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Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $566,000, offset by grant funds received from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Active Transportation Program (ATP), for the plans, specifications, and estimates phase of the Orange Avenue Backbone Bikeway and Complete Streets project; and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $566,000, offset by a transfer of grants funds from the CalTrans ATP from Capital Grant Fund. (Districts 1,2,6,7,8,9)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group for the plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) phase of the Orange Avenue Backbone Bikeway and Complete Streets project (Project).
On July 10, 2007, the City Council adopted Resolution RES-07-0097, authorizing the City of Long Beach (City) to enter into all funding agreements required by Caltrans for State and federal funds.
In January of 2019, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved ATP funding for the Preliminary Engineering (PA/ED) phase of the Project. The Project is recommended as part of the City's Bicycle Master Plan, connecting North Long Beach to Downtown. The Project will improve Orange and Alamitos Avenues by incorporating a Class IV protected bikeway facility featuring protected intersections, curb extensions, bus islands, safety enhancements, pedestrian improvements, pavement resurfacing and improving lighting throughout the 8.3-mile corridor (Attachment).
On October 14, 2021, the CTC approved $566,000 for the PS&E phase of the Project.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Vanessa S. Ibarra and Revenue Management Officer Geraldine Alejo on September 22, 2023.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action to increase appropriations is requested on October 10, 2023, to ensure the funds are spent in a timely manner as required by...
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