2 TIRCP Funds only as set forth in this Agreement and only for the Work. To this end, any use of funds provided pursuant to this Agreement shall be subject to the review and approval of RCTC.
3.2 RCTC Funding Amount. RCTC hereby agrees to distribute to the City, on the terms and conditions set forth herein, a sum not to exceed Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000), to be used exclusively for reimbursing the City for eligible Work expenses as described herein (“Funding Amount”). The City acknowledges and agrees that the Funding Amount may be less than the actual cost of the Work, and that RCTC shall not contribute TIRCP Funds in excess of the maximum authorized in this section.
3.2.1 Eligible Work Costs. The total Work costs (“Total Work Cost”) may include the following items, provided that such items are included in the scope of work attached as Exhibit “A”:
(1) City and/or consultant costs associated with direct Work coordination and support; (2) right-of-way (“ROW”) costs, including (i) all costs associated with right-of-way acquisition, including right-of-way management, engineering, appraisal, acquisition, legal costs for condemnation procedures if authorized by the City, and costs of reviewing appraisals and offers for property acquisition; (ii) costs reasonably incurred if condemnation proceeds; and right-of-way utility coordination (“ROW Phase”);
(3) construction costs, including change orders to construction contract approved by the City;
(4) construction management, field inspection and material testing costs.
3.2.2 Ineligible Work Costs. The Total Work Cost shall not include the following items which shall be borne solely by the City without reimbursement: (1) City administrative costs; (2) City costs attributed to the preparation of invoices, billings and payments; (3) any City fees attributed to the processing of the Work; (4) expenses for items of work not included within the scope of work in Exhibit “A”; (5) any costs that are not in compliance with the TIRCP Funding Requirements.
3.3 City’s Funding Obligation to Complete the Work. In the event that the TIRCP Funds allocated to the Work represent less than the total cost of the Work, the City shall provide such additional funds as may be required to complete the Work as described in Exhibit “A”.
3.3.1 City’s Obligation to Repay TIRCP Funds to RCTC. In the event that: (i) the City, for any reason, determines not to proceed with or complete the Work; or (ii) the Work is not timely completed, subject to any extension of time granted by RCTC pursuant to Section 3.15; the City agrees that any TIRCP Funds that were distributed to the City for the Work shall be repaid in full to RCTC. The Parties shall enter into good faith negotiations to establish a reasonable repayment schedule and repayment mechanism.
3.3.2 City’s Local Match Contribution. There is no local match requirement for this award.
3 3.4 Work Responsibilities of the City. The City shall be responsible for the following aspects of the Work, in compliance with state and federal law provided that such items are included in the Project scope of work attached as Exhibit “A”: (i) all aspects of the ROW Phase including, but not limited to, all right of way acquisition required for the Project; (ii) all aspects of bidding, awarding, and administration of the contracts for the Work; (iii) all construction management of any construction activities undertaken in connection with the Work, including survey and material testing; and (iv) development of a budget for the Work prior to award of any contract for the Work, taking into consideration available funding, including TIRCP Funds.
3.5 Term/Notice of Completion. The term of this Agreement shall be from the date first herein above written until: (i) the date RCTC formally accepts the Work as complete, pursuant to Section 3.3; (ii) termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 3.9; or (iii) the City has fully satisfied its obligations under this Agreement, “including full repayment of TIRCP Funds to RCTC as provided herein”. All applicable indemnification provisions of this Agreement shall remain in effect following the termination of this Agreement.
3.6 Representatives of the Parties. RCTC’s Executive Director, or his or her designee, shall serve as RCTC’s representative and shall have the authority to act on behalf of RCTC for all purposes under this Agreement. The City hereby designates Savat Khamphou, Public Works Director, as the City’s representative to RCTC. The City’s representative shall have the authority to act on behalf of the City for all purposes under this Agreement and shall coordinate all activities of the Work under the City’s responsibility. The City shall work closely and cooperate fully with RCTC’s representative and any other agencies which may have jurisdiction over or an interest in the Work.
3.7 Expenditure of Funds by City Prior to Execution of Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to prevent or preclude the City from expending funds on the Work prior to the execution of the Agreement, or from being reimbursed by RCTC for such expenditures.
However, the City understands and acknowledges that any expenditure of funds on the Work prior to the execution of the Agreement is made at the City’s sole risk, and that some expenditures by the City may not be eligible for reimbursement under this Agreement.
3.8 Review of Services. The City shall allow RCTC’s Representative to inspect or review the progress of the Work at any reasonable time in order to determine whether the terms of this Agreement are being met.
3.9 Termination. This Agreement may be terminated for cause or convenience as further specified below.
3.9.1 Termination for Convenience.
3.9.1.1 Notice. Either RCTC or the City may, by written notice to the other party, terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, for convenience by giving thirty (30) days' written notice to the other party of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof.
4 3.9.1.2 Effect of Termination for Convenience. In the event that the City terminates this Agreement for convenience, the City shall, within 180 days, repay to RCTC in full all TIRCP Funds provided to the City under this Agreement. In the event that RCTC terminates this Agreement for convenience, RCTC shall, within 90 days, distribute to the City TIRCP Funds in an amount equal to the aggregate total of all unpaid invoices which have been received from the City regarding the Work at the time of the notice of termination; provided, however, that RCTC shall be entitled to exercise its rights under Section 3.14.2, including but not limited to conducting a review of the invoices and requesting additional information. This Agreement shall terminate upon receipt by the non-terminating party of the amounts due it under this Section 3.9.1.2.
3.9.2 Termination for Cause.
3.9.2.1 Notice. Either RCTC or the City may, by written notice to the other party, terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, in response to a material breach hereof by the other party, by giving written notice to the other party of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof. The written notice shall provide a 30-day period to cure any alleged breach.
During the 30-day cure period, the Parties shall discuss, in good faith, the manner in which the breach can be cured.
3.9.2.2 Effect of Termination for Cause. In the event that the City terminates this Agreement in response to RCTC's uncured material breach hereof, RCTC shall, within 90 days, distribute to the City TIRCP Funds in an amount equal to the aggregate total of all unpaid invoices which have been received from the City regarding the Work at the time of the notice of termination.
In the event that RCTC terminates this Agreement in response to the City's uncured material breach hereof, the City shall, within 180 days, repay to RCTC in full all TIRCP Funds provided to the City under this Agreement. Notwithstanding termination of this Agreement by RCTC pursuant to this Section 3.9.2.2, RCTC shall be entitled to exercise its rights under Section 3.14.2, including but not limited to conducting a review of the invoices and requesting additional information. This Agreement shall terminate upon receipt by the terminating party of the amounts due it under this Section 3.9.2.2.
3.9.3 Cumulative Remedies. The rights and remedies of the Parties provided in this Section are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under this Agreement.
3.10 Prevailing Wages; Applicable Laws.
3.10.1 The City and any other person or entity hired to perform services on the Work are alerted to the requirements of California Labor Code Sections 1770 et seq., which requires the payment of prevailing wages for any portion of the Work that qualifies as a public work, as defined therein. The City shall ensure compliance with these prevailing wage requirements by any person or entity hired to perform the Work. The City shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless RCTC, its officers, employees, consultants, and agents from any claim or liability, including without limitation attorneys, fees, arising from its failure or alleged failure to comply with California Labor Code Sections 1770 et seq.
5 3.10.2 The City shall ensure that all Work is performed in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and administrative requirements.
3.11 Progress Reports. RCTC may request the City to provide RCTC with progress reports concerning the status of the Work.
3.12 Indemnification.
3.12.1 City Responsibilities. In addition to the indemnification required under Section 3.10, the City agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless RCTC, the State of California, their officers, agents, consultants, and employees from any and all claims, demands, costs or liability arising from or connected with all activities governed by this Agreement including, but not limited to, all ROW and construction activities, due to any act of the City or its contractors, subcontractors or agents whatsoever, regardless of fault, including negligent acts, errors or omissions or willful misconduct, except that caused by the sole negligence of RCTC. The City will reimburse RCTC for any expenditures, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred by RCTC, in defending against claims ultimately determined to be due to any act of the City or its contractors, subcontractors or agents whatsoever, regardless of fault, including negligent acts, errors or omissions or willful misconduct, except that caused by the sole negligence of RCTC.
3.12.2 Effect of Acceptance. The City shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy and the coordination of any services provided to complete the Work.
RCTC’s review, acceptance or funding of any services performed by the City or any other person or entity under this agreement shall not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights RCTC may hold under this Agreement or of any cause of action arising out of this Agreement. Further, the City shall be and remain liable to RCTC, in accordance with applicable law, for all damages to RCTC caused by the City’s performance of this Agreement or supervision of any services provided to complete the Work.
3.13 Insurance. The City shall require, at a minimum, all persons or entities hired to perform the Work to obtain, and require their subcontractorsto obtain, insurance of the types and in the amounts described below and satisfactory to the City and RCTC. Such insurance shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement, or until completion of the Work, whichever occurs last.
3.13.1 Commercial General Liability Insurance. Occurrence version commercial general liability insurance or equivalent form with a combined single limit of not less than $5,000,000.00 per occurrence. If such insurance contains a general aggregate limit, it shall apply separately to the Work or be no less than two times the occurrence limit. Such insurance shall:
3.13.1.1 Name RCTC and City, and their respective officials, officers, employees, agents, and consultants as insured with respect to performance of the services on the Work and shall contain no special limitations on the scope of coverage or the protection afforded to these insured;
6 3.13.1.2 Be primary with respect to any insurance or self insurance programs covering RCTC and City, and/or their respective officials, officers, employees, agents, and consultants; and
3.13.1.3 Contain standard separation of insured provisions.
3.13.2 Business Automobile Liability Insurance. Business automobile liability insurance or equivalent form with a combined single limit of not less than $2,000,000.00 per occurrence. Such insurance shall include coverage for owned, hired and non-owned automobiles.
