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Report regarding waiver of reading and introduction of ordinances to establish a pavement cut moratorium, a Utility Pavement Cut Fee, and a Heavy Construction Vehicle Fee; and adoption of a resolution setting rates for the Fees. (Lawrence Henriquez, Senior Civil Engineer)
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RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends:
1.) Move to waive the first reading of and introduce an ordinance establishing a pavement cut moratorium.
2.) Move to waive the first reading of and introduce an ordinance establishing a Utility Pavement Cut Fee.
3.) Move to waive the first reading of and introduce an ordinance establishing a Heavy Construction Vehicle Fee.
4.) Adopt a resolution setting rates for the Utility Pavement Cut Fee and the Heavy Construction Vehicle Fee and adding both fees to the City's Master Fee Schedule.
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BACKGROUND
The City of South San Francisco is responsible for maintaining 140 miles of street pavement, a key asset with an average pavement condition index (PCI) of 76. However, traditional funding sources like gas taxes have stagnated due to more fuel-efficient vehicles and inflation. This creates a growing funding gap as the City's roads continue to age and require more expensive repairs. Protecting this critical infrastructure is vital for the City's economy, public safety, and residents' quality of life.
The challenge of preserving the City's roads is made worse by constant utility work and heavy construction vehicles. Utility companies frequently cut into pavements for maintenance or new installations, and while the City tries to coordinate this work, unexpected excavations are often necessary. In addition, large construction vehicles from development projects contribute to the deterioration of the roads. These activities significantly shorten the lifespan of the pavement, leading to soaring maintenance costs for the City.
To address this, South San Francisco hired NCE Consulting, Inc. to analyze the financial impact of utility c...
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