agreement for Citywide Crash Data AnalysisCONSENT ITEM E-4 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL VIA: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER FROM: DANIEL BOBADILLA, P.E., DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER DATE: OCTOBER 1, 2018 SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MASTER AGREEMENT, PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT, FUND EXCHANGE AGREEMENT, AND/OR FUND TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS FOR THE CITYWIDE CRASH DATA ANALYSIS PROJECT NO. SSARPL-5112(021) BACKGROUND: The City of Azusa 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 Citywide Crash Data Analysis Project No. SSARPL-5112(021). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions: 1)Approve Resolution No. 2018-C55 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 Citywide Crash Data Analysis Project No. SSARPL-5112(021). ANALYSIS: The Public Works Department applied for Systemic Safety Analysis Report (SSAR) funding through Caltrans and was awarded $90,000 to conduct a citywide analysis of crash data that will identify the most effective countermeasures to reduce collisions and improve traffic safety. More specifically, the analysis will consist of a citywide evaluation of crash data correlated with specific crash types, an analysis of traffic volumes, and research of the severity of injuries. This data will help the City identify the most effective countermeasures to reduce collisions citywide and provide a more comprehensive method for safety planning. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL 10/1/2018 Agreements with Caltrans – Citywide Crash Data Analysis October 1, 2018 Page 2 The main goal for the SSAR is to systematically identify citywide problems that are not easily recognized because of geographic dispersal. To address this issue, the SSAR will include an analysis of the entire roadway system using a strategic process to consider risk as well as crash history when considering where to make safety improvements. To claim the awarded funds and commence with the project, the City is required to enter into various Agreements with Caltrans. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommendations. Entering into a Master Agreement, Program Supplement Agreement, Fund Exchange Agreement, and/or Fund Transfer Agreement with Caltrans will encumber $90,000 for the Citywide Crash Data Analysis Project. Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved: Daniel Bobadilla, P.E. Sergio Gonzalez Director of Public Works/City Engineer City Manager Attachment: 1. Resolution 2018-C55 Attachment 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-C55 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TO ENTER INTO A MASTER AGREEMENT, PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT, FUND EXCHANGE AGREEEMENT, AND/OR FUND TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS FOR THE CITYWIDE CRASH DATA ANALYSIS PROJECT NO. SSARPL-5112 (021) 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 1st day of October, 2018. By: ________________________________ Joseph R. Rocha, Mayor I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 2018-C55 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Azusa at a regular meeting held on the 1st day of October, 2018, by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: ___________________________________ Jeffrey Lawrence Cornejo Jr., City Clerk