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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
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ITEM TITLE:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHlJLA
VISTA APPROVING THE SUBMITTA.L OF TWO GRA1'JT
APPLICATIONS FOR FEDERAL SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
FUNDING CYCLE 2 TO IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES
ALONG I STREET A-ND ALONG MOSS STREET
DIRECTOR OF ENGINE~RING .tf:fj.
CITY MANAGER / VJ;~
ASSISTANT CITYJ>r~IGER c;; r
I 4/5THS VOTE: YES 0 NO rz::J
SUBMITTED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
SUMMARY
Section 1404 of Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for
Users (SAFETEA-LU), authorized the Federal Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program in
August, 2005. The U.S. Congress authorized a five-year federal fi.mding for the program. This
Resolution approves the filing of grant applications for two projects under Cycle 2 of the Federal
Safe Routes to School Program.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a
"Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to
Section l5060(c)(3) ofthe State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no
CEQA environmental review is necessary. Additionally, the Environmental Review Coordinator
has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the National Enviromnental Policy Act
(NEPA) and has determined the activity is not subject to NEPA review at this time since it
involves a grant application that has not been approved by the corresponding federal agency
(Federal Highway Administration). If the grant application is approved for funding, then the
activity would be subject to NEPA review and an appropriate determination made pursuant to
sections 40 CFR 1508.4 and 23 CFR 771.117 (A).
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RECOMMENDATION
Council adopt the resolution
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS: Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
Building on the success of California's Safe Routes to School Program (SR2S) and other similar
programs in other states, Congress authorized a five-year federal funding program to achieve'the
same purpose nationwide: I) to enable and encourage children in kindergarten through eighth
grade (K-8), including children with disabilities, to safely walk and bicycle to school, 2) to make
walking and bicycling to school a more appealing mode choice, and 3) to facilitate the planning,
design, and implementation of projects that will improve safety, environment, and overall quality
of life. Section 1404 of Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A
Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), authorized the Federal Safe Routes to School (SRTS)
Program in August, 2005.
Some expected outcomes of the program include:
. Increased bicycle and pedestrian traffic safety around schools
. More children walking and bicycling to and from schools
. Decreased vehicular traffic congestion around schools
. Reduced childhood obesity
. Improved air quality, community safety and security, and community involvement
. Improved partnerships among schools, local agencies, parents, and other stakeholders
Applications must be for either infrastmcture or non-infrastmcture projects. Infrastmcture
projects are capital improvements within a two-mile radius of a grade school or middle school
that make it safer or more convenient for children and adults who walk or bicycle to school; e.g.
installation of crosswalks, gap closures along sidewalks or bicycle trails, signage
Non-infrastmcture projects are education, encouragement, enforcement activities that promote
walking and bicycling to school; e.g. public safety awareness campaigns, installation of bicycle
racks and lockers in schools, acquisition of mobile vehicle speed monitoring equipment that can
be transported from school to school. The SRTS Program is a reimbursement program. SRTS
projects are 100 % reimbursable where a determination has been made that all work is eligible.
No local match is required. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) administers
the SRTS Program in the Division of Local Assistance in partnership with the District Local
. Assistance Engineers (DLAE) in each of the 12 Districts.
For Cycle 2 of the Federal Safe Routes to School Program, it is recommended that the City apply
for funding for the following proposed pedestrian improvement projects, which are further
detailed in the draft grant applications provided in Attachment I. All of the proposed
improvements are within the two-mile radius as required by the program. The deadline for the
applications is July 18, 2008.
I. I Street Sidewalk Improvements between Hilltop Drive and First Avenue: This project
will install sidewalk on'the north side of I Street between Hilltop Drive and First Avenue
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The scope of work of the proposed project consists of installing Portland Cement
Concrete sidewalk, driveways, ADA pedestrian ramps, traffic control, and other
miscellaneous items of work necessary for the project. The total estimated cost of the
project is $276,011. The total application request for this grant is $276,011. No local
match is required.
2. Moss Street Sidewalk Improvements between Third Avenue and Tobias Drive: This
project will install sidewalk on the north side of Moss Street between Third Avenue and
Tobias Drive. The scope of work of the proposed project consists of installing Portland
Cement Concrete monolithic sidewalk, curb and gutter, driveways, ADA pedestrian
ramps, asphalt concrete pavement, traffic control, and other miscellaneous items of work
necessary for the project. The total estimated cost of the project is 5723,360. The total
application request for this grant is $723,360.
DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found no property holdings
within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property that is the subject of this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no impact to the General Fund. If the resolution is approved, the City will apply for
Federal Safe Routes to School funding for $999,371. If a grant is awarded, staff will return to
Council with a recommendation to accept and appropriate the grant fLmds into the Capital
Improvement Program.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Grant Applications (2)
Prepared by: Roberto Solorzano. Associate Engineer, Engineering Department.
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Application for Federal Safe Routes to School Funding
Check one:
This application is for: ~ Infrastructure project
o Non-infrastructure project
This application is to be completed when seeking funds for infrastructure and/or non-infrastructure
projects from the federal Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program. It consists of six (6) parts which asks for
the following information:
PART 1: General Information About the Applicant
PART 2: General Information About the Project
PART 3: Organization Background and Capacity
PART 4: Detailed Information About the Project
PART 5: Project Cost Estimates
PART 6: Project Delivery Schedule
NOTE: Applicants can recreate. this application form, however, the format and all questions must remain
exactly the same as presented and submitted with attachments in hard copy to your Caltrans District Local
Assistance Engineer (DLAE). 'Please submit three (3) sets of the application package to the DLAE in your
Caltrans District Office. Refer to the .DLA web site for the DLAE in your District and their mailing address:
hltp://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/LocalPrograms/dlae.htm.
Applications from nontraditional applicants (school districts, nonprofit organizations, public health/education
departments, federally recognized Native American Tribes, hospitals) must be accompanied by a signature from a
top official from a City/CountylMetropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)lRegional Transportation Planning
Agency (RTP A) certifying that they will agree to be the responsible agency over the nontraditional awardee. If a
nontraditional applicant is awarded funds for an infrastructure project, a signature is required from a public works
official from the public agency certifying that they agree to operate and maintain the facility after construction.
An incomplete application will be disqualified from review. The entire application text must not exceed 30 pages.
Maps, photographs, and Letters of Support may be included in the application package separately as attachments
and will not be counted as part of the 30-page limit. All Letters of Support to Caltrans must be directed to
"To Whom it May Concern." Do not send them directly to the Director at Caltrans Headquarters or
District Director.
Applications must be stapled in the upper left-hand comer. Those bound by any other means will not be accepted;
e.g., binders, protective covers, spiral threading. If you wish to submit a transmittal letter, please attach it to the
application with a removable binder clip.
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PART 1: General Information About the Applicant
Name of applicant (or responsible agency):
Citv of Chula Vista. California
If a nontradItional applicant, name of responsible City/County/MPOIRTPA that has agreed to partner with the
applicant:
Name and title of contact person responsible for this project:
Roberto Solorzano. Associate Engineer
Name, title, and signature of top official from a City/CountylMPOIRTPA (if applicable):
Rick Hopkins. Director of Engineering (Type here and sign below)
Mailing address of responsible contact person responsible for this proJect:
Street address: 276 Fourth Avenue City: Chub Vista County: San Diego Zip: 91910
Telephone number of contact person responsible for the project: 619-409-5420
E-mail address of contact person responsible for the project: solo(alci.chula-vista.ca.us
Fax number of contact person responsible for the project: 619-691-5171
PART 2: General Information About the Proiect
Check all ofthe areas that you will use SRTS funds for:
o Education 0 Encouragement 0 Enforcement
[XI Engineering
State Legislative District(s): Senate 40 Assembly 78 & 79
Caltrans District: 11
Metropolitan Planning Organization (N1PO)/Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA):
SANDAG
Project title:
I Street Sidewalk Imorovements
Clearly state the specific deliverables that will result from your project:
Installation of Portland Cement Concrete sidewalks driveways. ADA pedestrian ramps. excavation and
grading. tramc control, and other miscellaneous items of work necessarv for the oroiect.
Identify other safety efforts already underway in your locale that may complement your project:
Walk San Diego - a regional grassrnots organization dedicated to making San Diego neighborhoods
more walkable - has worked extensivelv witb Citv staff to identifv missing and. inadequate pedestrian
infrastructure along school routes. and thev have provided detailed recommendations ror
improvement.
Walk San Diego will active Iv engage parents and other residents in completing the citywide walking
audits. The community wiil also help set citYWide priorities for implementing the infrastructure needs
that were identified. The walking audits are estimated to be completed within 12 months. Citv staff
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and the Walk San Diego group have alreadv contributed over 800 hours to accomplish this critical first
step.
The City is currentlv working with a Consultant in developing a Pedestrian Master Plan i1'MP). The
framework for the Pedestrian Master Plan will include identifying specific Plan goals. policies, actions.
implementation strategies. pedestrian route types and design-guiding principles. and developing a
prioritization methodology appropriate for the City of Chnla Vista. The PMP build on the City and
SANDAG's existing pedestrian and planning documents such as SANTIAG's "Planning and Designing
for Pedestrians" and other relevant sources. The PMP is estimated to be completed by July 2009.
The PMP will identity and analvze existing pedestrian conditions. existing and potential pedestrian
routes. and potential pedestrian infrastructure improvement proiects for specific locations that focus
on providing and improving connections along pedestrian routes. In addition to pedestrian
improvement proiects. the need for pedestrian related studies and development of pedestrian safety
and education programs will also be identified. as appropriate. One of the major tasks of the plan is to
evaluate existing conditions within a Quarter-mile radius of all elementarv schools. and develop
preliminarv school-area improvement plans.
In addition. City staff have completed an effort to identify miss lUg and inadequate infrastructure
surrounding the Citv's public elementary scho'ols, using GIS mapping technology. The City has been
awarded a Caltrans Community-Based Transportation Planning grant. The grant will fund the
activities of Walk San Diego.
Brief description of project:
The Proiect consists of the installation of Portland Cement Concrete sidewalk. ADA Pedestrian ramps.
and other miscellaneous items of work. on the north side of I Street between Hilltop Drive and First
A venue within a half-mile of Hilltop Elementary and Hilltop Middle Schools.
Brief description of targeted location; e.g., urban/rural/suburban setting, geographic characteristics:
The City of Chub Vista is located 12 miles south of downtown San Diego and 5 miles north of the
international border with Mexico. The 223.500 population is diverse and youthful. Elementarv School
attendance is approximatelv 23,800. Chula Vista is also one of the fastest growing muuicipalities in the
country with a 52 square mile public infrastructure network that is expanding accordinglv. However,
the Citv's pedestrian facilities varv dramatically in condition and sufficiencv from the newly developing
areas of the Citv to the older aging neighborhoods. The proposed proiect site is located in an older
urban residential area of the City. with missing or failing pedestrian infrastructure. The combined
student population for both Elementarv and Middle Schools is 1.840.
Identify the names of school(s) in the target area, the total student enrollment in each of the schools, and
approximate number of children who currently walk/bicycle to school:
Hilltop Elementary School. student enrollment 550; Hilltop Middle School. student enrollment 1,290.
The Citv does not have data for the number of children who currentlv walk/bike to school.
If submitting more than one application, the priority number of this application:!
Total number of project applications being submitted: I
PART 3: Organization Background and Capacity
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1. Provide a brief overview of your organization if the applicant is a nontraditional applicant (example, a
mission statement, geographical area served, experience with projects similar to the one proposed, etc).
Mission statement: The City of Chnla Vista En!!ineering Department's mission is to advance the public.
health and safety of our diverse community bv ensuring reliable and well-managed infrastructure
through the efficient and ethical deliverv of innovative and professional engineering services.
Geographical area served: The Cirv government serves the entire 52 SQuare mile area of the City and
freQuentlv participates in regional projects with neighboring communities such as the City of San
Diego. We are also active participants and work collaborativelv with Caltrans and our MPO, the San
Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) on numerous regional transportation planning and
construction projects.
Experience with similar projects: Engineering manages the performance of City streets, pavement
sidewalks. traffic signals. streetlights, and the City's extensive storm water and wastewater systems.
The City's engineering and design staff are responsible for oversight and implementation of all such
projects through to completion. Examples of similar projects currentlv underway in the City include
pedestrian and traffic calming improvements at Otav and Rice Elementarv Schools. funded bv a new Iv-
awarded Safe Rontes to School grant.
Over the course of man V Years. Citv planners and engineers have regularlv and successfullv
collaborated with the Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to construct projects to DOT and
FHW A standards. Projects have included major federallv-funded freeway interchange projects, toll
roads. bridges, and hundreds of miles of local street improvements. and bikeways.