3.13.3 Professional Liability Insurance. Errors and omissions liability insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000.00 Professional liability insurance shall only be required of design or engineering professionals.
3.13.4 Workers’ Compensation Insurance. Workers’ compensation insurance with statutory limits and employers’ liability insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000.00 each accident.
3.14 Procedures for Distribution of TIRCP Funds to City.
3.14.1 Initial Payment by the City. The City shall be responsible for initial payment of all the Work costs as they are incurred. Following payment of such Work costs, the City shall submit invoices to RCTC requesting reimbursement of eligible Work costs. Each invoice shall be accompanied by detailed contractor invoices, or other demands for payment addressed to the City, and documents evidencing the City’s payment of the invoices or demands for payment. The City shall submit invoices not more often than monthly and not less often than quarterly.
3.14.2 Review and Reimbursement by RCTC. Upon receipt of an invoice from the City, RCTC may request additional documentation or explanation of the Work costs for which reimbursement is sought. Undisputed amounts shall be paid by RCTC to the City within thirty (30) days. In the event that RCTC disputes the eligibility of the City for reimbursement of all or a portion of an invoiced amount, the Parties shall meet and confer in an attempt to resolve the dispute. If the meet and confer process is unsuccessful in resolving the dispute, the City may appeal RCTC’s decision as to the eligibility of one or more invoices to RCTC’s Executive Director. The City may appeal the decision of the Executive Director to the full RCTC Board, the decision of which shall be final. Additional details concerning the procedure for the City’s submittal of invoices to RCTC and RCTC’s consideration and payment of submitted invoices are set forth in Exhibit “C”, attached hereto.
3.14.3 Funding Amount/Adjustment. If a post Work audit or review indicates that RCTC has provided reimbursement to the City in an amount in excess of the maximum TIRCP Funds provided for in section 3.2 of this Agreement, or has provided reimbursement of ineligible Work costs including, but not limited to, any costs not in compliance with TIRCP Funding Requirements, the City shall reimburse RCTC for the excess or ineligible payments within 30 days of notification by RCTC.
7 3.15 Work Amendments. Changes to the characteristics of the Work, including the deadline for Work completion, and any responsibilities of the City or RCTC may be requested in writing by the City and are subject to the approval of RCTC’s Representative, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld, provided that extensions of time for completion of the Work shall be approved in the sole discretion of RCTC’s Representative. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to require or allow completion of the Work without full compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.; “CEQA”) and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 USC 4231 et seq.), but the necessity of compliance with CEQA and NEPA shall not justify, excuse, or permit a delay in completion of the Work.
3.16 Conflict of Interest. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of the City or RCTC, during the term of his or her service with the City or RCTC, as the case may be, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.
3.17 Limited Scope of Duties. RCTC’s and the City’s duties and obligations under this Agreement are limited to those described herein. RCTC has no obligation with respect to the safety of any Work performed at a job site. In addition, RCTC shall not be liable for any action of City or its contractorsrelating to the condemnation of property undertaken by City or construction related to the Work.
3.18 Books and Records. Each party shall maintain complete, accurate, and clearly identifiable records with respect to costs incurred for the Work under this Agreement. They shall make available for examination by the other party, its authorized agents, officers or employees and the State Auditor any and all ledgers and books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, and other records or documents evidencing or related to the expenditures and disbursements charged to the other party pursuant to this Agreement. Further, each party shall furnish to the other party, its agents or employees and the State Auditor such other evidence or information as they may require with respect to any such expense or disbursement charged by them. All such information shall be retained by the Parties for at least three (3) years following termination of this Agreement, and they shall have access to such information during the three-year period for the purposes of examination or audit.
3.19 Equal Opportunity Employment. The Parties represent that they are equal opportunity employers, and they shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant of reemployment because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex or age. Such nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination.
3.20 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed with the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be in Riverside County.
3.21 Attorneys’ Fees. If either party commences an action against the other party arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover from the losing party reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of suit.
8 3.22 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.
3.23 Headings. Article and Section Headings, paragraph captions or marginal headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall have no effect in the construction or interpretation of any provision herein.
3.24 Notification. All notices hereunder and communications regarding interpretation of the terms of the Agreement or changes thereto shall be provided by the mailing thereof by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid and addressed as follows:
CITY OF CORONA RCTC
400 S. Vicentia Avenue Riverside County Transportation Commission Corona, CA 92882 4080 Lemon Street, 3rd Floor
Mailing address: P.O. Box 12008
Riverside, CA 92501
ATTN: Public Works Director ATTN: Executive Director
Any notice so given shall be considered served on the other party three (3) days after deposit in the U.S. mail, first class postage prepaid, return receipt requested, and addressed to the party at its applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred regardless of the method of service.
3.25 Conflicting Provisions. In the event that provisions of any attached appendices or exhibits conflict in any way with the provisions set forth in this Agreement, the language, terms and conditions contained in this Agreement shall control the actions and obligations of the Parties and the interpretation of the Parties’ understanding concerning the performance of the Services.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the case of any conflict between the Funding Requirements set forth in Exhibit “D” and the terms of this Agreement, the Funding Requirements shall govern.
3.26 Contract Amendment. In the event that the Parties determine that the provisions of this Agreement should be altered, the Parties may execute a contract amendment to add any provision to this Agreement or delete or amend any provision of this Agreement. All such contract amendments must be in the form of a written instrument signed by the original signatories to this Agreement, or their successors or designees.
3.27 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties relating to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any previous agreements or understandings.
3.28 No Waiver. Failure of RCTC to insist on any one occasion upon strict compliance with any of the terms, covenants or conditions hereof shall not be deemed a waiver of such term, covenant or condition, nor shall any waiver or relinquishment of any rights or powers hereunder at any one time or more times be deemed a waiver or relinquishment of such other right or power at any other time or times.
9 3.29 Validity of Agreement. The invalidity in whole or in part of any provision of this Agreement shall not void or affect the validity of any other provision of this Agreement.
3.30 Independent Contractors. Any person or entities retained by the City or any contractorshall be retained on an independent contractor basis and shall not be employees of RCTC.
Any personnel performing services on the Work shall at all times be under the exclusive direction and control of the City or contractor, whichever is applicable. The City or contractor shall pay all wages, salaries and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance of services on the Work and as required by law. The City or consultant shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such personnel, including, but not limited to,social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance and workers’ compensation insurance.
3.31 Incorporation of Recitals and Exhibits. The recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated into this Agreement by reference as if fully set forth herein. Exhibits “A” through “D” attached to this Agreement are incorporated herein by reference.
3.32 Survival. All rights and obligations hereunder that by their nature are to be performed after any expiration or termination of this Agreement shall survive any such expiration or termination.
3.33 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third-party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.
3.34 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.
3.35 Electronically Transmitted Signatures. A manually signed copy of this Agreement which is transmitted by facsimile, email or other means of electronic transmission shall be deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original executed copy of this Agreement for all purposes.
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TO
AGREEMENT FOR THE FUNDING OF SB 125
TRANSIT AND INTERCITY RAIL CAPITAL PROGRAM FUNDING FOR GRADE
SEPARATION RIGHT OF WAY AND CONSTRUCTION PHASES
RIVERSIDE COUNTY CITY OF CORONA
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
By: By: ________________________
Aaron Hake, Executive Director Jacob Ellis, City Manager ATTEST:
By: ________________________
Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: _________________________________ By: _________________________ Best, Best & Krieger Dean Derleth, City Attorney
Counsel to the Riverside County
Transportation Commission
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Exhibit A
EXHIBIT “A”
SCOPE OF WORK,
FUNDING AND TIMETABLE
SCOPE OF WORK:
Construction of a 4-lane overhead grade separation at the BNSF crossing at McKinley Street just south of Sampson Avenue. Project limits extend from Magnolia Avenue to the South to the State Route 91 to the north covering approximately 2300 lineal feet including 0.75 miles of new sidewalk improvements and 0.5 miles of class II bicycle lanes. The new 290 foot plus long tied arch bridge crosses over the railroad tracks and the Arlington Channel and Sampson Avenue, both located within 100 feet north of the tracks. The project will add a new loop road across from the SR-91 westbound ramps to connect McKinley Street to Sampson Avenue. The project also modifies the eastbound off-ramp, eastbound loop on-ramp, and the eastbound slip on-ramp at the SR-91 freeway.
TIRCP Funding will be utilized for RIGHT OF WAY and CONSTRUCTION phases as indicated below.
FUNDING:
PHASE TIRCP Fund LOCAL TOTAL
RIGHT OF WAY $8,000,000 $5,002,000 $13,002,000
CONSTRUCTION $2,000,000 $8,411,000 $10,411,000
TOTAL $10,000,000 $13,413,000 $23,413,000
TIMETABLE: Provide at a minimum the beginning and ending dates for each phase of work including major milestones within a phase.
PHASE START DATE END DATE COMMENTS
Right of Way 01/2019 09/2027 All possession secured and certified per Caltrans standard by
09/01/2021. Settlement ongoing
Construction 03/2021 03/2026 Estimated completion date, open to traffic.
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Exhibit B
EXHIBIT “B”
PROJECT LOCATION MAP
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Exhibit C
EXHIBIT “C”
PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTAL, CONSIDERATION AND
PAYMENT OF INVOICES
1. RCTC recommends that the City incorporate Exhibit “C-1” into its contracts with any contractors to establish a standard method for preparation of invoices by contractors to the City and ultimately to RCTC for reimbursement of City contractor costs.
