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Resolution accepting a San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) Highway Program grant in the amount of $1,486,790 for the Junipero Serra Boulevard & I-280 Westborough Pedestrian & Bicycle Connectivity and Safety Project (st2301).
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WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco intends to provide safe alternate modes of transportation for pedestrians and bicyclists through the Junipero Serra Boulevard & I-280 Westborough Boulevard Pedestrian and Bicycle Connectivity and Safety Project (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, Active South City, an update to the City of South San Francisco's Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plans, identified the Project as a priority; and
WHEREAS, the Project will provide alternate mobility movements through the corridors by way of enhanced pedestrian and bicycling facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco, in conjunction with the TA, wishes to sponsor the implementation of the Project Initiation Document (PID) and Project Approval & Environmental Document (PA&ED) phases; and
WHEREAS, staff requests the City Council accept a TA Highway Program grant in the amount of $1,486,790 with a local match of $160,000 for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is also requested to approve Budget Amendment Number 24.032, which will add $1,646,790 into the Project funding which consists of a TA Highway Program grant award in the amount of $1,486,790 with a City local match of $160,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of South San Francisco that the City hereby accepts $1,486,790 from the TA for the Junipero Serra Boulevard & I-280 Westborough Pedestrian & Bicycle Connectivity and Safety Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council approves Budget Amendment Number 24.032 to add $1,646,790 into the Project funds which consists of a TA Highway Program grant in the amount of $1,486,790 with a City local match of $160,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the documents necessary to accept the grant funding and take any other actions necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution that do not materially increase the City’s obligations on behalf of the City Council, and subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Finance Department is authorized to establish the Project Budget consistent with the information contained in this resolution and the accompanying staff report.
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