HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2009-107RESOLUTION NO. 2009-107
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A NEW CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT "SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL -
OTAY ELEMENTARY AND RICE ELEMENTARY" (TF-361)
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) administers the
Federal Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program to fund the construction of bicycle and
pedestrian safety and traffic calming projects; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista applied for grant funding through the SRTS program
to improve pedestrian facilities adjacent to Otay Elementazy School and to Rice Elementary
School; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista received notification on June 7, 2007, that the grant
application had been approved; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista has accepted the SRTS Program grant funds in the
amount of $621,115 to be applied towazds the "Safe Routes to School - Otay Elementazy and
Rice Elementary Project" (TF-361); and
WHEREAS, the project cost estimate of $621,115 included in the initial grant application
did not include significant, unforeseen design challenges that azose during the design process;
and
WHEREAS, said unforeseen design challenges require an additional $97,000 be
appropriated to complete the project; and
WHEREAS, City staff recommends that the City establish Capital Improvement Project
Fund TF-361 and appropriate $718,115 to the fund [$621,115 from SRTS Program grant funds,
and $97,000 from the unencumbered balance of TransNet funds (CHV33)].
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby establish a new Capital Improvement Project, "Safe Routes to Schools - Otay
Elementazy and Rice Elementary School" (TF-361) and appropriate funds therefor.
Presented by
Richazd A. pl
Director of Public Works
Approved as to form by
Resolution No. 2009-107
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 12th day of May 2009 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Bensoussan, Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, and Cox
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Cheryl Cox, M or
ATTEST:
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Donna R. Norris, M ,City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
I, Donna R. Norris, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2009-107 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regulaz meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 12th day of May 2009.
Executed this 12th day of May 2009.
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Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk