Agenda Item Wording:
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Grant submittal authorization – Authorize the submittal of a funding application to the Senate Bill 1 Local Partnership Competitive Program for construction funding for the Riggin Ave Widening from Roeben St to Akers St project; and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Visalia, as the implementing agency, and the Tulare County Association of Governments, as the applicant to the funding application.
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Agenda Date: 11/02/2026
Prepared by:
Dolores Verduzco, Financial Analyst, dolores.verduzco@visalia.gov, (559) 713-4540
Rudy Lopez, Associate Engineer, rudy.lopez@visalia.gov, (559) 713-4270
Chris Crawford, City Engineer, chris.crawford@visalia.gov, (559) 713-4331
Jason Huckleberry, Engineering & Building Director, jason.huckleberry@visalia.gov, (559) 713-4495
Department Recommendation:
The Engineering and Building Department recommends that the City Council authorize the submittal of a funding application to the Senate Bill (SB) 1 Local Partnership Competitive Program to request funding for the construction phase for the Riggin Ave widening from Roeben St to Akers St project, and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Visalia, as the implementing agency, and the Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG), as the applicant to the funding application.
Summary:
The SB 1 Local Partnership Competitive Program only provides funding for the construction phase of a capital project and requires a one-to-one match of private, local, or federal or state funds. City of Visalia is partnering with TCAG to submit a funding application for the Riggin Ave widening from Roeben St to Akers St project. The City of Visalia will be responsible for project delivery. Project nominations are due to the California Transportation Commission on November 18, 2026.
The proposed project improvements include widening Riggin Avenue from an existing two-lane roadway to a four-lane divided...
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