REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on an Agreement with the California Office of Traffic Safety for State and Community Highway Funding for the Santa Clara Pedestrian and Bicycle School Safety Project and Related Budget Amendment
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
BACKGROUND
In December 2021, the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) announced a Call-For-Projects for the FY 2022 grant cycle. The mission of the OTS is to effectively administer traffic safety grants that deliver innovative programs to eliminate traffic fatalities and injuries on California roadways. They partner with local jurisdictions to address California’s roadway safety needs at the state, county, and local level. Funding for the grant is provided through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
In January 2022, Department of Public Works (DPW) staff submitted a grant application for the Santa Clara Pedestrian and Bicycle School Safety Project (Project). The goal of the Project is to improve safety for children walking and biking to school by providing safety equipment (i.e. bicycle helmets and lights) and completing bicycle rodeos that teach children skills to ride a bicycle safely at Santa Clara schools.
DISCUSSION
On July 11, 2022, DPW received notification that the City was tentatively awarded a grant from the OTS in the amount of $25,000. The NHTSA will approve the award upon execution of a grant agreement (Attachment 1). The grant agreement states grant funds must be expended by September 30, 2023 with the goal that this Project be completed in conjunction with the City’s upcoming Safe Routes to School Program.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
The recommended budget action recognizes OTS grant funding in the amount of $25,000 and allocates those funds to a new Santa Clara Pedestrian and Bicycle School Safety Project in the Streets and Highways Capital Fund.
Budget Amendment
FY 2022/23
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Current |
Increase/ (Decrease) |
Revised |
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Streets and Highways Capital Fund |
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Revenues |
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Other Agencies Revenue (OTS Grant) |
$18,164,426 |
$25,000 |
$18,189,426 |
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Expenditures |
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Santa Clara Pedestrian and Bicycle School Safety Project (New Project) |
$0 |
$25,000 |
$25,000 |
COORDINATION
This report was coordinated with the City Attorney’s Office, Finance Department, and City Manager’s Office.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
1. Authorize the City Manager, Finance Director, and Transportation Manager to execute the grant agreement between the City of Santa Clara and the State of California for the Santa Clara Pedestrian and Bicycle School Safety Project;
2. Approve the FY 2022/23 budget amendment in the Streets and Highways Capital Fund to increase the Other Agencies Revenue estimate by $25,000 to recognize grant funding for the OTS grant and establish the new Santa Clara Pedestrian and Bicycle School Safety Project in the amount of $25,000 (five affirmative Council votes required to appropriate additional revenue) and;
3. Authorize the City Manager to make minor modifications to the Agreement and to extend the term, if needed.
Staff
Reviewed by: Craig Mobeck, Director of Public Works
Approved by: Rajeev Batra, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Office of Traffic Safety Grant Agreement