HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/19/2003 - STAFF REPORTS (3) DATE: February 19, 2003
TO: City Council
FROM: Public Works Director/City Engineer
APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JOINT-APPLICATION WITH AGUA CALIENTE BAND
OF CAHUILLA INDIANS FOR TEA 21 GRANT FOR INDIAN CANYON/ 1-10 INTERCHANGE
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve a Resolution authorizing a joint City/Tribe
application with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians to the House Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure via Congresswoman Mary Bono for $15.3 Million in TEA 21
REAUTHORIZATION (TEA 3) Grant funds for the construction phase of the Indian Canyon Drive
and Interstate 10 Interchange; City Project No.2000-14.
SUMMARY:
The proposed new 6-Lane Interchange at Indian/1-10 is estimated to cost about $16.3 Million. Of
that cost, about $1 Million in Regional Measure A funds has been budgeted by CVAG for the
Environmental and PS&E Design phases of work.The construction phase, estimated to cost about
$15.3 Million, was to be funded by State Transportation Improvement Plan(STIP) funds via STIP
Formula Funds applied for by CVAG in FY2000. The current $35 Billion State budget deficit,
however, has affected STIP projects throughout the state and it appears that STIP funding will be
delayed for years or eliminated entirely according to state estimates.
The City and the Tribe, however, were notified that the House of Representatives (Committee on
Transportation&Infrastructure)has issued a call for Highway and Transit Projects to be funded with
federal Highway Trust Funds under a TEA 21 REAUTHORIZATION (TEA 3). The committee is
seeking "specific projects that are of significant importance to the Nation's surface transportation
infrastructure'. Indian Canyon Drive is a National Highway System (NHS)-Connector Route to
Interstate 10, connecting the NHS Freeway system to the Palm Springs International Airport. The
City and the Indian Tribe have both also cited significant impacts regarding the proposed widening
of the Indian/1-10 Interchange to 6-Lanes in the attached TEA 21 REAUTHORIZATION joint-
application.
BACKGROUND:
In 1956 the original Indian/1-10 Interchange was constructed as a 2-lane crossing of Interstate 10.
Over the past 47 years the population in Coachella Valley has grown dramatically and resulting
traffic increases have made the 5 decade old interchange grossly obsolete. Currently Interstate 10
is carrying about 80,000 cars/day and is projected to nearly double to158,000 cars/day by year
2020. Indian Canyon is currently carrying 25,000 cars/day and is projected to exceed 33,000 cars
daily by 2020 (191,000 cars a day 2-way combined at Indian/1-10 Interchange by year 2020).
There is a large truck stop, hotel, multiple restaurants, service stations and industrial park
businesses surrounding the 4 quadrants of the interchange. The traffic is expected to increase
dramatically with the projected development of the unincorporated area north of Interstate 10. The
2-Lane interchange is already currently extremely overloaded, especially due to the combination
of high volume of truck stop turning movements mixed with vehicle through traffic. The resulting
disruption of through traffic by the truck stop activity is especially noticeable at peak commute
periods when traffic can back up on Indian Canyon Drive for 1 to 2 miles. ���...///
Indian/1-10 Interchange(TEA 21 Grant Application)
Council Report dated February 19,2003 (pg.2)
The Environmental phase of the Indian/1-10Interchange is nearly complete by Dokken Engineering,
the City's consulting engineer. No significant environmental concerns were uncovered and it is
expected that the PS&E Design phase can proceed shortly. This project is about 2 years or more
ahead of pace with the other current 1-10 Interchange redesigns in the valley and could be ready
for construction by the summer of 2004 or no later than 2005. The STIP funding is being delayed
to 2007 or later or eliminated altogether. CVAG has indicated that it will budget Regional Measure
A funds in 2004/05 as a safety net and to keep the project on schedule, but it would make sense
to try for the outside TEA 21 funds now, saving $15.3 Million in Measure A funds.