PART 4: Detailed Information About the ProH~ct(s)
When seeking funds. for infrastmcture projects, the following four (4) documents must be attached to this
application:
1. A clear, color rendering of a general map showing the location of all proposed improvements and their
proximity to the school and school routes within the two-mile radius.
2. A clear site plan for each improvement location showing existing and proposed conditions, preferably in
color.
3. Detailed Engineer's Estimate (use form posted on the Division of Local Assistance Home Page in the
internet under SRTS located at: w\vw.dot.ca.!!ov/hq!LocaIPrograms).
4. Completed "warrant" sheets per the California MUTCD for projects with traffic control devices (if
required).
For both infrastructure and non-infrastructLlfe proJects, applicants are' encouraged to provide letters of support
from project partners and advocacy groups. These letters should be attached to the back of this application and do
not count toward the total number of pages that are allowed.
Please respond to the following eight (8) statements when seeking infrastmcture or non-infrastructure funds. They
must be answered in sufficient detail and clarity to enable the review committee to fully understand your proposed
project. They will be evaluated against all the o'ther project proposals received. Refer to Section 24.6 of the SRTS
Guidelines that explains the project selection process.
NOTE: The Evaluation element is a requirement of the program. It is not an option. It involves preparation of the
Student Tally and Parent Survey at the beginning and end of the SRTS project in the target school(s). Forms along
with data collection descriptions and instructions are posted on the Safe Routes to School web site. All applicants
must provide the requested data to the National Center for Safe Routes to School at the completion of their
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project. The purpose is to determine the project's effectiveness in increasing the number of children walking and
bicycling to school.
I. Describe the extent to which your project incorporates elements of the following 5 Es, and identify the
individual and agency/organization responsible for the implementation of each element (maximum: 20 pts.)
If an Infrastructure Project:
. Engineering - Participation by engineers in providing correct technical information, oversight of
construction facilities, conducting engineering studies, providing engineering data, consulting with
engineers, etc. (11 pts.)
. Education - Programs that improve safety and convenience for children who walk or bicycle to school;
e.g., public safety awareness campaigns or safety training. (3 pts.)
. Encouragement - Activities that promote walking and bicycling to school; e.g., providing incentives to
children who are physically active, introducing children and parents to walking and bicycling through
Walk to School Day events, "Walking Wednesdays," purchasing and distributing bicycle helmets.
(3 pts.)
. Enforcement - Participation by law enforcement in the development and implementation of a project;
e.g., ensuring safe speed limits are posted near schools, ticketing abusers, conducting safety check
points. (3 pts.)
If a Non-infrastructure Project:
o Education- See description above. (10 pts.)
o Encouragement - See description above. (5 pts.)
o Enforcement - See description above. (3 pts.)
o Engineering - See description above. (2 pts.)
The project proposes to create phvsical improvements to the existing infrastructure. This segment of I
Street has incomplete (gallS) or suhstandard sidewalk improvements, and missing or substandard (non-
ADA compliant) pedestrian ramps. We intend 'to incr'ease walking rates and enhance pedestrian safety
by providing ADA-compliant sidewalks and pedestrian ramps. Potential vehicular conflicts with
pedestrians will be reduced with the sidewalk installation since children would not have to walk in the
street. -
2, Cite the names and organizations/agencies that contributed to the development of a plan for this application
and explain how they will continue to be involved in the project if it is funded; that is, formation of an
ongoing "team." (10 pts.)
o Was there representation from the school, parents, professionals in the areas of health,
transportation, enforcement, local elected officials, and other key members of the community in
formulating this project? (5 pts.)
o Describe the collaborative process followed in the development of this project and the ind! vidual
contributions of each. (5 pts.)
Walk San Diego has worked extensively with City staff to perform walking audits for the Rice, Otay,
and Harborside elementarv schools neighborhoods. The audits have identified missing and inadequate
pedestrian infrastructure at the proposed project sites. and provided detailed recommendations for
improvement. Together with school district data and Citv traflic and accident data. the results and
recommendations from these walking audits will serve as a baseline for an alreadv awarded SRTS
, grant for Rice and Otay Elementarv Schools. As part of the City's Community-Based Transllortation
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Planning (CETPl grant Walk San Diego wHl conduct a walking audit of Hilltop Elementarv School in
collaboration with area residents.
The Chula Vista Police Department's Community Policing unit has worked with traffic engineers and
the school district to refine recommendations from the walking audits and this process will be used for
Hilltop Elementarv School. In addition. City staff have cnmpleted an effort to identify missing and
inadequate infrastructure surroundinl!; the City's public elementarv schools. using GIS mappinl!;
technologv. Eased on this effort, I Street was identified as a potential proiect.
3. Does the applicant have a commitment from other agencies and organizations to have a role in implementing
the project once awarded? (maximum: 5 pts.)
. Cite the name, title, and contact information of the individual responsible for ensuring completion of
this project. (3 pts.)
. Has the commitment been formalized? Please describe. (2 pts.)
The City of Chula Vista will be the only responsibe a!.!encv to complete this proiect.
4. Describe in detail any other efforts within the agency or organization that are planned or underway to support
or compliment the proposed project. (maximum: 10 pts.)
. Cite any funding commitments that have been made by agencies or organizations to sustain this
project. (5 pts.)
. Is this project consistent with the goals and objectives of local or regional planning documents; e.g.,
City/County Master Plan or General Plan, School Safety Plan, Circulation Plan?
(5 pts.)
The City has been awarded a Caltrans Communitv-Based Transportation Planning (CBTP) grant
This CBTP !.!raut will fund the activities of Walk San Diel!;O to conduct 36 citywide walking audits,
includin!.! the audit of Hilltop Elementarv School. The City is currently workin!.! with a Consullant in
developin!.! a Pedestrian Master Plan that will identifv and evaluate existinl!; conditions within a
Quarter-mile radius of all elementary schools, and develop preliminary school-area improvement Illans.
5. Describe the safety-risks children currently encounter at the project location when walking or bicycling to
school. Include supporting data such as accident reports, survey results, etc. (maximum: f5 pts.)
. How was the determination made for each of the risks? (3 pts.)
. Describe the extent and severity of the risks; namely, fatalities, injuries. (2 pts.)
. Describe the safety-risks; namely, high vehicular speeds along two-lane roadways without sidewalks
exposing children to debris, mud, overgrown vegetation, etc. or recently reported
abductions/kidnappings/peer bullying/gang assaults reported against children along .commute routes.
