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05-025, The Bay Area Air Quality Management District BAY AREA AIR O!dALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT PUBLIC WORKS JAN 2 ., 2005 January 26,2005 Glenn Goepfert City of Cupertino Public Works Dept. 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, California 95014 RE: Project #04R51 - Mary Avenue Gateway and Refuge Project Dear Mr. Goepfert: Enclosed are two signed original copies of the Funding Agreement between the City of Cupertino and the Air District. We will forward the funds for the project in accordance with the schedule set forth in Attachment A of the Agreement. Please note the quarterly reporting requirements specified in Attachment C and mark your calendar accordingly. Please refer to the above project number in all correspondence with the Air District. If you have any questions, please contact me at (415) 749-5121. Sincerely, Karen Chi Environmental Planner Enclosure 939 ELLIS STREET. SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 94109.415.771.6000. 1l'1l'1l'.baaqmd.goll FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BAY AREA AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT AND CITY OF CUPERTINO PROJECT NUMBER 04R51 This Agreement is made and entered into between the City of Cupertino, hereinafter referred to as "Project Sponsor," and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, hereinafter referred to as the "Air District." SECTION I RECITALS: 1) Air District is authorized to administer the Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 44223 and 44225, which allows the Air District to levy a fee on motor vehicles registered within its jurisdiction and to use the funds generated to implement projects and programs to reduce air pollution from motor vehicles. 2) California Health and Safety Code Section 44241 requires that TFCA funds be allocated to public agencies within the Air District's jurisdiction and that TFCA funds be used only for specified eligible transportation control measures and mobile source measures included in the latest version of any plans adopted in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Sections 40233, 40717, and 40919 for the California and federal ambient air quality standards. 3) Air District and Project Sponsor, a public agency in Air District's jurisdiction, desire to enter into this Funding Agreement (Agreement) to implement an eligible transportation control or mobile source measure (Project) to improve air quality in the San Francisco Bay Area Air Basin. NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows: SECTION II PROJECT SPONSOR OBLIGATIONS: l) Project Sponsor will implement the Project in accordance with this Agreement and Attachment A, Project Specific Information; Attachment B, Project Description; and Attachment C, Monitoring of Project Performance, which are hereby incorporated into this Agreement. 2) Project Sponsor will complete the Project in accordance with the budget described in Attachment A and the following conditions: A. The Air District's funding obligation under this Agreement is limited to the "Total TFCA Regional Funds Awarded" as specified in Attachment A. Any Project cost overruns are the sole responsibility of the Proj ect Sponsor. B. In the event that the "Total Project Cost" is less than the amount listed on Attachment A, the Air District may reduce the "Total TFCA Regional Funds Awarded" to the Project. Any reduction in TFCA funding will maintain the percentage, listed on Attachment A, of "Total TFCA Regional Funds Awarded" to "Total Project Cost". C. Only those allowable Project costs incurred after the "Air District Approval Date" as specified in Attachment A, and up to the completion or termination of the Project, whichever occurs first, are eligible to receive TFCA funds. TFCA Regional Fund Project 04R51 Page 1 BAAQMD FY2004 TFCA Funding Agreement D. Project Sponsor will contribute or expend those "Matching Funds," if any, as specified in Attachment A. In the event the specified "Matching Funds" are to be contributed by a third party and the Project Sponsor does not receive all such funds, the Air District reserves the right to terminate this Agreement in whole or in part, or renegotiate the terms and conditions. E. If "TFCA Administrative Costs" are included in the "TFCA Line Item Project Budget" in Attachment A, Project Sponsor will not use more than five (5) percent of the "Total TFCA Regional Funds Awarded" for allowable costs incurred in the administration of the Project. F. If the Project Sponsor removes any capital equipment, purchased with TFCA funds under this Agreement, from operation within the "Project Useful Life" as specified in Attachment B, the Project Sponsor will return funds in proportion to the percentage of TFCA funds originally used to purchase the capital equipment minus depreciation within thirty (30) days of removing the capital equipment from operation. In the event the Project Sponsor transfers the capital equipment that has been removed from operation to another use within the Air District's jurisdiction, with the Air District's approval, this provision may not apply. G. If the Project Sponsor sells any capital equipment purchased with TFCA funds under this Agreement within the "Project Useful Life", as specified in Attachment B, the Project Sponsor will return the funds realized from the sale in proportion to the percentage of TFCA funds originally used to purchase the capital equipment within