HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 10 - 2021-22 List of Projects Funded by the Road Repair and Accountability Act (SB1)
Department Name: Public Works
Cost Center: 5001
For Agenda of: April 6, 2020
Placement: Consent
Estimated Time: NA
FROM: Matt Horn, Director of Public Works
Prepared By: Brian Nelson, Acting Deputy Public Works Director and City Engineer
SUBJECT: CONFIRM THE 2021-22 LIST OF PROJECTS FUNDED BY THE ROAD
REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (SB-1)
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution (Attachment A) defining a list of projects funded by the Road Repair and
Accountability Act of 2017, Senate Bill 1, for Fiscal Year 2021-22.
DISCUSSION
Background
On April 28, 2017, the Governor signed Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) (Beall, Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017),
which is known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (RMRA). RMRA addresses
basic road maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical safety needs on both the state highway and
local roadway systems. RMRA provides funding by charging:
1. An additional 12 cents per gallon increase on the gasoline excise tax effective November
1, 2017.
2. An additional 20 cents per gallon increase on the diesel fuel excise tax effective
November 2, 2017.
3. An additional vehicle registration tax called the “Transportation Improvement Fee” with
rates based on the value of the motor vehicle effective January 1, 2018.
4. An additional $100 vehicle registration tax on zero emissions vehicles model year 2020
or later effective July 1, 2020.
The City is estimated to receive approximately $835,228 of RMRA funding over the 2021-22
Fiscal Year. RMRA funds are programmed and prioritized with each two-year financial plan
along with other Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects. The California Transportation
Commission (CTC) has published guidelines for programming and reporting on the use of
RMRA funds. Each May 1st, the City must submit a project list to the CTC and each October 1st,
the City must submit a project expenditure report. This report and City Council Resolution
completes the City’s obligation for RMRA fund programming for Fiscal Year 2021-22.
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Recommended Project for RMRA Funding
2021 Downtown Pavement Improvements
The Downtown Pavement Improvements project, planned for Summer 2021, is part of the City’s
ongoing pavement management plan, which alternates between maintenance of neighborhood
streets in even years, and maintenance and repair of arterial streets in odd years. This approach is
intended to promote equity between residential and commercial areas and spread the benefits to
the entire community. The Summer 2021 project will improve the pavement conditions of
Higuera and Marsh Streets outside of the downtown core, as well as Nipomo Street, Johnson
Avenue, Phillips Lane, and Pepper Street. A map of the planned area for paving is included as
Attachment B. Additionally, this project will upgrade curb ramps as well as the implementation
of Active Transportation Plan Tier 1 Improvements identified for Marsh Street and Higuera
Street.
Previous Council or Advisory Body Action
There is no previous Council or advisory body action specific to the recommendations of this
report.
Policy Context
There are no City policies that require this action, but this action and associated resolution is
required by the CTC for the use of RMRA funds. This activity is consistent with the Council’s
adopted 2019-21 Financial Plan and Major City Goals.
Public Engagement
Public engagement is ongoing for the summer paving project proposed to be funded by SB1
funds. In additional, the public has an opportunity to comment on this item at or before the
Council meeting.
CONCURRENCE
There is concurrence from the Finance Department through its review and approval of this
report.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) does not apply to the recommended action in
this report, because the action does not constitute a “Project” under CEQA Guidelines Section
15378. There are no environmental impact resulting from approval of this item. Individual
projects funded under this revenue source will be required to satisfy environmental review, if
required, as part of project development and approval process.
FISCAL IMPACT
Budgeted: Yes Budget Year: 2021-22
Funding Identified: Yes
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Fiscal Analysis:
Funding Sources Current FY Cost
Annualized
On-going Cost
Total Project
Cost
General Fund
State
Federal
Fees
Other: RMRA $835,228 - $835,228
Total $835,228 - $835,228
The recommendation of this report establishes a project list for the Fiscal Year 2021-22. The
establishment of this project list does not commit these RMRA funds. Council could, at any
point prior to expenditure, change funding priorities based upon changes in conditions and
immediate need. Any project list changes would be communicated to the CTC via the annual
expenditure report in October each year.
The below table indicates the total SB1 funding contribution for 2021 Downtown Pavement
Improvements Project. Council will receive a separate staff report requesting authorization to
advertise the project, which will include total costs and general fund contributions to the work.
