REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND RECORD OF ACTION
August 25, 2020
FROM
LUTHER SNOKE, Interim Director, Department of Public Works - Transportation
SUBJECT
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Grant Application to California Department of Transportation for Active Transportation Program Cycle 5 Call for Projects to Construct Pedestrian Infrastructure in the Muscoy Area
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Authorize the submission of a grant application to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in the amount of $1,881,000, for the Active Transportation Program Cycle 5 call-for-projects for pedestrian safety improvements in the Muscoy area.
2. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer or the Director and/or Interim Director of the Department of Public Works to sign grant application documents, as required by Caltrans, subject to review by County Counsel.
3. Direct the Director and/or Interim Director of the Department of Public Works to transmit all documents in relation to the grant application to the Clerk of the Board within 30 days of submission.
(Presenter: Brendon Biggs, Assistant Director, 387-7906)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Ensure Development of a Well-Planned, Balanced, and Sustainable County.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). No local match is required for the Active Transportation Program (ATP), however, the ATP awards extra points to agencies that are able to provide matching funds. The total estimated cost for the improvements is $2,355,000. The Department of Public Works (Department) intends to submit a grant application requesting $1,881,000 to construct pedestrian safety improvements in the Muscoy area. The Department will provide a 20.1% local match...
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