HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-03-10; City Council; 21882; Apply for Grant SANDAG's Active Transportation Tamarack Ave, Carlsbad Blvd Pedestrain ProjectCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL
AB# 21,882 AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR A GRANT
FROM SANDAG'S ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATION OF
$545,000 FOR THE TAMARACK AVE AND
CARLSBAD BLVD PEDESTRIAN
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
DEPT. DIRECTOR
MTG. 3/10/15
AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR A GRANT
FROM SANDAG'S ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATION OF
$545,000 FOR THE TAMARACK AVE AND
CARLSBAD BLVD PEDESTRIAN
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
CITY ATTY.
DEPT. PW-TRAN
AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR A GRANT
FROM SANDAG'S ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATION OF
$545,000 FOR THE TAMARACK AVE AND
CARLSBAD BLVD PEDESTRIAN
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
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RECOMMENDED ACTION;
Adopt Resolution No. 2015-056 authorizing the City of Carlsbad Public Works Director to apply
for a grant from the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) under the Active Transportation
Grant Program for Tamarack Ave and Carlsbad Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements, accepting the terms
of the grant agreement, and if awarded, reduce the gas tax fund appropriation and appropriate grant
funds to the TransNet Fund in an amount not to exceed $270,000.
Adopt Resolution No. 2015-057 authorizing the appropriation of gas tax funds in the amount of
$545,000 for the Tamarack Ave and Carlsbad Blvd Pedestrian Improvements Project 6058.
ITEM EXPLANATION;
The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is offering Active Transportation Grants to be
awarded on a competitive basis. There is no match required for the funding, but if a match is provided,
it improves the competitive chances. Only cities and the County of San Diego are eligible recipients of
grant funds. There is approximately $3 million in Active Transportation Grant funds to award in this call
for projects.
The grant application is due March 20, 2015 and the grant will be awarded during the Summer of 2015.
Applicants will be required to give a brief presentation on their project to the evaluation panel in April.
All applications must include a copy of the Resolution passed by the local city council or governing
board. The Resolution must authorize the submittal of the application, authorize the local jurisdiction
staff to execute the Grant Agreement, and commit to allocate the resources necessary to implement
and complete the proposed activities and outcomes within the schedule identified in the project
application. Grantee's authorized representative must execute the grant agreement within 45 days from
the date SANDAG presents the grant agreement to the prospective grantee for execution. The grant
agreement states that the project will be completed within 1.5 years of the award of a construction
contract for the proposed capital effort.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Doug Bilse 760-602-7504 doug.bilse@carlsbadca.gov
FOR CLERK USE.
COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED CONTINUED TO DATE SPECIFIC •
DENIED • CONTINUED TO DATE UNKNOWN •
CONTINUED • RETURNED TO STAFF •
WITHDRAWN • OTHER - SEE MINUTES •
AMENDED • REPORT RECEIVED •
The Active Transportation Grant Program (ATGP) provides funding for active transportation related
infrastructure improvements, planning, and programs that seek to educate, encourage, and/or raise
awareness about bicycle and pedestrian oriented facilities. The goals are to encourage the planning and
development of Complete Streets and to provide multiple travel choices for the region's residents
through safe and well-connected bicycle and pedestrian networks.
The Carlsbad Transportation Department would like to submit a grant application to be considered for
Active Transportation grant funding. The Tamarack Ave. and Carlsbad Blvd. Pedestrian improvements
project was selected forthe grant because it promotes a comprehensive, neighborhood-based approach
to planning and implementing active transportation improvements and traffic calming by coordinating
existing and planned land use and transit to increase connectivity for bicyclists and pedestrians.
The project location is at the intersection of Tamarack Avenue and Carlsbad Boulevard and then
southerly to the south side of the Aqua Hedionda Bridge.
Construction includes an ADA compliant pedestrian path through the intersection of Tamarack Avenue
and Carlsbad Boulevard (west side), then continuing the path to the south side of the Agua Hedionda
Bridge by widening the sidewalk (west side) and providing a pedestrian refuge island aligned with the
lagoon trail on the east side of Carlsbad Boulevard and the beach access stairwell on the west. The
project will require the removal ofthe existing "pork chop" island and installation of new concrete curb,
gutter, sidewalk and pedestrian ramps. Relocation of traffic signal equipment including signal poles and
controller and electric service cabinets will also be required. Due to the age/deterioration of existing
traffic conduit, the traffic signal will be completely re-wired. The existing pedestrian travel path on the
west side of the intersection is not ADA-compliant. Proposed improvements will provide ADA
compliance and increase pedestrian and bike safety at this popular beach location.
FISCAL IMPACT;
The Tamarack Ave and Carlsbad Blvd Pedestrian Improvements Project is currently appropriated in the
Gas Tax Fund in the amount of $455,000. Staff is requesting that an additional $545,000 be
appropriated to the project from the Gas Tax Fund to create a total budget of $1,000,000. A portion of
these funds will be used as matching funds for the grant request in the amount of $270,000. If SANDAG
awards an Active Transportation Grant to the city in an amount up to $270,000, this amount will be
reduced from the Gas Tax Fund and appropriated via the TransNet Fund. If the grant is not awarded, the
entire $1,000,000 project will be funded with Gas Tax funds.
Tamarack Ave and Carlsbad Blvd Pedestrian Improvements Project (6058) ESTIMATED
COSTS
Environmental (gas tax) $15,000
Design (gas tax) $65,000
Construction (gas tax) $375,000
TOTAL CURRENT APPROPRIATION $455,000
Additional Design & Construction Appropriation (gas tax) $545,000
NEW APPROPRIATION AMOUNT $1,000,000
SANDAG Grant - (if awarded funding will be appropriated from the TRANSNET funds, if
not awarded, there will be no additional change to the Gas Tax Fund) $270,000
TOTAL UPDATED ESTIMATED COST $1,000,000
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, the request for authorization to apply for a grant and
appropriate funds does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of CEQA in that it has no potential
to cause either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect
physical change in the environment, and therefore does not require environmental review.
EXHIBITS:
1. Resolution No. 2015-056 authorizing the filing of an application for active transportation
grant program funds through the San Diego Association of Governments for Tamarack Ave and
Carlsbad Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements, accepting the terms of the grant agreement, and if
awarded, grant funds in an amount not to exceed $270,000.
2. Resolution No. 2015-057 authorizing the appropriation of gas tax funds in the amount of
$545,000 for the Tamarack Ave and Carlsbad Blvd Pedestrian Improvements Project 6058.
3. Active Transportation Grant Program Grant Agreement with SANDAG - Applicant Statements
4. Site Location
EXHIBIT 1
1 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-056
2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS THROUGH
4 THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR
TAMARACK AVE AND CARLSBAD BLVD PEDESTRIAN
5 IMPROVEMENTS, ACCEPTING THE TERMS OF THE GRANT
AGREEMENT AND IF AWARDED, APPROPRIATING GRANT FUNDS
^ UP TO THE AMOUNT OF $270,000
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g WHEREAS, $3 million of TransNet funding for capital and non-capital Active
Transportation Grant Program projects is available to local jurisdictions and the County of San
IY Diego from Fiscal Years 2014-2016; and
^2 WHEREAS, City of Carlsbad wishes to receive $270,000 in Active Transportation Grant
Program funds for the Tamarack Ave and Carlsbad Blvd Pedestrian Improvements (Project); and
WHEREAS, City of Carlsbad understands that the Active Transportation Grant Program
funding is fixed at the programmed amount, and therefore Project cost increases that exceed
the grant awarded will be the sole responsibility of the grantee; and
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2. That City of Carlsbad Public Works Director is authorized to submit an
application to SANDAG for the TransNet Active Transportation Grant Program funding in the
amount of $270,000 for Tamarack Ave and Carlsbad Blvd Pedestrian Improvements
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
1 3. That if a grant award is made by SANDAG to fund Tamarack Ave and Carlsbad
2 Blvd Pedestrian Improvements, the City of Carlsbad commits to providing $730,000 in matching
3 funds and authorizes City of Carlsbad staff to accept the grant funds, execute the grant
4 agreement with no exceptions in substantially the same form as drafted by SANDAG, and
5 complete the Project.
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4. That the City of Carlsbad agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend
SANDAG, the San Diego County Regional Transportation Commission, and all officers and
employees thereof against all causes of action or claims related to City of Carlsbad's TransNet
funded projects.
5. The Administrative Services Director is authorized to appropriate a grant award
up to $270,000 to the Transnet Fund if awarded by SANDAG for the Tamarack Ave and Carlsbad
Blvd Pedestrian Improvement Project.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting ofthe City Council ofthe City
of Carlsbad on the day of 2015, by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Hall, Blackburn, Schumacher, Wood, Packard.
None.
None.
MATT HALL, Mayor
ATTEST:
SifELLEY COLlllNS, CMC, Assistant City Clerk
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EXHIBIT X
1 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-057
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2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF GAS TAX
FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $545,000 FOR THE TAMARACK AVE
4 AND CARLSBAD BLVD PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
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8 Tamarack Ave and Carlsbad Blvd Pedestrian Improvement Project was approved in the Fiscal
9 Year 2014-15 Capital Improvement Program; and
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j3 WHEREAS, additional funding in the amount of $545,000 from the Gas Tax Fund is being
j4 requested at this time to bring the total project budget to $1,000,000; and
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WHEREAS, the scope of the current project has been expanded to complete a more
comprehensive neighborhood approach to the existing pedestrian improvements; and
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds available in the Gas Tax Fund to support the
increased scope ofthe project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by City Council ofthe City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
The Administrative Services Director is authorized to appropriate $545,000 to
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting ofthe City Council of the City
of Carlsbad on the 10*^ day of March, 2015, by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
Council Members Hall, Blackburn, Schumacher, Wood, Packard.
None.
ABSENT: None.
^LL, Mayor
ATTEST:
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SHELLEY COLLINS, Assistant City Clerk
(SEAL)
CAPITAL GRANTS APPLICATION
APPLICANT STATEMENTS - SIGNATURE REQUIRED
Project Title: ^.^^ ^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^ g^^,^^^^^ Pedestrian
Improvements
Applicant (Jurisdiction): Carlsbad
Requested ATGP Funds (Dollars): ^270 000
Please indicate application completeness by checking the following boxes and sign and date below.
As an authorized delegate, I certify that my agency:
[7] Has read the Standardized Grant Agreement and is capable of meeting the terms and conditions
[7] Understands that SANDAG will not reimburse applicants for expenses incurred prior to execution of a
Grant Agreement.
[7] Has submitted a resolution that includes the required statements from the Sample Resolution template.
If the SANDAG Board of Directors approves the grant, the proposed grantee agrees to sign and return the
standardized Grant Agreement to SANDAG, without exceptions, within 45 days of receipt.
If this proposal is approved for funding, I certify that my agency:
[7] Understands the responses in this application may become requirements reflected in the Grant Agreement
with SANDAG.
[7] Agrees to sign and return the Standardized Grant Agreement to SANDAG, without exceptions, within 45 days
of receipt.
\7} Will comply with SANDAG Board Policy No. 035 Competitive Grant Program Procedures and has proposed a
feasible schedule consistent with the required milestone deadlines.
[7] Will submit progress reports and invoices documenting the use of both grant and matching funds to SANDAG no
less frequently than quarterly.
[7] Will set-up a project account that will be in harmony with a quarterly reporting and invoicing schedule.
[7] Will, within 15 days of approval of funding by the SANDAG Board of Directors, provide a copy of approved
indirect cost rate audit or proposed indirect cost rate methodology, if charging for overhead, to SANDAG for
review and approval, which must occur prior to execution of the Grant Agreement.
I certify that I agree with the above statements and that the information submitted in this application is accurate and
in accordance with these guidelines.
I have the authorization to submit this Grant Application on behalf of my organization.
Patrick A. Thomas Public Works Director
Authorized Delegate fijame (prjnt or type) Title
Authorized Delegal|g/§ignature (Signature Required) Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
Sign hard copy of Applicant Statement Form and scan for inclusion in application package.
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APPLICATION FORM
Project Title:
Applicant (Jurisdiction):
Requested ATGP Funds (Dollars):
PROJECT TYPE (Select One):
n Planning
O Education, Encouragement, Awareness Program (EEA)
O Bicycle Parking
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Required forms and templates are provided at sandag.org/cycle3grants.
All materials should be submitted electronically. No hard copies will be accepted. If any of the required
elements are not included with the application by the deadline (with the exception of non-applicable and
recommended items), the application will be deemed ineligible.
Please indicate application completeness by checking the following boxes.
Application Requirements:
Q ATGP Non-Capital Grant Application (using this tillable PDF application form).
Required Attachments:
n Attachment 1: Signed copy of the Applicant Statement Form (signature required).
• Attachment 2: Resolution including all statements provided in the Sample Resolution and documenting the
source(s) of all matching funds.
• Attachment 2A: (If applicable) If the proposed project abuts other jurisdiction(s), include documentation
showing the project is in the adopted plans of the adjacent jurisdiction(s), OR a letter from the abutting
jurisdiction(s) showing that cooperative efforts are underway.
Q Attachment 3: (Ifapplicable) Vicinity maps showing project location and local/regional street bicycle, transit, and
highway facilities within and near the project area.
• Attachment 3A: (If available) Provide GIS project footprint shapefile (zipped file).
Q Attachment 4: Project Scope of Work, Schedule, and Budget Worksheet.
Recommended Attachments: (Please check boxes if applicable)
r~| Aerial photos and other photographs depicting existing conditions.
• Documentation of support for the project from community groups or individuals.
Other Attachments - Please list
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PROJECT SUMMARY
Applicant (Jurisdiction):
Project Title:
Project Area Limits:
(Ex. 4th Street and 5th Street between Laurel Street and Ash Street)
Project Summary:
Name, Title, and Phone Number of Primary Contact for Application:
Name and Title of Project Manager (if different from above):
Street Address: City and ZIP Code:
Phone Number of Project Manager: Email Address of Project Manager:
Other Project Partners:
ATGP Grant Funds Request $ %
Matching Funds $ %
Total Project Cost = ATGP Grant Funds + Matching Funds $0.00 100%
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GRANT APPLICATION QUESTIONS
Points calculated by SANDAG staff are marked with an asterisk (*).
As applicable, provide vicinity maps as Attachment 3 showing the project location as local/regional street, bicycle,
transit, and highway facilities within and near the project area. If available, provide GIS project footprint shapefile
(zipped file) as Attachment 3A.
1. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES (Planning 15% of total points, EEA and Bike Parking 10% total points)
The evaluation panel will award points based on how well the proposed project meets the Active Transportation
Grant Program (ATGP) objectives (See ATGP Overview). The highest scoring projects will demonstrate the potential for
measurable impact across multiple objectives. Planning: Up to 30 points; EEA: Up to 20 points; Bike Parking:
Up to 20 points)
List the goals of the project, in bullets.
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2. COMPREHENSIVENESS (Planning and EEA Programs: 7.5% of total points; Bike Parking: 5% of total points)
The evaluation panel will award points across categories according to the comprehensiveness of the proposed project,
plan, or program, in terms of both scope and scale. The evaluation panel will take into consideration the quality of the
proposed project and its potential to address community needs identified by the Applicant.
• Planning: The highest scoring projects will: aim to address Complete Streets principles; incorporate traffic
calming measures; prioritize bike/pedestrian access; and/or be considered a Community Active Transportation
Strategy (CATS). (Up to 15 points)
• EEA Programs: The highest scoring projects will: reach more of the region's residents, including specific
underserved or vulnerable populations that lack vehicular access; take place over a longer period of time;
complement a capital improvement project; and/or be part of a larger transportation demand management
(TDM) effort. Lower-scoring projects will be smaller in scope, scale, or duration, and will be independent of
any capital improvement projects. (Up to 15 points)
• Bike Parking: The highest scoring projects will: cover a larger geographic area; complement a capital
improvement project; and/or be part of a larger TDM effort. Lower-scoring projects will be smaller in scope
and scale, and will be independent of any capital improvement projects. (Up to 10 points)
Describe the need for the proposed project (Plan, EEA program, or Bike Parking), AND why the proposed project is
particularly suited to address the stated needs, in bullets.
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3. METHODOLOGY (Planning and EEA Programs: 15% of total points; Bike Parking: 5% of total points)
The evaluation panel will award points across all categories according to how well the proposed effort will meet the
demonstrated need and project goals.
• Planning: Highest scoring projects will include a comprehensive planning process in their scopes of work that
addresses the goals of Complete Streets, prioritizes bicyclist and pedestrian access, plans for traffic calming,
and ties into Safe Routes to School efforts in the project area. (Up to 30 points)
• EEA Programs: Highest scoring projects will clearly and succinctly demonstrate how the project scope of
work will directly address the proposed program goals and objectives, and will also list measurable objectives
and/or deliverables. Lower scoring projects will state a generic need, broad goals, and/or will fail to clearly
articulate how the scope of work will address project goals. (Up to 30 points)
• Bicycle parking: Projects must demonstrate that they meet guidelines outlined in Riding to 2050: The San Diego
Regional Bicycle Plan. Innovations that deviate from the guidelines may still be considered. The highest scoring
bicycle parking projects will be appropriately located with attractive and functional designs and demonstrate how
the project will directly address the proposed program goals and objectives. (Up to 10points)
How will the proposed plan, program, or project specifically address demonstrated community needs? List the
measurable objectives and deliverables for the proposed project, in bullets.
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4. COMMUNITY SUPPORT (Planning and EEA Programs: 7.5% of total points; Bike Parking: 5% of total points)
The evaluation panel will award points according to the inclusiveness of the planning process and based on evidence
that key stakeholders will be active participants in the process. The highest scoring projects will demonstrate: strong
community support for the project; substantial community input into the planning or other process; identification of
key stakeholders, including underserved and limited English proficiency populations, ensuring a meaningful role in
the effort.
Lower scoring projects will: have minimal opportunities for community engagement in the scope of work; include
generic letters of support that fail to demonstrate substantive stakeholder involvement; and/or fail to account for
limited English proficiency populations. (Planning: Up to 15 points; EEA Programs: Up to 15 points; Bike Parking:
Up to 10 points)
Describe which community stakeholders will participate, how community stakeholder participation will facilitate the
success of the project, and how community input has shaped the project to date.
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5. EVALUATION (Planning N/A; EEA Programs: 10% of total points; Bike Parking: 5% of total points)
The evaluation panel will award points for clearly demonstrating a commitment to monitoring and evaluating the
impact and effectiveness of the proposed project. The highest scoring projects will have identified performance
measures in the application, or will include a task for identification of performance measures in the Scope of Work
and/or include specific pre- and post-data collection efforts as part of the project scope, budget, and schedule in
support of evaluating the project's effectiveness. Lower scoring projects will lack meaningful evaluation methods or
data collection as part of the project. (Planning: Not Applicable; EEA Programs: Up to 20 points; Bike Parking:
Up to 10 points)
Describe how the project will evaluate its effectiveness.
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6. INNOVATION (Planning N/A; EEA Programs: 5% of total points; Bike Parking: 15% of total points)
The evaluation panel will award points for proposing innovative solutions that show the potential to sen/e as a replicable
model for the region. The highest scoring projects will include innovative methods of accomplishing project goals that
have not yet been tried in the San Diego region to date. For innovations that have been implemented in other regions,
the Applicant must demonstrate that the measure was successful and effective in those cases. The Applicant should
consult with SANDAG staff on any uncertain projects to make a determination prior to submitting this application.
(Planning: Not Applicable; EEA Programs: Upto 10 points; Bike Parking: Up to 30 points)
Ex. Ciclovias or Sunday Streets programs; bikesharing programs; bike corrals; bike stations; or bike
parking ordinances.
Does this project propose any solutions that are new to the region? Q YES Q NO
If YES, please describe.
If NO, briefly describe any other creative aspects of the project that could be considered innovative.
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7. DEMAND ANALYSIS (GIS)* (Planning and Bike Parking: 10% of total points; EEA Programs: N/A)
NOTE: SANDAG staff will calculate the points awarded based on a GIS analysis of the project area relative
to the seven factors listed below.
A half-mile buffer will be created around pedestrian improvement projects and a one-mile buffer will be created
around bicycle improvement projects. Results for each factor will be ranked from highest to lowest (with the
exception of vehicle ownership, which will be ranked from lowest to highest), in quintiles, for all projects. Projects will
then be scored relative to each other by ranking the raw scores from highest (up to 20 points) to lowest (1 point).
