Item 06-E

Council Meeting: 7/23/96                     Santa Monica, CA

TO:       Mayor and City Council

FROM:     City Staff

SUBJECT:  Resolution in Support of the Transportation Department
          Application to Caltrans for Training Funds        
                  
Introduction
The Transportation Department has filed an application for
funding support under the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
State Planning and Research Grant Program Fellowship Training
Element.  The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans),
the grant administrator, has requested that the Department submit
the attached authorizing resolution, before finalizing grant
approval.

Background
In February 1996, the Transportation Department filed a grant
application under the Training Fellowship element of the FTA
State Planning and Research Grant Program.  These funds, provided
by the FTA through Caltrans, are used to reimburse tuition for
continuing education of managerial and technical level employees
within the Department.  Caltrans has informed the Department that
they have given preliminary approval to the application, but need
a resolution from the City Council in support of the application. 
Caltrans will then submit a contract to the City for City Council
approval.

Financial/Budgetary Considerations
The total grant amount requested is $12,195.  The Municipal Bus
Lines will provide 25% match for these funds ($4,065).  The
Transportation Department share of the funds is available in the
FY 1996-97 budget year in Account #41-600-656-00000-5521-25305. 

Revenue budget authority in the amount of $12,195 will need to be
established at account number 20-600-656-00000-0385-10000. 
Expenditure budget authority in the amount of $12,195 will need
to be established at account number 20-700-695-00000-8931-00000.  
  
Recommendation
City staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached
resolution, and authorize the Director of Transportation to file
any necessary documents in connection with the application and 
execute the grant contract.

Staff recommends establishment of a revenue budget in the amount
of $12,195 at account number 20-600-656-00000-0385-10000 and
appropriate $12,195 at expenditure account number  20-700-695-00000-8931-00000 contingent on final grant approval and contract
execution.