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Adopt a resolution to:
a. Approve appropriation of $150,000 in the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Budget from the Castroville Area Regional Traffic Impact Fee Fund 002-3000-2652 to construct a pedestrian crosswalk on Merritt Street at Crane Street intersection in Castroville, an unincorporated area of the County (4/5th vote required); and
b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to amend the FY 2016-17 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations and revenue by $150,000 in the Road Fund 002, Appropriation Unit RMA012, funded by the Castroville Area Regional Traffic Impact Fees (4/5th vote required).
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to:
a. Approve appropriation of $150,000 in the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Budget from the Castroville Area Regional Traffic Impact Fee Fund 002-3000-2652 to construct a pedestrian crosswalk on Merritt Street at Crane Street intersection in Castroville, an unincorporated area of the County (4/5th vote required); and
b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to amend the FY 2016-17 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations and revenue by $150,000 in the Road Fund 002, Appropriation Unit RMA012, funded by the Castroville Area Regional Traffic Impact Fees (4/5th vote required).
SUMMARY:
Resource Management Agency (RMA) staff is requesting the Board appropriate Castroville Area Regional Traffic Impact Fees to fund the Merritt Street at Crane Street pedestrian crosswalk project.
DISCUSSION:
RMA staff has received multiple requests to install a pedestrian crosswalk on Merritt Street (State Route 183) at the intersection of Crane Street, in the community of Castroville. Given Merritt Street is a main street of the community, installing a pedestrian crosswalk will enhance safety at this location. The project will consist of installing a crosswalk, rapid rectangular flashing beacons (RRFB), and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) curb ramps.
Proposed funding for the project is from the Castroville ...
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