Agenda - 06-18-2024; 8-n - Professional Engineering Contract – Transit Access Sidewalk for Orange Grove Road

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2 can pursue additional grant funds for the construction of the sidewalk (e.g. Strategic Prioritization of Transportation (SPOT)) or seek local funding like the transit tax to build the sidewalk. PE should be complete by the end of 2024. FINANCIAL IMPACT: A total of$250,000 in County funds are currently programmed in the OCTS operating budget through Contract Services. PE expenses will be reimbursed to County totaling $200,000. The remaining $50,000 serves as the local match necessary for STBG federal funds. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this item: • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender, or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential, or economic status. • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs, and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: The following Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal impact is applicable to this item: • CLEAN OR AVOIDED TRANSPORTATION Implement programs that monitor and improve local and regional air quality by: 1) promoting public transportation options; 2) decreasing dependence on single-occupancy vehicles, and 3) otherwise minimizing the need for travel. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends Board approve and authorize the Manager to sign the Professional Engineering (PE) Service Contract (Attachment 1), and authorize County Manager to sign a Municipal Agreement for the Transit Access Sidewalk along Orange Grove Road.