2. Each month the City shall submit an invoice for eligible Work costs incurred during the preceding month. The original invoice shall be submitted to RCTC’s Executive Director with a copy to RCTC’s Project Coordinator. Each invoice shall be accompanied by a cover letter in a format substantially similar to that of Exhibit “C-2”.
3. Each invoice shall include documentation from each contractor used by the City for the Work, listing labor costs, subcontractor costs, and other expenses. Each invoice shall also include a monthly progress report and spreadsheets showing the hours or amounts expended by each contractor or consultant for the month and for the entire Work to date. A sample progress report is attached as Exhibits “C-4”. All documentation from the City’s contractors should be accompanied by a cover letter in a format substantially similar to that of Exhibit “C-3”.
4. If the City is seeking reimbursement for direct expenses incurred by City staff for eligible Work costs, the City shall detail the same level of information for its labor and any expenses in the same level of detail as required of contractors pursuant to Exhibit “C” and its attachments.
5. Charges for each task and milestone listed in Exhibit “A” shall be listed separately in the invoice.
6. Each invoice shall include a certification signed by the City Representative or his or her designee which reads as follows:
“I hereby certify that the hours and salary rates submitted for reimbursement in this invoice are the actual hours and rates worked and paid to the consultants or contractors listed.
Signed ________________________________
Title __________________________________
Date __________________________________
Invoice No. ____________________________
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Exhibit C
7. RCTC will pay the City within 30 days after receipt by the Commission of an invoice. If RCTC disputes any portion of an invoice, payment for that portion will be withheld, without interest, pending resolution of the dispute, but the uncontested balance will be paid.
8. The final payment under this Agreement will be made only after: (i) the City has obtained a Release and Certificate of Final Payment from each contractor or consultant used on the Work; (ii) the City has executed a Release and Certificate of Final Payment; and (iii) the City has provided copies of each such Release to RCTC.
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Exhibit “C-1”
EXHIBIT “C-1”
ELEMENTS OF COMPENSATION
For the satisfactory performance and completion of the Work under this Agreement, City will pay the Consultant compensation as set forth herein. The total compensation for this service shall not exceed (_____INSERT WRITTEN DOLLAR AMOUNT___) ($___INSERT NUMERICAL DOLLAR AMOUNT___) without written approval of City’s City Engineer (“Total Compensation”).
1. ELEMENTS OF COMPENSATION.
Compensation for the Work will be comprised of the following elements: 1.1 Direct Labor Costs; 1.2 Fixed Fee; and 1.3 Additional Direct Costs.
1.1 DIRECT LABOR COSTS.
Direct Labor costs shall be paid in an amount equal to the product of the Direct Salary Costs and the Multiplier which are defined as follows:
1.1.1 DIRECT SALARY COSTS
Direct Salary Costs are the base salaries and wages actually paid to the Consultant's personnel directly engaged in performance of the Work under the Agreement. (The range of hourly rates paid to the Consultant's personnel appears in Section 2 below.)
1.1.2 MULTIPLIER
The Multiplier to be applied to the Direct Salary Costs to determine the Direct Labor Costs is _________________, and is the sum of the following components:
1.1.2.1 Direct Salary Costs ____________________
1.1.2.2 Payroll Additives ____________________
The Decimal Ratio of Payroll Additives to Direct Salary Costs. Payroll Additives include all employee benefits, allowances for vacation, sick leave, and holidays, and company portion of employee insurance and social and retirement benefits, all federal and state payroll taxes, premiums for insurance which are measured by payroll costs, and other contributions and benefits imposed by applicable laws and regulations.
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Exhibit “C-1”
1.1.2.3 Overhead Costs ____________________
The Decimal ratio of Allowable Overhead Costs to the Consultant Firm's Total Direct Salary Costs. Allowable Overhead Costs include general, administrative and overhead costs of maintaining and operating established offices, and consistent with established firm policies, and as defined in the Federal Acquisitions Regulations, Part 31.2.
Total Multiplier ____________________
(sum of 1.1.2.1, 1.1.2.2, and 1.1.2.3)
1.2 FIXED FEE.
1.2.1 A Fixed Fee of _______________ shall be paid to Consultant for Consultant’s complete and satisfactory performance of this Agreement and all Services required.
The Fixed Fee shall be paid in monthly installments based upon the percentage of the Services completed at the end of each billing period, as determined in the sole discretion of the City. Consultant shall not be entitled to and shall forfeit any portion of the Fixed Fee not earned as provided herein.
1.2.2 A pro-rata share of the Fixed Fee shall be applied to the total Direct Labor Costs expended for services each month, and shall be included on each monthly invoice.
1.3 ADDITIONAL DIRECT COSTS.
Additional Direct Costs directly identifiable to the performance of the services of this Agreement shall be reimbursed at the rates below, or at actual invoiced cost.
Rates for identified Additional Direct Costs are as follows:
ITEM REIMBURSEMENT RATE
[___insert charges___]
Per Diem $ /day
Car mileage $ /mile
Travel $ /trip
Computer Charges $ /hour
Photocopies $ /copy
Blueline $ /sheet
LD Telephone $ /call
Fax $ /sheet
Photographs $ /sheet
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Exhibit “C-1”
Travel by air and travel in excess of 100 miles from the Consultant's office nearest to City’s office must have City’s prior written approval to be reimbursed under this Agreement.
2. DIRECT SALARY RATES
Direct Salary Rates, which are the range of hourly rates to be used in determining Direct Salary Costs in Section 1.1.1 above, are given below and are subject to the following:
2.1 Direct Salary Rates shall be applicable to both straight time and overtime work, unless payment of a premium for overtime work is required by law, regulation or craft agreement, or is otherwise specified in this Agreement. In such event, the premium portion of Direct Salary Costs will not be subject to the Multiplier defined in Paragraph 1.1.2 above.
2.2 Direct Salary Rates shown herein are in effect for one year following the effective date of the Agreement. Thereafter, they may be adjusted annually to reflect the Consultant's adjustments to individual compensation. The Consultant shall notify City in writing prior to a change in the range of rates included herein, and prior to each subsequent change.
POSITION OR CLASSIFICATION RANGE OF HOURLY RATES
[___sample___]
Principal $ .00 - $ .00/hour
Project Manager $ .00 - $ .00/hour
Sr. Engineer/Planner $ .00 - $ .00/hour
Project Engineer/Planner $ .00 - $ .00/hour
Assoc. Engineer/Planner $ .00 - $ .00/hour
Technician $ .00 - $ .00/hour
Drafter/CADD Operator $ .00 - $ .00/hour
Word Processor $ .00 - $ .00/hour
2.3 The above rates are for the Consultant only. All rates for subconsultants to the Consultant will be in accordance with the Consultant's cost proposal.
3. INVOICING.
3.1 Each month the Consultant shall submit an invoice for Work performed during the preceding month. The original invoice shall be submitted to City’s City Engineer with two (2) copies to City’s Project Coordinator.
3.2 Charges shall be billed in accordance with the terms and rates included herein, unless otherwise agreed in writing by City’s Representative.
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Exhibit “C-1”
3.3 Base Work and Extra Work shall be charged separately, and the charges for each task and Milestone listed in the Scope of Work, shall be listed separately. The charges for each individual assigned by the Consultant under this Agreement shall be listed separately on an attachment to the invoice.
3.4 A charge of $500 or more for any one item of Additional Direct Costs shall be accompanied by substantiating documentation satisfactory to City such as invoices, telephone logs, etc.
3.5 Each copy of each invoice shall be accompanied by a Monthly Progress Report and spreadsheets showing hours expended by task for each month and total project to date.
3.6 Each invoice shall indicate payments to DBE subconsultants or supplies by dollar amount and as a percentage of the total invoice.
3.7 Each invoice shall include a certification signed by the Consultant's Representative or an officer of the firm which reads as follows:
I hereby certify that the hours and salary rates charged in this invoice are the actual hours and rates worked and paid to the employees listed.
Signed _____________________________
Title _____________________________
Date _____________________________
Invoice No. _____________________________
4. PAYMENT
4.1 City shall pay the Consultant within four to six weeks after receipt by City of an original invoice. Should City contest any portion of an invoice, that portion shall be held for resolution, without interest, but the uncontested balance shall be paid.
The final payment for Work under this Agreement will be made only after the Consultant has executed a Release and Certificate of Final Payment.
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Exhibit “C-2”
EXHIBIT “C-2”
SAMPLE COVER LETTER TO RCTC
Date
Mr. Aaron Hake
Executive Director
Riverside County Transportation Commission
4080 Lemon Street, 3rd Floor
Riverside, CA 92501
ATTN: Accounts Payable
Re: Project Title - Invoice #__
Enclosed for your review and payment approval is the City of _____________’s invoice for professional and technical services that was rendered by our contractors in connection with the _______________ Agreement No. ________ effective (Month/Day/Year). The required support documentation received from each contractor is included as backup to the invoice.
Invoice period covered is from Month/Date/Year to Month/Date/Year.
Total Authorized Agreement Amount: $0,000,000.00
Total Invoiced to Date: $0,000,000.00
Total Previously Invoiced: $0,000,000.00
Balance Remaining: $0,000,000.00
Amount due this Invoice: $0,000,000.00
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I certify that the hours and salary rates charged in this invoice are the actual hours and rates worked and paid to the contractors listed.
By: _____________________________
Name
Title
cc:
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Exhibit “C-3”
EXHIBIT “C-3”
SAMPLE LETTER FROM CONTRACTOR TO CITY/COUNTY
Month/Date/Year
______________
______________
______________
Attn: Accounts Payable Invoice #____________
For [type of services] rendered by [contractor name] in connection with [name of project] This is per agreement No. XX-XX-XXX effective Month/Date/Year.
