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COUNCIL/AGENCY AGENDA REPORT
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DATE: MAY 2, 2005
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL/
CHAR AND MEMBERS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
FROM: TOWN MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN MANA XECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO APPLY FOR TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT
(TDA) ARTICLE 3 FUNDING
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution (Attachment 1) authorizing Town Manager/Executive Director to apply for
Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 funding.
BACKGROUND:
Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 funds are a percentage of gas tax collected and
were established to fund local pedestrian and bicycle projects. The Metropolitan Transportation
Commission (MTC) is the regional transportation planning agency responsible for the allocation of
these funds. The basic objectives of the TDA Article 3 Grant projects are to increase the safety,
security, and efficiency of bicycle and pedestrian travel. Each community is "guaranteed" a specific
amount based on its population.
Bicycle projects require an established Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) and an adopted
comprehensive bicycle plan, and this is part of the adopted General Plan. The Bicycle Advisory
Committee was approved by Council on May 2, 2005. The amount of TDA Article 3 funding
guaranteed to the Town of Los Gatos is approximately $21,000. The current year grant application
deadline was April 15, 2005. MTC will need to receive the attached Council resolution by May 24,
2005.
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PREPARED BY: O CURTIS
4irector of Parks and Public Works
Reviewed by: t_Assistant Town Manager Attorney Clerk Administrator
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL/
CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN MANAGER/EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO APPLY FOR TDA GRANT FUNDING
MAY 2, 2005
The TDA 2005-06 funds will be used as matching funds for a HES (Hazard Elimination Safety)
grants application for Los Gatos Creek Trail and College Avenue pathway improvement project. The
HES grant requires local matching funds that could be could be supplemented with the TDA funds.
The trail and pathway improvement project is an eligible project for the TDA funds. They are
included in the proposed FY 2005-06 Capital Improvement Program which is being considered on
this agenda.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the Council/Redevelopment Agency adopt Resolution to apply for TDA
Grant funding.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
Is a project as defined under CEQA. A Notice of Exemption has been filed.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The TDA Article 3 grant funds total, approximately $20,000 ($10,000 for each proposed project).
The Proposed FY 2005/10 Capital Improvement Plan has programmed the TDA grant funds as
designated local match as presented below:
FY 2005106
Funding
Proposed
Source
TDA Article 3 Project Recap
Budget
Los Gatos Creek Trail Pathway Improvements (Proj 410-0602)
$ 10,000
TDA Grant
63,750
CalTrans Grant
1,250
Town GFAR
Total Los Gatos Creek Trail Pathway Impvts. Proj.
$ 75,000
College Avenue Trail Pathway Improvements (Proj 410-0601)
10,000
TDA Grant
63,750
CalTrans Grant
1,250
Town GFAR
Total College Avenue Trail Pathway Improvements
$ 75,000
Attachments:
1. Resolution to apply for TDA Article 3 funding
2. TDA Article 3 Application/Resolution/Map
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AUTHORIZING TOWN MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO APPLY FOR
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) ARTICLE 3 FUNDING
WHEREAS, Article 3 ofthe Transportation Development Act (TDA), Public Utilities Code
(PUC) Section 99200 et sec., authorizes the submission of claims to a regional transportation
planning agency for the funding of projects exclusively for the benefit and/or use of pedestrians and
bicyclists; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), as the regional
transportation planning agency for the San Francisco Bay region, has adopted MTC Resolution No.
875, Revised, entitled "Transportation Development Act, Article 3, Pedestrian/Bicycle Projects,"
which delineates procedures and criteria for submission of requests for the allocation of "TDA
Article 3" funding; and
WHEREAS, MTC Resolution No. 875, Revised requires that requests for the allocation of
TDA Article 3 funding be submitted as part of a single, countywide coordinated claim from each
county in the San Francisco Bay region; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Los Gatos desires to submit a request to MTC for the allocation
of TDA Article 3 funds to support the projects described in Attachment B to this resolution, which
are for the exclusive benefit and/or use of pedestrians and/or bicyclists; now, therefore, be it.
RESOLVED, that The Town Of Los Gatos declares it is eligible to request an allocation of
TDA Article 3 funds pursuant to Section 99234 of the Public Utilities Code, and furthermore, be it.
RESOLVED, that there is no pending or threatened litigation that might adversely affect the
project or projects described in Attachment B to this resolution, or that might impair the ability of
the Town of Los Gatos to carry out the project; and furthermore, be it.
RESOLVED, that the Town of Los Gatos attests to the accuracy of and approves the
statements in Attachment A to this resolution; and furthermore, be it.
RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution and its attachments, and any
accompanying supporting materials shall be forwarded to the congestion management agency,
countywide transportation planning agency, or county association of governments, as the case may
be, of the Santa Clara County Valley Transportation Authority for submission to MTC as part of the
countywide coordinated TDA Article 3 claim.
Attachment 1
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a meeting of the Town Council/Redevelopment Agency
of the Town of Los Gatos, California, held on the day of by the following votes:
COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
AB STAIN:
SIGNED:
ATTEST:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS/
CHAIR OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
CLERK ADMINISTRATOR/SECRETARY
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AUTHORIZING TOWN MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO APPLY FOR
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) ARTICLE 3 FUNDING
WHEREAS, Article 3 of the Transportation Development Act (TDA), Public Utilities Code
(PUC) Section 99200 et a.., authorizes the submission of claims to a regional transportation
planning agency for the funding of projects exclusively for the benefit and/or use of pedestrians and
bicyclists; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), as the regional
transportation planning agency for the San Francisco Bay region, has adopted MTC Resolution No.
