HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-03-2017 Item 11 - Confirming Transportation Capital Projects Funded Under SB 1: the 2017 Road Repair and Accountability Act
Meeting Date: 10/3/2017
FROM: Daryl Grigsby, Public Works Director
Prepared By: Ryan Betz, Senior Analyst
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE 2017-18 BUDGET’S INCORPORATION
OF A LIST OF PROJECTS FUNDED BY SB-1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution confirming FY 2017-18 Budget’s incorporation of a list of projects funded
by SB-1: The Road Repair and Accountability including the estimated useful life of the projects.
DISCUSSION
On April 28, 2017, the Governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 1 (Beall, Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017),
which is known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. The Act intends to address
basic road maintenance, rehabilitation and critical safety needs on both the state highway and
local streets and road system, SB 1: increases per gallon fuel excise taxes; increases diesel fuel
sales taxes and vehicle registration fees; and provides for inflationary adjustments to tax rates in
future years. As part of the Act, the bill created the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Account (RMRA) to fund road maintenance and other projects. The City is estimated to receive
$1.1 M in RMRA funding over the 2017-19 Financial Plan period.
To receive RMRA funding, cities and counties must include the list of projects in their adopted
budget that provides a description of the project, location, proposed schedule of completion and
estimated useful life of the improvement [Streets and Highways Code (SHC) § 20134(a)(1)] to
the California Transportation Commission by October 16, 2017. The initial project list is for
projects using SB-1 funds for FY 2017-18.
As part of a public hearing on June 20, 2017, the City adopted 2017-19 Financial Plan and 2017-
18 Budget. The 2017-19 Financial Plan included a list of the following transportation capital
improvement projects to be funded by RMRA. These are:
1) Safe Routes to School Implementation: Foothill Crossing - This project will construct
bicycle and pedestrian improvements as part of a Safe Routes to School Plan for the
Pacheco and Bishop Peak Elementary Schools. (Financial Plan, Pages E2-116,117)
2) Broad Street Bicycle Boulevard - Design and construct Phase 1 of the bicycle
boulevard on Broad Street from US 101 to Foothill. (Financial Plan, Pages E2-128-131)
Since SB-1 guidelines had not yet been produced when the Financial Plan was adopted, the
estimated useful life of these project improvements was not included in the adopted 2017-19
Financial Plan. This is required to be submitted as part of the project listing to the Commission to
receive apportionment of RMRA funds. The following table reiterates the projects, adopted
budgets, estimated completed dates and the estimated useful life of the improvement, as required
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by the California Transportation Commission.
Project Location 2017-18 2018-19 Anticipated
Year of
Completion
Estimated
Useful Life
(min)
1. Safe Routes
to School
Intersection of
Foothill Blvd./Ferrini
Rd.
$300,000 2018 20 years
2. Broad Street
Bike
Boulevard
Broad Street, from
US Hwy. 101 to
Foothill Blvd.
$18,000 $180,000 2019 20 years
Total Approved Budget Project
Costs:
$318,000 $180,000
Estimated SB-1 Funding (subject to
change)
$313,300 $834,400
Although the deadline for project listing submittal that is due in October is only for FY 2017-18,
the table above shows also shows the one projects already approved by Council for use of SB-1
funds in the next fiscal year of the program.
The table also identifies that estimated additional funding in FY 2018-19 that may be available to
the City in year two of the program. These fund estimates were not fully known at the time of the
budget approval and are still subject to change by the CTC. As shown, in FY 2018-19 it is likely
that additional SB-1 funding will become available for use by the City on high priority projects.
However, due to the newness of these programs, this amount is likely to change as California
Transportation commission continues to refine estimates of potential revenue. Finally, a repeal
effort has been launched to overturn the legislature’s enactment of SB-1. This repeal, if qualified,
will likely be on the November 2018 ballot and could affect available revenues in FY 2018-19
and beyond.
Staff will be bringing additional budget recommendations for these funds to Council as part of
either Mid-Year Budget later this year or the Supplemental budget process in 2018.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is 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.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no new fiscal impact to this request, however, the estimated total RMRA funding in
2017-18 for the Safe Routes to School and Broad Street Bike Boulevard projects is currently
adopted at $318,000 in FY 2017-18 and $180,000 in FY 2018-19. Depending on additional
revenue estimates by the CTC and State Controller, additional funding may be available for
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programming at a later time.
The initiative to repeal SB-1 is currently circulating for petition, if enough signatures are
achieved the initiative would appear on the November 6th, 2018 ballot. Staff is aware of the
potential for repeal and if that occurs staff will reassess options and return to Council with
recommendations for budget amendments as necessary. It is not anticipated that funding for FY
2017-18 will be effected by the repeal measure.
ALTERNATIVES
Do not adopt the resolution and fund the two capital improvement projects. This is not
recommended as the projects are eligible for RMRA funding. Each of the projects improves
critical safety needs on the City’s local streets and road system.