Invoice period covered is from Month/Date/Year to Month/Date/Year.
Total Base Contract Amount: $000,000.00
Authorized Extra Work (if Applicable) $000,000.00
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TOTAL AUTHORIZED CONTRACT AMOUNT: $000,000.00
Total Invoice to Date: $000,000.00
Total Previously Billed: $000,000.00
Balance Remaining: $000,000.00
Amount Due this Invoice: $000,000.00
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I certify that the hours and salary rates charged in this invoice are the actual hours and rates worked and paid to the employees listed,
By: ____________________
Name
Title
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Exhibit C-4
EXHIBIT “C-4”
SAMPLE PROGRESS REPORT
REPORTING PERIOD: Month/Date/Year to Month/Date/Year
PROGRESS REPORT: #1
A. Activities and Work Completed during Current Work Periods TASK 01 – 100% PS&E SUBMITTAL
1. Responded to Segment 1 comments from Department of Transportation
2. Completed and submitted Segment 1 final PS&E
B. Current/Potential Problems Encountered & Corrective Action Problems Corrective Action
None None
C. Work Planned Next Period
TASK 01 – 100% PS&E SUBMITTAL
1. Completing and to submit Traffic Signal and Electrical Design plans
2. Responding to review comments
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Exhibit D
1 TIRCP FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
As used herein, the term “Recipient” shall refer to the City.
Section 1. Third Party Contracting
1. Recipient shall not award a construction contract over $10,000 or other contracts over $25,000 [excluding professional service contracts of the type which are required to be procured in accordance with Government Code Sections 4525 (d), (e) and (f)] on the basis of a noncompetitive negotiation for work to be performed under this Agreement without the prior written approval of State. Contracts awarded by Recipient, if intended as local match credit, must meet the requirements set forth in this Agreement regarding local match funds.
2. Procurement of architectural and engineering services shall be in accordance with the requirements set forth in the Chapter 10 of the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual applicable to state funded agreements.
3. Any subcontract entered into by Recipient as a result of this Agreement shall contain the Provisions of Section 2. Audits and Reports and shall mandate that travel and per diem reimbursements and third-party contract reimbursements to subcontractors will be allowable as Project costs only after those costs are incurred and paid for by the subcontractors
3. In addition to the above, the preaward requirements of third party contractor/consultants with local transit agencies should be consistent with Caltrans Local Program Procedures (LPP-00-05).
Section 2. Audits and Reports
A. Cost Principles
1. Recipient agrees to comply with Title 2 Code of Federal Regulations 200 (2 CFR 200) Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
2. Recipient agrees, and will assure that its contractors and subcontractors will be obligated to agree to follow 2 CFR 200 and it shall be used to determine the allowability of individual Project cost items. Every sub-recipient receiving Project funds as a contractor or sub-contractor under this Agreement shall comply with 2 CFR 200.
3. Any Project costs for which Recipient has received payment or credit that are determined by subsequent audit to be unallowable under 2 CFR 200, are subject to repayment by Recipient to Commission.
4. The Commission may terminate this Agreement for any reason at any time if it is determined by the Commission or the State, based on an audit under this section, that there has been a violation of any State or federal law or policy by the Recipient during performance under this Agreement. If
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Exhibit D
2 the Agreement is terminated under this section, the Recipient may be required to fully or partially repay funds.
B. Record Retention
1. Recipient agrees, and will assure that its contractors and subcontractors shall establish and maintain an accounting system and records that properly accumulate and segregate incurred Project costs and matching funds by line item for the Project. The accounting system of Recipient, its contractors and all subcontractors shall conform to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), enable the determination of incurred costs at interim points of completion, and provide support for reimbursement payment vouchers or invoices. All accounting records and other supporting papers of Recipient, its contractors and subcontractors connected with Project performance under this Agreement shall be maintained for a minimum of three (3) years from the date of final payment to Recipient under this Agreement and shall be held open to inspection, copying, and audit by representatives of the Commission, State, the California State Auditor, and auditors representing the federal government. Copies thereof will be furnished by Recipient, its contractors, and subcontractors upon receipt of any request made by State or its agents. In conducting an audit of the costs and match credits claimed under this Agreement. The Commission and State will rely to the maximum extent possible on any prior audit of Recipient pursuant to the provisions of federal and State law. In the absence of such an audit, any acceptable audit work performed by Recipient's external and internal auditors may be relied upon and used by Commission or State when planning and conducting additional audits.
2. For the purpose of determining compliance with Title 21, California Code of Regulations, Section 2500 et seq., when applicable, and other matters connected with the performance of Recipient's contracts with third parties pursuant to Government Code section 8546.7, Recipient, Recipient's contractors and subcontractors and Commission shall each maintain and make available for inspection all books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to the performance of such contracts, including, but not limited to, the costs of administering those various contracts. All of the above referenced parties shall make such Agreement materials available at their respective offices at all reasonable times during the entire Project period and for three (3) years from the date of final payment to Recipient under this Agreement. The Commission, the State, the California State Auditor, or any duly authorized representative of State or the United States Department of Transportation, shall each have access to any books, records, and documents that are pertinent to the Project for audits, examinations, excerpts, and transactions, and Recipient shall furnish copies thereof if requested.
3. Recipient, its contractors and subcontractors will permit access to all records of employment, employment advertisements, employment application forms, and other pertinent data and records by the Commission, the State Fair Employment Practices and Housing Commission, or any other agency of the State of California designated by State, for the purpose of any investigation to ascertain compliance with this Agreement and the Act.
C. Reporting Requirements
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3 1. Subject to the discretion of Commission, Recipient agrees to provide on a quarterly basis, Project Progress Reports that include the following information, as applicable:
a. Activities and progress made towards implementation of the project; b. Identification of whether the Project is proceeding on schedule and within budget; c. Identification of changes to the Project funding plan; d. Any actual or anticipated problems which could lead to delays in schedule, increased costs or other difficulties for either the Project or other State funded projects impacted by the Projects scope of work;
e. Identify metrics and benefits achieved for disadvantaged communities, low income communities, and/or low income households;
f. Reporting requirements per California Air Resource Board Cap and Trade Auction Proceeds Funding Guidelines for Agencies that Administer California Climate Investments which may include, continued reporting following project implementation to identify benefits achieved.
2. Reporting requirements of Recipient will include whether reported implementation activities are within the scope of the Project and in compliance with State laws, regulations, and administrative requirements.
3. Within one year of the Project or reportable Project components becoming operable, the implementing agency must provide a final delivery report including at a minimum:
a. Scope of completed Project as compared to programmed Project; b. Performance outcomes derived from the project as compared to outcomes described in the Project application and shall include but not be limited to before and after measurements and estimates for ridership, service levels, greenhouse gas reductions, updated estimated greenhouse gas reductions over the life of the project, benefits to disadvantaged communities, low income communities, and/or low income households, and project co-benefits as well as an explanation of the methodology used to quantify the benefits.
Section 3. Special Requirements
Non-Discrimination Clause
1. In the performance of work under this Agreement, Recipient, its contractor(s) and all subcontractors, shall not unlawfully discriminate, harass or allow harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, age, marital status, family and medical care leave, pregnancy leave, and disability leave. Recipient, its contractor(s) and all subcontractors shall ensure that the evaluation and treatment of their employees and applicants for employment are free from such discrimination and harassment. Recipient, its contractor(s) and all subcontractors shall comply with the provisions of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (Government Code section 12900 et seq.), and the applicable regulations promulgated thereunder (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, section 7285 et seq.). The applicable regulations of the Fair Employment and.
Housing Commission implementing Government Code section 12990 (a-f), set forth in Chapter 5 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations, are incorporated into this Agreement by reference and made a part hereof as if set forth in full. Each of Recipient's contractors and all subcontractors shall give written notice of their obligations under this clause to labor organizations with which they have a collective bargaining or other agreements, as appropriate.
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4 2. Each of the Recipient's contractors, subcontractors, and/or subrecipients shall give written notice of their obligations under this clause to labor organizations with which they have collective bargaining or other labor agreements. The Recipient shall include the nondiscrimination and compliance provisions hereof in all contracts and subcontracts to perform work under this Agreement.
3. Recipient shall include the non-discrimination and compliance provisions of this clause in all contracts and subcontracts to perform work under this Agreement.
4. The Recipient shall comply with the nondiscrimination program requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Accordingly, 49 CFR 21 (Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of The Department Of Transportation—Effectuation of Title VI of The Civil Rights Act of 1964) and 23 CFR Part 200 (Title VI Program and Related Statutes—Implementation and Review Procedures) are made applicable to this Agreement by this reference. Wherever the term "Contractor" appears therein, it shall mean the Recipient.
5. The Recipient shall permit, and shall require that its contractors, subcontractors, and subrecipients will permit, access to all records of employment, employment advertisements, application forms, and other pertinent data and records by the State Fair Employment Practices and Housing Commission or any other agency of the State of California designated by Department to investigate compliance with this Section J.
M. Disabled Veterans Program Requirements
1. Should Military and Veterans Code sections 999 et seq. be applicable to Recipient, Recipient will meet, or make good faith efforts to meet, the 3% Disabled Veterans Business Enterprises goals (or Recipient's applicable higher goals) in the award of every contract for Project work to be performed under these this Agreement.
2. Recipient shall have the sole duty and authority under this Agreement to determine whether these referenced code sections are applicable to Recipient and, if so, whether good faith efforts asserted by those contractors of Recipient were sufficient as outlined in Military and Veterans Code sections 999 et seq.
