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PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE
JULY 19, 2023
Subject
SUBJECT: SCAG CTC PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM GRANT AWARDS
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
CONSIDER:
A. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or their designee to execute an agreement with the Southern California Association of Governments to claim funds awarded in the amount of $41,279,497 through the County Transportation Commission Partnership Program; and
B. AUTHORIZING the CEO or their designee to negotiate and execute pass-through agreements with the agencies who will implement projects awarded through the County Transportation Commission Partnership Program
Issue
ISSUE
On May 9, 2023, Metro staff submitted applications to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) County Transportation Commission (CTC) Partnership Program for Metro-led and Metro-partnered transportation plans, programs, and infrastructure projects. The SCAG Regional Council approved awards on July 6, 2023. The Program guidelines require that Metro enter into an agreement with SCAG prior to initiating reimbursable work on awarded projects. In addition, agreements are necessary for Metro to pass through funds to the external agencies who will implement awarded projects.
Background
BACKGROUND
The 2021 Regional Early Action Planning Grants Program (REAP) established by AB 140, funded from the State General Fund, and administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development provides funds for planning and implementation activities within infill areas that have significant geographic or regionwide benefit towards three objectives:
1. Accelerate infill development that facilitates housing supply, choice, and affordability
2. Affirmatively further fair housing
3. Reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT)
The 2021 REAP sets aside 85 percent of funds for direct allocation to Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs). SCAG received $...
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