(10 pts,)
I Street is a 30-mile per hour two-lane road with missing sidewalks on the north side between Hilltop
Drive and First A venue. There is some pedestrian traffic walkin!.! on the street, especiallv durin!.! the
rainy season when the existin!.! dirt walk path becomes wet and muddv. Currentlv. there are no .
pedestrian accident reports for this sel!;ment of I Street.
6. Describe how this project will correct the risks identified above. (maximum: 15 pts.)
. Describe the specifIC "fixes" for each ofthe risks identified above. (10 pts.)
. Describe the range of alternatives considered. (5 pts.)
Once the mussing sidewalks are constructed. children. and pedestrians in general, wil! not lle forced te
walk in the street when naths are muddy.
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7. Describe how this project will increase walking and bicycling to school. (maximum: IS pts.)
. What barriers will be removed to allow for increased walking and bicycling? (10 pts.)
. Describe how increased walking and bicycling among students will be sustained. (5 pts.)
Installin!! the improvements as proposed. will increase the nnmbers of kids who walk and bike to school
bv removin!! maior obstacles to walkability that exist now, snch as inadequate and missiu!!
infrastructure like missin!! sidewalks. missin!! or non ADA compliant pedestrian ramps. Once parents
embrace the many health, economic. and environmeutal benefits of walkin!! versus driviu!!, we expect
to observe a si!!niticant decrease in dailv vehicular trips. As more parents observe ever lar!!er nnmbers
of children safely walkin!! and bikin!! to school. they are likely to have more confidence in the safety of
the school routes for their own children.
8. Describe in detail, your agency or organization's capacity to undertake this project. (10 pts.)
. Cite how the lead agency has managed other federal grants. (5 points)
. Who (staff persons andJor volunteers) will be working on this project and what are their roles and
responsibilities? (2 pts.)
. Do you have other funding resources available for this project in addition to SRTS funds to cover
any cost ovemms? (3 pts.)
Over the course of man v years. City planners and en!!ineers have re!!ularlv and successfully
collaborated with the Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to construct prolects to DOT and
FHW A staudards. Proiects have included maior federallv funded freeway interchan!!e proiects. toll
roads, brid!!es. and hundreds of miles of local street improvements and bike facilities. The City of
Clmla Vista is able and committed to meetin!! FHWA requirements. Under 49CFR Part 26, it is the
City's policy to ensure that DBE's have equal opportunities to bid on and participate in contracted
projects.
In addition. the City complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act and with all
applicable Title 23 and 49CFR Part 18 reQuirements under the Uuiform Administrative Requirements
for Grants and Cooperative A!!reements to State and Local Governments." as well' as all other
applicable State and Federal laws and re!!ulations. Grant funds are mana!!ed throu!!h the Fiscal
Division of the En!!ineerln!! Department that also assumes responsibilitv for FHW AJDOT reportin!!
reQuirements. Project construction contracts are routinelv written. negotiated. advertised, and
administered by experienced En!!ineerin!! staff; internal audits are performed bv trained Finance
Department !!rants mana!!ement staff. while annual single audits are performed bv an independent
auditin!! firm.
Overall project management will be provided bv the En!!ineerinl! Director/Citv Engineer with many
years experience in the mana!!ement of infrastructure projects. Dav-to-dav project mana!!ement will
be provided bv the Desi!!n section of the En!!ineerin!! Department. As with all transportation proiects,
the senior civil ell!!i"eer wlll be assisted bv appropriately assi!!ned staff, as required, to plan fullv and
execute the project. These will include desi!!n en!!;"eers, land surveyors, traffic en!!ineer. traffic
interns, contract specialist, !!rant mana!!ement specialist. environmental planner. The City of Chula
Vista has a favorable record of completinl! Caltrans and other transportation projects on time and
!!enerallv within bud!!et.
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PART 5: Project Cost Estimate
Please provide cost estimate figures in the fonnats displayed below.
FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS:
PROJECT C ST as auuilca e
I SRTS $ I Other $ , Total $
Preliminary Engineering
Environmental I $6,294.00 I I $6,294.00
PS&E I $62,940.00 I I $62,940.00
Right of Way
Engineering $0.00
Appraisals & Acquisitions $0.00
Utilities $0.00
Construction .
Construction $163,950.00 I $163,950.00
Construction Engineering $15,735.00 I $15,735.00
,
Before/After Evalnation $2,000.00 $2,000.00
City/County Partnership Costs $0.00
Subtotal $250,919.00 $0.00 $250,919.00
Contingency* $25,092.00 $25,092.00
Total Proiect Cost** $276,011.00 $0.00 I $276,011.00
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*Contingency "Total Cost" may not exceed 10% of the "Subtotal"; however, exceptions will be considered on a case-by~case
basis.
**SRTS funds may not exceed $1,000,000
Has a non-infrastructure grant been submitted or approved to complement this infrastructure improvement?
DYes ~No
FOR NON-INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS:
PR JECT C TEST ATE (as aDp !cable) *
SRTS $ Other $ Total $
Staff Time $0.00
Contractual Services* $0.00
Materials . $0.00
Other Direct Costs $0.00
Before/After Evaluation $0.00
City/County Partnership Costs $0.00
Total** I $0.00 I $0.00 I $0.00
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**SRTS funds may not exceed $500,000.
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PART 6: Proiect Delivery Schedule
Please provide estimated completion dates for the major milestones on your project.