DATE: 05/20/2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Honorable President and Board Members
FROM: Utilities Department
2026-182
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AND
CORONA UTILITY AUTHORITY ACTION
SUBJECT:
MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CHARLES KING
COMPANY FOR AS-NEEDED BYPASS PUMPING SERVICES
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This staff report asks City Council to approve a Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Charles King Company to provide As-Needed Bypass Pumping Services for the City’s wastewater collection and treatment infrastructure.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the City Council:
a. Award Request for Proposals No. 26-030AS to Charles King Company to provide As-Needed Bypass Pumping Services for the City’s Sewer collection and treatment infrastructure.
b. Approve the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Charles King Company, of Signal Hill, CA, to perform As-Needed Bypass Pumping Services in the amount of $400,000 per fiscal year.
c. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Charles King Company, for a total contract of $400,000 per fiscal year for the initial contract term ending June 30, 2030, with two (2) optional (1) one-year extensions including the ability to negotiate and execute nonsubstantive changes and extensions, purchase orders and amendments up to $40,000 or 10% of the contract amount as authorized by Corona Municipal Code Section 3.08.060 (H).
That the Corona Utility Authority review, ratify, and to the extent necessary, direct that the City Council take the above actions.
BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
The City of Corona Utilities Department (UD) is responsible for maintaining and repairing the City’s water, sewer, and reclaimed water infrastructure. The City’s Water Reclamation Facilities operate continuously, 24 hours per day, to collect and treat all sewage generated within the service areas.
Temporary bypass systems are needed for diverting sewer flows to allow for repairs, upgrades, or rehabilitation of pipelines, lift stations, and treatment facilities without service interruptions or regulatory non-compliance. As the City’s infrastructure has expanded and aged, the need for temporary bypass pumping is critical during both routine maintenance and unplanned emergency events.
Historically, the City has relied on a combination of in-house resources and external contractors to address both routine and emergency maintenance needs. The City has recognized the necessity of securing on-call agreements with qualified vendors capable of rapid mobilization and 24/7 response. The issuance of a Request for Proposals for AsNeeded Bypass Pumping Services is consistent with this strategic approach, supporting the City’s ongoing efforts to preserve the integrity and reliability of its utility systems in a cost-effective and responsive manner.
ANALYSIS:
On February 5, 2026, the City issued Request for Proposals (RFP) 26-030AS for AsNeeded Bypass Pumping Services on the City’s PlanetBids bidding portal per Corona Muncipal Code (CMC) Section 3.08.110 Non-Public Projects - Formal Bidding Procedure.
A total of 162 vendors were notified through the PlanetBids portal. Of those, six prospective proposers downloaded the bid document. Three contractors attended a virtual non-mandatory meeting.
The following addendums were issued:
• Addendum No. 1 issued on February 26, 2026, to address vendor questions and amend certain sections of the RFP document.
• Addendum No. 2 issued on March 5, 2026, amended certain sections of the RFP document and extended the proposal due date and time to 2:00 p.m. March 17,
2026, to allow more time for vendors to download the document and ensure a more competitive bid.
The City received one proposal through the PlanetBids bidding service by the proposal due date of March 17, 2026, from the following vendor:
The proposal evaluation team consisted of three Utilities Department (UD) staff members.
The evaluation was based on six essential criteria:
1. Completeness of Response (Pass/Fail);
2. Work Plan/Work Organization
3. References
4. Qualifications of Company and Personnel (Experience)
5. Approach to Safety Measures
6. Price, Billing, Response Time & Equipment Availability Rates provided by Charles King Company align with the scope of work and include all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals required to furnish, install, operate, and remove temporary High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Bypass piping systems, as detailed Exhibit A of the Maintenance/General Services Agreement with Charles King Company:
Pump sewage flow from a designated location to a City-specified discharge point as requested by authorized City personnel.
Be prepared to provide On-Call services 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.
Install, operate, and remove all bypass equipment for emergency and scheduled services.
Operate bypass equipment on an as-needed basis for emergency response; the City reserves the right to take over operation if deemed necessary. Ensure all equipment is insured and provide Certificate of Insurance for equipment.
The evaluation team determined that Charles King Company exhibits the essential skills, experience, and staffing required for the successful execution of the scope of work. UD recommends award of RFP 26-030AS for As-Needed Bypass Pumping Services to Charles King Company for $400,000 per fiscal year.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding for the recommended action is available in the Fiscal Year 2026 Utilities Department operating budget within Sewer Utility Fund 572 and Capital Improvement Project budgets. Funding for future fiscal years’ service will be recommended through the annual budget process.
Vendor City
Charles King Company Signal Hill, CA
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
This action is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15302 (c) of the Guidelines for the California Environment Quality Action (CEQA), which states that “operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the CEQA determination” and is therefore exempt from CEQA. This action is to approve a Maintenance/General Services Agreement for As-Needed Bypass Pumping Services and there is no possibility that approving this action will have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, no environmental analysis is required.
PREPARED BY: ERIN KUNKLE, MAINTENANCE MANAGER
REVIEWED BY: TOM MOODY, UTILITIES DIRECTOR
ATTACHMENT:
1. Exhibit 1 – Charles King Co. MGSA
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CITY OF CORONA
MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH CHARLES KING COMPANY
(AS-NEEDED BYPASS PUMPING SERVICES, RFP 26-030AS)
1. PARTIES AND DATE.
This Agreement is made and entered into this _______ day of ______________, 2026 (“Effective Date”) by and between the City of Corona, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of California with its principal place of business at 400 South Vicentia Avenue, Corona, California 92882 (“City”) and Charles King Company a California corporation with its principal place of business at 2841 Gardena Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90755 (“Contractor”). City and Contractor are sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties” in this Agreement.
2. RECITALS.
2.1 Contractor.
Contractor desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain maintenance or other general services required by the City on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Contractor represents that it is experienced in providing as-needed bypass pumping services to public clients, that it and its employees or subcontractors have all necessary licenses and permits to perform the Services in the State of California, and that is familiar with the plans of City. Contractor shall not subcontract any portion of the work required by this Agreement, except as expressly stated herein, without prior written approval of City. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement.
2.2 Project.
City desires to engage Contractor to render such services for the As-Needed Bypass Pumping Services, RFP 26-030AS project (“Project”) as set forth in this Agreement.
2.3 Corona Utility Authority.
Contractor understands that the City has entered into a Water Enterprise Management Agreement and a Wastewater Enterprise Management Agreement, both dated as of February 6, 2002, with the Corona Utility Authority (“CUA”) for the maintenance, management and operation of those utility systems (collectively, the “CUA Management Agreements”). To the extent that this Agreement is deemed to be a "material contract" under either of the CUA Management Agreements, City enters into this Agreement on behalf of the CUA and subject to the terms of the applicable CUA Management Agreement(s).
2.4 As-Needed Services
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This Agreement is for as-needed or on-call services. This means that each individual callout under this Agreement is a separate project for purposes of the City’s bidding and purchasing requirements, including, but not limited to, its bond requirements provided for in Civil Code Section 9550, which mandates that the City require a payment bond for certain public work projects involving an expenditure in excess of $25,000.
3. TERMS.
3.1 Scope of Services and Term.
3.1.1 General Scope of Services. Contractor promises and agrees to furnish to the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work necessary to fully and adequately supply the professional as-needed bypass pumping services maintenance or other general services necessary for the Project (“Services”). The Services are more particularly described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
All Services shall be subject to, and performed in accordance with, this Agreement, the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
3.1.2 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from ___________________ to June 30, 2030 (“Term”), unless earlier terminated as provided herein. Contractor shall complete the Services within the Term of this Agreement and shall meet any other established schedules and deadlines. The Parties may, by mutual, written consent, extend the Term of this Agreement one or more times by executing a written amendment pursuant to Section 3.5.8 below (each a “Renewal Term”). The terms “Term” and “Renewal Term” may sometimes be generally and collectively referred to as “Term” in this Agreement.
3.2 Responsibilities of Contractor.
3.2.1 Control and Payment of Subordinates; Independent Contractor. The Services shall be performed by Contractor or under its supervision. Contractor will determine the means, methods and details of performing the Services subject to the requirements of this Agreement. City retains Contractor on an independent contractor basis and not as an employee.
Contractor retains the right to perform similar or different services for others during the Term of this Agreement. Any additional personnel performing the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Contractor shall also not be employees of City and shall at all times be under Contractor’s exclusive direction and control. Contractor shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance of Services under this Agreement and as required by law. Contractor shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance.
3.2.2 Schedule of Services. Contractor shall perform the Services within the Term of this Agreement, in accordance with the Schedule of Services set forth in Exhibit “B” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and in accordance with any other completion schedule or milestones which may be separately agreed upon in writing by the Parties. Contractor Docusign Envelope ID: B8C1BE60-AF43-4541-8E8D-3BC2ECD2CAB9 Docusign Envelope ID: E22F15E4-5513-4908-A915-7B48727C1020
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represents that it has the professional and technical personnel required to perform the Services in conformance with such conditions. In order to facilitate Contractor’s conformance with the Schedule, City shall respond to Contractor’s submittals in a timely manner. Upon request of City, Contractor shall provide a more detailed schedule of anticipated performance to meet the Schedule of Services.
3.2.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All Services performed by Contractor shall be subject to the approval of City.
3.2.4 City’s Representative. The City hereby designates Tom Moody, or his or her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement (“City’s Representative”). City’s Representative shall have the power to act on behalf of the City for all purposes under this Agreement. Contractor shall not accept direction or orders from any person other than the City’s Representative or his or her designee.
3.2.5 Contractor’s Representative. Contractor hereby designates Steve Radaich, or his or her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement (“Contractor’s Representative”). Contractor’s Representative shall have full authority to represent and act on behalf of the Contractor for all purposes under this Agreement. The Contractor’s Representative shall supervise and direct the Services, using his best skill and attention, and shall be responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Services under this Agreement.
