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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/26/1988, C-1 - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE 1988-89 ANNUAL CLAIM FOR TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDS TOTALING $714,182 MEETING DATE: city of San Luis OBISpo April 26, 1988 COUN IL AGENDA REPORT 'TEM MSW FROM: Nancy Knofl r ransit Manager VIA: John Dunn, CAO SUBJECT. Consideration of approving the 1988-89 annual claim for Transportation Development Act funds totaling $714, 182 CAO RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution approving the annual TDA claim. BACKGROUND: Transportation Development Act (TDA) The Transportation Development Act (TDA) provides two major sources for the funding of public transportation through regional planning and programming agencies (for the County of SLO, this agency is the SLO Area Coordinating Council) . The first source, the county Local Transportation Fund (LTF) , has been in existence since 1972. The second source, the regional State Transit Assistance Fund (STAF) , began in 1980. Local Transportation Fund (LTF) The TDA creates in each county a LTF for the transportation purposes specified in the Act. Revenues to the LTF are derived from 1/4 cent of the 6 cents retail sales tax collected statewide. The LTF is returned by the State Board of Equalization to each county according to the amount of tax collected in that county. Payments from the LTF are made by the county auditor, but only in accordance with written allocation instructions issued by the SLO Area Coordinating Council. State Transit Assistance Program (STA) The STA program was created under Chapter 161 of the Statutes of 1979 (SB 60) and revised by Chapter 322 of the Statutes of 1982 (AB 2551) . The program provides a second source of TDA funding for transit and streets improvements. Funds for the program are derived from the statewide sales tax. The money is appropriated to the Secretary of the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency for allocation by formula to the SLO Area Coordinating Council . The formula is 7O% according to population and 30% according to operator revenues (SLO Transit) for the prior fiscal year. The allocations from the Secretary are deposited in the SLOACC's STA fund. The process for allocation and payment of funds from the STA fund is very similar to that for the LTF. CITY OF SLO TDA CLAIM In accordance with TDA, transit services are the first spending priority (such as SLO Transit and the regional transit systems. Once all of the "transit needs that are reasonable to meet" are met (this determination is made annually by the SLO Area Coordinating Council, after a public hearing and review process) , then any remaining money can be spent on the second priority--street work. 0 ���H�ibi►►�IIIIIIIIIIII ►VIII city of San Luis OBispo COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT For fiscal year 1988-89, the City's total entitlement amounts to $714,182. In order to receive the TDA money apportioned to the City, an annual claim must be filed which describes how the City will spend the money. For the Council 's review, this claim is attached. FISCAL IMPACT The TDA claim requests that the entitlement be spent in the following manner. TDA Allocation SLO Transit $383,580 Central Coast Regional Transit Authority 62,230 SLO Regional Transit Authority (Runabout) 42,395 SLOSCAT (Five Cities-SLO trial service) 6,232 Street Work 219,745 TOTAL $714,182 The TDA claim further states that if an additional TDA apportionment becomes available this fiscal year, the money will be programmed for street work unless there are unanticipated transit expenditures. CAO RECOMMENDATION Adopt the resolution approving the annual TDA claim. NK attachments: Resolution TDA Claim RESOLUTION NO. (1988 SERIES) A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNUAL CLAIM FOR MONEY FROM THE LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUND AND THE STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE FUND BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: 1. To approve the 1988-89 annual claim for local transportation funds. 2. To approve the 1988-89 annual claim for state transit assistance funds. 3. To authorize the Transit Manager to execute the appropriate claim forms. - 4. To direct the City Clerk to forward one executed copy of the claim and a certified copy of this resolution to: San Luis Obispo Area Coordinating Council County Government Center San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 On motion of , seconded by and on the following roll call vote: r AYES: NOES: ABSENT: the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this day of 1988. MAYOR RON DUNIN ATTEST: CITY CLERK PAMELA VOGES ssssss»»s»»»»s»»»sss»sss»»»»» APPROVED: WCityAdistrative Officer nance Director rn ANNUAL CLAIM FOR LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS AND STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE FUNDS CLAIM NO. : TDA-SLO-88/89 FISCAL YEAR: 1988789 TO: San Luis Obispo Area Coordinating Council County Government Center San Luis Obispo, Ca. 93408 FROM: CLAIMANT: CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ADDRESS: P. 0. Bos 8100 CITY: San Luis Obispo, CA ZIP CODE: 93403-8100 CONTACT PERSON: Nancy Knofler PHONE NO.: 549-7122 This claimant, qualified pursuant to Section 99203 