CC Resolution 2009-036RESOLUTION NO. 2009 - 036
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
APPLICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010 CVAG
GRANT
WHEREAS, the Coachella Valley Association of Government (CVAG) through
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) shall make available funds for fiscal
year 2009/2010 for improving air quality and relieving congestion; and
WHEREAS, CMAQ will fund projects with a minimum cost of 5200,000 or
more fora program to develop and establish management systems for traffic
congestion reduction, signal synchronization, and intersection improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to file an application applying for 51,962,000
towards the cost of five proposed projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La
Quinta, California, as follows:
1. The City hereby approves the application for the Congestion Mitigation and
Air Quality (CMAQ) Program in the amount of 51,962,000 for funding of the
following five projects in order of priority
Project No. 1 -Traffic Signal Synchronization
• Eisenhower Drive from Coachella to Calle Tampico; and
• Calle Tampico from Eisenhower Drive to Washington Street
Project No. 2 -Traffic Signal Synchronization
• Adams Street from Westward Ho to Fred Waring Drive;
• Miles Avenue from Adams Street to Dune Palms Road; and
Dune Palms Road from Miles Avenue to Fred Waring Drive
Project No. 3 -City Owned Property PM-10 Stabilization
• Use of contract farming on undeveloped property at SilverRock
• Planting of Bermuda and Sudan grass on undeveloped areas not being
farmed
Project No. 4 -New Traftic Signal
• Design and construct a new traffic signal at the intersection of Dune
Palms Road and Retail Center Drive
Project No. 5 -New Traffic Signal
• Design and construct a new traffic signal at the intersection of Madison
Street and Avenue 54
Resolution No. 2009-036
2009/2010 CMAQ Grant Application
Adopted: May 5, 2009
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2. The City authorizes the purchase of five (5) traffic signal controllers,
contingent upon CMAO funding.
3. The City Council authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to be the
Lead Agency Representative as agent of the City of La Quinta to conduct all
negotiations, execute and submit all documents, amendments, payment
requests and other administrative duties, which may be necessary during the
course of the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of
the aforementioned project.
4. The City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute the grant contract
documents between the City and CMAQ, upon occurrence of the City
Attorney, for the CMAQ funding allocation.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council held on this 5th day of May, 2009, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Council Members Franklin, Henderson, Kirk, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
DON ADOLP ,Mayo
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
i/ERONICA J.AIfONTECINO, CMC, CITY CLERK
City of La Q lnta; California
(City Seal)
Resolution No. 2009-036
2009/2010 CMAQ Grant Application
Adopted: May 5, 2009
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
M. K INE J SON, ity Attorney
City La Quinta, Californ a