(8)AR 090109 Reimbursement Claim

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ITEM #a CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2009 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: MARITZA TAPIA, INTERIM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE SUBMITAL OF A REIMBURSEMENT CLAIM FOR TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3 GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $440,964. DATE: AUGUST 24, 2009 BACKGROUND: The Transportation Development Act (TDA) provides for two percent of the Local Transportation Funds (LTF) to be made available for city and county projects related to the construction of pedestrian and bicycle facilities, as well as improvement projects for transit stops. In August 1999, the San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) Board approved twenty percent of those funds to go toward improving access to transit stops for pedestrians and persons with disabilities, with the remaining eighty percent to go toward pedestrian and bicycle proj ects. On August 1, 2006, City Council accepted the awarded Article III grant funds, totaling $245,000. The awarded amount was authorized for the 10th and G Street Signalization Project. The project provided for signalization of the 10th Street and "G" Street intersection. On June 19, 2008, City Council accepted the awarded Article III grant funds, totaling $195,964. The awarded amount was authorized for the North Colton Sidewalk Improvements. The project scope of work consisted of installing 4,300 linear feet of five foot sidewalk, handicap ramps, curb, gutter, drive approaches and cross gutter. The improvements were made along: Rancho Avenue, between Olive Street and Mill Street; along Pennsylvania Avenue, between Olive Street to Johnston Street; and along Pleasant View Avenue. ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION: Both of these projects have been completed, a notice of completion for the 10th and G Street Project was filed on November 6, 2007. The notice of completion for the North Colton Sidewalk Improvements was filed on January 20, 2009. The City is now ready to file a reimbursement claim with San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) to reimburse the awarded amount, totaling $440,964 for both projects. Staff recommends authorizing the City to file a reimbursement claim to SANBAG in the amount of $440,964. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: