HomeMy WebLinkAbout6806_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 6806
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 alternative energy / green
technology for the benefit of its citizens and to enhance the overall quality of life in Redlands;
and
WHEREAS, this City Council has adopted goals and objectives for Fiscal Year 2008-
2009, and these projects fit those goals and objectives; 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. 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.
B. Downtown Storm Drain Project - Encourages Downtown Redlands' economic
development by providing critical infrastructure for flood protection for the Historic
Downtown. This Project is construction ready and will install almost a mile-long ten-
inch storm drain in Downtown Redlands.
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C. Recycled Water Project — 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.
D. Crime Control Research Program — Imbeds a criminologist in the Redlands Police
Department, which will leverage the department's existing resources by ensuring that the
crime control strategies the department employs are evidence based, using the best
available research. This novel approach aids public safety in the City and provides a new
source of data to assist other departments locally and throughout the nation.
E. City Facility HVAC Replacement Project — Replaces the City's energy inefficient
heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems with modern, energy efficient
equipment. The project will reduce energy consumption and improve indoor air quality,
leading to better employee health.
F. 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.
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of the City of Redlands
Attest:
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I, Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution was adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting_ thereof held on the 6th
day of January, 2009 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gilbreath, Gallagher, Aguilar, Bean, Mayor Harrison
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
City Clerk
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