HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 05-71 and 05-72 2005 Transportation Enhancement Funding for Monterey Ave LandscapeREQUEST:
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
Approval of Resolutions of Support for 2005 Transportation
Enhancement Funding for landscape projects on Monterey Avenue.
Department of Public Works
City of Palm Desert
August 15, 2005
Resolutions of Support (Nos. 05-71 & 05-72)
Location maps
Call for Projects cover letter
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution Nos. 05-71 and 05-72 supporting filing for
2005 Transportation Enhancement funding for Monterey Avenue
landscape projects.
Discussion:
There are $14 million available countywide for federal Transportation Enhancement
projects, administered by the Riverside County Transportation Commission. Staff
intends to request $600,000 of a total $1.2 million for landscaping the center median
and slopes of Monterey Avenue ramp between Dinah Shore Drive and the Southern
Pacific Railroad. Staff is also requesting $400,000 of a total $800,000 for landscaping
the new on/off ramp area at the Monterey Avenue Interchange.
If the city is successful in receiving this funding, the matching amount would need to be
allocated from General Fund Reserves. The City of Palm Desert previously received
funds from the same program for the project, which was to include artwork with
matching funds coming from the Art in Public Places Fund. Staff now intends to simply
landscape the areas without artwork.
Staff Report- Transportation Enhancement funding for Monterey
Page 2of 2
August 15, 2005
Therefore, staff recommends that City Council supports the filing of application
for said funds by adoption of the resolutions.
Submitted By:
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City Engineer
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City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 05-71
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION TO
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR
TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT FUNDS TO LANDSCAPE THE
RAMP AREA ON MONTEREY AVENUE BETWEEN DINAH SHORE
DRIVE AND THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, finds it
desirable to landscape the slopes and center median of the ramp on Monterey Avenue
leading to the freeway interchange, and
WHEREAS, funding from the Transportation Enhancement would substantially
assist in funding the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT BE RESOLVED as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings
of the City Council in this case.
2. That the City Council hereby supports filing for funding from the 2005
Transportation Enhancement Program for landscaping on Monterey
Avenue between Dinah Shore Drive and the Southern Pacific Railroad
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
City Council, held on this day of August, 2005, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
BUFORD CRITES, Mayor
ATTEST:
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, City Clerk
City of Palm Desert, California
RESOLUTION NO. 05-72
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION TO
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR
TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT FUNDS TO LANDSCAPE THE
NEW ON/OFF RAMP AREA AT THE NORTHEAST QUADRANT OF
THE MONTEREY AVENUE INTERCHANGE AT INTERSTATE 10.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, finds it
desirable to landscape the area surrounding the interchange area at the northeast
quadrant of Monterey Avenue and Interchange 10, and
WHEREAS, funding from the Transportation Enhancement would substantially
assist in funding the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT BE RESOLVED as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings
of the City Council in this case.
2. That the City Council hereby supports filing for funding from the 2005
Transportation Enhancement Program for landscaping at the Monterey
Avenue interchange of Interstate 10.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
City Council, held on this day of August, 2005, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
BUFORD CRITES, Mayor
ATTEST:
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, City Clerk
City of Palm Desert, California
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Palm Desert, CA 92260
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RE: Transportation Enhancement Grant for the City of Palm Desert
The City of Palm Desert is applying for a federal Transportation Enhancement
Grant to install landscaping on Monterey Avenue at the city entryway between
the Southern Pacific railroad tracks and Dinah Shore Drive, and also at a new
loop freeway entrance for northbound Monterey Avenue motorists. The Palm
Desert Chamber of Commerce strongly concurs with the city that such
landscaping is important to the vitality of our area, and urges your support.
The front door to a city is the first impression visitors have. When arriving via the
freeway, that first impression is the overpass at the city's entrance. Landscaping
is important everywhere, but especially at the city's front door. Here in the
Coachella Valley, drought tolerant landscaping is even more important. The City
of Palm Desert has been leading the way by planting median and other public
spaces with visually pleasing drought tolerant landscaping for years. We support
the addition of drought tolerant landscaping at our city's front door.
The Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce represents nearly 1,500 businesses
and over 5,000 employees. We respectfully request your strong consideration
and positive response to the federal Transportation Enhancement Grant request
from the City of Palm Desert.
Very tr yours,
Su an Harvey
President/CEO
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