3.2.6 Coordination of Services. Contractor agrees to work closely with City staff in the performance of Services and shall be available to City’s staff, consultants and other staff at all reasonable times.
3.2.7 Standard of Care; Performance of Employees. Contractor shall perform all Services under this Agreement in a skillful and competent manner, consistent with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of California. Contractor represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling necessary to perform the Services. Contractor agrees that all employees and subcontractors shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services assigned to them. Finally, Contractor represents that it, its employees and subcontractors shall have all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Services, including a City Business License, and that such licenses and approvals shall be maintained throughout the Term of this Agreement. As provided for in the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, Contractor shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any services necessary to correct errors or omissions which are caused by the Contractor’s failure to comply with the standard of care provided for herein. Any employee of the Contractor or its sub-contractors who is determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project, a threat to the safety of persons or property, or any employee who fails or refuses to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the Contractor and shall not be re-employed to perform any of the Services or to work on the Project.
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3.2.8 Disputes. Should any dispute arise respecting the true value of any work done, of any work omitted, or of any extra work which Contractor may be required to do, or respecting the size of any payment to Contractor during the performance of this Contract, Contractor shall continue to perform the Work while said dispute is decided by the City. If Contractor disputes the City’s decision, Contractor shall have such remedies as may be provided by law.
3.2.9 Laws and Regulations; Employee/Labor Certifications. Contractor shall keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Project or the Services, including all Cal/OSHA requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. Contractor shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with Services. If the Contractor performs any work or Services knowing them to be contrary to such laws, rules and regulations and without giving written notice to the City, Contractor shall be solely responsible for all costs arising therefrom. City is a public entity of the State of California subject to certain provisions of the Health & Safety Code, Government Code, Public Contract Code, and Labor Code of the State. It is stipulated and agreed that all provisions of the law applicable to the public contracts of a municipality are a part of this Contract to the same extent as though set forth herein and will be complied with. These include but are not limited to the payment of prevailing wages, the stipulation that eight (8) hours' labor shall constitute a legal day's work and that no worker shall be permitted to work in excess of eight (8) hours during any one calendar day except as permitted by law. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold City, its officials, directors, officers, employees and agents free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with such laws, rules or regulations.
3.2.9.1 Employment Eligibility; Contractor. By executing this Agreement, Contractor verifies that it fully complies with all requirements and restrictions of state and federal law respecting the employment of undocumented aliens, including, but not limited to, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as may be amended from time to time. Such requirements and restrictions include, but are not limited to, examination and retention of documentation confirming the identity and immigration status of each employee of the Contractor.
Contractor also verifies that it has not committed a violation of any such law within the five (5) years immediately preceding the date of execution of this Agreement, and shall not violate any such law at any time during the Term of the Agreement. Contractor shall avoid any violation of any such law during the Term of this Agreement by participating in an electronic verification of work authorization program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security, by participating in an equivalent federal work authorization program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security to verify information of newly hired employees, or by some other legally acceptable method. Contractor shall maintain records of each such verification, and shall make them available to the City or its representatives for inspection and copy at any time during normal business hours. The City shall not be responsible for any costs or expenses related to Contractor’s compliance with the requirements provided for in Section 3.2.9 or any of its subsections.
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3.2.9.2 Employment Eligibility; Subcontractors, Sub-subcontractors and Consultants. To the same extent and under the same conditions as Contractor, Contractor shall require all of its subcontractors, sub-subcontractors and consultants performing any work or Services relating to the Project or this Agreement to make the same verifications and comply with all requirements and restrictions provided for in Section 3.2.9.1.
3.2.9.3 Employment Eligibility; Failure to Comply. Each person executing this Agreement on behalf of Contractor verifies that they are a duly authorized officer of Contractor, and understands that any of the following shall be grounds for the City to terminate the Agreement for cause: (1) failure of Contractor or its subcontractors, sub-subcontractors or consultants to meet any of the requirements provided for in Sections 3.2.9.1 or 3.2.9.2; (2) any misrepresentation or material omission concerning compliance with such requirements (including in those verifications provided to the Contractor under Section 3.2.9.2); or (3) failure to immediately remove from the Project any person found not to be in compliance with such requirements.
3.2.9.4 Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Contractor certifies that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for Workers’ Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services.
3.2.9.5 Equal Opportunity Employment. Contractor represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subconsultant, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination. Contractor shall also comply with all relevant provisions of City’s Minority Business Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Plan or other related programs or guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted.
3.2.9.6Air Quality. Contractor must fully comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations in furnishing or using equipment and/or providing services, including, but not limited to, emissions limits and permitting requirements imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB). Although the SCAQMD and CARB limits and requirements are more broad, Contractor shall specifically be aware of their application to "portable equipment", which definition is considered by SCAQMD and CARB to include any item of equipment with a fuel-powered engine. Contractor shall indemnify City against any fines or penalties imposed by SCAQMD, CARB, or any other governmental or regulatory agency for violations of applicable laws, rules and/or regulations by Contractor, its subcontractors, or others for whom Contractor is responsible under its indemnity obligations provided for in this Agreement.
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including, without limitation, all applicable terms of Title 13, California Code of Regulations Division 3, Chapter 9 and all pending amendments (“Regulation”).
Throughout the Project, and for three (3) years thereafter, Contractor shall make available for inspection and copying any and all documents or information associated with Contractor’s and its subcontractors’ fleets including, without limitation, the Certificates of Reported Compliance (“CRCs”), fuel/refueling records, maintenance records, emissions records, and any other information the Contractor is required to produce, keep or maintain pursuant to the Regulation upon two (2) calendar days’ notice from the City.
Contractor shall be solely liable for any and all costs associated with compliance with the Regulation as well as for any and all penalties, fines, damages, or costs associated with any and all violations, or failures to comply with the Regulation. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officials, officers, employees and authorized volunteers free and harmless from any claims, liabilities, costs, penalties or interest arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Regulation.
3.2.10 Insurance.
3.2.10.1 Time for Compliance. Promptly following the Effective Date of this Agreement, but in no event before Contractor commences any Services under this Agreement, Contractor shall provide evidence satisfactory to the City that it has secured all insurance required under this section. Failure to provide and maintain all required insurance shall be grounds for the City to terminate this Agreement for cause.
3.2.10.2 Minimum Requirements. Contractor shall, at its expense, procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Agreement by the Contractor, its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.
Contractor shall also require all of its subcontractors to procure and maintain the same insurance for the duration of the Agreement. Such insurance shall meet at least the following minimum levels of coverage:
(A) Minimum Scope of Insurance. Coverage shall be at least as broad as the latest version of the following: (1) General Liability: Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence form CG 0001); (2) Automobile Liability:
Insurance Services Office Business Auto Coverage form number CA 0001, code 1 (any auto), or if Contractor has no owned autos, Code 8 (hired) and 9 (non-owned); and (3) Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability: Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and Employer’s Liability Insurance; (4) Contractor’s Pollution Liability:
Contractor shall procure and maintain, and require its sub-contractors to procure and maintain, for a period of five (5) years following completion of the contract, pollution liability insurance including coverage for bodily injury, property damage, and environmental damage applicable to the work being performed.
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(B) Minimum Limits of Insurance. Contractor shall maintain limits no less than: (1) General Liability: $3,000,000 minimum; per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, advertising injury and property damage. If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with general aggregate limit is used including, but not limited to, form CG 2503, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this Agreement/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit; (2) Automobile Liability:
$1,000,000 minimum; per accident for bodily injury and property damage; and (3) Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability: Workers’ Compensation limits as required by the Labor Code of the State of California. Employer’s Liability limits of $1,000,000 minimum; per accident for bodily injury or disease; and (4) Contractors Pollution Liability: $3,000,000 minimum per claim/$6,000.000 policy aggregate per policy period of one year.
3.2.10.3 Insurance Endorsements. The insurance policies shall contain or be endorsed (amended) to include the following provisions:
(A) General Liability. The general liability policy shall state that: (1) the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be covered as additional insured with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Contractor, including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection therewith (the endorsement form shall be at least as broad as ISO Form CG 20 10 11 85 or both CG 20 37 and one of the following: CG 20 10, CG 20 26, CG 20 33 or CG 20 38); and (2) the insurance coverage shall be primary insurance coverage as respects the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers (the endorsement form shall be at least as broad as ISO CG 20 01 04 13). Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be excess of the Contractor’s insurance and shall not be called upon to contribute with it in any way.
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and/or higher limits maintained by Contractor. Thus, any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.
3.2.10.4 Other Provisions; Endorsements Preferred. Contractor shall endeavor to provide endorsements regarding the following provisions, but nonetheless understands, acknowledges and agrees that the following provisions shall apply and that failure to comply shall be considered to be a breach of this Agreement by Contractor:
(A) Waiver of Subrogation – All Other Policies. Contractor hereby waives all rights of subrogation any insurer of Contractor’s may acquire against the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers for losses paid under the terms of any insurance policy which arise from work or Services performed by the Contractor.
Contractor understands, acknowledges and agrees that this provision is in full force and effect even if the City does not receive a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer. (B) Notice. Contractor shall either: (1) require its insurer to provide thirty (30) days prior written notice to the City before coverage is suspended, voided, or canceled; or (2) notify City in writing that such notice is not available and forward any notice of such actions to the City within two (2) business days from date of receipt by Contractor. Contractor understands, acknowledges and agrees that this provision is in full force and effect even if the City does not receive a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
3.2.10.5 Claims Made Policies. The following provisions shall apply to all policies that provide coverage on a claims-made basis: (A) the retroactive date must be shown and must be before the date on which any Services under this Agreement commence; (B) the insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the Project; and (C) if coverage is canceled or not renewed and is not replaced with another claims-made policy with a retroactive date prior to the date on which any Services under this Agreement commence, Contractor must purchase “extended reporting” coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of Project.
