RES-2008-197the City.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008- 197
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL TO THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AN
APPLICATION FOR FUNDING OF PROJECTS THAT
IMPROVE SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE FOR BICYCLE
COMMUTERS UNDER THE BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION
ACCOUNT.
WHEREAS, funds are available through the California Department of
Transportation "Caltrans for city and county projects that improve safety and convenience for
bicycle commuters through the Bicycle Transportation Account "BTA (the "Funds and
WHEREAS, the City of Anaheim (the "City desires to submit an application for
award of the Funds under the BTA for bicycle trail projects along the Southern California Edison
Right of Way from Lincoln Avenue to Ball Road and along Carbon Creek Channel Service Road
between the Southern California Edison Right of Way and 3033 W. Orange Avenue in the City
(the "Projects and
WHEREAS, to be eligible for the BTA Funds, the City must prepare and adopt a
Bicycle Transportation Plan which complies with California Streets and Highways Code Section
891.2 and which is reviewed and approved by the regional transportation planning agency; and
WHEREAS, the City has prepared, and the Caltrans Bicycle Facilities Unit, has
reviewed and approved the City's Bicycle Transportation Plan; and
WHEREAS, for fiscal year 2009 -10, Caltrans anticipates an appropriation of
$7.2 Million for projects that improve safety and convenience for bicycle commuters; and
WHEREAS, Caltrans Local Assistance Program Guidelines provide that BTA
Funds pay a maximum of ninety percent (90 of the total costs of eligible projects and local
agencies must provide a minimum of ten percent (10 of the total project cost from sources
other than the BTA; and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to provide the minimum ten percent (10
matching funds required by the Caltrans Local Assistance Program Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the City is willing and able to conform to each of the terms,
conditions and limitations imposed upon any such Funds granted to the City; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to accept any such Funds which may be awarded to
4. The City of Anaheim shall budget by increasing the appropriations and authorized
expenditures in such amount of said Funds received in FY 2009 -2010.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by the City Council
of the City of Anaheim this 1 8th day of November 2008, by the following roll -call vote:
ATTEST:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:
1. The Anaheim Director of Public Works or her designee is hereby authorized to
submit an application for and on behalf of the City of Anaheim, a public entity
established under the laws of the State of California, and the Anaheim Director of
Public Works, or her designee is authorized to execute any actions necessary for the
purpose of obtaining the assistance provided by California Department of
Transportation "Caltrans including any extensions and amendments thereof.
2. The City Council of the City of Anaheim hereby agrees to, and by this resolution,
does accept any such Funds so awarded to the City of Anaheim without further action
of the City Council being required therefore and further agrees to provide the
minimum ten percent (10 matching funds required by the Caltrans Local
Assistance Program Guidelines.
3. The City of Anaheim hereby agrees to comply with each and all of the terms,
conditions and limitations imposed by Caltrans upon said Funds, and the Anaheim
Director of Public Works or her designee is hereby authorized and directed to execute
any agreements, assurances, or other documents as may be necessary in connection
with the acceptance of said Funds as may be required by Caltrans, if such Funds are
awarded to the City.
AYES:
Mayor Pringle, Council Members Hernandez, Galloway, Kring
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: Council Member Sidhu
ABSTAIN: NONE
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
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CIT ANAHEI
MAYOR OF THE CITY ANAHEIM