HomeMy WebLinkAboutPW TAM Funding Agreement 2015-009; Measure A; Grand Avenue BridgeTAM AGREEMENT #2015-009
FUNDING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY OF MARIN
AND
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
This AGREEMENT is made this 17f1, of A A --mss —i 201 S , by and between the
Transportation Authority of Marin, hereinafter referred to as "TAM", a local public agency, and
the City of San Rafael, hereinafter referred to as "RECIPIENT", a local public agency.
SECTION 1. RECITALS
1. The voters of Marin County approved the authorization of Measure A at the General
Election held on November 2, 2004, thereby authorizing that TAM be given the responsibility to
administer the proceeds from a one-half cent transaction and use tax.
2. The tax proceeds will be used to pay for the programs and projects outlined in TAM's
Expenditure Plan.
3. TAM has developed a Strategic Plan to provide guidance on implementing the Measure
A Expenditure Plan.
4. The Strategic Plan programs Measure A funds over a 20 year period to the four
strategies listed in the Expenditure Plan, including Strategy 4.3, Safe Pathways to Schools.
5. Safe Pathways to Schools Projects are capital projects aimed at making physical
improvements to enhance the safety of school trips.
6. Two cycles of Measure A Strategy 4.3 funding were allocated in 2007 and 2010.
7. TAM issued a Third Cycle Call for Projects and received applications for funding.
8. The applications were evaluated in accordance to the Measure A Expenditure Plan with
the assistance of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and the Marin Public Works
Association (MPWA).
9. The recommended projects were approved for funding by the TAM Board on March 26,
2015.
SECTION 2. PURPOSE OF FUNDING AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT is entered into by and between TAM and RECIPIENT to document the
funding conditions necessary for the RECIPIENT to comply with applicable law and TAM
policies. This AGREEMENT consists of additional documents stated in these sections as being
attached hereto and incorporated in the AGREEMENT by reference.
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SECTION 3. PROJECT DEFINITION AND SCOPE
This AGREEMENT, approved by TAM Board Action on March 26, 2015, in accordance with the
requirements of TAM's Measure A Expenditure Plan and Strategic Plan, is made for the funding
of the following projects ("Projects") identified in the RECIPIENT's Safe Pathways to School
Project Information Sheets (Attached):
Grand Avenue Bicycle Pedestrian Bridge Project
Fifth Avenue/Cottage Avenue Solar Powered Crossing Sign Project
Additional information on project scopes is included in the Safe Pathways to School Project
Information Sheets, referenced as Exhibit A.
SECTION 4. GRANT
TAM hereby grants to the RECIPIENT the sum of $132,000.00 as designated in Resolution No.
2015-03, approved March 26, 2015, which is included in this AGREEMENT by reference as
Exhibit B. Funds allocated to one project scope cannot be used on another project scope in this
AGREEMENT.
SECTION 5. COST ELIGIBILITY
Cost eligibility shall be determined by TAM's Strategic Plan policies. All costs incurred by
RECIPIENT prior to the date of execution of this AGREEMENT shall be ineligible for
reimbursement by TAM, except projects identified in the Strategic Plan as ongoing operating
needs. Such projects, which rely on ongoing annual funding, may incur costs either at the date
of the authorizing Board resolution or the start of the fiscal year, whichever comes later.
While the costs of the Project shall be eligible for reimbursement in accordance with the terms
of this AGREEMENT, the timing and amount of reimbursement will be subject to a TAM
allocation, based on available revenues, other anticipated project requests, and project category
and subcategory limits established in the Strategic Plan and Expenditure Plan. Any waiver of
cost eligibility, policies must be included in RECIPIENT's Safe Pathways to School Project
Information Sheet as approved by TAM.
SECTION 6. BUDGET AND SCOPE
RECIPIENT shall maintain a project or program budget. RECIPIENT shall carry out the project
and shall incur obligations against and make disbursements of the grant in conformity with
TAM's requirements and the budget. The project or program budget may be revised from time
to time through the submission of a revised budget to TAM.