3.2.10.6 Deductibles and Self-Insurance Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. The City may require the Contractor to provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigation, claims administration and defense expenses within the deductible or self-insured retention. The deductible or self-insured retention may be satisfied by either the named insured or the City.
3.2.10.7 Acceptability of Insurers. Unless under the circumstances a different rating is otherwise acceptable to the City in its sole and absolute discretion, insurance is to be placed with insurers which are satisfactory to the City and which meet either of the following criteria : (1) an insurer with a current A.M. Best’s rating no less than A-:VII and licensed as an admitted insurance carrier in California; or (2) an insurer with a current A.M. Best’s rating no less than A-:X and authorized to issue the required policies in California.
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policy language effecting coverage required by this Agreement. All documents must be received and approved by the City before any Services commence; provided, however, that failure to obtain the required documents prior to the commencement of Services shall not waive Contractor’s obligation to provide them. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time.
3.2.10.9 Reporting of Claims. Contractor shall report to the City, in addition to Contractor’s insurer, any and all insurance claims submitted by Contractor in connection with the Services under this Agreement.
3.2.10.10 Sub-Contractors. All subcontractors shall comply with each and every insurance provision of this Section 3.2.10. Contractor shall therefore not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract to perform any part of the Services until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that the subcontractor has secured all insurance required under this Agreement.
3.2.10.11 Special Risk or Circumstances. The City reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to modify the requirements of this Section 3.2.10, including limits, based on any of the following: (A) the nature of the risk of the Services; (B) the prior experience of the insured; (C) the rating or other quality or characteristic of the insurer; (D) any special or unique coverage issues; and (E) any other special or unique circumstances.
3.2.11 Safety. Contractor shall execute and maintain its work and Services so as to avoid injury or damage to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the Contractor shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate to the nature of the Services and the conditions under which the Services are to be performed.
3.2.12 Bonds.
3.2.12.1 Performance Bond. If required by law or otherwise specifically requested by City in Exhibit “C” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, Contractor shall execute and provide to City, when the City approves an individual call-out and issues a project work order for that project, a Performance Bond in the amount of the project work order and in a form provided or approved by the City. If such bond is required, no payment will be made to Contractor until it has been received and approved by the City.
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the affected bond within 10 days of receiving notice from City. In the event the surety or Contractor intends to reduce or cancel any required bond, at least thirty (30) days prior written notice shall be given to the City, and Contractor shall post acceptable replacement bonds at least ten (10) days prior to expiration of the original bonds. No further payments shall be deemed due or will be made under this Agreement until any replacement bonds required by this Section are accepted by the City. To the extent, if any, that the total compensation or compensation for a project work order is increased in accordance with the Agreement, the Contractor shall, upon request of the City, cause the amount of the bonds to be increased accordingly and shall promptly deliver satisfactory evidence of such increase to the City. To the extent available, the bonds shall further provide that no change or alteration of the Agreement (including, without limitation, an increase in the total compensation or compensation for a project work order, as referred to above), extensions of time, or modifications of the time, terms, or conditions of payment to the Contractor, will release the surety. If the Contractor fails to furnish any required bond, the City may terminate this Agreement for cause.
3.2.12.4 Surety Qualifications. The bonds must be provided by a surety which is satisfactory to the City and which meets either of the following criteria: (1) a surety with a current A.M. Best’s rating no less than A-:VII and licensed as an admitted surety insurer in California; or (2) a surety with a current A.M. Best’s rating no less than A-:X and authorized to issue the required bonds in California. If a surety does not meet these requirements, the insurer will be considered qualified if it is in conformance with Section 995.660 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, and proof of such is provided to the City.
3.2.13 Accounting Records. Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this Agreement. All such records shall be clearly identifiable. Contractor shall allow a representative of City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Contractor shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement.
3.3 Fees and Payments.
3.3.1 Rates & Total Compensation. Contractor shall receive compensation, including authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement at the rates set forth in Exhibit “C” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The total compensation, including authorized reimbursements, shall not exceed Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000) per fiscal year (“Total Compensation”) without written approval of City’s Representative. Extra Work may be authorized, as described below, and if authorized, will be compensated at the rates and manner set forth in this Agreement.
3.3.2 Payment of Compensation. Contractor shall submit to City a monthly itemized statement which indicates work completed and hours of Services rendered by Contractor.
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the date of the statement. City shall, within 30 days of receiving such statement, review the statement and pay all approved charges thereon.
3.3.3 Reimbursement for Expenses. Contractor shall not be reimbursed for any expenses unless authorized in writing by City.
3.3.4 Extra Work. At any time during the Term of this Agreement, City may request that Contractor perform Extra Work. As used herein, “Extra Work” means any work which is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which the Parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement.
Contractor shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work without written authorization from City’s Representative.
3.3.5 Prevailing Wages. Contractor is aware of the requirements of Chapter 1 (beginning at Section 1720 et seq.) of Part 7 of Division 2 of the California Labor Code, as well as Title 8, Section 16000 et seq. of the California Code of Regulations (“Prevailing Wage Laws”), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on “public works” and “maintenance” projects. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the Total Compensation is $1,000 or more, Contractor and its subcontractors shall fully comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws for their employees and any others to whom such laws are applicable. Contractor and its subcontractors shall also be responsible for any and all violations and fines imposed on them pursuant to the Prevailing Wage Laws. Pursuant to SB 854, which amended the Prevailing Wage Laws, this Agreement would also be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”). Beginning April 1, 2015, no contractor or subcontractor may be awarded this Agreement unless registered with the DIR pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5. The City will report all necessary agreements to the DIR as required by the Prevailing Wage Laws. Contractor shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Services available to interested parties upon request and shall post copies at the Contractor’s principal place of business and at the Project site. It is most efficient for the Contractor to obtain a copy of the prevailing wages in effect at the commencement of this Agreement from the website of the Division of Labor Statistics and Research of the DIR located at www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/. In the alternative, Contractor may obtain a copy of the prevailing wages from the City’s Representative. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.
3.3.6 Apprenticeable Crafts. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, Contractor shall comply with the provisions of Section 1777.5 of the California Labor Code with respect to the employment of properly registered apprentices upon public works when Contractor employs workmen in an apprenticeable craft or trade. The primary responsibility for compliance with said section for all apprenticeable occupations shall be with Contractor.
3.4 Termination of Agreement.
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3.4.1 Grounds for Termination. City may, by written notice to Contractor, terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement at any time and without cause by giving written notice to Contractor of such termination, and specifying the effective date thereof, at least seven (7) days before the effective date of such termination. Upon termination, Contractor shall be compensated only for those Services which have been adequately rendered to City, as well as any authorized reimbursable expenses, and Contractor shall be entitled to no further compensation.
Contractor may not terminate this Agreement except for cause.
3.4.2 Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated as provided herein, City may require Contractor to provide all finished or unfinished Documents and Data and other information of any kind prepared by Contractor in connection with the performance of Services under this Agreement. Contractor shall be required to provide such document and other information within fifteen (15) days of the request.
3.4.3 Additional Services. In the event this Agreement is terminated in whole or in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it may determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated.
3.5 General Provisions.
3.5.1 Delivery of Notices. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be given to the respective Parties at the following address, or at such other address as the respective Parties may provide in writing for this purpose:
Contractor:
Charles King Company
2841 Gardena Avenue,
Signal Hill, CA 90755
Attn: Steve Radaich
City:
City of Corona
400 South Vicentia Avenue
Corona, CA 92882
Attn: Tom Moody, Utilities Department
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3.5.2 Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall defend (with counsel of City’s choosing), indemnify and hold the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or equity, to Docusign Envelope ID: B8C1BE60-AF43-4541-8E8D-3BC2ECD2CAB9 Docusign Envelope ID: E22F15E4-5513-4908-A915-7B48727C1020
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property or persons, including wrongful death, to the extent arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any alleged willful misconduct or negligent acts, errors or omissions of Contractor, its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants or agents in connection with the performance of the Contractor’s Services, the Project or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all settlement amounts, expert witness fees and attorneys fees and other related costs and expenses. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent Contractor's Services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Contractor. Contractor’s obligation to indemnify shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement, and shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers.
3.5.3 Governing Law; Government Code Claim Compliance. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be in Riverside County. In addition to any and all contract requirements pertaining to notices of and requests for compensation or payment for extra work, disputed work, claims and/or changed conditions, Contractor must comply with the claim procedures set forth in Government Code Sections 900 et seq. prior to filing any lawsuit against the City. Such Government Code claims and any subsequent lawsuit based upon the Government Code claims shall be limited to those matters that remain unresolved after all procedures pertaining to extra work, disputed work, claims, and/or changed conditions have been followed by Contractor. If no such Government Code claim is submitted, or if any prerequisite contractual requirements are not otherwise satisfied as specified herein, Contractor shall be barred from bringing and maintaining a valid lawsuit against the City.
3.5.4 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.
3.5.5 City’s Right to Employ Other Contractors. City reserves right to employ other contractors in connection with this Project.
3.5.6 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on the successors and assigns of the parties.
3.5.6.1 Subcontractors; Assignment or Transfer. Contractor shall not subcontract any portion of the Services required under this Agreement, except as expressly authorized herein, without the prior written approval of the City. Subcontracts, if any, shall include a provision making them subject to all provisions of this Agreement. Contractor shall also not assign, hypothecate or transfer, either directly or by operation of law, this Agreement or any interest herein without the prior written consent of the City. Any attempt to subcontract or take any other action not authorized herein shall be null and void, and any subcontractors, assignees, hypothecates or transferees shall acquire no right or interest by reason of such action.
