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Adopt a resolution:
a. Approving the Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) 5-Year Project List for Years 2022-2026; and
b. Authorizing the Director of Public Works, Facilities, & Parks to submit the list to the California Transportation Committee (CTC).
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution:
a. Approving the Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) 5-Year Project List for Years 2022-2026; and
b. Authorizing the Director of Public Works, Facilities, & Parks to submit the list to the California Transportation Committee (CTC).
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, is a state legislative act that provides funding for transportation such as the state highway system and local street and road system. Funds are provided through the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account. Eligible uses under this account include, but are not limited to, road maintenance and rehabilitation; safety projects; railroad grade separations; complete street components, including active transportation purposes, pedestrian and bicycle safety projects, transit facilities, and drainage and storm water capture projects in conjunction with any other allowable project; traffic control devices; and to satisfy match requirements for federal and state funded projects.
By the end of the current fiscal year (FY2020-21), Monterey County is anticipated to have received $7.4 million in SB 1 revenue. These funds were used to fund various projects throughout the County ranging from road reconstruction projects to routine roadside maintenance. Projects included the various River Road reconstruction projects, Gloria Road/Iverson Road/Johnson Canyon Road Reconstruction projects, Old Stage Road Bridge Replacement, Cooper Street Overlay, and Countywide Striping project.
Prior to receiving an allocation of funds, cities and counties are required annually to provide to the CTC a list of projects to be financed by SB 1 funds. In March of this year, the CTC amended the Local Streets and Roads Funding Program Reporting Guidelines. With this amendment, the project list for FY2021-22 is now due to CTC by July 1, 2021 instead of May 1. This change allows cities and counties to plan accordingly with their budget year.
Exhibit A to the resolution (Attachment A) provides a 5-year list of projects that are to be funded by SB 1, and estimated timing. Attachment B provides a list of projects and estimated costs for FY 2020-21 with their status (% complete). Projects scheduled in FY 2020-21 that were not completed will continue into FY 2021-22 along with some new projects added to that list.
The project list is used as a planning document by the Department of Public Works, Facilities, & Parks. The scheduling of projects depends on when and how much funding is received, and resources (project management capacity) to implement the projects. The funds received will not be limited to the projects listed; the Department has the flexibility to fund projects based on their needs and priorities as long as the projects are consistent with the eligible uses.
FINANCING:
For FY2021-22, Monterey County is forecasted to receive an estimated $8.1 million in revenue. Public Works, Facilities and Parks Department will continue to use these funds for road rehabilitation projects and road maintenance. Prior to receiving an apportionment of funds under SB 1, the County is required to submit to the CTC a list of projects proposed to be funded with SB 1 revenue pursuant to an adopted resolution.
Where possible, staff intends to use SB 1 funds as leverage/local matches for federal and/or state grants. Staff will also coordinate with cities for projects that benefit both jurisdictions.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
A key objective has been to find funding sources for much needed maintenance to the County’s transportation infrastructure. SB 1 helps to fulfill this objective. Combining these funds with federal and/or state grants will extend funding even further. The recommended action supports the following Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Initiative below:
___ Economic Development
___ Administration
___ Health & Human Services
X Infrastructure
X Public Safety
Prepared by: Jonathan L. Pascua, PE, Senior Civil Engineer, (831) 755-8963
Reviewed by: Shawne Ellerbee, Assistant Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks
Approved by: Randell Ishii, MS, PE, TE, PTOE, Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks
The following attachments are on file with the Clerk of the Board:
Attachment A - Resolution
Exhibit A - To Resolution
Attachment B - FY20/21 SB1 Projects