Title
Resolution supporting the Safe Routes to School 2025 project and approving project number st2507; accepting a San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) grant in the amount of $4,897,000 under the 2024 Pedestrian And Bicycle Program Cycle 7; approving local match funds of $500,000; approving associated Budget Amendment Number 25.032; and authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements.
body
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco has identified key recommendations to improve road user safety, and has developed the Safe Routes to School 2025 Project (Project Number st2507) to construct pedestrian and bike improvements on city streets around Parkway Heights Middle School, Buri Buri Elementary School, Alta Loma Middle School, and Ponderosa Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the total cost to complete the Safe Routes to School 2025 Project is $5,397,000; and
WHEREAS, the City requested $4,897,000 in funding from the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Cycle 7 Grant for the project, which has been recommended for funding as notified by the TA; and
WHEREAS, the City has committed to providing up to $500,000 in matching funds for the project; and
WHEREAS, the Safe Routes to School 2025 Project will improve pedestrian and cyclist safety, increase accessibility, and reduce traffic-related hazards near the identified schools, thereby contributing to the City’s broader mobility and safety goals; and
WHEREAS, the total funding for the project, including $4,897,000 in grant funding and $500,000 in local match funds, will be used to implement vital infrastructure improvements, including upgraded walkways, high-visibility crosswalks, protected bike lanes, and traffic calming measures; and
WHEREAS, the Safe Routes to School 2025 Project aligns with the City’s General Plan and Strategic Plan goals by enhancing the safety of vulnerable road users, promoting sustainable transportation, and ensuring the safe passage of children to and from school.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco as follows:
1. The City Council hereby supports the Safe Routes to School 2025 Project and approves Project Number st2507.
2. The City Council hereby accepts a San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) grant in the amount of $4,897,000 under the 2024 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Cycle 7.
3. The City Council hereby approves local match funds in the amount of $500,000 to be funded from Citywide Transportation Impact Fees.
4. The City Council hereby approves Budget Amendment Number 25.032 to adjust projected revenue and expenditure for Fiscal Year 2024-25 in accordance with the project funding.
5. The City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute all necessary agreements and documents to facilitate the implementation of the Safe Routes to School 2025 Project and take any other actions necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution that does not materially increase the City’s obligations on behalf of the City Council, and subject to the approval as to form by the City Attorney.
6. The City Council authorizes and directs staff to proceed with the implementation of the Safe Routes to School 2025 Project, including the necessary infrastructure improvements to enhance safety and mobility for schoolchildren and promote sustainable transportation.
7. The City Council directs that the City’s budget be updated to reflect the allocation of funds and the scope of the Safe Routes to School 2025 Project.
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; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.