875, Revised, entitled "Transportation Development Act, Article 3, Pedestrian/Bicycle Projects,"
which delineates procedures and criteria for submission of requests for the allocation of "TDA
Article 3" funding; and
WHEREAS, MTC Resolution No. 875, Revised requires that requests for the allocation of
TDA Article 3 funding be submitted as part of a single, countywide coordinated claim from each
county in the San Francisco Bay region; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Los Gatos desires to submit a request to MTC for the allocation
of TDA Article 3 funds to support the projects described in Attachment B to this resolution, which
are for the exclusive benefit and/or use of pedestrians and/or bicyclists; now, therefore, be it.
RESOLVED, that The Town Of Los Gatos declares it is eligible to request an allocation of
TDA Article 3 funds pursuant to Section 99234 of the Public Utilities Code, and furthermore, be it.
RESOLVED, that there is no pending or threatened litigation that might adversely affect the
project or projects described in Attachment B to this resolution, or that might impair the ability of
the Town of Los Gatos to carry out the project; and furthermore, be it.
RESOLVED, that the Town of Los Gatos attests to the accuracy of and approves the
statements in Attachment A to this resolution; and furthermore, be it.
RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution and its attachments, and any
accompanying supporting materials shall be forwarded to the congestion management agency,
countywide transportation planning agency, or county association of governments, as the case may
be, of the Santa Clara County Valley Transportation Authority for submission to MTC as part of the
countywide coordinated TDA Article 3 claim.
Attachment 1
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a meeting of the Town Council/Redevelopment Agency
of the Town of Los Gatos, California, held on the day of by the following votes:
COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS:
AYES:
NAYS:
AB SENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
ATTEST:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS/
CHAIR OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
CLERK ADMINISTRATOR/SECRETARY
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
TDA Article 3 Project Application Form
Fiscal Year of this Claim: 200512006 Applicant: Town of Los Gatos
Contact person: Jessy Pu
Mailing Address: 41 Miles Avenue, Los Gatos CA 95030
E-Mail Address: ipu(c)losgatosca.gov Telephone: 408-395-2859
Secondary Contact (in event primary not available)
E-Mail Address: Telephone:
Short Title Description of Project: Los Gatos Creek Trail and College Avenue pathway improvements
Amount of claim: $20,000.00
Functional Description of Project:
The proiect will repair and replace sections of the Los Gatos Creek Trail and will also reconstruct a section of College Avenue pathway and its adjoining
Financial Plan:
List the project elements for which TDA funding is being requested (e.g., planning, environmental, engineering, right-of-way, construction, and
construction management, contingency). Use the table below to show the project budget. Include prior and proposed future funding of the
project, If the project is a segment of a larger project, include prior and proposed funding sources for the other segments (make certain the use
of the currently requested funding is made clear in the "Project Elements" section below, and include any other clarifying information on the next
page).
Protect Elements: Engineering, Construction, Construction Management.
Funding Source
All Prior FYs
Application FY
Next FY
Following FYs
Totals
TDA Article 3
$20,000,00
list all other sources:
1. Private Developer
2. Town Funds
$2,100.00
3. HES Grant
$127,500.00
Totals
$149,600.00
Project Eligibility:
YES?1N0?
A.
Has the project been approved by the claimant's governing body? (If "NO," on the next page provide the approximate date
NO
approval is anticipated).
B.
Has this project previously received TDA Article 3 funding? If "YES," provide an explanation on the next page.
YES
C.
For "bikeways," does the project meet Caltrans minimum safety design criteria pursuant to Chapter 1000 of the California
YES
Highway Design Manual? (Available on the internet at: http:l/www.dot,ca.gov/hg/oppd/hdm/chapters/t1001.htm).
D.
Has the project been reviewed by a Bicycle Advisory Committee? (If "NO," provide an explanation on the next page).
YES
E.
Has the public availability of the environmental compliance documentation for the project (pursuant to CEQA) been
NO / Exempt
evidenced by the dated stamping of the document by the county clerk or county recorder? (If "NO" provide and explanation
on the next page; and note that MTC cannot allocate funds to a project which lacks environmental clearance).
F.
Will the project be completed within the three fiscal year time period (including the fiscal year of funding) after which the
YES
allocation expires? Enter the anticipated completion date of project (month and year) ---July 2006----
G.
Have provisions been made by the claimant to maintain the project or facility, or has the claimant arranged for such
YES
maintenance by another agency? (If an agency other than the Claimant is to maintain the facility provide its name:
)
/attachment 2
TDA Article 3 Project Application Form
Explanatory Comments Page
Short Title Description of Project: Los Gatos Creek Trail and College Avenue pathwaV improvements
Enter explanatory comments below, as required due to certain "YES" or "NO" answers to items "A" through "G" on the
Project Application Form, or to provide information that will not fit on the application form, or to provide information that
will clarify any potential confusion concerning the scope, cost or schedule of the project.
A- Town Council Resolution is expected for May 16, 2005.
B- The Town received TDA funds to construct this wooden structure in 1990.
D- The Town's Transportation and Parking Commission, whose role includes bicycle advisory
fimctions and evaluations has reviewed and approved this project.
E- Notice of exemption will be posted by the week of April 18, 2005.
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