City Council

7.b. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 24-244,\nENTERING INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S.\nDEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)\nFOR THE MERCED AVENUE GREENWAY PROJECT (PHASE II)\nThe Merced Avenue Greenway is currently under construction to enhance\nthe City's ability to clean and capture stormwater, reduce greenhouse gas\nemissions, and mitigate the urban heat island effect. It will also provide\nsafe active transit connections to local parks, schools, and river access.\nThe northern end of the project (Phase II, from Rush St. to Fern St.) is\ncurrently in the design phase and is expected to go out to bid for\nconstruction in July 2025.\nRECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council:\nAdopt Resolution No. 24-244, entering into the 2023 U.S. HUD\nCommunity Project Funding Program Agreement ($3,000,000); and\nAuthorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute the\nAgreement.