RMRA SB 1 Project List for FY 2021-22
Project 2021-22 Funding
2021 Downtown Pavement Improvements $835,228
Total $835,228
Estimated SB 1 2021-22 Revenue $835,228
ALTERNATIVES
The City Council could deny adoption of the resolution to fund these Capital Improvement
Plan projects using RMRA funds. This is not recommended as the projects are eligible for
RMRA funding. These projects improve critical safety needs, maintain existing infrastructure,
and further the City’s transportation multi-modal and climate action goals.
Attachments:
a - Draft Resolution
b - Downtown Paving - Vicinity Map
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RESOLUTION NO. _______ (2021 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE 2021-22 LIST OF
PROJECTS FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
(Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) was passed by the California legislature and signed into law by the
Governor in April 2017 to address the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfalls
statewide; and
WHEREAS, SB 1 includes accountability and transparency provisions that will ensure the
residents of the City are aware of the projects proposed for funding in our community and which
projects have been completed each fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City must include a list of all projects proposed to receive funding from
the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by SB 1, in the City budget,
which must include a description and the location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule
for the projects’ completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement; and
WHEREAS, the City will receive an estimated $918,500 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year
2021-22 from SB 1; and
WHEREAS, this is the fifth year in which the City is receiving SB 1 funding and will
enable the City/County to continue essential road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, safety
improvements, and increasing access and mobility options for the traveling public that would not
have otherwise been possible without SB 1; and
WHEREAS, the City has undergone a robust public process to ensure public input into
our community’s transportation priorities, and budgeting process that has been adopted by City
Council that includes a full listing of Capital Improvements Plan projects and funding sources
including SB-1; and
WHEREAS, the City used a Pavement Management System and other goals such as the
complete streets elements and bicycle and pedestrian safety to develop the SB 1 project list to
ensure revenues are being used on the most high-priority and cost-effective projects that also meet
the community’s priorities for transportation investment; and
WHEREAS, the funding from SB 1 will help the City maintain and rehabilitate
streets/roads, sidewalks, and add active transportation infrastructure throughout the City this year
and similar projects into the future; and
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Resolution No. ________ (2021 Series) Page 2
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WHEREAS, the 2018 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment
found that the City’s streets and roads are in a “good” condition and this revenue will help us
increase the overall quality of our road system and over the next decade and make critical
improvements to transportation that will assist in greenhouse gas emission reductions and active
transportation safety; and
WHEREAS, the SB 1 project list and overall investment in the City’s streets and roads
infrastructure with a focus on basic maintenance and safety, investing in complete streets
infrastructure and active transportation projects, and using cutting-edge technology, materials and
practices, will have significant positive co-benefits statewide.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
that as follows:
SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2. The following project will be funded in-part with Fiscal Year 2021-22
RMRA revenues:
Project Title: 2021 Downtown Pavement Improvements
Project Description: Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation work in the downtown area
Project Location: Marsh and Higuera West of Nipomo, Marsh and Higuera East of Santa
Rosa, Nipomo Street from Buchon to Leff, and Johnson, Philips, and Pepper Streets from
the Intersection of Johnson and Philips south the Mill Street.
Estimated Project Schedule: Start July 2021 – Completion December 2021
Estimated Project Useful Life: 20 years
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Resolution No. ________ (2021 Series) Page 3
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SECTION 3. The following previously proposed and adopted projects may also utilize
Fiscal Year 2020-21 RMRA 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 RMRA revenues:
Project Title: Anholm Greenway Phase 2
Project Description: Construct a Class I bike path between Foothill and Ramona, and a
Class IV two-way protected bikeway along Ramona from the Class I path to Broad Street.
Project Location: Foothill to Ramona and Ramona to Broad Street
Estimated Project Schedule: Start Fall 2021 – Completion Spring 2022
Estimated Project Useful Life: 20 years
Upon motion of , seconded by , and on the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted this _____ day of ___________, 2021.
____________________________________
Mayor Heidi Harmon
ATTEST:
____________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, on ____________________________.
____________________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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2021 DOWNTOWN PAVEMENT
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
VICINITY MAP 1 OF 1
AREA 'A'
AREA 'D'
Project
Locations
0
SCALE IN FEET
1000
AREA 'C'
AREA 'B'
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