HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-103 - Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 2023-103
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING
BRIGHTLINE WEST AND THE NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION'S FEDERAL-STATE PARTNERSHIP FOR
INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL GRANT APPLICATION TO THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
WHEREAS, on April 17, 2023, Brightline West and the State of Nevada Department of
Transportation ("NDOT") submitted an application for the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity
Passenger Rail Grant to the U.S. Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant provides
funding for capital projects that reduce the state of good repair backlog, improve performance or
expand or establish new intercity passenger rail service, including privately operated intercity
passenger rail service; and
WHEREAS, the Brightline West Project will connect Las Vegas and Southern California
through planned stations in Las Vegas and San Bernardino County, with connectivity to Los
Angeles County through Metrolink; and
WHEREAS, the Brightline West Project will positively impact the Inland Empire by providing
a cleaner, safer, and faster alternative to driving to and from Las Vegas, as well as connecting
travelers from all over the world to the region; and
WHEREAS, the Brightline West Project is expected to be a catalyst for tourism and
economic development in the Inland Empire; and
WHEREAS, in June 2023, the Brightline West Project received a $25 million Rebuilding
America Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity grant award ("RAISE Grant") from the U.S.
Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, the RAISE Grant will fund the final design and construction of two Brightline
West stations and associated facilities in Hesperia and Apple Valley, California; and
WHEREAS, together with the RAISE Grant, the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity
Passenger Rail grant will be an important component to implementing the Brightline West Project
and creating a positive environmental and economic impact in the Inland Empire; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Cucamonga has made it one of our highest economic
development and infrastructure priorities to support the expansion of high-speed rail into the City
and the Inland Empire and we appreciate the innovative approach to leveraging public-private
partnerships to make this project a reality.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are a substantive part of this
Resolution.
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Section 2. The City Council hereby declares its support for the Brightline West and
NDOT application for the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant.
Section 7. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED,AND ADOPTED this 6th day of September, 2023.
L. Dennis Michael, May r
ATTEST:
ice C. Reynolds, ity Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA )
I, Janice C. Reynolds, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City
of Rancho Cucamonga, at a Regular Meeting of said Council held on the 6th day of September,
2023.
AYES: Hutchison, Kennedy, Michael, Scott, Stickler
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
Executed this 7tn day of September, 2023, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
J ice C. Reynolds, City Clerk
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