REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Travis K. Hopkins, PE, Director of Public Works
Subject:
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Adopt Resolution No. 2019-64 certifying that the City has the resources to implement the projects to be included in the Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) as required by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
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Statement of Issue:
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) requires the submittal of a resolution certifying that the City has the resources to implement the projects listed be included in the Federal Transportation Improvement Program.
Financial Impact:
None associated with this action
Recommended Action:
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Adopt Resolution No. 2019-64, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Certifying that the City has the Resources to Fund the Projects in the FY 2020/21 - 2025/26 Transportation Improvement Program and Affirms its Commitment to Implement All Projects in the Program."
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not adopt the resolution and provide staff with an alternative direction.
Analysis:
The City Council has committed local funding, in the past, to match Federal funded grants through the Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP). The FTIP is a database that programs funding for all State and Federal Funded transportation projects as well as projects of regional significance. The two projects previously authorized to receive these grant funds are:
1. Atlanta Avenue Widening Project
2. Utica Avenue Bicycle Boulevard
In order to maintain these previously approved and budgeted grant funds, OCTA, which administers these federal grants, is requiring that all Orange County agencies have their respective council or board approve a resolution reaffirming that it has the resources to fund the projects submitted for inclusion in the FTIP.
Environmental Status:
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