HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 9749 (Purchase Traffic Model Software)RESOLUTION NO. 1749
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
RAFAEL AUTHORIZING PROPORTIONAL EXPENDITURE OF
TRAFFIC MITIGATION FEES (046, 047, AND 048 ACCOUNTS)
NOT TO EXCEED $15,000 TO PURCHASE TRAFFIC MODEL
SOFTWARE (TRANPLAN), COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
(HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE), TRAINING AND FURNITURE
FOR TRAFFIC MODELING PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, on March 4, 1996, City Council approved and accepted the City's traffic
model and conclusions; and
WHEREAS, said traffic model was developed by W -Trans, a traffic consultant, at a cost
of $150,000; and
WHEREAS, Council approved an Engineer I (traffic) position for Public
Works/Redevelopment to perform traffic modeling studies and evaluation in this year's current
budget; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to have staff analyze potential development scenarios,
including infrastructure needs, and land use impacts; and
WHEREAS, the City will need to purchase a license to run the TRANPLAN model as
well as purchase necessary computer equipment (hardware and software) and furniture for in
house analysis; and
WHEREAS, the estimated cost for the TRANPLAN software and one year technical
support is $10,000; computer equipment (other related software and hardware), and furniture is
estimated at $15,000 and training and assistance to transition the model information to staff is
estimated at $5,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of
San Rafael that the funding be shared between the City and Redevelopment Agency at an
amount not to exceed $30,000. The City's $15,000 share will be funded proportionately
by Northgate, Downtown, and East San Rafael Traffic Mitigation fees (Funds 046, 047,
048).
IT IS FURTHERMORE RESOLVED that the Council does hereby authorize
the Public Works Director to purchase these items.
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I, JEANNE. M. LEONCINI, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that
the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of
the Council of said City on the 2"d day of December, 1996, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Miller, Phillips & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
JEJWWJ6� Mit; Clerk
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