It is therefore requested thatthe City Council approve the attached Resolution which authorizes the
submittal of the TEA 21 REAUTHORIZATION application to be jointly signed by the Mayor and the
Chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. This will be a joint City/Tribe application
for $15.3 Million in construction funds for the proposed 6-Lane Indian/Interstate 10 Interchange
Reconstruction Project. The Tribe is taking the TEA 21 Grant Application to the Tribal Council this
month as well for approval by Resolution. The TEA 21 REAUTHORIZATION (TEA 3) funds will
replace the STIP funding originally intended for the project, but deferred to later years or to be
eliminated entirely due to the current State budget crisis. The deadline to submit the Indian/1-10
Application to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure is February 28, 2003.The
City and Tribe are seeking Congresswoman Mary Bono's sponsorship of the Indian/1-10 project.
ROBERT L. MOHLER DAVID J. BARAKIAN
Grants and Government Affairs Manager Public Works Director/City Engineer
APPROVED-- ! r
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City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
REVIEWED BY DEPT.//DF FINANCE
1. Resolution Y' s
2. TEA 21 REAUTHORIZATION Grant Application for$15.3 Million
(For proposed 6-Lane Indian/1-10 Interchange construction)
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TEA 21 REAUTHORIZATION REQUEST- FY 2003
Questionnaire for House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Proposed Grantees: City of Palm Springs joint with Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
Palm Springs, California
Proposed Project: INTERSTATE 10 & INDIAN CANYON DRIVE INTERCHANGE:
(Replace 2-Lane Interchange with New 6-Lane Interchange & Ramps)
PRE-PUBLICATION (21) QUESTIONS (To Subcommittee on Highways and Transit):
1. Primary Congressional sponsor: Mary Bono, Congresswoman, 44' Congressional District
2. Other Congressional members supporting project: To be determined
3. Recipient responsible for carrying out project: City of Palm Springs (Lead Agency), joint with
County of Riverside; Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG); Caltrans- District 8
4. Is this a transit project? No
5. Category of project: Highway or Bridge Intermodal Facility (Passenger)
6. Is project eligible for Federal-Aid Highway Funds: Yes
7. Is project on the National Highway System? Yes. Interstate 10 is a NHS Freeway. Indian Canyon
Drive is also a NHS-Connector Route to the Palm Springs International Airport (see Exhibit "B")
8. Brief Description of project: Original 2-Lane Interchange was constructed in 1956 and is now grossly
undersized to accommodate current and projected traffic volumes. Indian Canyon Drive is a principal
thoroughfare connector to and from Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs and County of Riverside.
Proposed new 6-Lane Interchange and Ramps will eliminate current traffic jams backing up traffic on
Indian Canyon Drive for 1 to 2 miles at peak volume intervals (see Exhibit "A"- Location Map)
a. Is project part of a larger system of projects?Yes. 3 other adjoining grant funded projects connect
to the Indian Canyon/I-10 Interchange: 1. Widening of Indian Canyon Dr. for 2-111iles across the
Whitewater River wash, 2. Widening of Indian Canyon Dr. Union Pacific Railroad Bridge,
3. Widening of Indian Canyon Dr., from UPRR Bridge to Interstate 10. [4 Adjoining Projects].
b. Estimated total cost of Project (Indian/I-10 Interchange):
$ 337,000 Environmental Phase (Measure A Funded)
$ 616,000 Plans, Specifications & Engineering (PS&E) (Measure A Funded)
$15,262,000 Construction(Intended to be Federal STIP Grant) (see Exhibit "C"-Site Map)
$16,215,000 TOTAL
9. Specific Segment Sought: Construction Phase of Indian/1-10 Interchange (see Exhibit "C"-Site Map)
(Limits of Work: New 6-lane bridge crossing of Interstate 10 on Indian Canyon Drive, from
Garnet Avenue to 20°i Avenue; including 2- Exit Ramps and 2- Entrance Ramps on/off freeway)
10. Amount Requested this Authorization: $15,262,000 Construction Phase of Indian/1-10 Interchange
($15.3 Million Rounded)
11. Project Schedule: Start: Coma: Status: (Dokken Engineering hired for Enviro& PS&E 12/00)
Environmental 1/01 6/03 Environmental by Dokken Eng. nearing completion
PS&E 6/03 5/04 Dokken design in March, 2003 (12 months required)
Caltrans Review 5/04 8/04 Allow (4 months) for Caltrans review & approval process
Advertise/Award 9/04 11/04 Allow (3 months) for bidding, review & award process
Construction 11/04 8/06 Allow (21 months) for construction process
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12. Project Plan:
a. Is project part of State's long-range plan? Yes. (Indicate source)
b. Is project included in metropolitan and/or State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP)?
