HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03032009 - C.01RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2009/84 approving and authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to file
applications for the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) funding for the Vasco Road
Overlay Project for up to $2.6 million and Vasco Road Safety Improvements Project for up to $10 million, and
stating local support and assurances to complete the projects.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact to the General Fund. The ARRA of 2009 requires that the road rehabilitation project
(Vasco Road Overlay) be awarded within 90 days or funding is subject to reallocation. Approximately $2.6 million is
anticipated for the Vasco Overlay Project and there is a 10% local road funds match. The capital safety improvement
project (Vasco Road Safety Improvements Project) includes similar funding constraints with award of the project
contract in approximately 365 days. Approximately $10 million is anticipated for the Vasco Road Safety
Improvements Project and project costs breakdown is 55% ARRA funds, 43% Local Road funds, 2% Federal funds.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/03/2009 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 5 NOES ____
ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
Contact: Chris Lau, 925-313-2293
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of
the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: March 3, 2009
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Emy L. Sharp, Deputy
cc:
C.1
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:March 3, 2009
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Resolution of local support American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) funding for Vasco Road Overlay and
Vasco Road Safety Improvements Pr
BACKGROUND:
On February 17, 2009, the ARRA of 2009 was approved by the Federal Government. The purpose of ARRA is to
stimulate the economy through investment in infrastructure and the associated job growth required to construct
improvements. Coordination efforts with Caltrans, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the
Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) indicate that Contra Costa County is likely to receive approximately
$2.6 million for the Vasco Road Overlay Project and approximately $10 million for the Vasco Road Safety
Improvements Project through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Approval of this Board Order
and accompanying Resolution of Local Support will allow staff to move forward with processing the allocation of
funds for the projects.
The funding constraints require “shovel ready” projects that can be delivered in a short time frame. Contra Costa
County, similar to all cities and counties, provided MTC, the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Contra
Costa County, with funding applications for "shovel ready" projects. The Vasco Road Overlay and Vasco Road
Safety Improvements Project were selected based upon several factors: the current pavement condition, the average
daily traffic on Vasco Road, "shovel ready" design, and collisions experienced in the recent past.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to approve the submittal of this application will eliminate a potential funding source.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: