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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 4010RESOLUTION NO. 4010 RESOLUTION REQUESTING ALLOCATION OF TOPICS FUND� FROM THE CALIFORNIA HIGH\JAY CONHISSION FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT SYSTEM IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND IN TERRA LINDA IN THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL WHEREAS, there is in the urban area, as defined by the 1960 Federal census, of the City of San Rafael (hereinafter called "City"), a large •:-olume of vehicular traffic at locations referred to as the "central business district 11 and as Terra Linda (hereinafter called "Project Location"), which has been steadil-y increasing at a rapid rate causing p!:oblems with respect to stree t capacity and safety, specifically in the form of traffic congestion and traffic delay; and WHEREAS, in the interest of public health, safety and welfare, by reasons stated above, it is essential that an improvement project (hereinafter c.alled "Project"), at the said Project Locati.on in the form of the jr_1 terconnection and modification of existing traffic signal systerr.s to facilitate movement and increase the safety of vehicular and pedestrian traffic be accomplished as soon as possible; and WHEREAS, City in cooperation with the cities of Corte Madera, Fairf.:i.x, Larkspur, Mill Valley, Ross, San Anselmo, Sausalito, and the. County of J·larin, have submitted a TOPICS study proposal, which there is reasonable certainty to believe will be approved, and which will be followed within 18 months hy a TOPICS Study Report; and WHEREAS, City, with assurance from the Director of Public Works, believes that this project will be one of the top priority p��oj ec ts to be included in the Area-wide TOPICS Plan to be prepared; and WHEREAS, the said Project Location is within the jurisd:ictic,r. of City and said Project Location is included on portions of r::ity Streets wh:i.ch are included on the existing Federal-Aid Secondary System (FAS) within the Area, :ma Federal-Aid funds, other than TOPICS Funds, are not available to complete chis pr-eject, and in the opinion of City, the said Project would q�alify for Federal TO?ICS Funds; and WHEREAS, City desires to file with the Highw;:q Commission of t.he Sta.te of California a request for aa allocation of funds to constru�t s2.id Project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY CITY AS FOLLO�S: - 1 -0 IGINAL _,.. ... 1.That City does hereby request the California Highway Commission to allocate funds for the Project at the Project Location; City does further request the Commission to allocate for the fiscal years 1969-70 and 1970-71 the sum of $75,067. for City. 2.That City agrees that its respective appropriate budget accounts shall reflect the following contributions to said Project: Fiscal Year 1970-71: City $84,933. 3.That City has considered the effect of the proposed financing (71.31% Federal Funds, 28.69% Local Agency Funds) in relation to apportionment of Federal TOPICS Funds within the State of California. 4.That City shall be the legal administrative agent for the TOPICS Project and all funds for the construction of said Project shall be accumulated and released through City. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of San Rafael, State of California, on March l , 19 /1 , by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen NOES: Councilmen ABSENT; Councilmen Jensen, Miskimen, Mulryan and Mayor Bettini None Barbier 2n��-A� MARION A. GRADY, CITY' C.LE.tW 2