Yes. (Originally approved as TEA 21 STIP Grant for $15,262,000 in FY 2000. STIP Funds in
California, however, have been deferred to 2007/08 or later, or cancelled entirely due to the
current $35 billion budget shortfall in California.
13. Is project considered critical to State or regional transportation officials? Yes. In Coachella
Valley, this project ranks No.2 of 200 Regional Projects in Coachella Valley based on Coachella
Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) Transportation Project Prioritization Study (TPPS).
14. Does project have national or regional significance? Yes. Interstate 10 is on the National
Highway System (NHS). Indian Canyon Drive is a NHS-Connector Route to the Palm Springs
International Airport (see Exhibit "B"- NHS Route)
15. Is project likely to encounter significant opposition due to Environmental or other concerns?
Of four (4) current Interstate 10 freeway interchange projects in Coachella Valley in design
stage for reconstruction, Indian Canyon/I-10 has the least "environmental" issues to be addressed.
No significant environmental issues have been raised during the NEPA/CEQA process.
16. Describe economic, environmental, congestion mitigation and safety benefits of the project:
a. Benefits to the Aeua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians•
Interstate 10 is the critical surface connection of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation(ACIR),to the
nation and, in particular, the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The ACIR is accessed from 1-10by five
interchanges of which Indian Canyon Drive is one of the most important. While four of the five
interchanges are in desperate need of improvement, Indian Canyon is critical to both the needs of the
Tribe and the City of Palm Springs. Customers, services and suppliers to Tribal businesses and
properties such as the Tribal Administration Center, the SPA Resort Casino, the Canyon Resort and
Canyon National Bank and numerous allotted Trust leasehold developments depend on the Indian
Canyon connection to Interstate 10.Improving the level of service at the Indian/I-10 Interchange goes
directly to the support of Tribal enterprises and the Tribe's goal of diversification and self
determination.
b. Benefits to the City of Palm Springs: (See also City Engineer's Narrative- Exhibit "D")
Interstate 10 currently carries about 80,000 vehicles per day at Indian Canyon Drive Interchange and
is projected to nearly double to 158,000 vehicles/day by Yr.2020. Indian Canyon Drive currently
carries about 19,000 vehicles/day and is projected to carry 33,000 vehicles/day by Yr.2020. The
existing Interchange, built in 1956, is 2-lanes wide and is critically insufficient to handle current
traffic, much less projected volumes. There is a large truck stop, hotel, restaurants, service stations
and industrial parks surrounding the 4 quadrants of the Interchange (At peak volume periods traffic
can back up for 1 to 2 miles due to the combination of truck and vehicle congestion at the Interchange)
Indian Canyon Drive is a critical link to Los Angeles and the Inland Empire (Riverside/San
Bernardino) areas to the west, the High Desert communities and 29 Palms Marine Base to the north,
as well as Desert Hot Springs and 7 other Coachella Valley cities in the greater Palm Springs region.
Widening the Interchange to 6-lanes will eliminate the unsafe traffic congestion at the interchange.
(See Exhibit "E"- Photo of typical evening 1 to 2 mile long traffic jam on Indian Canyon at I-10)
17. Has project already received funding through Federal-Aid Highway or other Federal, State,
local or private source? Yes. Riverside County Measure "A" Sales Tax funds are covering the
cost of the Environmental and PS&E Design costs (see 8.b above). The construction phase was to
be funded by a STIP grant, but those funds have been deferred (see 12.b above) due to State cuts.