RECIPIENT may not make any changes to the scope of the project without prior written
approval of TAM. Approval by TAM of a change of scope shall not constitute an increase in the
grant amount unless additional funds are specifically provided.
SECTION 7. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
RECIPIENT shall be responsible for the project and provide management of consultant and
contractor activities for which RECIPIENT contracts, including responsibility for schedule,
scope, and budget, consistent with TAM's resolution allocating the grant unless otherwise
agreed upon in writing.
SECTION 8. PROJECT OVERSIGHT
RECIPIENT shall cooperate with TAM's project management team and shall provide any
requested Project information.
SECTION 9. ATTRIBUTION AND SIGNAGE
If any portion of grant funds is used for production of reports, acknowledgment of the TAM's role
in funding the Project shall be included in the documents. If any portion of grant funds is used
for construction, RECIPIENT shall, upon initiation of field work or at the earliest feasible time
thereafter, install and maintain a sign at the construction site identifying Measure A Local
Transportation Sales Tax Funds and TAM (e.g., TAM and RECIPIENT's logos — "Your Measure
A Sales Tax Dollars at Work"). For non -construction capital purchases funded by any portion of
grant funds, RECIPIENT shall affix permanent signage identifying TAM and the Sales Tax
Funds as a funding source. RECIPIENT shall demonstrate compliance with attribution and
signage requirements as an indispensable condition for authorization of Measure A
reimbursement for project expenses.
SECTION 10. PRESS RELEASES
RECIPIENT shall notify TAM in advance of any press releases about Project activities,
particularly groundbreakings and ribbon cuttings, in connection with grant funds expended
pursuant to this AGREEMENT.
SECTION 11. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
In the performance of its obligations pursuant to this AGREEMENT, RECIPIENT shall keep
itself fully informed of the federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations in any
manner affecting the performance of this Agreement, and must at all times comply with such
laws, ordinances, and regulations as they may be amended from time to time.
SECTION 12. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
RECIPIENT shall undertake all environmental mitigation measures that may be identified as
commitments in applicable documents (such as environmental assessments, environmental
impact statements and reports, and memoranda of agreement) and comply with any conditions
imposed as a part of a finding of no significant impact or a record of decision; all such mitigation
measures are incorporated in this AGREEMENT by reference. Recipient shall be responsible
for obtaining all necessary environmental permits for performance of work.
SECTION 13. FINANCES
All costs charged to the project shall be supported by properly prepared and documented time
records, invoices, or vouchers evidencing in detail the nature and propriety of the charges and
the basis for the percentage charged to TAM.
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SECTION 14. RECORDS
All checks, payrolls, invoices, contracts, vouchers, journal entries, work orders, or other
accounting documents pertaining in whole or in part to the Project shall be maintained by
RECIPIENT for a period of three (3) years after the later of Project closeout or termination of
grant. Such project documents shall be clearly identified, readily accessible, and, to the extent
feasible, kept separate and apart from all other similar documents not pertaining to the Project.
SECTION 15. REIMBURSEMENTS
Payment shall be made by TAM for costs reimbursable under the terms of this AGREEMENT
and incurred prior to the termination date of this AGREEMENT. Payment to RECIPIENT of the
grant shall be upon written approval by TAM, upon submittal by RECIPIENT of appropriate
support documentation and identification of expenses incurred.
Reimbursements shall not exceed the schedule shown in the Measure A Sales Tax Program
Allocation Request Form - Fiscal Year Cash Flow Availability. RECIPIENT may make a request
for exceptions in writing. Exceptions may be made at the sole discretion of TAM.
Reimbursement requests, with appropriate documentation, may be submitted on a regular basis
but no more frequently than monthly.
Each reimbursement request shall include RECIPIENT'S certification that the amounts sought
are only for project elements included in the Allocation Request Form, and that RECIPIENT is in
compliance with TAM's requirements mentioned in this AGREEMENT.
SECTION 16. ELIGIBLE EXPENSES
RECIPIENT shall expend funds only on eligible expenses as follows: operating costs, direct
staff time (salary and benefits), consultants; right of way engineering and acquisition costs
(including permitting), and competitively bid construction contracts. Indirect costs (as defined by
OMB Circular A-87) will not be considered an eligible expense. Funds shall also be expended
according to the applicable provisions of the Expenditure Plan, Short Range Transit Plan
(SRTP), and of the Public Utilities Code Section 180000 et seq.
SECTION 17. AUDITS
TAM reserves the right at any time to conduct or require a financial or performance audit of the
RECIPIENT'S compliance with this AGREEMENT. TAM will give advance notice of the
requirement. RECIPIENT shall permit TAM, or any of its duly authorized representatives, to
inspect all work, materials, payrolls, and other data and records with regard to the Project, and
to audit the books, records, and accounts of the RECIPIENT and its contractors with regard to
the Project.
SECTION 18. THIRD PARTY CONTRACT AUDITS
TAM reserves the right to request an audit of other third party contracts for any reason. If
RECIPIENT is subject to third party financial audit requirements imposed by another funding
source, copies of audits performed in fulfillment of such requirements shall be provided to the
TAM.
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SECTION 19. CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES AND PROJECT CLOSEOUT REPORT
Project closeout occurs either when TAM notifies RECIPIENT of the Project closeout or
forwards to RECIPIENT the final grant payment. RECIPIENT shall provide to TAM a Project
Report as shown in Exhibit C with the final reimbursement request.
Upon request by TAM or discovery by RECIPIENT, after the Project completion date or
termination by TAM, RECIPIENT shall submit a certified financial statement identifying all
ineligible expenditures, which the RECIPIENT shall be required to refund, as well as third
party audit reports, in the event that ineligible expenditures were reimbursed with funds from
this AGREEMENT.
Project closeout shall not terminate any continuing obligations imposed on the RECIPIENT by
this AGREEMENT. Final reimbursement will be in accordance with TAM policies and
procedures. RECIPIENT shall provide supporting documentation for expenditures and
revenues from its accounting and financial management system. ,
SECTION 20. REPAYMENT OF INELIGIBLE COSTS
TAM reserves the right to offset RECIPIENT payback of ineligible costs against future grant
approvals for this project or other projects in the Expenditure Plan for which RECIPIENT is the
sponsoring agency.
SECTION 21. RIGHT TO WITHHOLD
If a Project report containing all of the items listed in the Allocation Request Form is not
provided to TAM by the annual due date specified in the Allocation Request Form and/or such
items are found not to be in compliance with this AGREEMENT, Public Utilities Code Section
180000 et seq., the ballot measure or the Strategic Plan, TAM may withhold FUNDS from
RECIPIENT until RECIPIENT has corrected any noted deficiencies to TAM's satisfaction. While
FUNDS are being so withheld all interest on withheld FUNDS shall be retained by TAM as an
administrative fee.
SECTION 22. RESCISSION OF AUTHORIZATION OF FUNDS
TAM reserves the right to rescind its authorization of that portion of the grant funds that are
unneeded prior to, or at the time of, Project closeout. Funds are determined to be unneeded if
they are uncommitted at time of Project closeout. Uncommitted funds are funds that have been
authorized but are in excess of that total eligible costs incurred by RECIPIENT.
SECTION 23. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE
Except as provided by Section 24 below, RECIPIENT agrees that, upon ten (10) working days
written notice, TAM may suspend or terminate all or part of the financial assistance provided
herein for failure to correct a breach of this AGREEMENT. Any failure to make reasonable
progress, inconsistency with the Expenditure Plan or Measure A Sales Tax Program Allocation
Request Form, unauthorized use of grant funds as specified in this AGREEMENT, or other
violation of the AGREEMENT that significantly endangers substantial performance of the project
shall be deemed to be a breach of this AGREEMENT and cause for termination. Upon mutual
consent, RECIPIENT will repay TAM any unexpended funds already distributed.
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SECTION 24. CORRECTION OF BREACH
Notwithstanding the provision of Section 23 above, with respect to any breach, which is
reasonably capable of being cured, RECIPIENT shall have thirty (30) days from the date of
notice of breach to initiate steps to cure. If RECIPIENT diligently pursues cure, such
RECIPIENT shall be allowed a reasonable time to cure or by a time established in writing by
TAM.
SECTION 25. LIABILITY
Neither TAM nor any officer or employee thereof, shall be responsible for any damage or liability
occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by RECIPIENT under or in
connection with any work, authority, or jurisdiction delegated to RECIPIENT under this
AGREEMENT. It is also understood and agreed that pursuant to Government Code Section
895.4, RECIPIENT shall fully defend, indemnify and hold TAM harmless from any liability
imposed for injury (as defined by Government Code Section 810.8) occurring by reason of
anything done or omitted to be done by RECIPIENT under or in connection with any work, or
jurisdiction delegated to RECIPIENT under this AGREEMENT.
Neither RECIPIENT nor any officer or employee thereof, shall be responsible for any damage
or liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by TAM under or in
connection with any work, authority, or jurisdiction delegated to TAM under this
AGREEMENT. It is also understood and agreed that pursuant to Government Code Section
895.4, TAM shall fully defend, indemnify and hold RECIPIENT harmless from any liability
imposed for injury (as defined by Government Code Section 810.8) occurring in by reason of
anything done or omitted to be done by TAM under or in connection with any work, authority,
or jurisdiction delegated to TAM under this AGREEMENT.
In the event of concurrent negligence of RECIPIENT and TAM, the liability for any and all claims
for injuries or damages to persons and/or property shall be apportioned under the California
theory of comparative negligence as presently established or as may hereafter be modified.
SECTION 26. OBLIGATIONS
TAM agrees that any eligible cost incurred by RECIPIENT prior to the termination of this
AGREEMENT shall be reimbursed to the extent that such costs could not be avoided by
RECIPIENT upon receipt of notice of termination.
SECTION 27. INTEGRATION
This AGREEMENT represents the entire AGREEMENT of the parties with respect to the subject
matter thereof. No representations, warranties, inducements or oral agreements have been
made by any of the parties except as expressly set forth herein, or in other contemporaneous
written agreements.
SECTION 28. AMENDMENT
Except as otherwise provided herein, this AGREEMENT may not be changed, modified or
rescinded except in writing, signed by all parties hereto, and any attempt at oral modification of
this AGREEMENT shall be void and of no effect.
SECTION 29. INDEPENDENT AGENCY
RECIPIENT performs the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT as an entity independent
of TAM. None of RECIPIENT'S agents or employees shall be agents or employees of TAM.
SECTION 30. ASSIGNMENT
The AGREEMENT may not be assigned, transferred, hypothecated, or pledged by any party
without the express written consent of the other party.
SECTION 31. BINDING ON SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNEES OR TRANSFEREES
This AGREEMENT shall be binding upon the successor(s), assignee(s) or transferee(s) of TAM
or RECIPIENT as may be the case. This provision shall not be construed as an authorization to
assign, transfer, hypothecate or pledge this AGREEMENT other than as provided above.
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SECTION 32. EXPENSES
Each party shall be solely responsible for and shall bear all of its own respective legal expenses
in connection with any dispute arising out of this AGREEMENT and the transactions hereby
contemplated. RECIPIENT may not use GRANT funds, or other TAM programmed funds, for
the aforementioned purpose.
