MEETING DATE:
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
SUBJECT:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-8005 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S PROGRAM OF PROJECTS WITHIN THE 2014 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (RTIP).
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Recommendation
Recommendation
1. Conduct public hearing;
2. ADOPT a resolution approving an amendment to the City's TransNet Program of Projects within the 2014 RTIP.
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Board or Commission Action (If not applicable, please state not applicable below)
Not applicable
Relevant Council Strategic Theme (If not applicable, please state not applicable below)
Planning for the Future
Relevant Department Goal (If not applicable, please state not applicable below)
Not applicable
Introduction
The TransNet Local Street Improvement Program of Projects is an element of the RTIP and any projects that are being considered for TransNet funds must be programmed during the RTIP adoption or amendment process. The RTIP is the San Diego region's program of proposed major highway, arterial, transit and bikeway projects that incrementally develops the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP).
Accordingly, each local agency must prepare a list of transportation-related projects for incorporation within the RTIP and must include the following project types:
* Projects that exceed an overall cost of $300,000 and are financed with federal or state funds;
* Projects using any TransNet funds, regardless of the project cost;
* Projects with regional implications; and
* Projects that significantly increase roadway capacity.
SANDAG has recently initiated an amendment to the 2014 RTIP and is providing the City an opportunity to submit any revisions to their Program of Projects at this time. The City has until December 5, 2014 to submit a signed resolution approving amendment No. 14-01 and certifying those projects programmed with TransNet funds comply with the TransNet Extension Ordinance. Amendment No. 14-01 will then be presente...
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