18. Has project received funding in a previous authorization act? No.
19. If project received funding in a previous authorization act, cite acts, amounts: N/A
20. Has the project received funding in a previous appropriations act? No
21. If project received funding in a previous appropriations act, please cite acts, amounts: N/A
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TEA 21 REAUTHORIZATION REQUEST- Questionnaire
Submitted: Date:
William G. Kleindienst, Mayor
City of Palm Springs, California
Submitted: Date:
Richard M. Milanovich, Chairman
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
Prepared by: Robert L. Mohler, Grants and Government Affairs Manager
City of Palm Springs, Ca.
cc: David Ready, City Manager, City of Palm Springs
Troy Butzlaff, Assistant City Manager, City of Palm Springs
David J. Barakian, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, City of Palm Springs
Tom Davis, Chief Planning Officer, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (ACBCI)
Duane Gibson, Legislative Consultant for ACBCI, Greenberg Traurig- Washington, DC
Richard M. Milanovich, Chairman- Agua Caliente Band of Calmilla Indians
William G. Kleindienst, Mayor- City of Palm Springs, California
ATTACHMENTS:
EXHIBIT "A" Vicinity Location Man- Greater Palm Springs in western end of Coachella Valley
EXHIBIT "B" Indian Canyon Dr.-National Highway System (NHS Connector Route) to Interstate 10
EXHIBIT "C" Proposed 6-Lane Interchange to replace existing 47 year old 2-Lane Interchange
EXHIBIT "D" Narrative re. Indian Canyon Drive/I-10 Interchange by Palm Springs City Engineer
EXHIBIT "E" Photo- Typical evening, 1 to 2 mile long traffic jam on Indian Canyon at I-10
EXHIBIT "IT" Resolution by Tribal Council of Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
EXHIBIT "G" Resolution by City Council of City of Palm Springs
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Indian/1-10 Interchange
Aprojectreport,environmental documents andfmaldesignforthereconstructionofthe existinglndian
Avenue ffiterstate10interchangehasbeenfundedutilizingCVAGMeasureAFunds. Construction,right
ofway and construction engineering was to be funded using Federal Sup Funds inthe amount of$15.2
million. The Statchas recentlyprecludedthe CA Transportation Commissionfrom approving these funds
inthe2002 STIP due to its own budgetsituationtherefor,funds for construction ofthis interchange,which
is scheduled in the 2004-2005 fiscal year,maybeputoff atleastthreeyears orlost Altogether. Indian
Avenue is a major thoroughfare in the City of Palm Springs General Plan and is also classified as a
National Highway System connectorroadway linking the interstate highway withPalm Springs Airport.
The interchangewas originally constructed in 1956 aspartoftheprogressivefreeway construction ofI-10
through Riverside County. The project study report was completed for this reconstruction of the
interchange and approved in 1998 which analyzed alternatives to improve traffic circulation at the
interchange. In 1999 CVAGupdated its Transportation ProjectPrioritization Studywhich analyzed
various arterial segments throughouttheregion and rankedtheIndianAvenue interchange second outof
200 requiring needed improvements.
Dueto the large volume of trucks,steep grades at the various approaches and high peak hourvehicle
volumes,trafficmutinely backs upduringpeak hours a mile ormorethroughtheWhitewaterWash. The
proposed interchangemodification consists ofapartialcloverleafonthe north side oflnterstate IOwith
hook on and offramps on the south side of Interstate 10,attempting to keep a large percentage ofthe
trucktraffrcoutoftheGametAvenue/Indianintersection_ Trafftcvolumesmtheviclmtyoftheinterchange
are expected to triple between 2001 and2025 which is the target design year,making the case for the
interchange modification even more critical.
Duringmorningpeakhouts,traffic attemptingto enterPalm Springs onIndianAvenue from interstate 10
and thenorth experience similarbackups. The main purpose ofthe interchange modificationis to relieve
the traffic congestion and the delays causedbythepopulationgrowth and proposed land use development
within the CityofPahn Springs and the surrounding communities. Congestion relief on this streetwil.
decrease travel times, improve air quality and enhance motorist safety.
