Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Application for Grant Funds Through Caltrans Active Transportation Program for Safety Improvements (Infrastructure and Non Infrastructure) at La Ballona Elementary School in the Amount of $600 000. City of Culver City California Agenda Item Report Item Number: C 10 Meeting Date: 05/11/15 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Application for Grant Funds Through Caltrans Active Transportation Program for Safety Improvements (Infrastructure and Non Infrastructure) at La Ballona Elementary School in the Amount of $600 000. Contact Person/Dept.: Gabe Garcia / Rudolph R. Galindo Fiscal Impact: Yes No X Public Hearing: Commission Action Required: Yes No X Date: _______________ Public Notification: (E mail) Agenda and Meetings City Council (05/06/14) Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson (05/04/15) Chief Financial Officer Approval: Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (05/06/15) Phone Number: (310) 253 5633 (310) 253 5618 General Fund: Yes No X Attachments: X City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (05/04/15) City Manager Approval: John M. Nachbar (05/06/15) Action Item: RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution approving an application for grant funds through Caltrans Active Transportation Program for Safety Improvements (Infrastructure and Non Infrastructure) at La Ballona Elementary School in the amount of $600 000. BACKGROUND: Recently The City has successfully competed for Safe Routes to School funds in the past and was previously awarded nearly $1 million. the safety improvements around Linwood Howe Elementary School were completed as part of an earlier Safe Routes to School grant award. The construction included improvements to sidewalks crosswalks and pedestrian access. Currently funding is available through the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle II which was created by Federal legislation and funded through the State. This new program consolidates several active tr...
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