FROM:
Engineering
SUBJECT:
Title
Accept a Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) Grant for San Sevaine Trail Phase 1-Segment 2 Project
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approve and authorize the City Manager to accept the CRP Grant in the amount of $2,721,400 for the San Sevaine Trail Phase 1-Segment 2 Project, and authorize staff to request reimbursements to grant requirements.
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by providing for the development of new infrastructure.
• To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by focusing on relief of traffic congestion.
• To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by creating and promoting community through people, parks, and programs.
DISCUSSION:
In February 2023, the City was notified by San Bernardino County Transportation Authority that Carbon Reduction Program Grant Funds were available. The City submitted an eligibility form for the San Sevaine Trail Phase 1-Segment 2 Project and in April 2023 the SCAG Regional Council approved $2,721,400 in CRP Funds for the project.
The San Sevaine Trail Phase 1-Segment 2 Project is a 1.25-mile long multi-user trail beginning at the Pacific Electric Trail in the City of Fontana to Banyan Street in the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The trail will be constructed along the west side of the Etiwanda Creek/San Sevaine Flood Control channel.
Staff requests that the City Council accept the grant and authorize staff to appropriate grant funds as required and request grant reimbursements as the project progresses.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item is an increase in revenues and appropriations of $2,741,000 in Fund 301 for the San Sevaine Trail Phase 1-Segment 2 Project (PN 3345) and will be included in the 2023-2024 first quarter budget report.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.