Continued development ofthe downtown area of Palm Springs requires thatprimary thoroughfares
provide acceptable and satisfactory levels ofservice for access into and out ofthat area from the vicinity
of the Interstate Highway. Theproposed interchange improvements arevitallyneededto dealwith the
projected volume increases in traffic to and from the downtown area of Palm Springs.
369 EXHIBIT "D"
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TEA 21 REAUTHORIZATION:
Member Requests for Highway and Transit Projects
Dear Colleague:
The Trumpmeamn Equity Act for the 211,Century(TEA 21)ushered in a new compact between motorists,and de
user fees they pay into the Highway Trust Fund,and de Federal government's investment in our Nation's highway and
transit infi'utulcome. TEA 21 estabhshed footling guarantees and budgetary firewalls that protect these user fees from
being spent on unrelated government programs and ensured those dollars are invested back into the Nation's surface
transportation infrastructure. This investment moves people and freight more safely and efficiently,reduces traffic
congestion,improves the environment,and increases economic productivity.
TEA 21 authorized more than$218 billion for our Nation's highway,transit,motor carrier,safety,and research
programs and is set to expire an September 30,2003. As the Committee on Transporation and Infrastructure prepares
legislation to reauthorize these programs,we will identify specific projects that are of significant importance to the
improvement of our Nation's surface transportation infrastmen e. We believe flat you,as Members of(lie House of
Representatives,are in the best position to help us identify the particular surface transportation needs of your
Congressional District and to propose solutions to address those needs.
If you ate interested in having the Committee consider specific surface transportation projects that would improve
surface transportation in your District,please notify the Committee by following the instructions below.
1. Complete the attached questionnaire identifying your specific surface transportation needs, The
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has created a website,Iwp// sl i v s hnv Ir wi0 he up
and ready in a few weeks to enable you to submit your request electronically. Due to limited space on the
website,answers to each question are limited to 140 cbaracters. You must a 11 dit qliCstions or the
computer program will not accept your form.
2. Should you want to include a more lengthy response to a particular question(s),please elaborate in the hard
copy that is to be submitted,as referenced below.
3. fn addimm to the electronic copy.please complete a hard copy of the questionnaire. Again,please respond to
211 the questions on the form. The hard copy can either be a printed-out version of the online form or a
more detailed and comprehensive reply to die questionnaire.
4. The Committee requires a signed letter,on official letterhead from the primary Member requesting the project.
F h prefect muj have a s—Ke-f>—ly p i A Member requesting numerous projects
can write one letter requesting various projects. This letter should be attached to the hard copy of the
completed questionnaire.
5. Project requests with more than one supporting Member must submit a letter signed by all Members who
support the project Qu the _ug M h letterhead
6. Completed questionnaires and any supporting materials should he subtitted to eidner the Majority or
Democratic office of t e Subcommittee on 1-lighavays and Transit,depending on the party of the primary
Member requesting din project. Accordingly,please send the questionnaire and any additional materials to the
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit,Majority office(B-370A Rayburn House Office Building)or
Democratic office(B-375 Rayburn House Office Building),as appropriate.
7. To be considered by the Committee,cash nr ' r ll �[mu=t'n 1.d plete�Ry 1
bard copy
8. A0 project requests must be submitted by close of business Febtuary 28 2003.
9. Please check and e-check to make sure yen have answered all the questions. If you have any questions
regarding the questionnaire or this process,please call the Subcommittee suf£(mejonty staff at ext.56715 or
Democratic staffet ext.59989)or us.
With your thoughtful asystance in this process,we can ensure that the Committee includes specific projects of
significant importance to our national transportation system and that our Nation's urgent surface transportation needs
.are met.
Sincerely, ae,�3_ h l o
DON/N_(KUN;G7 ( A�MES L.OBERSTAR
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Date: February 19, 2003
To: City Manager, Mayor & City Council
via Dave Barakian, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
From: Robert L. Mohler, Grants and Government Affairs Manager *47 40_ -
Subject: FEB. 199 2003 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
INDIAN/I-10 INTERCHANGE TEA 21 Grant Application
PHOTOS- Indian Canyon Dr. Daily Commute Traffic Jam
Supplemental Information Handout (Consent Agenda Item#3)
Attached are 5 PHOTOS taken traveling "north" on Indian Canyon Drive
during a typical evening commute towards Interstate 10 and beyond.
