Resolution 13480CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 13480
REQUEST TO THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
FOR THE ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2002-03
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT, ARTICLE 3
PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE PROJECT FUNDING
WHEREAS, Article 3 of the 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 City of Alameda 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Alameda declares it is
eligible to request an allocation of TDA Article 3 funds pursuant to Section 99234 of the
Public Utilities Code.
BE IT FURTHER 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 City of Alameda to carry out the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Alameda attests to the accuracy of and
approves the statements in Attachment A to this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER 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 Alameda County for submission to MTC
as part of the countywide coordinated TDA Article 3 claim.
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Attachment A
Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2002 -03
Transportation Development Act. Article 3. Pedestrian /Bicycle Project Funding
Findings
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1. That the City of Alameda is not legally impeded from submitting a request to the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission for the allocation of Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3
funds, nor is the City of Alameda legally impeded from undertaking the projects described in
"Attachment B" of this resolution.
2. That the City of Alameda has committed adequate staffing resources to complete the projects
described on Attachment B.
3. A review of the projects described in Attachment B has resulted in the consideration of all pertinent
matters, including those related to environmental and right permits and clearances, attendant to the
successful completion of the projects.
4. Issues attendant to securing environmental and right -of -way permits and clearances for the projects
described in Attachment B have been reviewed and will be concluded in a manner and on a
schedule that will not jeopardize the deadline for the use of the TDA funds being requested.
5. That the projects described in Attachment B comply with the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.), and that the
City of Alameda is in possession of the document(s) supporting such compliance, said document(s)
having been made available to for public review and stamped by the County Clerk or County
Recorder of the county in which the claimant is located.
6. That as portrayed in the budgetary descriptions of the projects in Attachment B, the sources of
funding other than TDA are assured and adequate for completion of the projects.
7. That the projects described in Attachment B are for capital construction and /or design engineering;
and /or for the maintenance of a Class I bikeway which is closed to motorized traffic; and /or for the
purposes of restriping Class II bicycle lanes; and /or for the development or support of a bicycle
safety education program; and /or for the development of a comprehensive bicycle and /or pedestrian
facilities plan, and an allocation of TDA Article 3 funding for such a plan has not been received by
the City of Alameda within the prior five fiscal years.
8. That the projects described in Attachment B which are bicycle projects have been included in a
detailed bicycle circulation element included in an adopted general plan, or included in an adopted
comprehensive bikeway plan (such as outlined in Section 2377 of the California Bikeways Act,
Streets and Highways Code section 2370 et seq.).
9. That any project described in Attachment B that is a "Class 1 Bikeway," meets the mandatory
minimum safety design criteria published in Chapter 1000 of the California Highway Design Manual.
10. That the projects described in Attachment B are ready to commence implementation during the
fiscal year of the requested allocation.
That the City of Alameda agrees to maintain, or provide for the maintenance of, the projects and
facilities described in Attachment B, for the benefit of and use by the public..
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Attachment B
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TDA Article 3 Project Appljcation Form
Fiscal Year of this Claim: 2002 -2003 Applicant: City of Alameda
Contact person: Barry Bergman, Program Specialist II
E -Mail Address: bbergman(a�ci.alameda.ca.us Telephone: 510- 749 -5916
Secondary Contact (in event primary not available) Michelle DeRobertis
E -Mail Address: mderober(a)ci.alameda.ca.us Telephone: 510- 749 -5918
Short Title Description of Project: Otis Bridge enhancements
Amount of claim: $73,700
Functional Description of Project:
Enhancements to Otis Street Bike /Ped Bridge, including approach. These enhancements will include lighting on the
bridge to improve nighttime visibility and safety of the bridge for pedestrians and cyclists; surface improvement to the slick
nature of the bridge planks; and surface improvements to metal plank connecting the bridge to the path.
Financial Plan:
Below, please list project components being applied for such as planning, engineering right -of -way, construction,
contingencies, etc.; also provide project budget showing total cost of project and other funding sources. If this is a segment
of a larger project, include prior and proposed funding sources for other segments.
Project Components: construction
Funding Source
All Prior FYs
Application FY
Next FY
Following FYs
Totals
TDA Article 3
NO
$73,700
D. Has the project been reviewed by a Bicycle Advisory Committee? (If "NO," use the next page to
provide a sound explanation)
NO
$73,700
list ell other sources:
F. Will the project be completed within the three fiscal year time period (including the fiscal year of
funding) after which the allocation expires?
Enter the anticipated completion date of project (month and year) 18 months from award date
YES
G. Have provisions been made by the claimant to maintain the project or facility, or has the claimant
arranged for such maintenance by another agency? ` (If an agency other than the Claimant is to
maintain the facility provide its name: (East Bay Regional Parks District )
YES
1.
2.
3.
Totals
$73,700
Project Eligibility:
YES?/NO?
A. Has the project been approved by the claimant's governing body? (If "NO," use the next page to
provide the approximate date approval is anticipated)
NO
B. Has this project previously received TDA Article 3 funding? If "YES," provide an explanation on the
next page
NO
C. For " bikeways," does the project meet Caltrans minimum safety design criteria pursuant to Chapter
1000 of the California Highway Design Manual?
(Available on the internet at: http: / /www. dot. ca. qov /hq /oppd /hdm /chapters /t1001.htm)
NO
D. Has the project been reviewed by a Bicycle Advisory Committee? (If "NO," use the next page to
provide a sound explanation)
NO
E. Has the public availability of the environmental compliance documentation for the project pursuant to
CEQA been evidenced by the dated stamping of the document by the county clerk or county recorder?
NO
F. Will the project be completed within the three fiscal year time period (including the fiscal year of
funding) after which the allocation expires?
Enter the anticipated completion date of project (month and year) 18 months from award date
YES
G. Have provisions been made by the claimant to maintain the project or facility, or has the claimant
arranged for such maintenance by another agency? ` (If an agency other than the Claimant is to
maintain the facility provide its name: (East Bay Regional Parks District )
YES
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Attachment B
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TDA Article 3 Project Application Form
Explanatory Comments Page
Short Title Description of Project:
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 for the project.
A. Approval is anticipated on July 2, 2002.
D. This project was identified in the City of Alameuc2 wiasiei aicyuie rian as a top ten priority. The Bicycle
Plan was drafted under the guidance of a Bicycle Advisory Committee. More recently, this project has been
discussed and approved by Bike Alameda, the City's local bicycle advocacy coalition.
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Attachment B
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TDA Article 3 Project Application Form
Fiscal Year of this Claim: 2002 -2003 Applicant: City of Alameda
Contact person: Barry Bergman, Program Specialist II
E -Mail Address: bbergmanci.alameda.ca.us Telephone: 510- 749 -5916
Secondary Contact (in event primary not available) Michelle DeRobertis
E -Mail Address: mderober(a�ci.alameda.ca.us Telephone: 510- 749 -5918
Short Title Description of Project: Island Drive Bicycle Path Maintenance
Amount of claim: $57, 543
Functional Description of Project:
Along the bicycle path adjacent to Island Drive on Bay Farm Island, a number of sections of the path have tree roots
cracking the surface, The City plans to remove the impacted sections of the path, trim the tree roots, install root barriers
to prevent future root growth underneath the path, repave the path, and resurface the entire length of the path.
Financial Plan:
Below, please list project components being applied for such as planning, engineering right -of -way, construction,
contingencies, etc.; also provide project budget showing total cost of project and other funding sources. If this is a
segment of a larger project, include prior and proposed funding sources for other segments.
Project Components: construction
Funding Source
All Prior FYs
Application FY
Next FY
Following FYs
Totals
TDA Article 3
YES
$57,543
D. Has the project been reviewed by a Bicycle Advisory Committee? (If "NO," use the next page to
provide a sound explanation)
NO
$57,543
list all other sources:
F. Will the project be completed within the three fiscal year time period (including the fiscal year of
funding) after which the allocation expires?
Enter the anticipated completion date of project (month and year) 6 months from award date
YES
G. Have provisions been made by the claimant to maintain the project or facility, or has the claimant
arranged for such maintenance by another agency? (If an agency other than the Claimant is to
maintain the facility provide its name: ( )
YES
1.
2.
3.
Totals
$57,543
Project Eligibility:
YES ? /NO?
A. Has the project been approved by the claimant's governing body? (If "NO," use the next page to
provide the approximate date approval is anticipated)
NO
B. Has this project previously received TDA Article 3 funding? If "YES," provide an explanation on the
next page
NO
C. For "bikeways," does the project meet Cattrans minimum safety design criteria pursuant to Chapter
1000 of the California Highway Design Manual?
(Available on the Internet at: http : / /www.dot.ca.gov /hq /oppd /hdm /chapters /t1001.htm)
YES
D. Has the project been reviewed by a Bicycle Advisory Committee? (If "NO," use the next page to
provide a sound explanation)
NO
E. Has the public availability of the environmental compliance documentation for the project pursuant to
CEQA been evidenced by the dated stamping of the document by the county clerk or county recorder?
NO
F. Will the project be completed within the three fiscal year time period (including the fiscal year of
funding) after which the allocation expires?
Enter the anticipated completion date of project (month and year) 6 months from award date
YES
G. Have provisions been made by the claimant to maintain the project or facility, or has the claimant
arranged for such maintenance by another agency? (If an agency other than the Claimant is to
maintain the facility provide its name: ( )
YES
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Attachment B
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TDA Article 3 Project Application Form
Explanatory Comments Page
Short Title Description of Project:
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 for the project.
A. Approval is anticipated on July 2, 2002.
D. Maintenance of the City's primary bikeway system was recommended in the Bicycle Master Plan, which was
drafted under the guidance of a Bicycle Advisory Committee.
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly
adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda in a regular meeting assembled on the 2nd
day of July, 2002, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers Daysog, De
Mayor Appezzato - 5.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
Johnson, Kerr and
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said City this
3rd day of July, 2002.
Lara Weisiger, City C
City of Alameda