thirty (30) days of the sale. 3) Project Sponsor will submit invoices to the Air District for reimbursement of eligible Project costs and expenses consistent with the budget and schedule contained in Attachments A and B, respectively in a form acceptable to the Air District. Invoices will include a summary sheet specifying the project number; time period for the invoice; itemized staff charges to the Project, if any; itemized payments to vendors, consultants, or contractors and total funds being requested for the invoice period. Each invoice will also include detailed supporting documentation which will include copies of time sheets documenting hourly labor costs incurred in the implementation of the Project, copies of invoices from vendors, consultants, or contractors or an explanation of the goods or services provided for the Project. Project Sponsor may establish an alternative method approved in advance by the Air District to document staff costs charged to the Project. If invoices include "TFCA Administrative Costs", the Project Sponsor must provide supporting documentation to show how the costs were accrued. This shall include the date hours were accrued, employees' job titles, employees' hourly pay rates, hours worked, task being charged, and total charges. Project Sponsor must submit the final invoice for payment no later than ninety (90) days after the submission of the Final Report as required by Attachment C. 4) Project Sponsor will keep all necessary Project records to document Project activities and performance, including documentation of expenses and charges to support invoices submitted to the Air District and other Project reporting requirements as described in Attachment C. 5) Project Sponsor will allow Air District or its authorized representatives to inspect, audit, and make copies of any Proj ect records related to the performance of this Agreement. Proj ect Sponsor will keep Project records in one central location for a period of three (3) years after the Air District's final payment of an approved final invoice as required by Section II.3 above. 6) Project Sponsor will submit all reports set forth in Attachment C to the Air District by the specified due dates. In the event that a report other than the Final Report is not received, the Air District reserves the right to withhold payment of invoices until the appropriate report is submitted to the Air District. The District will retain fifteen (15) percent of the "Total TFCA Regional Funds Awarded" until the Air District accepts the Final Report as required by Attachment C. TFCA Regional Fund Project 04R51 Page 2 BAAQMD FY2004 TFCA Funding Agreement 7) Project Sponsor will acknowledge the Air District as a funding source and will use or display the approved TFCA logo so that it is visible to the public: A. On any motor vehicles leased or purchased with TFCA funds, or on any other capital property purchased with TFCA funds. B. On any printed or electronic material associated with the Project that is distributed to the public. Printed material includes Project related schedules, brochures, handbooks, or promotional material. Electronic material includes Project related web sites, electric signs, or e-mail broadcasts. C. In any Project related media events, articles, news releases or other publicity materials. 8) Project Sponsor will place in the public domain any software, written document, intellectual property, process, technique, or product developed with TFCA funds as part of the Project. 9) Project Sponsor will monitor the operational status of the capital equipment or services purchased or funded under this Agreement for the "Project Useful Life", as listed in Attachment B. In the event there is a change in the operational status of the capital equipment or services under this Agreement, the Project Sponsor will notify the Air District, in writing, within thirty (30) days of the change in operational status. This may include the sale of capital equipment to a new owner, the transfer of capital equipment to a new location, or the discontinuance of services or use of capital equipment on the Project. Project Sponsor will be responsible for any applicable refunds under Section II.2.F and G. SECTION ill AIR DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS: 1) Air District will provide TFCA funds not to exceed the "Total TFCA Regional Funds Awarded" for this Project as listed in Attachment A. 2) Air District will endeavor to pay undisputed amounts of approved invoices within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt. 3) The Air District will provide timely notice prior to conducting an audit. 4) The Air District will provide a copy of any fiscal audits of the Project as specified in California Health and Safety Code Section 44242. 5) The Air District will provide a copy of its approved TFCA logo. SECTION IV GENERAL PROVISIONS: 1) Term: This Agreement will remain in effect for three (3) years after 1) the Air District's final payment after acceptance of the Final Report, or 2) the "Project Useful Life" as specified in Attachment B, whichever is longer, unless terminated as provided below. 2) Termination: Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience at any time by giving thirty (30) days written notice of termination to the other party. Upon receiving notice of termination, Project Sponsor will immediately cease further expenditure of TFCA funds received under this Agreement. The Air District will reimburse Project Sponsor for qualifying expenditures on the Project made until the effective date of the termination. The Air District may terminate this Agreement for default upon giving ten (10) days written notice (or such other period of time authorized in writing by the Air District) of such default to Project Sponsor and Project Sponsor does not cure such default. The Air District will reimburse Project Sponsor for qualifying expenditures in full conformance with this Agreement made until the effective date of the termination. TFCA Regional Fund Project 04R51 Page 3 BAAQMD FY2004 TFCA Funding Agreement 3) Early Termination: This Agreement may be terminated prior to completion of the term period upon any of the following circumstances: A. The heavy-duty vehicles or associated capital equipment funded under this Agreement become inoperable through mechanical failure of components or systems directly related to the fuel technology being utilized, and such failure is not caused by Project Sponsor's negligence, misuse, or malfeasance. B. Project Sponsor shall submit written documentation supporting any basis for early termination for the approval of the Air District. Reimbursement for Early Termination: Project Sponsor is obligated through this Agreement to acquire and operate capital equipment funded under this Agreement as well as to provide periodic reports to the Air District. Should Project Sponsor desire to terminate this Agreement prior to the end date for reasons other than those stated in Item 3.A, Project Sponsor shall reimburse the Air District for a prorated share of the funds provided under this Agreement. The prorated share for which Project Sponsor shall be liable shall be 100% if the termination occurs within one (1) year of project implementation; 80% if termination occurs between years one (1) and two (2); 60% between years two (2) and three (3); 40% between years three (3) and four (4); 20% between years four (4) and five (5); and 0% after year five (5). The reimbursable amount shall be paid to the Air District within sixty (60) calendar days ofthe early termination date. Project Sponsor shall not be responsible for any reimbursement to the Air District if termination results from one or more of the reasons set forth in Item 2. Nothing in this Item entitles Project Sponsor to payment in the event of breach. 4) Indemnity: Project Sponsor will indemnify and hold harmless the Air District, its officers, employees, agents, representatives, and successors-in-interest against any and all claims, suits or actions arising out of an act or omission of the Project Sponsor or its employees, subcontractors or agents in the performance of this Agreement, except to the extent such claim, suit or action arises out of the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Air District. Project Sponsor will cause any third party who owns, operates or controls the motor vehicle(s) purchased with TFCA funds under this Agreement to indemnify the Air District in accordance with this provision. This indemnification will survive expiration or termination of this Agreement. Air District shall indemnify and hold harmless Project Sponsor its officers, employees, agents, and successors-in-interest against any and all claims, suits or actions arising out of a negligent act or omission by Air District in the performance of its duties under this Agreement. 5) Notices: Any notice which may be required under this Agreement shall be in writing, shall be effective when received, and shall be given by personal delivery service or first class mail, to the addressees set forth on Attachment A, or to such addressees which may be specified in writing by the parties. 6) Contacts: The persons listed as Contacts in Attachment A will be the first point of contact and act as the liaisons between the Air District and Project Sponsor with regards to the day-to-day activities of the Project. All reports and correspondence are to be addressed to the specified Contacts. 7) Project Number: All correspondence shall reference the "Project Number" specified in Attachment A. 8) Integration: This Agreement represents the entire Agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter described in this Agreement, and no representation, warranties, inducements or oral agreements have been made by any of the parties except as expressly set forth herein. 9) Amendment: This Agreement may not be changed, modified, or rescinded except in writing and signed by the parties hereto. Any attempt to modify this Agreement orally will be void and of no effect. The Air District and Project Sponsor Contacts as specified in Attachment A may jointly authorize, in writing, any minor schedule revisions, "TFCA Line Item Project Budget" revisions, or changes to the TFCA Regional Fund Project 04R51 Page 4 BAAQMD FY2004 TFCA Funding Agreement Project scope of work. Any other amendments to this Agreement must be executed in writing by the signatories to this Agreement. Any change in Project scope of work must be approved by the Air District prior to implementation of the change by the Project Sponsor. 10) Independent Contractor: Project Sponsor and any party contracting with it renders its service under this Agreement as an independent contractor. None of the Project Sponsor's agents, subcontractors or employees shall be construed as agents or employees of the Air District. The legal relationship of any person performing services for the Project Sponsor will be solely between that person and the Project Sponsor. This paragraph does not apply to elected officials serving concurrently on the governing boards of both the Project Sponsor and Air District. 