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File #: 14-520   
Type: Grant Applications and Awards
In control: City Council A Session
On agenda: 3/13/2014
Posting Language: An Ordinance awarding a City Council Project Fund grant allocation in an amount not to exceed $22,500.00 for the Braesview Enhancements and Implementation Plan. [Edward Benavides, Chief of Staff; Chris Callanen, Assistant to City Council]
Attachments: 1. Draft Ordinance, 2. Ordinance 2014-03-13-0157
DEPARTMENT: Mayor and Council Support      
 
 
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Christopher D. Callanen
      
      
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Council District 9
 
 
SUBJECT:
 
City Council Project Fund (CCPF) Allocations
 
 
SUMMARY:
 
An ordinance awarding a City Council Project Fund allocation in the amount of $22,500.00 for the Braesview Enhancements and Implementation Plan.
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
 
City Council Project Fund was transferred to the Office of the City Council for administration in 2012. During this transfer several improvements to the program were made, including; implementation of streamlined application (online), an election year moratorium, and City Council approval allocations exceeding $10,000 to an applicant for the same program, activity, events, good or service.
 
The Braesview Pedestrian Traffic Improvements will enhance public safety around Larkspur Elementary school. The improvements will include ADA ramps at the Braesview and Larkspur intersection and improved crosswalk features to include the re-marking of 25 crosswalks in this area. Funds will be managed and directed by the Department of Transportation and Capitol Improvements.
 
 
ISSUE:
 
This ordinance awards a City Council Project Fund allocation in the amount of $22,500.00 for the Braesview Enhancements and Implementation Plan.
 
 
ALTERNATIVES:
 
City Council could choose not to approve these CCPF allocations.
 
 
 
FISCAL IMPACT:
 
Funding for this allocation is available in the General Fund District 9 City Council Project Adopted Budget.
 
RECOMMENDATION:
 
Staff recommends the approval of this ordinance.