Target Dates for Infrastructure Projects:
1. Obtain Authorization to Proceed with Preliminary Engineering (PE)
2. Complete Student Tally and Parent Survey
3. Complete the NEPA document
4. Submit first invoice
5. Complete final design and Plans, Specifications, & Estimate (PS&E)
6. Obtain Authorization to Proceed with Right of Way
7. Obtain Right of Way Clearance (certification)
8. Obtain project Authorization to Proceed with Construction
9 . Award Construction Contract
10. Complete construction
II. Submit second Student Tally and Parent Survey results
12. Submit final invoice with a report of expenditures, and close out the project
Target Dates for Non-Infrastructure Projects (as applicable):
I. Obtain Federal Authorization to Proceed
2. Submit Student Tally and Parent Survey results
3. Submit first invoice
4. Complete project and produce deliverables
5. SLlbmit second Student Tally and Parent Survey results
6. Submit final invoice with a report of expenditures and close out the project
June 2009
March 2010
June 2009
September 2009
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Julv 2010
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Preliminary Estimate of Cost
DEPARTVIENT OF THANSPORTATION
PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE OF COST I SHEET
City of Chula Vista 1 OF 1
Bid Opening Expenditure Authorization Budget AllocatIon Date
06/04/2008
District County Route PM Source of Funds
II San Diego
Federal-aid Number Description
I Street Sidewalk Improvements between Hilltop Drive and First A venue
Safe Routes to School Program
City of Chula Vista
Item Number Item DescriPtion Unit Ouantity Unit Price ..<\mount
I Removal & disposal of existing improvements LS I $ I 0,000 $10,000
2 Excavation & grading LS I $10,000 $10,000
3 PCC sidewalk SF 3600 $12 $43,200
4 PCC driveway SF 3000 $15 $45,000
5 ADA pedestrian ramps EA 2 $5,000 $10,000
6. Public convenience & safety (traffic control) LS I $5,000 $5,000
7 Water meter relocation EA 1 $10,000 $10,000
8 PCC retaining wall (C-9) -:- SF 425 $50 $21,250
9 Wrought iron fence relocation LF 100 . $50 $5,000
10 Removal & replacement of sidewalk SF 250 $10 $2,500
11 Backfill in landsacpe area LS I $2,000 $2,000
.
Length in Miles: SUBTOTAL $163,950
Contingencies $25,092
15 %
$189,042
Made By: Roberto Solorzono TOTAL
Checked By: Elizabeth Chopp IAPproved:
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EXHIBIT 24-A
Application [or Safe Routes to School Fuudiug
EXHIBIT 24-A
Application for Federal Safe Routes to School Funding
Check one:
This application is for:
[8j Infrastructure project
o Non - infrastruc ture proj ect
This application is to be completed when seeking funds for infrastrncture and/or non-infrastructure
projects from the federal Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program. It consists of six (6) parts which asks for
the following information:
PART 1: General Information About the Applicant
PART 2: General Information About the Project
PART 3: Organization Background and Capacity
PART 4: Detailed Information About the Project
PART 5: Project Cost Estimates
PART 6: Project Delivery Schedule
NOTE: Applicants can recreate this application form, however, the format and all questions must remain
exactly the same as presented and submitted with attachments in hard copy to your Caltrans District Local
Assistance Engineer (DLAE). Please submit three (3) sets of the application package to the DLAE in your
Caltrans District Office. Refer to the DLA web site for the DLAE in your District and their mailing address:
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/LocaIPrograms/dlae.htm.
Applications from nontraditional applicants (school districts, nonprofit organizations, public health/education
departments, federally recognized Native American Tribes, hospitals) must be accompanied by a signature from a
top official from a City/County/Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)/Regional Transportation Planning
Agency (RTPA) certifying that they will agree to be the responsible agency over the nontraditional awardee. If a
nontraditional applicant is awarded. funds for an infrastructure project, a signature is required from a public works
official from the public agency certifying that they agree to operate and maintain the facility after construction.
An incomplete application will be disqualified from review. The entire application text must not exceed 30 pages.
Maps, photographs, and Letters of Support may be included in the application package separately as attachments
and will not be counted as part of the 30-page limit. All Letters of Support to Caltrans must be directed to
"To Whom it May Concern." Do not seud them directly to the Director at Caltrans Headquarters or
District Director.
Applications must be stapled in the upper left-hand comer. Those bound by any other means will not be accepted;
e.g., binders, protective covers, spiral threading: If you wish to submit a lransmittalletter, please attach it to the
application with a removable binder clip.
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PART 1: General Information About the Applicant
Name of applicant (or responsible agency):
City of Cbula Vista
If a nontraditional applicant, name of responsible City/CountyllVIPOIRTP A that has agreed to partner with the
applicant:
Name and title of contact person responsible for this project:
Roberto Solorzauo, Associate Em!iueer
Name, title, and signature of top official from a City/County/MPOIRTP A (if applicable):
Rick Hopkins, Director of Engineerin!.! (Type here and sign below)
Mailing address of responsible contact person responsible for this project:
Street address: 276 Fourth Ayenue City: Chula Vista County: San Die!.!o Zip: 91910
Telephone number of contact person responsible for the project: (619) 409-5420
E-mail addressofcontactpersonresponsiblefortheproject:solo(a)ci.cbula-Yista.ca.us
Fax number of contact person responsible for the project: (619) 691-5171
PART 2: General Information About the Proiect
Check all of the areas that you will use SRTS funds for:
o Education 0 Encouragement 0 Enforcement [g] Engineering
State Legislatiye District(s): Senate 40 Assembly 78 & 79
Caltrans District: 11
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)lRegional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA):
SANDAG
Project title:
Moss Street Sidewalk Improyements
Clearly state the specific deliverables that will result from your project:
Installation 'of Portland Cement Concrete sidewalk curb and !.!utters, driveways, ADA pedestrian
ramps, traffic control, and other miscellaneous items of work necessary for the project.
Identify other safety efforts already underway in your locale that may complement your project:
Walk San Die!.!o - a re!.!ional !.!rassroots or!.!anization dedicated to makin!.! San Die!.!o nei!.!hborhoods
more walkable - has worked extensively with City staff to identify missin!.! and inadequate pedestrian
infrastructure alon!.! school routes, and they have provided detailed recommendations for
improvement. Beca"se of the importance of this proiect to the City, stakeholders have alreadv
contributed a significant amount of development time to the project.
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Walk San Diello will activelv enllalle parents and other residents in completinll the citYWide walkinll
audits. The community will also help set citYWide priorities for implementinll the infrastructure needs
that were identified. The walkinll audits are estimated to be completed within 12 months. The
Pedestrian Master Plan is estimated to be completed bv Julv 2009. Citv stall" and the Walk San Diello
llroup have alreadv contributed over 800 hours to accomplish this critical first step.
The City is currently workinll with a Consultant in developinll a Pedestrian Master Plan (PMP). The
framework for the Pedestrian Master Plan will include identifvinll specitic Plan lloals. policies. actions.
implementation strategies. pedestrian route types and design-guiding principles. and developinll a
prioritization methodolollV appropriate for the City of Chula Vista. The PMP build on the City and
SANDAG's existinll pedestrian and planninll documents such as SANDAG's "Planninll and Desillnin!!
for Pedestrians" and other relevant sources. The PMP is estimated to be completed bv Julv 2009.
The PMP will identify and analvze existing pedestrian conditions. existinll and potential pedestrian'
routes, and potential pedestrian infrastructure improvement proiects for specific locations that focus
on providing and improvin!! connections along pedestrian routes. In addition to pedestrian
improvement projects, the need for pedestrian related studies and development of pedestrian safety
and education programs will also be identified. as appropriate. One of the maior tasks of the plan is to
evaluate existinll conditions within a Quarter-mile radius of all elementary 'schools. and develop
preliminary school-area improvement plans
In addition. City staff have completed an effort to identify mlSSlDll and inadequate infrastructure
surroundin!! the City's public elementarv schools. usin!! GIS mappinll technolollV. The City has been
awarded a Caltrans Community-Based Transportation Plannin!! !!rant. The !!rant will fund tlte
activities of Walk San Die!!o.
Brief description of project:
Proiect consists oCthe installation of Portland Cement Concrete sidewalk curb and llutter, ADA
Pedestrian ramps, and other miscellaneous items of work, on the north side of Moss Street between
Third Avenue and Tobias Drive within one mile of Rice. Castle Park, and Kelloll Elementary Schools.
Brief description of targeted location; e.g., urban/mral/suburban setting, geographic characteristics:
The Citv of Chula Vista is located 12 miles south of downtown San Die!!o and 5 miles north of the
international border with Mexico. The 223,500 population is diverse and youthful.. Elementarv
School enrollment is approximatelv 23,800. Chula Vista is also one of the fastest !!rowin!!
municipalities in the country with a 52 square mile public infrastructure network that is expandin!!
. accordin!!ly. However. the City's pedestrian facilities vary dramaticallv in condition and sutliciency
from the newlv develop!n!! areas of the City to the older allin!! nei!!hborhoods. The proposed proiect
site is located in an older urban residential area of the City, with missinll or failiull pedestrian
infrastructure. The combined student population for both elementary schools is approximatelv 1.707.
Identify the names of school(s) in the target area, the total student enrollment in each of the schools, and
approximate number of children who currently walklbicycle to school:
Rice Elementary School, student enrollment 655; Castle Park Elementarv School. student enrollment'
544; KelIo!! Elementarv School. student enrollment 508. The City does not have data for the number of
children who currentlv walklbike to school.
If submitting more than one application, the priority number of this application: ~
Total number of project applications being submitted: ~
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PART 3: Organization Background and Capacity
1. Provide a brief overview of your organization if the applicant is a nontraditional applicant (example, a
mission statement, geographical area served, experience with projects similar to the one proposed, etc).
Mission statement: The City of Chula Vista EngineeriD!! Department's mission is to advance the public
health and safety of our diverse community bv ensuring reliable and well-manai!ed infrastructure
throui!h the efficient and ethical delivery of innovative aud professional eni!ineering services.
Geoi!raphical area served: The City i!overnment serves the entire. 52 square mile area of the City and
frequently participates in rei!ional projects with neighborini! communities such as the City of San
Diei!o. We are also active participants and work collaborativelv with Caltrans and our MPO. the San
Diei!o Association of Governments (SANDAG) on numerous rei!ional transportation planning and
construction projects.
Experience with similar projects: Eni!ineerini! manai!es the performance of City streets. pavement.
sidewalks. traffic sii!nals. streetlights. and the City's extensive storm water and wastewater systems.
The City's eni!ineerini! and desii!n staff are responsible for oversii!ht and implementation of all such
projects throui!h to completion. Examples of similar projects currently underwav in the City include
pedestrian and traffic calmini! improvements at Otav and Rice Elementarv Schools. funded bv a new Iv-
awarded Safe Routes to School i!rant.
Over the course of many vears. Citv planners and engineers have regularlv and successfullv
collaborated with the Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to construct projects to DOT and
FHW A standards. Projects have included maior federallv-funded freeway interchani!e proiects. toll
roads. bridi!es. and hundreds of miles of local street improvements. and bikewavs.
PART 4: Detailed Information About the Proiect(s)
When seeking funds for infrastmcture projects, the following four (4) documents must be attached to this
application:
I. A clear, color rendering of a general map showing the location of all proposed improvements and their
proximity to the school and school routes within the two-mile radius.
2. A clear site plan for each improvement location showing existing and proposed conditions, preferably in
color.
3. Detailed Engineer's Estimate (use form posted on the Division of Local Assistance Home Page in the
internet under SRTS located at: www.dot.ca.govlhq/LocalPrograms).
4. Completed "warrant" sheets per the California MUTCD for projects with traffic control devices (if
required).
For both infrastmcture and non-infrastructure projects, applicants are encouraged to provide letters of support
from project partners and advocacy groups. These letters should be attached to the back of this application and do
not count toward the total number of pages that are allowed.
Please respond to the following eight (8) statements when seeking infrastructure or non-infrastructure funds. They
must be answered in sufficient detail and clarity to enable the review committee to fully understand your proposed
project. They will be evaluated against all the other project proposals received. Refer to Section 24.6 of the SRTS
Guidelines that explains the project selection process.
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NOTE: The Evaluation element is a requirement of the program. It is not an option. It involves preparation of the
Student Tally and Parent Survey at the beginning and end of the SRTS project in the target school(s). Forms along
with data collection descriptions and instructions are posted on the Safe Routes to School web site. All applicants
mllst provide the requested data to the National Center for Safe Routes to School at the completion of their
project. The purpose is to determine the project's effectiveness in increasing the number of children walking and
bicyclmg to school.
1. Describe the extent to which your project incorporates elements of the following 5 Es, and identify the
individual and agency/organization responsible for the implementation of each element (maximum:
20 pts.)
If an Infrastructure Project:
. Engineering - Participation by engineers in providing correct technical information, oversight of
construction facilities, conducting engineering studies, providing engineering data, consulting with
engineers, etc. (11 pts.)
. Education - Programs that improve safety and convenience for children who walk or bicycle to school;
e.g., public safety awareness campaigns or safety training. (3 pts.)
. Encouragement - Activities that promote walking .and bicycling to school; e.g., providing incentives to
children who are physically active, introducing children and parents to walking and bicycling through
Walk to School Day events, "Walking Wednesdays," purchasing and distributing bicycle helmets (3
~J .
. Enforcement - Participation by law enforcement in the development and implementation of a project;
e.g., ensuring safe speed limits are posted near schools, ticketing abusers, conducting safety check
points. (3 pts.)
If a Non-infrastructure Project:
. Education - See description above. (10 pts.)
. Encouragement - See description above. (5 pts.)
. Enforcement - See description above. (3 pts.)
. Engineering - See description above. (2 pts.)
The project proposes to create physical improvements to the existing infrastructure. This segment of
Moss Street lack sidewalks, curb & gutters, and ADA compliant pedestrian ramps. 'Ve intend to
increase walking rates and enhance pedestrian safety by providing ADA-compliant sidewalks, and
pedestrian ramps. Potential vehicular conflicts with pedestrians will be red need with the sidewalk
installation since children would not have to walk in the street.
2. Cite the names and organizations/agencies that contributed to the development of a plan for this application
and explain how they will continue to be involved in the project if it is funded; that is, formation of an
ongoing"team." (10 pts.)
. Was there representation from the school, parents, professionals in the areas of health,
transportation, enforcement, local elected officials, and other key members of the community in
formulating this project? (5 pts.)
. Describe the collaborative process followed in the development of this project and the individual
contributions of each. (5 pts.)
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Walk San Diego has worked extensivelv with Citv staff to perform walking audits for the Rice, Otav,
and Harborside elementarv schools neighborhoods. The audits have ideutified missing and inadeQuate
pedestrian iufrastructure at the proposed project sites, and provided detailed recommendations for
improvement. Together with school district data aud Citv tramc and accident data, the results and
recommendations from these walking audits will serve as a baseline for an alreadv awarded SRTS
grant for Rice and Otav Elementarv Schools.
The Chula Vista Police Department's Communitv Policing unit has worked with traffic engineers and
the school district to refine recommendations from the walking audits. In addition, Citv staff have
completed an effort to identifv missing and inadeQuate infrastructure surrounding the Citv's public
elementary schools. using GIS mapping technol02V. The City has been awarded a Caltrans
Community-Based Transportation Planning (CBTP) grant. This CBTP grant will fund the activities of
Walk San Diego to conduct 36 citywide walking audits.
3. Does the applicant have a commitment from other agencies and organizations to have a role in implementing
the project once awarded? (maximum: 5 pts.)
. Cite the name, title, and contact information of the individual responsible for ensuring completion of
this project. (3 pts.)
. Has the commitment been formalized? Please describe. (2 pts.)
. The Citv of Chub Vista will be the onlv responsibe agencv to complete this proiect.
4. Describe in detail any other efforts within the agency or organization that are planned or underway to support
or compliment the proposed project. (maximum: 10 pts.)
. Cite any funding commitments that have been made by agencies or organizations to sustain this
project. (5 pts.)
. Is this project consistent with the goals and objectives of local or regional planning documents; i.e.,
City/County Master Plan or General Plan, School Safety Plan, Circulation Plan, etc.?
(5 pts.)
The Citv has been awarded a Caltrans Communitv-Based Transportation Planning (CBTP) grant.
This CBTP grant will fund the activities of Walk San Die!!o to conduct 36 citywide walkinl! audits. The
Citv is currentlv working with a Consultant in developin!! a Pedestrian Master Plan that will identifv
and evaluate existing conditions within a Qnarter-mile radius of all elementarv schools. and develop
preliminarv school-area improvement plans.
5. Describe the safety-risks children currently encounter at the project location when walking or bicycling to
school. Include supporting data such as accident reports, survey results, etc. (maximum: 15 pts.)
. How was the determination made for each of the risks? (~pts.)
o Describe the extent and severity ofthe risks; namely, fatalities, injuries. (2 pts.)
. Describe the safety-risks; namely, high vehicular speeds along two-lane roadways without sidewalks
exposing children to debris, mud, overgrown vegetation, etc. or recently repOlied
abductions/kidnappmgs/peer bullying/gang assaults reported against children along commute routes.
(10 pts.)
This segment of Moss Street is a 35"mile oer hour two-lane road with missing sidewalk curb and
gutters on tine north side between Third Avenue and Tobias Drive. Because of the lack of sidewalk
improvements on the north side of this se!!me"t of Moss Street. most of the pedestrian traffic occurs on
the soulln side of the road. Since the.. is no cllrb and gutter, dudng a rainv season the walk path
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becomes muddv and non walkable. Since June 10. 2000 there have been three (3) pedestrianlbicvcle
related accidents with iniuries.
6, Describe how this project will correct the risks identified above, (maximum: 15 pts,)
. Describe the specific "fixes" for each of the risks identified above, (10 pts,)
. Describe the range of alternatives considered, (5 pts,)
Once the missing sidewalks are constructed. children. and pedestrians in general. will be encouraged to
walk on this side of the road and not be forced to walk in the street when paths are mnddv:
7, Describe how this project will increase walking and bicycling to school. (maximum: 15 pts,)
. Wbat barriers will be removed to allow for increased walking and bicycling? (10 pts.)
. Describe how increased walking and bicycling among students will be sustained, (5 pts,)
Installing the improvements as proposed, will increase the numbers of kids who walk and bike to
school. by removiug maior obstacles to walkability that exists now. such as inadeQuate and missing
infrastructure. Once parents embrace the many health. economic, and environ'mental benefits of
walking versu.s driving, we expect to observe a signiticant decrease in dailv vehicular trips. As more
parents observe ever larger numbers of children safely walking and biking to school. thev are Iikelv to
have more confidence in the safetv of the school routes for their own children.
8, Describe in detail, your agency or organization's capacity to undertake this project (10 pts,)
. Cite how the lead agency has managed other federal grants. (5 points)
. Wbo (staff persons and/or volunteers) will be working on this project and what are their roles and
responsibilities? (2 pts.)
. Do you have other funding resources available for this project in addition to SRTS funds to cover
any cost overruns? (3 pts,)
Over the cOllrse of manv years, City planners and engineers have regularlv and successfully
collaborated with the Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to construct projects to DOT and
FHW A standards. Projects have included maior federally-funded freeway interchange projects. toll
roads. bridges. and hundreds of miles of local street improvements. and bike facilities. The City of
Chula Vista is able and committed to meeting FHWA reQuirements. Under 49CFR Part 26, it is the
City's poliCY to ensure that DEE's have eQual opportunities to bid on and participate in contracted
projects.
In addition, the Citv complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and with all
applicable Title 23 aud 49CFR Part 18 reQuirements under the Uniform Administrative ReQuirements
for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments,. as well as all other
applicable State and Federal laws and regulations. Grant funds are mauaged through the Fiscal
Division of the Engineering Department which also assumes responsibility for FHW AlDOT reporting
reQuirements. Project construction contracts are routinelv written, negotiated. advertised. and
administered bv experienced En2ineering staff; internal audits are performed bv trained Finance
Department grants management stalI, while annual single audits are performed by an independent
auditinl! firm.