of the Public Utilities Code, hereby requests, in accordance with Chapter 1400, Statutes of 19719 as amended and applicable rules and regulations, that an allocation be made for• the purposes and in the respective amounts as described in the attached Project and Financial Plan claim form. Total LTF/STA funds being claimed are: $ 714,182 a) Annual (LTF) apportionment $ 712,145 b) Annual (STA) Funds $ 22037 Operator Revenues $ 72 Apportionment $ 1,965 City of San Luis Obispo Claimant By• Title: Transit Manager Date: This claim was approved by San Luis Obispo Area Coordinating Council at their meeting by Resolution No. 88- Title: Date: 3896-1/113/pg. 7 _1 Page 1 of 2 FY 88/89 CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ANNUAL PROJECT AND FINANCIAL PIAN Briefly describe all proposed projects title and descriptions the proposed use of these funds (by Article and Section of the Transportation Development Act) and the proposed expenditures for the ensuing year for all TDA funds including local transportation funds (previously SB 325) and State Transit Assistance Funds. Project Title and Brief Description Purpose: PUC Article/Section Amount LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUND # 1 SLD Transit Article 4, Section 99260(a) A local fixed route $ 383,508 transportation system operated by the City of San Luis Obispo # 2 Central Coast Regional Article 4, Section 99260(a) 629230 Transit Authority. A regional transporta- tion system operated by North Coastal Transit, a Joint Powers Agency 0 3 Regional Handicapped Article 4, Section 99260(a) 4 $ 429395 Transit — A regional handicapped transpor- tation system operated by SID Regional Transit Authority, a Joint Powers Agency # 4 Street Work Article 8, Section 99400(a) $ 217.780 Various improvement projects for street maintenance, recon- struction and construction #5 SLOSCAT Article 4, Section 99260(a) $ 69232 Page 2 of 2 Project Title and Brief Description Purpose: PUC Article/Section Amount STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE FUND 1 Street Work STA Apportionment for street 19965 Various capital work (PUC Section 99313.3) Improvement projects (CAC, 6731d) for street maintenance, reconstruction and construction. # 2 SIA Transit "Operator Revenues" for operations$ 72 A local transportation (PUC Section 99314) system operated by the CAC, Section 6730(a) City of San Luis Obispo through a private trans- portation contractor. 0 3 Any additional LTF apportionment which may become available $ during FY 1988-89 will be applied to street work unless there are unanticipated transit expenditures. 1 Total Claim for LTF funds 712 145 2) Total claim for STA Funds $O2 Total TDA Claim $7140182 CLAIMANT SLOACC ACTION: CERTIFIED: Date: By: Agenda Item Title: Transit Manager Resolution # Date: 5204-1/97 03-21-88 SAN LUIS OBISPO AREA COORDINATING COUNCIL CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMITTAL OF A LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUND CLAIM AND STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE FUND CLAIM Fiscal Year 1988/1989 Claimant CITY OF GAN r.11TC Ag;SF9 Local Transportation Fund (LTF) apportionment $ 712,145 State Transit Assistance (STA) fund apportionment STA operator revenues $-72 INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED WITH ALL CLAIMS 1. _ Signed annual claim form. 2. �_ Certified copy of a resolution. or minute order authorizing the claims and approving basic Ourposes for which they are filed. 3. �Wo — Completed annual project and financial plan identifying all proposed LTF and STA expenditures. 4. �_ Statements and supporting financial documents. a. �_ A budget or proposed budget for the fiscal year of the. claim (or portion thereof pertaining to transportation (CAC, Section 6734a). The statement shall specifically identify the estimated amount of the claimant's maximum eligibility for LTF and STA funds as defined in CAC Section 6634. b. _� A statement of projected or estimated revenues and expenditures for the prior fiscal year pertaining to transportation (CAC, Section 6734b). C. Nfj�. A statement identifying actions to comply with the prior year's fiscal audit recommendations (PUC, Section 99245). d. _� A statement identifying and substantiating the reason or need for (PUC Section 99266; CAC, Section 6632): - any increase in transportation operating budget in excess of 15% above the preceding year, or - any substantial increase or decrease in scope of operations, or /� or any capital provisions for major new fixed facilities. 5. �_ Verification of compliance with the prior Unmet Needs hearing findings (either included in the city/county budget or ,included in attached claim) (CAC Section 6754c): a. N/A Senior Van operating subsidy ($2,400/yr.) and mandatory insurance coverage. (Should be included in the General Fund Budget, rather than TDA claim) b. _ Local share of community/regional transit systems [CAC Section 6754(2)(5)]: x . Regional Handicapped System $ 422395 South County Area Transit $ Central Coast Reg. Transit South County/San Luis Obispo $ 6. �_ Statement verifying the proposed expenditures are in conformity with the Regional Transportation Plan (CAC, Section 6754.1) ADDITIONAL TRANSIT SYSTEM FILING REQUIREMENTS 7. Statement identifying efforts made to implement the transit production improvements and performance audit recommendations [PUC, Section 99244/CAC Section 6754(b)(1)] making specific reference to each recommended improvement. 