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Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Resource Management to execute funding proposals, grant applications, and cooperative agreements for transportation projects in the Board of Supervisors approved Public Works 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Resource Management to execute funding proposals, grant applications, and cooperative agreements for transportation projects in the Board of Supervisors approved Public Works 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan.
SUMMARY:
The Department of Resource Management has begun looking into additional funding opportunities for transportation projects, particularly with the increase in federal grant opportunities over the last few years. These various funding opportunities require planning and development of transportation plans, agency collaboration, staff training, and capital project delivery. The Department has a significant list of existing unfunded transportation projects in the Public Works 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), as detailed in Attachment A.
In order for the Department to seek grant revenue opportunities for projects within short application timelines, the Department will need to prepare various reports, plans, and potentially execute collaborative grant application agreements quickly to meet deadlines for submission. The Department is recommending that the Board adopt a resolution (Attachment B) that authorizes the Director of Resource Management to execute funding proposals, applications, and cooperative agreements for transportation projects to broaden grant application opportunities and enhance grant award success.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Efforts to seek and receive transportation revenues through local, regional, State, federal, an...
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