HomeMy WebLinkAbout6919_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 6919
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
ESTABLISHING A PRIORITY LIST OF CITY PROJECTS FOR PURPOSES OF
FEDERAL FUNDING
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Redlands ("this City Council") is seeking to
continue efforts for funding of existing projects and to undertake new City-initiated projects to
address community-wide needs for infrastructure, public safety and green technology for the
benefit of its citizens and to enhance the overall quality of life in Redlands; and
WHEREAS, this City Council is aware that several City projects may be eligible for
various types of federal funding; and
WHEREAS, this City Council has expressed its desire to aggressively pursue such
federal funding to help defray the direct costs of such projects and programs and to expedite their
design and construction; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of this City Council by the adoption of this Resolution to
identify a list of City projects for purpose of informing federal officials of their priority;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redlands as
follows:
Section 1. The following City-initiated development projects are hereby listed for
purposes of eligibility for federal funding:
A. Safety Hall Replacement Project-Funds the acquisition of property,design and
construction of a replacement facility for the City's Police Department, which has been
displaced into makeshift and temporary locations by catastrophes and inadequate
facilities.
B. Alabama Street/Colton Avenue/Redlands Boulevard Intersection Realignment
Project—Realigns the offset intersection of Alabama and Redlands, which is currently
too narrow to effectively convey traffic,and realigns the intersection of Colton and
Redlands, because the current alignment creates difficult driving conditions. Correcting
these configurations and increasing the roadway width will reduce restrictions,restore
efficient vehicular travel movement and facilitate the movement of goods and people
along the Interstate 10 corridor.
C. Mission-Mill Creek Zanja Flood Control/Downtown Storm Drain Project-
Encourages Downtown Redlands' economic development by providing critical
infrastructure for flood protection for the Historic Downtown.
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D. Recycled Water Project 4..Allows Construction of two reservoirs, a pump station and
3.9 miles of pipeline. The project will save 180 million gallons of groundwater over the
life of the project.
E. Reentry Officer Demonstration Project- This proposal aims to create a three year
Reentry Officer Demonstration Project to shove the efficacy of a strategy that trains
police officers in effective reentry strategies for people returning from prison. The
project will utilize the existing body of reentry research regarding"what works"and will
serve as a template for other police departments to follow. The project will fund two
police officers, a clerk, requisite equipment and an evaluation of the project.
F. North Redlands Reinvestment Program - The North Redlands community has suffered
from disinvestment for half a century. This neglect has severely deteriorated the housing
stock and infrastructure in the area. Many of the residents of this community have
invested in Redlands by purchasing homes in which several generations of family
members have resided. The objective of the North Redlands Reinvestment Program is to
direct resources in a focused fashion, leveraging Redevelopment Agency funds and
various other sources,to make a positive impact and trigger private sector investment.
This approach holds the best opportunity to create a pronounced increase in the tax base.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 19th day of January 2010.
Pat Gilbreath, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sam h-win,City Clerk
1, Sara Irwin, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 6919 was adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held
on the 19'' day of January, 2010 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, Harrison,Aguilar
NOES: Councilmember Gallagher; May
or Gilbreath
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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Sam lrvvn, City Clerk
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