9.C.
City Council Draft Agenda
- Meeting Date:
- 04/05/2022
- Co-Submitter:
- Stacey Brechler-Knaggs
- From:
- Martin Ince, Multi-Modal Planner
TITLE:
Consideration of Resolution No 2022-13: Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between Mountain Line and the City of Flagstaff for project management of the First Mile Last Mile grant
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Read Resolution No. 2022-13 by title only
2) City Clerk reads Resolution No. 2022-13 by title only (if approved above)
3) Adopt Resolution No.2022-13
2) City Clerk reads Resolution No. 2022-13 by title only (if approved above)
3) Adopt Resolution No.2022-13
Executive Summary:
This resolution will approve an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between the City of Flagstaff and Mountain Line. The IGA establishes project management and grant oversight roles and responsibilities for each agency – including design, procurement, and construction management – for pedestrian and bicycle projects that will be funded with the First Mile Last Mile grant.
Financial Impact:
The grant requires a local match of 20 percent, which calculates to $1,384,019. The local match will be taken from the pedestrian and bicycle component of the transportation sales tax (Prop 419). Pedestrian and bicycle projects that will be funded with the grant were already planned as part of the draft ATMP and programmed with transportation sales tax funding. As a result, the grant leverages local transportation sales tax funds and allows the City to build more of the pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure identified in the ATMP.
Policy Impact:
There are no policy impacts.
Connection to PBB Priorities/Objectives, Carbon Neutrality Plan & Regional Plan:
Priority Based Budget Key Community Priorities and Objectives
Sustainable,Innovative Infrastructure
Provide effective management of and infrastructure for all modes of transportation
Livable Community
Provide amenities & activities that support a healthy lifestyle
Environmental Stewardship
Implement sustainable building practices, enhance waste diversion programs, alternative energy programs & multi-modal transportation options
Carbon Neutrality Plan
Decreased Dependence on Cars
DD-2 Create inclusive networks for walking and biking that are continuous, attractive, safe, comprehensive, and convenient for people of all ages.
DD-3 Encourage Flagstaff residents and visitors to walk, bike, roll and take the bus.
Regional Plan
Goal T.5. Increase the availability and use of pedestrian infrastructure, including FUTS, as a critical element of a safe and livable community.
Policy T.5.4. Design streets with continuous pedestrian infrastructure of sufficient width to provide safe, accessible use and opportunities for shelter.
Goal T.6. Provide for bicycling as a safe and efficient means of transportation and recreation.
Policy T.6.2. Establish and maintain a comprehensive, consistent, and highly connected system of bikeways and FUTS trails.
Goal T.7. Provide a high-quality, safe, convenient, accessible public transportation system, where feasible, to serve as an attractive alternative to single-occupant vehicles.
Policy T.7.5. Incorporate adopted plans and policies for non-motorized and public transportation in the permitting process for all development or land use proposals, including provisions for efficient access and mobility, and convenient links between pedestrian, bicycle, and transit facilities.
Sustainable,Innovative Infrastructure
Provide effective management of and infrastructure for all modes of transportation
Livable Community
Provide amenities & activities that support a healthy lifestyle
Environmental Stewardship
Implement sustainable building practices, enhance waste diversion programs, alternative energy programs & multi-modal transportation options
Carbon Neutrality Plan
Decreased Dependence on Cars
DD-2 Create inclusive networks for walking and biking that are continuous, attractive, safe, comprehensive, and convenient for people of all ages.
DD-3 Encourage Flagstaff residents and visitors to walk, bike, roll and take the bus.
Regional Plan
Goal T.5. Increase the availability and use of pedestrian infrastructure, including FUTS, as a critical element of a safe and livable community.
Policy T.5.4. Design streets with continuous pedestrian infrastructure of sufficient width to provide safe, accessible use and opportunities for shelter.
Goal T.6. Provide for bicycling as a safe and efficient means of transportation and recreation.
Policy T.6.2. Establish and maintain a comprehensive, consistent, and highly connected system of bikeways and FUTS trails.
Goal T.7. Provide a high-quality, safe, convenient, accessible public transportation system, where feasible, to serve as an attractive alternative to single-occupant vehicles.
Policy T.7.5. Incorporate adopted plans and policies for non-motorized and public transportation in the permitting process for all development or land use proposals, including provisions for efficient access and mobility, and convenient links between pedestrian, bicycle, and transit facilities.
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
No
Key Considerations:
In 2020, Mountain Line was awarded First Mile Last Mile funding through Sections 5307-5339, a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant program that is administered in Arizona by the Arizona Department of Transportation. This is a competitive grant program for transit capital projects; eligible projects include pedestrian facilities that are within one-half mile of transit stops, and bicycle facilities that are within three miles of transit stops.
The grant award is for $5,536,075. A local match of 20 percent is required ($1,384,019). The total amount available (grant plus local match) is $6,920,094.
The first mile last mile concept recognizes that most transit trips begin with a walking or bicycle trip. Closing gaps in pedestrian and bicycle networks supports transit by enlarging the catchment area for transit, making transit available to more of the community, and building more robust walking and biking networks.
City staff have worked with Mountain Line to identify pedestrian and bicycle projects for the grant. First Mile Last Mile projects are drawn from the list of projects developed as part of planning and programming for Prop 419 and the draft Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP). Projects generally include missing sidewalk segments, enhanced crossings on busy streets, and bikeway enhancements. All of the projects are within existing right-of-way and in proximity to the transit system.
The First Mile Last Mile grant advances implementation of the ATMP and helps the City achieve its Carbon Neutrality goals.
The grant award is for $5,536,075. A local match of 20 percent is required ($1,384,019). The total amount available (grant plus local match) is $6,920,094.
The first mile last mile concept recognizes that most transit trips begin with a walking or bicycle trip. Closing gaps in pedestrian and bicycle networks supports transit by enlarging the catchment area for transit, making transit available to more of the community, and building more robust walking and biking networks.
City staff have worked with Mountain Line to identify pedestrian and bicycle projects for the grant. First Mile Last Mile projects are drawn from the list of projects developed as part of planning and programming for Prop 419 and the draft Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP). Projects generally include missing sidewalk segments, enhanced crossings on busy streets, and bikeway enhancements. All of the projects are within existing right-of-way and in proximity to the transit system.
The First Mile Last Mile grant advances implementation of the ATMP and helps the City achieve its Carbon Neutrality goals.