8. Y_ Statement verifying your transit operator does not routinely staff a transit vehicle designed to be operated by one person with two or more persons (PUC, Section 99264); or is not precluded by contract from employing part time drivers or from contracting with common carriers of persons operating under a franchise or license [CAC Section 6754(b)(2)]. 9. Documentation verifying that at least 15% of the overall transportation budget is being used for capital expenditure and depreciation (PUC, Section 99267) as defined in CAC, Section 6654. , 10. Statement documenting existing and projected farebox ratios [PUC, Section 99268.1, 2, 3, 5; CAC, Section 6633.2; 6754(2)]. a. Fiscal Year 1987/88 Farebox Ratio 32.5% b. Projected Fiscal year 1988/89 Farebox Ratio 29.1% C. Verification that the level of passenger fares and charges is sufficient to meet fare revenue requirements. Eligibility for funds test [CAC Section 6634; 6754(2)(4)]. Estimated 198$/89 Operating Cost $513,580 Less depreciation, amortization and vehicle lease costs $ 67,650 Net Operating Costs $445,930 Less amount of fare revenues required to meet your minimum farebos revenue $ 449593 Maximum amount receivable for transit system $401,337 12. A statement must also be submitted verifying you are making full use of federal funds available under the Urban Mass Transportation Act for transportation purposes (CAC, Section 6754(x)(3)). 13. -�_ Certification from the California Highway Patrol indicating the operator is in compliance with Section 1808.1 of the Vehicle Code (PUC Section 99251; NOTE: Required if claim is submitted after July 1, 1988). 14. _ Verification of compliance with PUC Section 99155 relative to reduced transit fares and identification cards for senior citizens and disabled persons. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 15. c_ZYour second quarterly payment will be conditional upon receipt of the Annual Report of Transit Operators to be submitted to the Area Council and the State Controller by September 31, 1988 (PUC, Section 99243; CAC, Section 6733). 15. Claim is subject to compliance with the adopted transfer pass policy (PUC Section 99282, 99282.5). 2718-1/113/ 03-18-88 COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS SLO TRANSIT 1. Regional Transportation Plan (CAC Section 6754.1) . The City of San Luis Obispo's proposed expenditures are in conformity with the Regional Transportation Plan. 2. Performance Audit (PUC Section 99244) . The City has implemented programs addressing the productivity recommendations. A letter was previously sent to SLOACC, dated November 19, 1987, regarding this matter. 3. Staffing on Vehicles. Contracting (PUC Section 99264) . SLO Transit does not routinely staff a transit vehicle designed to be operated by one person with two or more persons. . SLO Transit is not precluded by contract from employing part time drivers or from contracting with common carriers of persons operating under a franchise or license. 4. Capital expenditures (PUC Section 99267) The City will spend at least 15% of the overall transportation budget for capital expenditure and depreciation. 5. Farebox Ratios (PUC Section 99268.1, 2. 3, 5) SLO Transit met the required ratios in 1987-88 and will continue to meet the required ratios in 1988-89. The level of pasenger fares and charges is sufficient to meet fare revenue requirements. Required 1987-88 1987-88 Ratios (Pro.)ected) (Protected) Fare Revenue $ 125,000, $ 130,000 Operating Cost $ 385,000 $ 445,930 Fare Revenue/ 87-88: 10% 32.5% Operating Cost 88-89: 10% 29.1% 6. UNTA Funds (CAC Section 6754(a)(3)) SLO Transit is making full use of federal funds available under UMTA Act for transportation purposes. 7. Reduced Transit Fares (PUC 99155) SLO Transit is in compliance with Section 99155. Handicapped Passes went on sale July 1, 1987 and the Finance Department has been advised regarding eligible identification cards. SLO TRANSIT PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 1988-89 (prepared April 1988) REVENUES Passenger Fares $ 130,000 TDA-LTF Allocation 383.508 TDA-STA Allocation 72 TOTAL $ 513,580 EXPENDITURES Vehicle Operations $ 364,550 Vehicle Maintenance 81,430 Non-Vehicle Maintenance 51100 Administration 62,500 TOTAL $ 513,580 Statement required by PUC Section 99266: FY 1988-89 SLO Transit operating costs exceed the FY 1987-88 operating costs by more than 15% because the City has budgeted for new transit service to the Edna-Islay area. The figures presented above are reasonable and accurate. William C. Statler Director of Finance SLO TRANSIT OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 1987-88 (prepared June 1987) REVENUES Passenger Fares $ 120,000 TDA-LTF Allocation 401 ,117 UMTA Section 3 667.135 City of SLO General Fund 222,378 $ 1 ,410,630 EXPENDITURES Vehicle Operations $ 291 ,790 Vehicle Maintenance 70,790 Non-Vehicle Maintenance 5,100 Administration` 153,436 Capital-UMTA Section 3 889,514 $ 1 ,410,630 ` includes payments to: North Coastal Transit $ 42,340 Regional Handicapped Transit $ 55,077 note regarding UMTA Section 3 grant: budgeted amount shown for FY 1987-88 reflects payments to consultant during FY 1986-87 of $63,386 (Phases a,b and c of Contract Work Schedule) The figures pres. e above are reasonable and accurate. inance Director