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Resolution supporting the submittal of an application to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for Measure A Alternative Congestion Relief and Measure W Transportation Demand Management Program - Cycle 3 Call for Projects for a TDM Implementation Program and allocation of $20,000 from Economic and Community Development Department Supplies & Services fiscal year 2025-26 budget as a local match.
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WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco (Sponsor) has identified that increased traffic congestion and limited access to sustainable transportation options in key corridors are impacting mobility, air quality, and equitable access for residents and employees, and seeks to proactively address these challenges through transportation demand management strategies; and
WHEREAS, the Sponsor is proposing the development and deployment of a TDM Implementation Program (Program) to comprehensively implement the City’s existing TDM Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, elements of the TDM Implementation Program include deploying a fine structure for non-compliant sites; conducting outreach to sites in advance of fine implementation; and implementing a trip cap monitoring for the East of Highway 101 area; and
WHEREAS, the Sponsor seeks a grant allocation for this Program of $200,000; and
WHEREAS, the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) issued a Call for Projects for the Measure A Alternative Congestion Relief & Measure W Transportation Demand Management (ACR/TDM) Program on June 5, 2025; and
WHEREAS, a Primary Grant Agreement has been executed by the Sponsor and the TA on May 13, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City submitted a grant application for the TDM Implementation Program to the TA on August 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the TA requires the Sponsor's governing board to adopt a resolution:
1. Supporting the Program and application for $200,000 in TA TDM Program funds for the Program;
2. Committing the Sponsor to the completion of the Program, including the commitment of matching funds in the amount of $20,000 needed for implementation;
3. Certifying that any funds awarded by the San Mateo County Transportation Authority will be used to supplement existing funds for program activities, and will not replace existing funds or resources;
4. If funds are awarded, authorizing the City Manager or their designee to sign a project supplement with the TA for TDM Program funding for the Program and take any other action necessary to give effect to this resolution; and
5. Committing to commence work on the Program, if awarded, within one year of the TA Board of Directors allocating 2025 Cycle 3 TDM Program funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco:
1. Supports staff’s submittal of an application for TA TDM Program funds for $200,000 for the TDM Implementation Program; and
2. Authorizes the City Manager or their designee to execute a project supplement with the San Mateo County Transportation Authority to encumber any TDM Program funds awarded; and
3. Commits to completing the Program, including the commitment of $20,000 of matching funds needed for implementation, if awarded the requested funds; and
4. Certifies that any funds awarded by the TA will be used to supplement existing funds for the Program, and will not replace existing funds or resources; and
5. Commits to commencing work on the Project, if awarded, within one year of the TA Board of Directors allocating the 2025 Cycle 3 TDM Program funds; and
6. Authorizes the City Manager to take any other actions necessary to give effect to this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $20,000 from the Economic and Community Development Department fiscal year 2025-26 Supplies & Services budget will serve as a local match.
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