01-19-1999 - 1998/99 Transportation Development Act (TDA) FundingCity of West Covina
Memorandum
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
AGENDA
City Council and City Manager
ITEM NO: 13-6d
Public Services Department
Engineering Division DATE January 19, 1999
1998-99 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) FUNDING
SUMMARY: Each year, pursuant to SB-821, the State of California provides funds
for bicycle and pedestrian facilities. In order to claim these funds for
this year's sidewalk program, it is necessary that the City apply for
them. The 1998-99 TDA allocation is about $40,000.
BACKGROUND~
TDA funds are used by the City to complete sidewalk installations for the_ fill in of gaps in
sidewalk on major and secondary streets. Over the years, TDA funding has ranged from
$25,000-$42,000 per year and has been the major source of funds for new sidewalk
construction. In order to claim the yearly TDA appropriations, an application must be filed
with the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission as authorized by resolution of
the City Council.
ANALYSIS
The City of West Covina has been allocated about $40,000 for the 1998-99 Fiscal Year
and the cost for this year's sidewalk construction program will be about $50,000 with the
remaining funds coming from Community Development Block Grant funds for related
handicap ramps. The project will provide sidewalks at various locations to fill in gaps in
sidewalks with the one location identified to date on the north side of Vine Avenue from
California Avenue to Evanwood Avenue to enhance access to Wescove School. The
entire City is currently being reviewed to determine other beneficial locations.
The City Council should authorize the, City Engineer to submit an application for those
TDA funds allocated to the City of West Covina so that this year's sidewalk project can be
funded.
FISCAL IMPACT
The $40,000 will partially fund this year's sidewalk construction program. These funds
are restricted and can only be used for construction of bikeway and/or pedestrian facilities
in public rights -of -way. Following is the funding available for this. year's sidewalk
construction program:
FUND TYPE
SOURCE:
AMOUNT
TDA
County (MTA) 1998-99 TDA Allocation
$40,000
CDBG
Citywide Barrier Removal Project Funds
$10,000
TOTAL FUNDING
$50,000
ALTERNATIVES
The only alternative would be to fund $40,000 in sidewalk construction from other funds
and return the TDA funds to the County for redistribution to other agencies. If the City
Council desires, the existing bikeway system could be expanded using these funds but,
they can not be used for maintenance.
City Council and City Manager
Page Two
January. 19, 1999
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION N0.9% - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE AND
PEDESTRIAN FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER SB-821 AND
RECONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF ITS BICYCLE AND
PEDESTRIAN PLAN.
Thomas M. Mayer
City Engineer
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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