TO: Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Scott Miller, Public Works Director / Airport Manager
SUBJECT:
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A Resolution of the City Council Authorizing the Public Works Director and/or City Manager to sign agreements for Federal and/or State funding for certain transportation projects.
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RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
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That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 28-2026 authorizing the Public Works Director and/or City Manager to sign Agreements with California State Transportation Agency, Department of Transportation, for Federal/and or State funding for certain transportation projects.
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SUMMARY:
To receive disaster reimbursement funding, a blanket resolution is required to be submitted to Caltrans Department of Transportation prior to finalizing grant award processes that will allow the city to receive funding in part or fully through Federal and/or State programs.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
On February 7, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 03-2023: Declaration of Emergency regarding a broken 18” storm drain culvert at Walnut Street and the Brickyard Creek Bridge.
DISCUSSION:
Following the storms of January 2023, and resultant City infrastructure damages, the City initially sought disaster relief funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Relief Program, DR-4683, with guidance from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). However, FEMA denied the Walnut Street/Brickyard Creek claims as the damage occurred on a route under the jurisdiction of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), based on its route classification. As a result, the project was determined to be eligible for funding through the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Emergency Relief Program.
Following FEMA’s denial, the City was able to apply for disaster relief funding through the Caltrans Emergency Relief Program, CA23-1. Completion of the post-obligation requirements for the active...
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