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Report regarding a resolution adopting the proposed list of projects to be funded by SB 1 - Road Repair and Accountability Act funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20, in accordance with Streets and Highways Code Section 2034. (Bianca Liu, Associate Engineer)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the proposed list of projects to be funded by SB 1 - The Road Repair and Accountability Act funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20, in accordance with Streets and Highways Code Section 2034.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) was passed by the Legislature and Signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 to address the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfalls statewide.
Regulations contained within SB 1 require the City to submit to California Transportation Commission (CTC) an adopted list of projects proposed to use funds from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by SB 1, by May 1st of each year. All projects proposed to receive the fiscal year funding must be adopted by resolution and include a description and the location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule for the project’s completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement.
This is the third year in which the City is receiving SB 1 funding and will enable the City to continue essential road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, safety improvements, repairing and replacing aging bridges, and increasing access and mobility options for the traveling public that would not have otherwise been possible without SB 1. Remaining SB 1 funds from previous years will rollover into Fiscal Year 2019-20, and the City is expected to receive an additional $1,110,317 in RMRA funding this year from SB 1.
The SB 1 projects listed for FY 19-20 are part of the City’s Capital Improvement Program which highlights the City’s needed improvements and priority for implementation. This year’s funding from SB 1 will help the City maintain and rehabilitate roads, and add active transportation infrastructure throughout the City.
The following proposed list of projects will be will be funded in-part or solely with fiscal year 2019-20 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues: (1) Linden Avenue/Spruce Avenue Traffic Calming Improvements (Phase 2), (2) Commercial and Spruce Signalized Intersection, (3) South Connectivity Bicycle Lanes.
The following previously proposed and adopted projects may utilize fiscal year 2019-20 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues in their delivery. With the relisting of these projects in the adopted fiscal year resolution, the City is reaffirming to the public and the State our intent to fund these projects with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues: (1) Grand Boulevard Project Phase 2 (Kaiser Way to McLellan Drive), (2) Grand Boulevard Project Phase 3 (Arroyo Drive to Kaiser Way), (3) North Access Road Bike and Pedestrian Improvements
Attachment 1 includes details for each project, including the description, location, estimated useful life, anticipated project schedule, and the FY in which the project was originally listed.
SB 1 project list and overall investment in our local streets and roads infrastructure with a focus on basic maintenance and safety, investing in complete streets infrastructure, and using cutting-edge technology, materials and practices, will have significant positive co-benefits statewide.
FISCAL IMPACT
The FY 2019-20 Capital Improvement Program appropriated RMRA funds to the proposed projects listed in Attachment 1.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Approval of this action will contribute to the City’s Strategic Plan outcome of improved Quality of Life by contributing funds to roadway improvement projects identified in the City’s Capital Improvement Program.
CONCLUSION
Approving the list of projects for RMRA funds will ensure that the City meets the deadline to submit the proposed list of funded by RMRA to the California Transportation Commission by May 1, 2019.
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1. Proposed List of SB 1 Projects