Title
OC Bridges Railroad Grade Separation Program Funding Update and Closeout
Overview
The Orange County Transportation Authority has completed implementation of the OC Bridges Railroad Grade Separation Program, which includes seven railroad grade separation projects along the Orangethorpe railroad corridor in the cities of Anaheim, Fullerton, and Placentia. Program closeout, including final construction, right-of-way, and financial closeout activities and coordination with the City of Fullerton, is nearing completion. The funding for the program, which is a combination of federal, state, and local funds, has been updated and requires approval.
Recommendation(s)
A. Authorize an overall program adjustment to the OC Bridges Railroad Grade Separation Program budget, from $666.179 million to $667.700 million, an increase of $1.521 million, and approve the following specific funding changes:
• $6.069 million in additional Measure M2 (Project O - Regional Capacity Program)
• $3.966 million in reduced combined federal funds, including Surface Transportation Block Grant and Federal Demonstration Earmarks
• $0.428 million in reduced state Proposition 1B Trade Corridors Improvement Fund
• $0.154 million in reduced utility relocation reimbursement
B. Authorize staff to process all necessary amendments to the Federal Transportation Improvement Program, and execute or amend all necessary agreements to facilitate the above actions.