Meeting_Body
PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Subject/Action
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE CEO TO EXECUTE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR BLUE LINE FIRST/LAST MILE PLAN
ACTION: ADOPT RESOLUTION
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or designee to execute an agreement with the State of California for Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant funds for the Metro Blue Line First/Last Mile Plan.
Issue
ISSUE
Metro applied for and was awarded an Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 1 grant of $280,000 for the Blue Line First / Last Mile Plan. The California Transportation Commission (CTC) allocated the grant funds in October 2015.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
After the allocation of the grant funds by the CTC in October 2015, the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is requesting a Board-approved resolution identifying the Blue Line First / Last Mile Plan and the Metro official authorized to execute the agreement. The attached resolution would authorize the CEO or designee to execute an agreement with the State of California for the Blue Line First / Last Mile Plan.
Financial_Impact
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The FY16 budget includes $50,000 in Cost Center 4340, Project 400227 for consultant procurement upon adoption of the resolution. This is a reimbursable grant program whereby Metro would be reimbursed for the funds.
Since this is a multi-year program, the Cost Center Manager and Chief Planning Officer will be responsible for budgeting in future years.
Impact to Budget
The source of funds is Proposition A, C, and TDA Administration which is not eligible for bus and rail operating and capital expenditures.
Alternatives_Considered
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
The Board could decide to not adopt the resolution. This alternative is not recommended because Metro would be unable to execute an agreement, access the grant funds or complete the Blue Line First / Last Mile Plan.
Next_Steps
NEXT STEPS
If approved, staff would work to have an agreement executed to begin the Blue Line First / Last Mile Plan.
Attachments
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Resolution
Prepared_by
Prepared by: Katie Lemmon, Transportation Planning Manager, (213) 922-7441
Jacob Lieb, Transportation Planning Manager, (213) 922-4132
Diego Cardoso, Executive Officer, (213) 922-3076
Reviewed_By
Reviewed by: Calvin E. Hollis, Interim Chief Planning Officer, (213) 922-7319