SECTION 33. SEVERABILITY
Should any part of this AGREEMENT be declared unconstitutional, invalid, or beyond the
authority of either party to enter into or carry out, such decisions shall not affect the validity of
the remainder of this AGREEMENT, which shall continue in full force and effect; provided that
the remainder of this AGREEMENT can, absent the excised portion, be reasonably interpreted
to give effect to the intentions of the parties.
SECTION 34. EXHIBIT
The following Exhibits are hereby made part of this AGREEMENT:
1. EXHIBIT A: Safe Pathways to School Projects Information Sheets
2. EXHIBIT B: TAM Resolution 2015-03
3. EXHIBIT C: Project Closeout Form
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35. ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT
RECIPIENT does hereby declare that all written statements, representations, covenants, and
materials submitted as a condition of this AGREEMENT are true and correct and does hereby
accept TAM's grant and agrees to all of the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT. The
parties have executed this AGREEMENT as of the date first written above.
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EXHIBIT A
SAFE PATHWAYS TO SCHOOL PROJECT INFORMATION
1. Application Information
Responsible Agency: City of San Rafael
Address: 111 Morphew Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
Contact Person: Leslie Blomquist
Phone: (415) 485-3473
E -Mail: Leslie.Blomquist@cityofsanrafael.org
2. Project Information
Project Name: Grand Avenue Bicycle Pedestrian Bridge and Sidewalk Improvement Project
Project Description: The proposed project will close a gap in the City of San Rafael's bicycle
and pedestrian network by installing a new 12 -foot wide, 150 -foot long bridge across the San
Rafael Canal along the east side of Grand Avenue exclusively for bicyclists and pedestrians. In
addition to the new bridge on the east side of Grand Avenue, the project will install a sidewalk
on the west side of the existing vehicular bridge and remove the existing uncontrolled crosswalk
just south of the bridge thereby closing a significant gap in the pedestrian path of travel on the
west side of Grand Avenue.
Once completed, this project (coupled with other active projects along the Francisco Boulevard
East/Grand Avenue corridor) will provide safe access from the Canal neighborhood and Bellam
Boulevard to San Rafael High School, Davidson Middle School and Coleman Elementary
School. The project will also establish a safe path of travel to the Bettini Transit Center,
Montecito Plaza Shopping Center, and the Downtown San Rafael business district.
The Grand Avenue/Francisco Boulevard East corridor improvements project consists of four
integrated components:
1. 580/101 Interchange Improvements — This project widened sidewalks on Bellam
Boulevard between Kerner Boulevard and 1-580 EB Ramps and on Francisco Boulevard
East between Bellam Boulevard and Vivian Way. Construction was completed in 2010.
2. Francisco Boulevard East Sidewalk Widening — This project will continue the widened
sidewalk on Francisco Boulevard East between Vivian Way and the southern end of the
Grand Avenue Bridge. The design, permitting, and environmental clearance portion of
this project is complete. San Rafael is actively seeking construction funding.
3. Grand Avenue Bridge Proiect (this grant application) — Installation of a new 12' wide
pedestrian/bicycle bridge on the east side of Grand Avenue, installation of a 4' wide
sidewalk on the west side of the bridge, removal of the existing uncontrolled crosswalk
on the southern end of the bridge. The 95% design, permitting, and CEQA requirements
are complete.
4. Second Street and Grand Avenue Intersection Improvements Pro iect — Install widened
sidewalks from the northern end of the bridge to the intersection of 2nd/Grand, install
mast arm traffic signals, accessibility upgrades, remove the pork chop island on the
southwest corner of the intersection. The design of this project is complete.
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3. Funding
Measure A Funds Allocated: $107,000.00
Federal OBAG CMAQ Funds Allocated: $717,000.00 **
Other Local Funds Provided by Applicant: $431,000.00
** Federal OBAG CMAQ funds noted above are not subject
of this funding agreement. These
funds are approved by MTC and administered by Caltrans Local Assistance. TAM submitted
funding request for approval on April 8, 2015.
4. Cost Estimate Breakdown and Schedule
ICost
Schedule
Status
Phase
Total
% of
(nearest
Begin
phase
Project Phase 1000's)
(Mohr) End (Mohr)
complete
IEnvironmental Studies and Permits
(ENV)
I $101
03/15 11/15
I 50%
Final Design (PS&E)
$401
03/15 11/15
I 75%
Right of Way Acquisition (ROW)
Construction (CON)
I $1,010 I
03/16 11/16 I
0%
Contingency (no more than 10% of the
total construction cost)
$95
03/16 11/16 I
0%
Other (enter phase name) Construction
I
I
Management/Engineering $100
03/16 11/16
0%
Other (enter phase name)
Total Project Cost I
$1,255 I
03/15 11/16
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SAFE PATHWAYS TO SCHOOL PROJECT INFORMATION
1. Application Information
Responsible Agency: City of San Rafael
Address: 111 Morphew St., San Rafael, CA 94915
Contact Person: Leslie Blomquist
Phone: (415) 485-3473
E -Mail: Leslie.Blomquist@cityofsanrafael.org
2. Project Information
Project Name: Fifth Avenue/Cottage Avenue Solar Powered Crossing Sign Project
Project Description: The proposed project will replace existing static school crossing signs with
solar powered high visibility LED signs or solar powered rectangular rapid flashing beacon
signs. The signs will be installed at the uncontrolled school crosswalk located on the western
leg of the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Cottage Avenue. Additionally, the project will include
survey, design, and construction of two curb ramps to comply with all ADA requirements.
Because Marin Academy's campus encompasses areas on both sides of Fifth Avenue, Cottage
Avenue and Mission Avenue, there are a significant number of students who cross the
roadways within the marked crosswalks at the intersections of Fifth/Cottage and
Mission/Cottage. Of the six crosswalks located at these two intersections, only one crosswalk is
uncontrolled - the crosswalk on the western leg of the intersection of Fifth/Cottage. Based on
recent turning movement counts, there are over 100 pedestrians who cross Fifth Avenue in the
uncontrolled crosswalk at Cottage Avenue on an average school day.
3. Funding
Measure A Funds Allocated: $25,000.00
4. Cost Estimate Breakdown and Schedule
Cost Schedule Status
of
Phase Total Begin End phase
Project Phase (nearest 1000's) (Mohr) (Mohr) complete
Environmental Studies and Permits (ENV)
0
4/15
4/15
0
Final Design (PS&E) I
2,000
I 4/15
I 4/15
I 0
Construction (CON)
I
21,000
I 5/15
I 5/15
I 0
Contingency (no more than 10% of the
total construction cost)
2,000
5/15
I 5/15 I
0
Total Project Cost I
25,000
I 4/15
I 5/1,5
EXHIBIT B
TAM RESOLUTION NO. 2015-03
RESOLUTION OF THE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY OF MARIN FOR THE
ALLOCATIONS OF $3,480,500 IN MEASURE A, STRATEGY 4.3t FUNDS TO 12 AIARIN
AGENCIES AND $717,000 IN FEDERAL OBAG CMAQ FUNDS TO SAN RAFAEL FOR THE
THIRD CYCLE OF SAFE PATHWAYS TO SCHOOL PROJECTS
WHEREAS, The voters of Marin County approved the authorization of Measure A at the General
Election held on November 2, 2004,. thereby authorizing that TAM be given the responsibility to
administer the proceeds from a one-half cent transaction and use tax; and
WHEREAS, The tax proceeds will be used to pay for the programs and projects outlined in
TAM's Expenditure PIan; and
WHEREAS, The Strategic Plan programs Measure A funds over a 20 year period to the four
strategies listed in the Expenditure Plan, including Strategy 4.3, Safe Pathways to School Program; and
WHEREAS, Safe Pathways to School Projects are capital projects aimed at malting physical
improvements to enhance the safety of school hips; and
WHEREAS, Public Works Directors and school officials have been encouraged to submit
applications for projects identified in Safe Routes Plans when fiuiding are available; and
WHEREAS, In the Fust and Second Cycles of funding in 2007 and 2010, $1.77 million and
$2.04 million were made available to fund 12 and 13 projects, respectively; and
WHEREAS, Funds are now available for programming in the Third Cycle; and
WHERAS, Approximately $4.1 million is available for the Thud Cycle; and
WHEREAS, In addition to Measure A funds, $717,000 in federal OBAG CMAQ funds are also
available to the Thud Cycle of Safe Pathways to School Program; and
WHEREAS, TAM received 33 applications from 12 agencies in the amount of $5.06 million in
total requests from the Thud Cycle Call for Projects; and
WHEREAS, Staff evaluated the applications based on the criteria specified in the Measure A
Expenditure Plan that includes safety, gap closure, maximum usage, matching funds, and geographic
equity; and
WHEREAS, An Evaluation Committee was formed to validate the scoring and ranking; and
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WHEREAS, The Evaluation Committee recommended funding the following applications and
the amounts as shown in the following charts:,
Small Projects ($25,000 maximum allocation)
Large Projects ($350,000 maximum allocation)
Recommended
Agency
Project Name and Description
Amount
Fairfax
SFD/Taylor Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons (RRFB)
$25,000
i Marin County
Changeable Message Sign (CMS) on schools in unincorporated areas
$18,000
Marin County
SFD/Lagunitas School Road RRFB
$25,000
Marin County
Butterfield Road/Green Valley Court RRFB 1
$25,000
Marin County
Strawberry Drive at Strawberry Point School RRFB 1
$25000
Mill Valley
Throckrnorton Sidewalk Gap Closure
$25,000
Novato
Solar Speed Feedback signs at four designated schools
$24,500
Novato
Ignacio Blvd/Laurelwood Crosswalk Enhancements
$25,000
Novato
Ignacio Blvd/Country Club Drive Crosswalk Enhancements 1
$25,000
Novato
South Novato Blvd/Lark Court Crosswalk Enhancements I
$25,000
Novato
South Novato B1vdlYukon Crosswalk Enhancements 1
$25,000
Ross
SFD Sidewalk Construction I
$25,000
San Anselmo
SFD Mid -Block Crosswalk Improvements 1
$25,000
San Rafael
Solar Powered Crossing Signs at Fifth Avenue and Cottage Avenue
$25,000
Tiburon
Ned Way/Tiburon Blvd Crosswalk RRFB
$25,000
Sausalito
Total
$367,500
Large Projects ($350,000 maximum allocation)
; and
Total 1 $3,830,000 1
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Recommended
Agency
Project Name and Description
Amount
Mill Valley
Camino Alto Bike Ped Improvements
1 $350,000
Grand Avenue Bike/Ped Bridge ($717,000 in federal OBAG CMAQ
San Rafael
funds and $107,000 in Measure A funds)
$824,000
TAM
TAM Junction Class H Bicycle Improvements along Hwy 1
1 $350,000
Larkspur
Doherty Drive Bike Ped Gap Closure
$350,000
Novato
Plum Street Sidewalk Improvements
1 $350,000
San Anselmo
Brookside Elementary School Sidewalk Gap Closure Project
j $350,000
Tiburon
Greenwood Cove/Blackfield & Tiburon Blvd Bike Ped Improvements
1 $116,000
Bridgeway Pedestrian Improvements:
Sausalito/
A. Bridgeway Sidewalk Improvements ($204,000) for Sausalito
Marin County
B. Hwy 101 Underpass Lighting Upgrade ($146,000) for M.C.
$350,000
Fairfax
Fairfax Bike Spine Gap Completion Project
1 $350,000
i Corte Madera
Tamalpais Drive Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements
$90,000
Marin County
Pedestrian Improvement Project along major school routes.
