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a. Adopt a resolution approving the list of projects funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB 1): The Road Repair and Accountability Act;
b. Authorize the RMA Director or RMA Deputy Director of Public Works, Parks and Facilities to submit the list to the California Transportation Committee (CTC).
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Adopt a resolution approving the list of projects funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB 1): The Road
Repair and Accountability Act; and
b. Authorize the RMA Director or RMA Deputy Director of Public Works, Parks and Facilities
to submit the list to the California Transportation Committee (CTC).
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
In April 2017, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) was approved, making funds available for road repair and maintenance state wide. It was initially estimated that Monterey County's share would be about $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 are required annually to provide to the California Transportation Committee (CTC) a list of projects to be financed by SB 1 funds.
For FY 2017-18, Resource Management Agency (RMA) submitted a list to CTC back in October 2017. According to California State Association of Counties (CSAC), the project list for FY2018-19 must be submitted by May 1, 2018. Different from FY2017-18, counties must adopt the project list via resolution instead of...
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