HomeMy WebLinkAbout15 TEA PROG FUNDS 09-20-99A EHDA
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Inter-Com
NO. 15
9-20-99
SEPTEMBER 20, 1999
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR TRANSPORTATION
ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITY (TEA) PROGRAM FUNDS.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 99-79 authorizing the nomination
of the Tustin Streetscape Improvement Project for consideration by OCTA for funding as part of
the TEA grant program, and authorize the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to act in
connection with the nomination and to provide such additional information as may be required.
FISCAL IMPACT
There will be a fiscal impact realized from the cost of Tustin's share, or what is called the
"match", of the total cost of the design and construction costs associated with the Old Town
Streetscape Improvement Project. Of an estimated total design and construction cost of $456,785
Tustin's share has been identified to be $206,800. The TEA grant is estimated to be $249,985..At
this time an appropriation is not being requested. However, it is anticipated that once the project
is designed a large portion of funding for the project cost would come from the Ad Valorem
Taxing District.
BACKGROUND
The Transportation Enhancement Activities (TEA) Program is a federal grant program,
authorized for transportation related projects that enhance quality-of-life factors, such as bicycle
and pedestrian facilities landscape, public art. The Orange County Transportation Authority is
responsible for selecting regionally significant TEA projects in the County. Approximately $6.2
million will be programmed through this call for projects with a minimum local match
requirement of twenty-five (25%) percent. OCTA does not anticipate issuing another call for
projects until 2004.
City Council Report
OCTA TEA Program
September 20, 1999
Page 2
A project within the TEA Program guidelines staff feels would be worthwhile to submit for
funding would be the Old Town Streetscape Improvement Project. This project will provide for
the design and construction of improvements to be constructed along E1 Camino Real from First
Street to Sixth Street, and in two public alleys. The intent of the project is to design streetscape
improvements and lighting to strengthen Old Town. The Old Town Streetscape Improvement
Project incorporates and expands upon the Diagonal Parking project that staff has been working on
for the past number of months. Any improvements would be designed so they could be installed in a
phased manner at the discretion of the City. The scope of work for the project is as follows;
· Conceptual/Schematic design of end islands to accommodate diagonal parking on E1 Camino
Real; landscape and hardscape design of elemems within the end islands, and; streetscape
amenities within the public right-of-way along E1 Camino'Real.
· Preliminary and final design of end islands including curbs, gutters and drainage facilities.
· Utility design and coordination to provide for installation (including phasing) of irrigation
facilities for landscaping and lighting in the end islands.
· Design and utility coordination of tree-well lighting for locations along both sides of E1 Camino
Real within the project limits.
· Landscape design in end islands and alleys.
· Street lighting design of any additional pedestrian features in alleys.
· Identification and evaluation of various landscape, streetscape amenities and lighting
alternatives, recommendations, calculations, quantities and cost estimates.
· Preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
The Orange County Transportation Agency (OCTA) is responsible for coordinating the TEA
Program. If Tustin's application is approved, the TEA Program grant will reimburse the City for
certain costs associated with the design and construction of portions of the Old Town Streetscape
Improvement Project.
A condition of approval for participation in the TEA Program is a resolution that will designate
certain individuals as authorized officials and authorize them to execute for and in behalf of the
City of Tustin applications and documents for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance.
Approval of the above-referenced resolution will potemially provide the City with
reimbursement for approximately 45% of the design and construction costs associated with the
streetscape improvement project proposed for Old Town.
Tim D. Seflet
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
David Gottlieb
Senior Redevelopment Project Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 99-79
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION
ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITY PROGRAM UNDER THE 1998 TRANSPORTATION
EQUITY ACT FOR THE 21 ST CENTURY FOR TUSTIN OLD TOWN
STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the United States Congress in June 1998 enacted the Transportation Equity Act
(TEA) for the 21 ~ Century, replacing the expired Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency
Act of 1991 which makes funds available to the Orange County Transportation Authority
(OCTA) for transportation enhancement activities; and
WHEREAS, OCTA has established the procedures and criteria for reviewing nominations and
applications for TEA funds; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tustin possesses authority to nominate transportation enhancement
activities for TEA funding and to finance, acquire, and construct the proposed project with
matching funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
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That the City of Tustin hereby authorizes the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to
act as the official representative of the City of Tustin and to apply for the Transportation
Enhancement Activities Program of the Tustin Old Town Streetscape Improvement
Project. The City's representative is authorized to execute whatever documems are
required to receive funds under the TEA program under the Transportation Equity Act for
the 21 a Century for the Tustin Old Town Streetscape Improvement Project.
2. The City of Tustin will maintain and operate the property acquired, developed.
rehabilitated, or restored for the life of the resultant facility(les) or activity.
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With the approval of the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) and OCTA,
the City of Tustin or its successors in interest in the property may transfer the responsibility
to maintain and operate the property.
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The City of Tustin will give the CalTrans and OCTA representatives access to and the fight
to examine all records, books, papers or documents related to the nominated transportation
enhancement activity.
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The City of Tustin will cause work on the project to be commenced within a reasonable
time after receipt of notification funds have been approved and that the project will be
carded to completion with reasonable diligence.
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The City of Tustin will comply where applicable with provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, the American with
Disabilities Act, the Secretary of Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archeological and
Historic Preservation, and any other applicable federal, state, and/or local laws, roles
and/or regulations.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Tustin held
on the 20th day of September 1999.
Tracy Wills Wofley, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk