HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - Reso 2024-37 - 08/14/2024 RESOLUTION 2024-37
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL
CITY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL
GRANT PROGRAM FOR WHICH THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY IS
ELIGIBLE.
WHEREAS, Public Law 117-58 signed on November 15, 2021, enacted the
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (also referred to as the "Bipartisan Infrastructure
Law" or"BIL")to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs; and
WHEREAS, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Section 24112, established the
Safe Streets and Roads for All (the "SS4A") Discretionary Grant Program and
appropriates funds to the United States Department of Transportation (the "USDOT")
under Division J, Title VIII of BIL to implement the program; and
WHEREAS, the SS4A program supports the U.S. Department of Transportation's
National Roadway Safety Strategy and the goal of zero roadway deaths using a Safe
System Approach; and
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2024, the USDOT released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the SS4A program; and
WHEREAS, the SS4A program provides funding for Planning and Demonstration
Grants and Implementation Grants; and
WHEREAS, the SS4A program supports the development of a comprehensive
safety action plan that identifies the most significant roadway safety concerns in a
community and the implementation of projects and strategies to address roadway safety
issues; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cathedral City, as a political subdivision of a State, is an
eligible applicant for the SS4A Grant Program; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the CITY COUNCIL is authorized to
submit an application to USDOT for the FY 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant
Program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the CITY MANAGER, or his/her designee is
hereby authorized and empowered to execute in the name of the CITY OF CATHEDRAL
CITY all documents, including but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments
and requests for payment, necessary to secure funds and implement the approved grant
or payment project; and
:E IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this authorization is effective from the date of
adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of August 2024.
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Mark arnevae, Mayor
Cathedral City
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Tracey R:4-lermosillo, City Clerk
Cathedral City
, T" L CEY R. HERMOSILLO, CITY CLERK of the City of Cathedral City, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Cathedral City held on the 14TH day of August
2024 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Gutierrez and Gregory; Mayor Pro Tem Ross
NOES:
ABSENT: Councilmember Lamb and Mayor Carnevale
ABSTAIN:
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Tracey R.INermosillo, City Clerk
APPROV D AS TO FORM:
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Eric' S. 'V il, City Attorney