(Taken from 5:30- 5:45 PM, Friday February 14, 2003)
These photos indicate a typical 1.5 Mile Back-up of Traffic on Indian due to
truck & vehicle congestion at Garnet Avenue and the Interstate 10 Freeway.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, RESOLVING TO PARTNER WITH THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND
OF CAHUILLA INDIANS TO SEEK FEDERAL GRANT ASSISTANCE TO
CONSTRUCTA NEW 6-LANE FREEWAY INTERCHANGEAT INDIAN CANYON
DRIVE AND INTERSTATE-10 USING FEDERAL TEA 21 REAUTHORIZATION
(TEA 3) FUNDING; CITY PROJECT NO. 2000-14.
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WHEREAS, the United States Congress enacted the Transportation Equity Act for the 21s'
Century (TEA 21), which authorized over $218 billion in Highway Trust Funds for the Nation's
highway and transit infrastructure improvements,which is set to expire on September 30, 2003;
and
WHEREAS,the U.S.House of Representatives(Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure)
has issued a call for demonstration projects on January 10, 2003 under a TEA 21
REAUTHORIZATION (TEA 3), requesting projects that "are of significant importance to the
improvement of our Nation's surface transportation infrastructure" ; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs, California and the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
wish to propose a candidate TEA 21 Reauthorization project; submitting a joint-application to the
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure forthe reconstruction of the Indian Canyon
Drive and Interstate 10 Interchange to 6-Lanes at a construction cost of$15.3 Million; and
WHEREAS,the total cost of the Indian/1-10 Interchange reconstruction is estimated at about$16.3
Million and the Coachella Valley Association of Governments(CVAG)has allocated over$1 Million
in Regional Measure A funds for the Environmental and PS&E Design Phases of work; naming
the City of Palm Springs as "lead agency", in conjunction with the County of Riverside, Caltrans
and CVAG by joint-agreement; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Indian/1-10 Interchange reconstruction will greatly benefit the City of
Palm Springs and Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and eliminate a grossly overloaded 47
year old 2-Lane Interchange,which is unsafe and is causing daily traffic backups for one to two
miles due to heavy and increasing traffic congestion; and
WHEREAS,the TEA 21 REAUTHORIZATION application contains assurances that the applicants
must comply with; and
WHEREAS,the City of Palm Springs (lead agency) has entered into an agreement with the State
of California to carry out the proposed roadway improvements for the Indian Canyon Drive and
Interstate 10 Interchange reconstruction to 6-Lanes in accordance with State standards.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California
as follows:
Section 1. Approves the filing of a joint-application from the City of Palm Springs and .
the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians to the House Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure for $15.3 Million in TEA 21
REAUTHORIZATION funding for the reconstruction of the Indian Canyon
Drive and Interstate 10 Interchange to 6-Lanes.
Section 2. Local agencies have provided over$1 Million in non-Federal funds towards
this project.
Section 3. Certifies that this body will make adequate provisions with the State of
California for operation and maintenance of the project.
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TEA 21 Resolution (Indian/1-10 Interchange) Page 2
Section 4. Appoints David J. Barakian, Public Works Director/City Engineer as agent
of the City of Palm Springs (as lead agency) to conduct all negotiations,
execute and submit all documents, amendments, payment requests and
so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned
project.
ADOPTED this day of , 2003
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
By
City Clerk City Manager
REVIEWED & APPROVED
Attachments:
1. TEA 21 REAUTHORIZATION Application (re. Indian/1-10 Interchange)
2. January 10, 2003 Request for TEA 21 REAUTHORIZATION Projects
H:\Users\BobM\Data\Document\Indian& -107EA 21.Grant.2-19-03.reso1ution.wpd
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