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Report regarding Resolutions supporting three applications to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for Cycle 8 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Funding for School Walk/Roll and Circulation Plans, Spruce & Miller School Safety Improvements, and Hickey Pathways & Connections (John Wilson, Senior Civil Engineer)
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RECOMMENDATION
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Adopt three resolutions supporting applications to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA) for Cycle 8 Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funding for: (1) School Walk/Roll and Circulation Plans; (2) Spruce & Miller School Safety Improvements; and (3) Hickey Pathways & Connections; identifying anticipated local matching funds; certifying non-supplantation of funds; and authorizing the City Manager or their designee to execute project supplements following City Council acceptance of any grant awards and approval of necessary budget appropriations.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 140-2026 on October 14, 2026, authorizing staff to submit qualifying competitive transportation grant applications consistent with adopted City plans and priorities, subject to specified local matching requirements. Pursuant to this authorization, staff submitted the applications by the applicable grant deadlines. These staff reports and accompanying resolutions were prepared before those deadlines but were subsequently scheduled for Council consideration after the application periods closed. The resolutions are therefore being presented to document Council support for the submitted applications, satisfy applicable grant program requirements, and authorize any additional actions specified therein. Any grant awards will return to Council for acceptance and necessary budget appropriations.
Community outreach and engagement will be an important component of project development. As projects advance, staff will seek input from residents, businesses, schools, and other stake...
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