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a. Authorize the Auditor Controller to amend the FY 2017-18 Road Fund adopted budget, Fund 002, Appropriation Unit RMA012, to increase revenues and appropriations by $2,853,817, funded by Senate Bill 1 - the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account; (4/5th vote required) and
b. Amend the FY 2017-18 adopted budget to incorporate the list of projects to be funded by the Senate Bill 1 - Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 revenues as provided in Attachment A.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Auditor Controller to amend the FY 2017-18 Road Fund adopted budget, Fund 002, Appropriation Unit RMA012, to increase revenues and appropriations by $2,853,817, funded by Senate Bill 1 - the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account; (4/5th vote required) and
b. Amend the FY 2017-18 adopted budget to incorporate the list of projects to be funded by the Senate Bill 1 - Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 revenues as provided in Attachment A.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
In April 2017, Senate Bill 1 (SB1 Beall) was approved, making funds available for road repair and maintenance statewide. It is estimated that Monterey County's share would be $10 million annually. The revenue allocations to counties will come 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 a match requirement to obtain state or federal funds for projects.
Prior to receiving an allocation of funds, cities and counties a...
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