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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).
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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 t...
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