Overall project management will be provided bv the Engineer;nll; Director/City Engineer with manv
years experience in the management of infrastructure projects. Dav-to-day project management will
be provided by the Desi'!n section of the Engineering Department. As with all transportation projects.
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the senior civil engineer will be assisted by appropriately assigned staff, as reQuired. to fullv plan and
execute the project, These will include design engineers, land snrveyors. traffic enl!:ineer, traffic
interns. contract specialist, grant management specialist, environmental planner. The City of Chula
Vista has a favorable record of completing Caltrans and other transportation projects on time and
generallv within bndget.
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PART 5: Project Cost Estimate
Please provide cost estimate figures in the formats displayed below.
FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PRO,TECTS:
PROJECT COST ESTIl'vIATE (as aooIIcable)"
I SRTS $ Other $ Total $
PreliminarY Enaineerina
Environmental I $39,600.00 $39,600.00
PS&E I $132,000.00 $132,000.00
Riaht ofWav
Engineering $0,00
Appraisals & Acquisitions $0.00
Utilities $0.00
Constrnction
. Construction $440,000.00 $440,000.00
Construction En aineering $44,000,00 $44,000.00
Before/ After Evaluation $2,000.00 $2,000.00
City/County Partnership Costs $0.00
Subtotal $657,600.00 $0,00 $657,600.00
Contingency* $65,760,00 $65,760.00
Total Proiect Cost** I $723,360.00 I $0,00 $723,360.00
I
*Contingency "Tota! Cost" may not exceed 1O% of the "Subtotal"; however, exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case
basis.
"SRTS funds may not exceed $1,000,000
Has a non-infrastmcture grant been submitted or approved to complement this infrastructure improvement?
DYes ~No
FOR NON-INFRASTRUCTURE PRO.TECTS:
SRTS $ Other $ Total $
Staff Time $0.00
Contractual Services' $0.00
Materials $0.00
Other Direct Costs $0.00
Before/ After Evaluation $0.00
City/County Partnership Costs $0.00
Total** I $0.00 I $0.00 I $0.00
PROJECT COST ESTIMATE (as applicable)"
*No copyright permitted on materials.
*'SRTS funds may not exceed $500,000.
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PART 6: Proiect Deliverv Schedule
Please provide estimated completion dates for the major milestones on your project.
Target Dates for Infrastructure Projects:
I. Obtain Authorization to Proceed with Preliminary Engineering (PE)
2. Complete Student Tally and Parent Survey
3. Complete the NEPA document
June 2009
March 2010
June 2009
S. Complete final design and Plans, Specifications, & Estimate (PS&E)
Seotember 2009
November 2009
4. Submit first invoice
6. Obtain Authorization to Proceed with Right of Way
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7. Obtain Right of Way Clearance (certification)
8. Obtain project Authorization to Proceed with Construction
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Mav 2010
9 . Award Construction Contract
August 20 I 0
10. Complete construction
December 20 I 0
II. Submit second Student Tally and Parent Survey results
FebruarY 2011
March 2011
12. Submit final invoice with a report of expenditures, and close out the project
Target Dates for Non-Infrastructure Projects (as applicable):
1. Obtain Federal Authorization to Proceed
2. Submit Student Tally and Parent Survey results
3. Submit first invoice
4. Complete project and produce deliverables
S. Submit second Student Tally and Parent Survey results
6. Submit final invoice with a report of expenditures and close out the project
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DEPARTMENT OF TRA;-,>SPORTATION
PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE OF COST I SHEET
City of Chula Vista I OF I
Bid Opening Expenditure Authorization Budget Allocation Date
06/04/2008
District County Route PM Source of Funds
II San Diego
Federal.aid Number Description
Moss Street Sidewalk Improvements between Third Avenue and Tobias Drive
Safe Routes to School Program
City of Chula Vista
Item Number Item DescriDtion Unit Ouantitv Unit Price Amount
I Removal & disposal of existing improvements LS I $10,000 $10,000
2 Excavation & grading LS I $10,000 $10,000
3 PCC monolithic curb, gutter, & sidewalk SF 3800 $50 $190,000
4 PCC driveway SF 600 $15 $9,000
5 ADA pedestrian ramps EA 5 $3,500 $17,500
6 Public convenience & safety (traffic control) LS I $5,000 $5,000
7 Adjust MH to grade EA I $2,000 $2,000
8 Aspbalt concrete (5' plus overlay) TON 1100 $100 $110,000
9 Cnlshed aggregate base (5' construction) TON 1300 $65 $84,500
10 Import soil CY 10 $200 $2,000
Length in Miles: SUBTOTAL $440,000
Contingencies $65,760
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$505,760
Made By: Roberto Solorzano TOTAL
Checked By: Elizabeth Chopp [APproved:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF TWO
GRAl'H APPLICATIONS FOR FEDERAL SAFE ROUTES TO
SCHOOL FUNDING CYCLE 2 TO IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN
FACILITIES ALONG I STREET AND ALONG MOSS STREET
WHEREAS, building on the success of California's Safe Routes to School Program and
other similar programs in other states, Congress enacted Section 1404 of Safe, Accountable,
Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SA.FETEA-LU) and
authorized a five-year Federal Safe Routes to School funding program; and
WHEREAS, applications for funding for Cycle 2 of the Federal Safe Routes to School
Grant Program are due July 18,2008; and
WHEREAS, available pedestrian facilities along the north side of I Street between
Hilltop Drive and First A venue are limited or non-existent; and
WHEREAS, available pedestrian facilities along the north side of Moss Street between
Third Avenue and Tobias Drive are non-existent; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project along I Street will improve the school route to Hilltop
Elementary and Hilltop Middle Schools by adding or upgrading pedestrian facilities in the area;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed project along Moss Street will improve the school route to
Rice and Castle Park Elementary Schools by adding or upgrading pedestrian facilities in the area;
and
WHEREAS, staff recommends applying for project funding from the Cycle 2 Federal
Safe Routes to School Grant Program for the I Street project and the Moss Street project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Clmla Vista
that it approves the submittal of two grant applications for Federal Safe Routes to School
Funding Cycle 2 to improve pedestrian facilities along I Street and along Moss Street.
Presented by
Approved as to forn1 by
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Bart C. Miesfeld L"
Interim City Attorney
Rick Hopkins
Director of Engineering
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