I $350,000
San Anselmo
San Anselmo School Route Bike Spine Project
Contingency
Sausalito
Coloma Street and Ebbtide Ave Pedestrian Improvements
Contingency
; and
Total 1 $3,830,000 1
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WHEREAS, The amount shown for San Rafael's Grand Avenue Bike/Ped Bridge Project
includes $717,000 in federal OBAG CMAQ fiords and $107,000 in Measure A funds for the requisite
local match requirement; and
WHEREAS, The recommendation was presented to the Marin Public Works Association
(MPWA) at its February 19, 2015 meeting; and
WHEREAS, The MPWA supported the Evaluation Committee's recommendations; and
WHEREAS, The recommendation was presented to the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) at
February 19, 2015 meeting; and
WHEREAS, The TAC unanimously voted in support of the Evaluation Committee's
recommendation but added two additional contingency projects that received the next most points; and '
WHEREAS, On March 9, 2015, the Programming and Projects Executive Committee
unanimously supported the recommendation as recommended by the MPWA with two contingency
projects; and
WHEREAS, On March 26, 2015, the TAM Board adopted the reconunendation as proposed the
TAM's TAC by increasing the contingency list of projects from two to four to include Larkspur's
Magnolia Avenue Project and Sausalito's Tomales Street Project; now therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Transportation Authority of Marin hereby allocates Measure A funds
under Strategy 4.3 to projects and amounts as shown in the above charts on page 2; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Transportation Authority of Marin hereby allocates $717,000 in federal
OBAG CMAQ funds to San Rafael for Grand Avenue Bridge Project; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Transportation Authority of Marin hereby allocates Measure A funds to
four contingency projects if additional Measure A Safe Pathway funds become available by December 31,
2016; and be it fiu-ther
RESOLVED, That these contingency projects are prioritized in the following order for funding:
1) San Anselino's Bike Spine Project,
2) Sausalito's Coloma/Ebbtide Project,
3) Larkspur's Magnolia Avenue Pedestrian Improvement Project, and
4) Sausalito's Tomales Street Pedestrian Improvement Project; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That if additional Measure A Safe Pathway funds are not available by December
31, 2016, these contingency projects will no longer be eligible for funding from the Third Cycle Safe
Pathways to School Program; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Transportation Authority of Marin finds the allocations of these fluids to
be in conformance with the priorities and funding levels established in the Measure A Expenditure Plan
and the 2014 Measure A Strategic Plan Update; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Transportation Authority of Marhi hereby authorizes the actual
expenditure (cash reimbursement) of funds for these activities to take place subject to the Fiscal Year
Cash Flow Distribution Schedule detailed in the attached Allocation Request Forms; and be it further
RESOLVED, That as a condition of this authorization for expenditure, the Executive Director
shall impose such terms and conditions as are necessary for the project sponsors, to comply with
applicable law and adopted Authority policies and execute Funding Agreements with the respective
project sponsors to that effect; and be it further
RESOLVED, That as a condition of this authorization for expenditure, the referenced project
sponsors shall provide the Authority with any other information it may request regarding the use of the
funds hereby authorized.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Transportation Authority of Marin held on the 26"'
day of March 2015, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners:
NOES: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissioners:
ATTEST:
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Dianne Stembauser
Executive Director
Arnold, Connolly, Donnell, Eklund, Fredericks, Hillmer, Kinsey,
Moulton -Peters, Phillips, Reed, Rice, Sears, Theodores
Furst, Greene, Kellner, Kuhl
Stephanie Moulton -Peters, ,chair
Transportation Authority of Marin
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Exhibit C
Project Closeout Report (sample format)
(Due with final reimbursement request)
Final amount spent on this project, including non -Measure A funds:
Describe any significant scope changes from the Allocation Request Form, if any:
Date that the project was opened for public use:
Was there any ground -breaking and/or ribbon -cutting ceremony? If so, list dates:
Provide copies of any press releases issued:
Provide digital photographs of completed project:
Measure A signage - Number of signs posted:
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