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Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund (CP) in the Public Works Department (PW) by $250,000 for the design of the soundwall on northbound Interstate 605 near Spring Street, offset by Measure R Highway sub-regional Program grant funds. (District 5)
DISCUSSION
The Northbound Interstate 605 near Spring Street (Project) is a recommended Interstate 605 (I-605) Early Action project to construct approximately 800 lineal feet of soundwall between Coyote Creek Channel and Spring Street (Exhibit A). The purpose of the Project is to preserve and enhance the health and quality of life in the corridor and to remedy a problem at that location where Caltrans removed trees that previously served as a noise barrier for the condominium development.
On August 25, 2015, the Gateway Cities Council of Governments approved $250,000 in Measure R “Early Action” funds for environmental and design work for the Project. Allocation of construction funds will occur in the design phase when construction costs are developed.
On November 18, 2015 and December 4, 2015, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (Metro) Planning and Programming Committee and Board of Directors approved an updated Measure R Highway Sub-regional Program (MRHSP) project list and programmed $250,000 in Measure R funds to the City for reimbursement for Project design, subject to the terms of a Funding Agreement.
On November 7, 2016, the City Manager’s office executed a Funding Agreement with Metro under the authority of Resolution No. RES-16-0099, formalizing the terms and conditions of use for Project Measure R funds. The Agreement specifies each agency’s role regarding Measure R funds, which includes designing, reviewing, approving, and invoicing for the Project.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Linda T. Vu on January 19, 2017 and by Revenue Management Officer Geraldine Alejo on February 2, 2017.
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