11) Assignment: This Agreement may not be assigned, transferred, or subcontracted by any partY without the express written consent of the other party. 12) Severability: Should any part of this Agreement be declared unconstitutional, invalid, or beyond the authority of either party to enter into or carry out, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Agreement which shall continue in full force and effect; provided that, the remainder of this Agreement can, absent the invalid portiones), reasonably be interpreted to give effect to the intentions of the parties. 13) Effective Date: The effective date of this Agreement is the date the Air District Executive Officer/ APCO executes this Agreement. 14) General Compliance with Laws: The performance of this Agreement and the expenditure ofTFCA funds received under this Agreement will be in accordance with all applicable provisions oflocal and state law. 15) Liquidated Damages: It is agreed by the parties that a violation of Section II.7 will result in damage to the Air District that is or will be impracticable to determine. It is therefore agreed that the Project Sponsor will be liable for up to ten percent (10%) of the "Total TFCA Regional Funds Awarded" for the Project as liquidated damages if the Project Sponsor does not cure a noticed violation of Section II.7 within thirty (30) days of such written notice from the Air District. The Air District may deduct such liquidated damage amounts from any amounts owed to the Project Sponsor. 16) Force Majeure: Neither the Air District nor Project Sponsor shall be liable or deemed to be in default for any delay or failure in performance under this Funding Agreement or interruption of services, directly or indirectly, from the acts of God, civil or military authority, acts of public enemy, war, strikes, labor disputes, shortages of suitable parts, materials, labor or transportation, or any similar cause beyond the reasonable control of the Air District or Project Sponsor. 17) Governing Law: This Funding Agreement shall be construed and interpreted and the legal relations created thereby shall be determined in accordance with the laws of the State of California. 18) Binding on Successors: All of the terms, provisions and conditions of this Funding Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors, assigns and legal representatives. 19) Attorneys' fees: If any legal proceeding should be instituted by either of the parties to enforce the terms of this Agreement or to detennine the rights of the parties under this Agreement, the prevailing party in said proceeding will recover, in addition to all court costs, reasonable attorneys' fees. 20) Conflict of Interest: Project Sponsor warrants and represents that it presently has no interest and agrees that it will not acquire any interest which would represent a conflict of interest under California Government Code sections 1090 et seq. and 87100 et seq. during the performance of this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement by their duly authorized officers. TFCA Regional Fund Project 04R51 Page 5 BAAQMD FY2004 TFCA Funding Agreement SIGNATURES: by: Dav d W. Knapp City Manager City of Cupertino Date: # by: lac . roadbent Exe ut" e Officer/ APCO Bay ea Air Quality Management District by: fl--' - C. Brian C. Bunger District Counsel Bay Area Air Quality Management District TFCA Regional Fund Project 04R51 Page 6 BAAQMD FY2004 TFCA Funding Agreement ATTACHMENT A PROJECT SPECIFIC INFORMATION [Note: The section numbers shown in parenthesis below refer to sections in the Funding Agreement.] 1. Project Sponsor: City of Cupertino 2. Project Number (Section IV.6): 04R51 3. Total Project Cost (Section 11.3): $100,000 4. Matching Funds (Section 11.2): None 5. Total TFCA Regional Funds Awarded (Section 11.3, 11.6, m.l, m.2): $100,000 The Air District will fund 100% of the Total Project Cost, to a maximum of $100,000 6. TFCA Line Item Project Budget: Eligible expenditures for Total TFCA Regional Funds Awarded include the listed line items, as follows: Line Item Stake & install concrete islands Furnish & install in-road lighting system Furnish & install signing & striping Furnish & install trellis & low voltage lighting Traffic control & construction signing Furnish & install pedestrian crossing with synthetic stamped surface Furnish & install access ramps (2) Total Amount $ 20,000 $ 30,000 $ 2,500 $ 15,000 $ 2,500 $ 20,000 $ 10,000 $100,000 7. Invoice and Payment Schedule (Section 11.3, 11.6, m.2): The Project Sponsor shall submit to the Air District invoices for reimbursement as Project costs are incurred, but not more than once per calendar quarter. Final Invoice: The final invoice for reimbursement of fifteen percent (15%) of the Total TFCA Regional Funds Awarded is to be submitted with the final report as listed in Attachment C. Per Section II.6 of this Agreement, the Air District may withhold funds pending receipt of reports. 8. Notices (Section IVA): Any written notice required is to be addressed to: Proiect Sponsor: Carol Atwood Director of Administrative Services City of Cupertino 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 Air District: Jack P. Broadbent Executive Officer/ APCO Bay Area Air Quality Management District 939 Ellis Street San Francisco, CA 94109 TFCA Regional Fund Project 04R51 Page 7 BAAQMD FY2004 TFCA Funding Agreement 9. Contacts (Section IV.S): Contact persons for day-to-day activities of the Project are: Proi ect Contact: Glenn Goepfert Assistant Director of Public Works City of Cupertino 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 glenng@cupertino.org Air District: Karen Chi Environmental Planner Bay Area Air Quality Management District 939 Ellis Street San Francisco, CA 94109 kchi@baaqmd.gov 10. Air District Approval Date (Section 11.2): October 20, 2004 11. Special Conditions (Section 11.2, 11.7, 11.9): A. The Project Sponsor shall install the TFCA decal on any signs purchased with TFCA funds. B. The Project Sponsor shall acknowledge the TFCA as a funding source in all promotional material related to the Project (e.g., press releases, brochures, schedules, etc.). TFCA Regional Fund Project 04R51 Page 8 BAAQMD FY2004 TFCA Funding Agreement ATTACHMENT B PROJECT DESCRIPTION The TFCA funding application dated June 30, 2004 is incorporated herein by this reference. 1. Project Title: Mary Avenue Gateway and Refuge Project. 2. Project Useful Life: Twenty (20) years. 3. Project Description: Total TFCA Regional Funds Awarded shall be used by the City of Cupertino to implement traffic calming and pedestrian improvements on Mary Avenue, near Stevens Creek Boulevard, to provide a safe and enhanced pedestrian and bicycle access to the neighboring commercial zone and activity centers, including De Anza College, a senior center, a high-density apartment complex, a popular city park, and a local shopping center. The objective of this improvement is to provide a safe pedestrian mid-block crossing, in the form of gateway, as a traffic calming measure. Designed to reduce the crossing distance, this facility will provide a better pedestrian access to the neighboring commercial zone, maintain bicycle access, and promote speed reduction. It has been observed that most individuals using the west side diagonal parking do not use the crosswalk at the intersection, but habitually cross mid-block. The median will funnel pedestrians and provide an alternate to the existing intersection crossing and improve pedestrian safety. The specific improvements to be implemented with TFCA funds are: . Install a distinctive median island with stamped crosswalk. . Install a microwave-activated in-road lighting system and an audible feature warning pedestrians to be cautious. . Install trellis and low-voltage pedestrian lighting. 4. Project Schedule: Milestone Project Start Date Design and Engineering Bid and Advertise Bid Date Council Award Construction Start Construction Complete Final report due date per Attachment C Date November 1,2004 November 1,2004 December 1, 2004 January 1,2005 February 1,2005 March 1, 2005 May 1,2005 May 1, 2006 5. Project Goal: The goal of this Project is to reduce on-road motor vehicle emissions by shifting trips from motor vehicles to walking, bicycling, or public transit. The mode shift will be accomplished by providing safe and comfortable environment for walking, bicycling, and accessing transit to the neighboring commercial zone and activity centers. Mary Avenue connects the residential and commercials areas to the senior center, high-density apartments, De Anza College, and a public park. TFCA Regional Fund Project 04R51 Page 9 BAAQMD FY2004 TFCA Funding Agreement ATTACHMENTC MONITORING OF PROJECT PERFORMANCE 1. Quarterly Reports (Section 11.6): Due Dates: January 15, 2005; April 15, 2005; July 15, 2005; and quarterly thereafter until the Construction is completed. The Project Sponsor shall submit brief quarterly reports to the Air District during implementation of the Project. Quarterly reports are required regardless of project activity. Quarterly reports shall summarize progress in Project implementation, describe any problems encountered, and note any potential need for changes in the Project implementation schedule. Quarterly reports shall be submitted based upon the format provided by the Air District. 2. Final Report (Section 11.6): Due Date: May 1, 2006 The final report shall include the following information in a format approved by the Air District: A. A count of pedestrian, bicycle, transit riders, and motor vehicles on Mary Avenue in the Project area no more than three (3) months prior to start of construction and approximately one (1) year after completion of construction. The counting methodology, including the establishment of baseline traffic volumes, specific location of the counts, and dates and daily period of counts, shall be pre- approved by Air District staff. The post-construction counts to be conducted one (1) year after completion of construction shall be chosen to provide the most relevant comparison with the pre- Project count, considering seasonal variation, special events, and other factors. B. Photographs showing the nature of improvements, including photos of the median, lighted crosswalk, and pedestrian amenities along Mary Avenue. C. A brief narrative description of the Project. D. Documentation that TFCA decals have been placed on any signs installed with TFCA funds. E. Copies of any promotional materials, press releases, newsletter articles, or other media coverage regarding the Project. 3. Amendment (Section IV.9): The Project Sponsor must submit in writing to the Air District Project Contact listed above any requests to revise the Project schedule, TFCA Line Item Project Budget, or scope of work. The Air District will approve or disapprove these requests in writing. TFCA Regional Fund Project 04R51 Page 10