HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2018-219RESOLUTION NO. 2018-219
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN
APPLICATION FOR SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION
GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS THROUGH THE SAN DIEGO
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR SENIOR TRAVEL
TRAINING, COMMITTING THE NECESSARY LOCAL
MATCH FOR THE PROJECT(S), AND STATING THE
ASSURANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO
EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT AND COMPLETE THE
PROJECT
WHEREAS, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) through a
competitive process is making available funds for a Specialized Transportation Grant Program
(“STGP”) that funds projects and programs that expand mobility options for seniors and
individuals with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, the World Health Organization ("WHO") launched an international effort,
entitled the Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Program, to help cities prepare for rapid
population aging and the parallel trend of urbanization; and
WHEREAS, in July 2016, the City of Chula Vista became the 99th jurisdiction in the
United States to enter, committing to a five-year process to evaluate, develop an Action Plan, and
implement Age-Friendly concepts to encourage the livability of the community for all
generations; and
WHEREAS, on July 10, 2018 per Council Resolution 2018-137, the Council adopted the
City of Chula Vista Age-Friendly Chula Vista Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista wishes to receive grant funds through the STGP in
partnership with the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System and Circulate San Diego; and
WHEREAS, funding for the STGP comes from the following sources:
- Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 which provides federal funding for
transportation projects that enhance the mobility of seniors and individuals with disabilities; and
- Senior Mini-Grants provide TransNet funding for specialized transportation services for
seniors whose special needs cannot be met by conventional transit or paratransit services; and
WHEREAS, requirements mandate that a competitive selection process be held to award
these funds to eligible recipients and since the program began in 2006, SANDAG has awarded
over $24 million in federal grant funds, including funds from former federal grant programs, and
$14.6 million in TransNet funds through nine competitive grant cycles; and
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WHEREAS, this funding has supported a total of 190 specialized transportation projects
and the Cycle 10 Call for Projects is now open; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista understands that the STGP funding is fixed at the
programmed amount, and therefore any cost increase cannot be expected to be funded through
the STGP; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista understands that all funds awarded from SANDAG
are subject to a use it or lose it policy enunciated in SANDAG Board of Directors Policy No.
035: Competitive Grant Program Procedures; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista understands that projects funded through the STGP
require matching funds to be provided by the project sponsor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
that City staff is authorized to submit the following grant application(s) to SANDAG.
Grant Program Project Name Grant Request Matching Funds
Senior Mini-
Grant
Chula Vista Senior Travel Training
Project
$108,000 $27,000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista that if an
award is made by SANDAG to fund the project(s), the City Council commits to providing the
matching funds identified per project, and authorizes City staff to accept the grant funding,
execute a grant agreement with SANDAG in the form that has been provided by SANDAG, and
complete the project(s).
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Presented by Approved as to form by
William S. Valle Glen R. Googins
Director of Engineering & Capital Projects City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 13th day of November 2018 by the following vote:
AYES Councilmembers: Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla, and Casillas Salas
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Mary Casillas Salas, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2018-219 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 13th day of November 2018.
Executed this 13th day of November 2018.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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