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Resolution authorizing the filing of an application for the San Mateo County Transportation Authority Highway Program Grant for up to $17,000,000 for the Colma South San Francisco El Camino Real Bike and Pedestrian Improvements Project and approving Budget Amendment Number 26.017
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WHEREAS, the Town of Colma proposes to design and construct bicycle and pedestrian improvements along El Camino Real; and
WHEREAS, in October 2023, Colma reached out to South San Francisco to request partnership to extend this project into South San Francisco; and
WHEREAS, Segments A and B of the project are within the Town of Colma. Segment C of the project is from Arlington Drive to Hickey Boulevard in the City of South San Francisco; and
WHEREAS, the Project proposes to install a Class I multi-use path along Segment C; and
WHEREAS, the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA) Measure A and W Highway Program provides grants for projects that reduce traffic congestion and improve throughput and safety on the most critical commute corridors in San Mateo County; and
WHEREAS, staff requests that the City Council approve an application for the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA) Measure A and W Highway Program Grant for up to $17,000,000 for the Colma South San Francisco El Camino Real Bike and Pedestrian Improvements Project (tr2415); and
WHEREAS, the total request of SMCTA Highway Funds would be up to $17 million to fund the design and right of way (ROW) acquisition for Segments A and C and the ROW only for Segment B. An estimated maximum of $5.5 million in SMCTA highway funds would be allocated for Segment C design (South San Francisco); and
WHEREAS, staff also requests City Council authorize a 10% local match of up to $250,000 for Segment C, if the SMCTA Highway Grant is awarded, with the required match reduced by the recently awarded $300,000 grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC); and
WHEREAS, if approved, Budget Amendment Number 26.017 would increase budgeted revenues by $300,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of South San Francisco hereby authorizes an application to the SMCTA Highway Grant for up to $17,000,000 for the Colma South San Francisco El Camino Real Bike and Pedestrian Improvements Project (tr2415).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council approves a local grant match of 10% if the grant is awarded up to $250,000 (for Segment C only).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council approves and adopts the SMCTA Resolution attached in draft form as Exhibit A if grant is awarded.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council approves Budget Amendment Number 26.017 to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget to add $300,000 for Project tr2415.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes the City Manager to take any other related actions consistent with the intention of the resolution and accompanying staff report including executing a reimbursement agreement with the Town of Colma if the grant is awarded.
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