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Resolution supporting the Spruce & Miller School Safety Improvements Project and submitting an application to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for Cycle 8 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funding
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WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco (Sponsor) has identified a need to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety and access near Spruce Elementary School and All Souls Catholic School, including school crossing safety, pedestrian accessibility, and connectivity along surrounding streets; and
WHEREAS, the Sponsor has developed the Spruce & Miller School Safety Improvements Project (Project) to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety through traffic signal upgrades, curb extensions, enhanced crosswalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps, potential sidewalk construction along Tamarack Lane, and related improvements at nearby streets and intersections, with final design informed by outreach and engagement with schools, adjacent residents, and other stakeholders; and
WHEREAS, it will cost $1,190,000 to implement the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Sponsor seeks $1,071,000 for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA) issued a Call for Projects for the Cycle 8 Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program on August 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, a Primary Grant Agreement has been executed between the Sponsor and SMCTA on May 13, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the SMCTA requires the Sponsor's governing board to adopt a resolution:
1. Supporting the Project and application for $1,071,000 in SMCTA Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funds for the Project;
2. Committing the Sponsor to the completion of the Project, including the commitment of matching funds in the amount of $119,000 needed for implementation;
3. Certifying that any funds awarded by the SMCTA will be used to supplement existing funds for program activities, and will not replace existing funds or resources; and
4. If funds are awarded, authorizing the Sponsor's City Manager or their designee to sign a project supplement with the SMCTA for SMCTA Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funding for the Project and to take any other actions necessary to give effect to this resolution and execute applicable amendments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco hereby:
1. Directs staff to submit an application to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funds for $1,071,000 for the Spruce & Miller School Safety Improvements Project;
2. Authorizes the City Manager or their designee to execute a project supplement with the San Mateo County Transportation Authority to encumber SMCTA Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funds;
3. Commits to completing the Project, including contributing $119,000 of matching funds needed for Project implementation, if the requested SMCTA funds are awarded;
4. Certifies that any funds awarded by the SMCTA will be used to supplement existing funds for program activities, and will not replace existing funds or resources; and
5. Authorizes the City Manager or their designee to take any other actions necessary to give effect to this resolution and execute applicable amendments.
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