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Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for and Accept CalRecycle Rubberized Pavement Grant Program Funds, for Five Years, for Work Under the Pavement Management Program.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
(Public Works 31041520)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Adoption of the proposed resolution authorizes the City Manager to apply for CalRecycle’s Rubberized Pavement Grant for the next five years through October 2029. A City Council approved resolution is required as part of the grant application submittal. Awarded funds will supplement the annual Pavement Management Program and specifically, Phase 43 planned for construction in 2025. This project is eligible for up to $77,000 of grant funding for rubberized surface treatment projects that use recycled, California-generated waste tires.
BACKGROUND
The City of Alameda (City) has over 125 centerline miles of roadway providing access and circulation to every resident and business in the City. The City’s Pavement Management Program, in combination with the City’s Maintenance Service Center, works to maintain this network through a combination of maintenance and rehabilitation activities, including an annual capital project.
In 2019, staff applied for the CalRecycle’s Rubberized Pavement Grant and was awarded $175,000. Staff ultimately used $137,000 for paving projects in 2020 and 2021, diverting a total of 10,000 tires from the waste stream.
DISCUSSION
Phase 43 of the Pavement Management Program tentatively includes work on 56 streets, or approximately 10 miles as shown in Exhibit 1, Phase 43 Project Selection Map. The budget for this project is $4.85 million and it is planned for construction in 2025.
Phase 43 includes 86,000 square yards of roadway and will receive a cape seal, a treatment that can use processed waste tires. Staff submitted the initial grant application for this work pending a City Council approved resolution be submitted by October 22, 2024. Grants are awarded in December 2024 and funding will be available in time for the Phase 43 project.
ALTERNATIVES
• Adopt the proposed resolution, authorizing the City Manager to apply for this Fiscal Year’s grant and apply for grants for a total of five fiscal years to supplement the Pavement Management Program.
• Do not approve the resolution, which would preclude staff from applying for the CalRecycle’s Rubberized Pavement Grant.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The maximum funding available for Phase 43 is $77,000. If this amount is awarded, the Pavement Management Program budget (CIP Fund C11000) will be increased at the time the construction contract is awarded or as part of the Mid-Year Update, whichever comes first. The grant funds would allow up to $77,000 of initial program funding (e.g. Measure B/BB or Local Streets and Roads funds) to be available to future pavement projects. There is no financial impact to the General Fund related to this grant application.
MUNICIPAL CODE/POLICY DOCUMENT CROSS REFERENCE
This project is consistent with the Waste and Recycling Initiative of the Local Action Plan for Climate Protection by requiring recycling of 80% of all construction waste. In addition, the contractor is encouraged to use recycled content in the asphalt concrete.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
In accordance with CEQA, this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
CLIMATE IMPACTS
CalRecycle's tire grant programs are designed to encourage activities that promote reducing the number of waste tires going to landfills for disposal and eliminating the stockpiling of waste tires. If awarded the maximum, the City can repurpose 86,000 square yards of waste tires as surface treatment for roadways. This would in turn provide a smoother road and more efficient vehicle operation, resulting in less air pollution.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept CalRecycle Rubberized Pavement Grant Program funds, for five years, for work under the Pavement Management Program.
Respectfully submitted,
Erin Smith, Public Works Director
By,
Scott Wikstrom, Deputy Public Works Director
Alan Viet-Ta, Project Manager II
Financial Impact section reviewed,
Margaret Obrien, Finance Director
Exhibit:
1. Phase 43 Project Selection Map