Attachments:
a - Resolution
b - 50500 Safe Routes to School Implementation Foothill Crossing.dotx
c - 50500 Broad Street Bicycle Boulevard
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RESOLUTION NO. (2017 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE 2017-18 BUDGET’S
INCORPORATION OF A LIST OF PROJECTS FUNDED BY SB 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 project’s completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement; and
WHEREAS, the City, will receive an estimated $313,000 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year
2017-18 from SB 1 and up to $834,400 in FY 2018-19; 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 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, and add active transportation infrastructure throughout the City this year and similar
projects into the future; and
WHEREAS, the 2016 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment
found that the County of San Luis Obispo’s streets and roads are in an “at-risk” condition but the
City of San Luis Obispo’s streets and roads are in a “good” condition, regardless 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, if the Legislature and Governor failed to act, continued reductions in the
State gas tax as well as lack of indexing of the federal and State gas tax to key indicators such as
inflation has reduced available revenue to the City for these purposes; and
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Resolution No. _____ (2017 Series) Page 2
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WHEREAS, cities and counties own and operate more than 81 percent of streets and roads
in California, and people are dependent upon a safe, reliable local transportation network; and
WHEREAS, modernizing the local street and road system, incorporating complete street
elements and improving active transportation facilities provides well-paying construction jobs and
boosts local economies; and
WHEREAS, the local street and road and active transportation system is critical for farm
to market needs, interconnectivity, multimodal needs, greenhouse gas emission reductions and
commerce; and
WHEREAS, maintaining and preserving the local street and road system in good condition
will reduce drive times and traffic congestion, improve bicycle safety, and make the pedestrian
experience safer and more appealing, which leads to reduce vehicle emissions helping the State
achieve its air quality and greenhouse gas emissions reductions goals; and
WHEREAS, the 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 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:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
2. That any City projects utilizing SB-1 funding will adhere to SB-1 program
requirements, including but not limited to: incorporating, as feasible, complete
streets components into basic infrastructure maintenance projects and a minimum
useful life of 20 years; and,
3. The $318,000 budget for fiscal year 2017-18 and $180,000 for FY 2018-19 shown
in the adopted City of San Luis Obispo 2017-19 Financial Plan (Pages E2-116,117
and E2-128,129) is confirmed and amended to incorporate the following year of
completion and useful life criteria for two projects planned to be funded with Road
Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (SB-1) revenues:
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Project Location 2017-18 2018-19 Anticipated
Year of
Completion
Estimated
Useful Life
(min)
1. Safe Routes
to School
Intersection of
Foothill
Blvd./Ferrini Rd.
$300,000 - 2018 20 Years
2. Broad Street
Bike
Boulevard
Broad Street, from
US Hwy. 101 to
Foothill Blvd.
$18,000 $180,000 2019 20 Years
Total SB1
Funding
$318,000 $180,000 -
Upon motion of , seconded by , and on the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted this _______________________, 2017.
Mayor Heidi Harmon
ATTEST:
____________________________
Carrie Gallagher
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, this ______ day of ______________, _________.
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Carrie Gallagher
City Clerk
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN - INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL IMPLEMENTATION: FOOTHILL CROSSING - FY 2017-18
Project Description Community Priority
☒ New Project ☒ Major City Goal & Other Important Objectives:
Multimodal Transportation
☐ Measure G Priority:
Purpose and Need
This project will construct bicycle and pedestrian improvements as part of a Safe Routes to School Plan for the
Pacheco and Bishop Peak Elementary Schools. The project will address roadway crossing needs at Foothill
Boulevard as well as surrounding the two schools. This project will complement the Broad Street Bicycle
Boulevard and the Ramona Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. The project will construct
improvements at the intersection of Foothill/Ferinni that includes additional traffic control, sidewalk, curb &
gutter changes, and increased traffic warning devices.
Status
The 2015-17 Financial Plan allocated $45k to formulate a Safe Routes to School plan.
Project Team
Lead Department: Public Works
Operating Program Number & Title: 50500-Transportation Planning and Engineering
Assignment Program/Work Group Estimated Hours
Project Management CIP Engineering - Design 40
Construction Management CIP Engineering - Construction 50
Project Administration CIP Engineering 16
Project Proponent Transportation Planning & Eng 10
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN - INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION
Anticipated Facility Life Span: 15 years
Initial Projects Costs by Phase
Budget to Date 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 Total
Design (952)$45,000 $50,000 $95,000
Construction (953)$250,000 $250,000
Total $45,000 $300,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $345,000
Ongoing Costs by Type
Budget to Date 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 Total
Utilities $0
Maintenance Materials $0
Staff $0
Contract Services $0
Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Project Funding by Source
Budget to Date 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 Total
Grant $300,000 $300,000
General Capital Outlay $45,000 $45,000
Total $45,000 $300,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $345,000
*The project is proposed to be funded by SB1.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN - INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION
BROAD STREET BICYCLE BOULEVARD - FY 2017-18, FY 18-19, FY 19-20
Project Description Community Priority
☒ New Project ☒ Major City Goal & Other Important Objectives: Multimodal
Transportation
☐ Measure G Priority:
Purpose and Need
Design and construct Phase 1 of the bicycle boulevard on Broad Street from US 101 to Foothill. The project
description in currently under study and may include bikeway enhancements along Broad, Chorro and other
area streets.
Status
This is an existing project shown in the 2015-17 Financial Plan. The planning was included under the Bicycle
Transportation Plan Implementation. Planning for this project is underwa y and expected to be completed fall
2017.
Project Team
Lead Department: Public Works
Operating Program Number & Title: 50500-Transportation Planning and Engineering
Assignment Program/Work Group Estimated Hours
Project Manager Transportation Engineering 100
Contract Management Transportation Engineering 40
Construction Management CIP Engineering – Construction 40
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN - INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION
Initial Projects Costs by Phase
Budget to Date 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 Total
Study (951)$45,000 $18,000 $63,000
Construction (953)$180,000 $270,000 $450,000
Total $45,000 $18,000 $180,000 $270,000 $0 $0 $513,000
Project Funding by Source
Budget to Date 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 Total
General Capital Outlay $90,000 $90,000
Grant $18,000 $180,000 $270,000 $468,000
Total $90,000 $18,000 $180,000 $270,000 $0 $0 $558,000
*The project is proposed to be funded from SB1.
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