No information is needed from the Applicant for this section. {Planning: Up to 20 points; EEA Program: Not
Applicable; Bike Parking: Up to 20 points)
• Population • Employment
• Population Density • Employment Density
• Activity Centers • Vehicle Ownership
• Intersection Density
8. COST EFFECTIVENESS* (Planning, EEA, and Bike Parking: 10% of total points)
NOTE: SANDAG staff will calculate the points awarded for this criterion.
The grant-score ratio is calculated by dividing the total project grant request amount by the sum of points earned in
Categories 1 through 7. The projects will be ranked against each other based on the resulting quotient and the
available 10 points will be distributed accordingly. The project(s) with the smallest quotient will receive 10 points, and
the one(s) with the largest quotient will receive 1 point. No information is needed from the Applicant for this section.
(Up to 10 points)
9. MATCHING FUNDS* (Planning, EEA, and Bike Parking: 10% of total points)
NOTE: SANDAG staff will calculate the points awarded for this criterion.
Include as part of Attachment 2 supporting documentation demonstrating that matching funds have been secured AND
detailing the source(s) of matching funds. Matching funds that have not been secured will not count toward this score.
Points for this criterion will be calculated by SANDAG by dividing the total project cost as proposed in the application
by the grant request. The projects will be awarded points proportionately on a scale of 0 to 20 based on the statistical
distribution of matching fund quotients. The project(s) with the largest quotient will receive 20 points, and the
project(s) with no matching funds will receive no points. No information is needed from the Applicant for this section.
(Up to 20 points)
10. REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT - POLICY NO. 033 POINTS* (Planning, EEA. and Bike Parking:
20% of total points)
NOTE: SANDAG staff witt calculate the points awarded for this criterion based on the methodology outlined
in SANDAG Board Policy No. 033: implementation Guidelines for SANDAG Regional Housing Needs
Assessment Funding Incentives.
Calculations are based on information that jurisdictions have provided to SANDAG through their annual reports to the
Department of Housing and Community Development and data provided on "at risk" units preserved and units that
have been acquired/rehabilitated/rent restricted. No information is needed from the Applicant for this section.
(Up to 50 points are available)
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SCOPEOF WORK, SCHEDULE, BUDGET, AND PROJECT DELIVERABLES
The following sections are NOT scored.
Include as Attachment 4 the completed Scope of Work, Schedule, and Budget Worksheet.
NOTE: tf this project is funded, this wilt be added to the Grant Agreement and the Applicant will be held to
this Scope of Work, Budget, and Schedule, for the purpose of project oversight.
Prior to submittal. Applicants are encouraged to seek legal counsel to determine if prevailing wage laws apply to the
project and should be incorporated into the total project budget and requested grant amount from SANDAG.
NOTES ON THE PROJECT SCHEDULE:
• Applicants should ensure that the project schedule is realistic in an effort to avoid requests for schedule extensions.
• The schedule must be based on months from the Notice to Proceed.
• The application must identify any seasonal or other time constraints to the Project Schedule.
REMINDER: ACCORDING TO BOARD POLICY NO. 035, NON-CAPITAL PROJECTS MUST:
• Award a consultant contract (if one is necessary) within one year of Grant Agreement execution with SANDAG.
• Complete the non-capital project within two years of the award of a consultant contract for the proposed non-
capital effort.
• If no consultant contract is necessary, the non-capital project must be completed within two years of the
Grant Agreement execution with SANDAG.
INDIRECT COSTS - OPTIONAL
My agency would like to apply indirect costs to the project: • YES • NO
If YES, my agency can either:
• Provide an indirect costs allocation audit approved by a qualified independent auditor: • YES • NO
OR
• Propose a method for allocating indirect costs in accordance with the Office of Management and Budget
Circular A-87 Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments: • YES • NO
NOTE: This documentation must be received by SANDAG within 15 days of award of the grant funds by the
SANDAG Board of Directors, tf the Applicant cannot provide either of the above, then indirect costs are not
eligible for consideration.
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PROJECT NAME TAMARACK AVENUE &
CARLSBAD BOULEVARD
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