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CITY OF SAN LEANDRO STAFF REPORT DATE: May 19, 2008 TO: John Jermanis, City Manager FROM: Uchemla Udemezue, Di Engineering and Transp BY: Kenneth Joseph, City Engineer ~, SUBJECT PROJECT/PROJECT DESCRIPTION: APPROVED AND FORWARDED TO CITY COUNCIL Jo .Jermanis C' anager RESOLUTION APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 012-N TO THE MASTER AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL AID PROJECTS WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) TO PROVIDE LOCAL MATCH TO FEDERAL FUNDS FOR THE WASHINGTON AVENUE AND ESTABROOK STREET INTERSECTION PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 150-38-283, FEDERAL- AID PROJECT NO. 04-5041R The project reconstructs the traffic signal at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Estabrook Street to improve vehicular and pedestrian safety. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Program Supplement Agreement that accepts federal funding and obligates the City to provide matching funds and complete the project. BACKGROUND The State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), through the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) approved $419,220 in federal funding for the Washington Avenue and Estabrook Street Intersection Project. The City must commit to a matching fund amount of $4b,580 and assure project completion. Upon the City Council authorizing the City Manager to execute Program Supplement Agreement No. 012-N to the Master Agreement with Caltrans, the Local Assistance staff will proceed to~ make funds available for the design phase of the project. Analysis The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds can be used on any highway/roadway safety improvement project. The Washington Avenue and Estabrook Street intersection has been identified as a High Collision Location due to the existing intersection configuration and features. I'he HSIP funding was approved by Caltrans for design and construction of