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Hawaiian Gardens to accept $1.5 million STBG award, approves engineering proposal
Summary
Council approved a proposal for engineering and federal grant administration after staff said the city was awarded $1.5 million in Surface Transportation Block Grant funds through SCAG; staff flagged a critical FTIP deadline for obligating funds.
Hawaiian Gardens City Council on Wednesday approved a proposal to hire WILDL Engineering to prepare project plans and federal authorization packages after staff announced the city would receive $1.5 million in federal Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funds through the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG).
Staff reported the city applied about a year ago for STBG money and initially was placed on hold due to limited funds. After follow-up meetings with LA Metro, Caltrans and SCAG staff, the city was informed it would receive the requested $1.5 million. City staff said the STBG funding requires a local match and must be obligated in the current fiscal year and included in the Federal Transportation Improvement Program by March 12 (as stated in the staff report).
Staff recommended, and council approved, contracting with WILDL Engineering for preparation of plans, specifications and estimates; preliminary environmental study; right-of-way certification; and development of request-for-authorization packages. The staff report listed a proposed engineering and grant-administration proposal amount of $100,160.
Staff identified three candidate project segments for improvements: Norwalk Boulevard between Carson Street and 220 Sixth Street; Pioneer Boulevard between 220 First Street and 220 Sixth Street; and 1st Avenue between Carson Street and 214th Street (as presented). Construction was anticipated to begin about one year after Caltrans authorization; staff said final plans and selection of the lowest bidder would return to council for approval.
Council voted unanimously to approve the engineering proposal. The staff presentation noted a critical FTIP/authorization deadline; meeting that requirement is necessary for the city to obligate the STBG funds.
