Title
Adopt a resolution to:
a. Adopt a list of projects funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and
b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks to submit the list to the California Transportation Committee (CTC).
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to:
a. Adopt a list of projects funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and
b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and 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 (RMRA). 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 (FY 2023-24), County of Monterey is anticipated to have received $11 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 include Inter-Garrison Road Reconstruction, Carmel Valley Road Resurfacing, Harkins Road/Hunter Road Reconstruction, Chualar Canyon Road Bridge Replacements, Countywide Guardrail Repairs, NPDES Street Sweeping, 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 proje...
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