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Management Agreement expires or terminates for any reason, Contractor shall remain fully obligated to perform under this Agreement with the CUA or another third party contracted by the CUA for the maintenance, management and operation of the applicable utility system.
3.5.7 Construction; References; Captions. Since the Parties or their agents have participated fully in the preparation of this Agreement, the language of this Agreement shall be construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party. Any term referencing time, days or period for performance shall be deemed calendar days and not work days.
All references to Contractor include all personnel, employees, agents, and subcontractors of Contractor, except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. All references to City include its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. The captions of the various articles and paragraphs are for convenience and ease of reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe the scope, content or intent of this Agreement.
3.5.8 Amendment; Modification. No supplement, modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties.
3.5.9 Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel or otherwise.
3.5.10 No Third Party Beneficiaries. Except to the extent expressly provided for in Section 3.5.6, there are no intended third party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.
3.5.11 Invalidity; Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
3.5.12 Prohibited Interests. Contractor maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Contractor, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Contractor warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Contractor, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Contractor further agrees to file, or shall cause its employees or subcontractors to file, a Statement of Economic Interest with the City’s Filing Officer as required under state law in the performance of the Services. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the Term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.
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3.5.13 Cooperation; Further Acts. The Parties shall fully cooperate with one another and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as may be necessary, appropriate or convenient to attain the purposes of this Agreement.
3.5.14 Attorney’s Fees. If either Party commences an action against the other Party, either legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing Party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover from the losing Party reasonable attorney’s fees and all other costs of such action.
3.5.15 Authority to Enter Agreement. Contractor has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each Party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and bind each respective Party.
3.5.16 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.
3.5.17 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings, or agreements. This Agreement may only be modified by a writing signed by both Parties.
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CITY OF CORONA
MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH CHARLES KING COMPANY
(AS-NEEDED BYPASS PUMPING SERVICES, RFP 26-030AS)
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have entered into this Agreement as of the date first written above.
CITY OF CORONA
By: _________________________
Tom Moody
Utilities Director
Reviewed By: _________________________
Katie Hockett
Assistant Utilities Director
Reviewed By: _________________________
Nicole McDaniel
Assistant to the City Manager/Acting Purchasing Manager Attest:_________________________
Sylvia Edwards
City Clerk, City of Corona, California
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CONTRACTOR’S SIGNATURE PAGE FOR
CITY OF CORONA
MAINTENANCE/GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH CHARLES KING COMPANY
(AS-NEEDED BYPASS PUMPING SERVICES, RFP 26-030AS)
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have entered into this Agreement as of the date first written above.
CHARLES KING COMPANY
a California corporation
By: _________________________
Steve Radaich
Vice President
By: _________________________
Debra King
Secretary
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EXHIBIT “A”
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Contractor promises and agrees to furnish to the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work necessary to fully and adequately supply the asneeded bypass pumping services necessary for the Project. The Services are more particularly described herein.
A. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
➢ Background:
The City of Corona Utilities Department (UD) engages the Contractor to provide AsNeeded Bypass Pumping Services to ensure uninterrupted operation of its wastewater collection and treatment infrastructure, including sewer treatment plants, lift stations, underground pipelines and associated facilities. Temporary bypass piping systems are required to divert flows during repairs, maintenance, or capital improvement projects. The Contractor shall be capable of quickly supplying, installing, operating, and removing bypass systems as needed to maintain reliable service throughout the City’s utilities facilities.
B. THE FOLLOWING PRESENTS THE SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR AS-NEEDED BYPASS PUMPING SERVICES:
The Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals to furnish, install, operate, and remove temporary High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) bypass piping systems, including but not limited to:
➢ Bypass Services:
• Pump sewage flow from a designated location to a City-specified discharge point as requested by authorized City personnel.
• Be prepared to provide On-Call services 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.
• Install, operate, and remove all bypass equipment for emergency and scheduled services.
• Operate bypass equipment on an as-needed basis for emergency response; the City reserves the right to take over operation if deemed necessary. • Ensure all equipment is insured and provide Certificate of Insurance for own equipment.
➢ Equipment Requirements:
• Supply portable sewerage pumps with a minimum capacity of 50–10000 GPM. • Provide suction and discharge piping, backup pumps with discharge manifolds and check valves.
• Supply pipe plugs to isolate sections for bypass operations (8”–48” diameter) with portable air units and hoses to operate plugs.
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• Provide backup floats, alarm systems, and additional equipment as needed. • Maintain, fuel, and provide freeze protection for all bypass equipment during operations.
• Ensure proper installation of all required bypass plugs. ➢ Installation & Maintenance:
• Supply and install HDPE piping (various diameters and wall thicknesses). • Supply associated fittings, flanges, couplings, reducers, elbows, bends and valves. • Complete assembly, layout, and connection per City direction or approved drawings.
• Provide all equipment and personnel for installation, operation, and removal. • Perform traffic control, surface protection, or restoration, if applicable (City may provide in some cases).
➢ Pricing & Billing:
• Provide unit pricing for labor and equipment, including regular and overtime rates, with days/hours applicability.
• Provide a separate line-item quote for mobilization, applicable to both routine and emergency response work. Mobilization shall include delivery, travel time, and all costs associated with accessing the project site.
• Rates to be all-inclusive with no minimum upcharge.
• If applicable provide both purchase and rental equipment rate • Emergency services outside regular business hours billed at overtime rates; scheduled services during standard hours billed at standard rates. ➢ Required Response Times for Bypass Services
• Routine bypass setup: Contractor shall mobilize within 24 hours following written notification from the Project Manager.
• Emergency bypass setup: Contractor shall respond and begin installation within 2 hours of City notification.
• Contractor must maintain sufficient materials and equipment to meet these response time requirements.
➢ Mandatory Requirements
• In addition to complying with all applicable laws and regulations, the Contractor must possess all valid and applicable licenses for work to be performed.
C. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Contractor must meet these minimum qualifications:
1. Have a valid California Contractors’ license with a designation of General License A or C36.
2. Have a current registration with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)
3. Have three (3) years of relevant experience performing bypass pumping services.
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4. Capable of providing performance and payment bonds upon request
5. Confined space training for all onsite employees with documentation.
NOTE – NOT PUBLIC PROJECT WORK
This Agreement generally governs only work which is considered to be “maintenance work” under CMC Section 3.08.010(k) and Public Contract Code Section 22002(d), and does not include “public project” work under CMC Section 3.08.010(m) and Public Contract Code Section 22002(c). The only time that an individual call-out, as described in Exhibits “Exhibit “B” and “Exhibit “C”” attached hereto, might include “public project” work is when an individual call-out is strictly limited to an amount that is not required to be informally or formally bid under the CMC or state law (e.g. less than $75,000), and individual projects shall not be split to fall below that amount.
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EXHIBIT “B”
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Contractor shall complete the Services within the Term of this Agreement, and shall meet any other reasonable schedules and deadlines established by City’s Representative.
The contract term shall be effective from the date in Section 3.1.2 (Term) through June 30, 2030 with two (2) additional optional renewal periods, on an as-needed basis, with no guaranteed usage for As-Needed Bypass Pumping Services. Pricing shall remain effective and in force for the entire initial contract term. City reserves the right to exercise option year renewals in its sole discretion.
Subsequent contract term extensions, if exercised by the City, are as follows:
• Option 1, if exercised, shall be effective on or about July 1, 2030 through June 30, 2031. • Option 2, if exercised, shall be effective on or about July 1, 2031 through June 30, 2032.
Option year pricing shall be negotiated by the Parties prior to commencement of each additional one (1) year period. Negotiated price adjustments will be made in accordance with and shall not exceed the percentage of change in the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index “All Urban Consumers for Riverside, California, Area (CPI-U), not seasonally adjusted, for the most recent twelve (12) months for which statistics are available. This method of price adjustment shall apply to each extension period exercised. Option years shall become effective only upon issuance by the City of a duly authorized Purchase Order.
AS-NEEDED SERVICES
Each individual call-out under this Agreement is a separate project for purposes the City’s bidding and purchasing requirements.
Contractor shall provide the Services on an as-needed basis, and as scheduled and directed by the City’s Representative.
For each individual call-out, Contractor shall respond, mobilize and be on-site ready to start work no later than twenty-four (24) hours after notification for routine work, repairs and installations.
Contractor must be able to respond by telephone to emergency call-out notifications from City within thirty (30) minutes of being notified by City that there is an emergency, and to be mobilized and on-site within two (2) hours of such emergency notification by City.
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EXHIBIT “C”
COMPENSATION
Contractor shall receive compensation, including authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement at the rates set forth herein.
Contractor Rates:
Category Billing Method Description
Labor Hourly Rates Per rate sheet
Equipment Rental Rate Sheet Pumps & bypass equipment
HDPE / Materials Rental Rate Sheet Pipe, fittings, valves Monitoring Rate Sheet CKConnect
CKC Construction Equipment Caltrans Rates +25% Standard rates Subcontractors / Vendors Cost + 25% Third party services Mobilization Per Rate Sheet / Quote Delivery & pickup
Fuel Cost + 25% Fuel billed at cost + 25%
After-Hours Opening Flat Fee Mon–Sat $1,500 / Sun $2,500 Submittals No Charge Waived with award
Engineered Plans $2,500 Per stamped plan
Office / Admin No Charge Included in our overhead
Project Pricing Lump Sum Optional for defined scope
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Notes:
One week is 7 days, one month is 28 days.
Rates above for labor and equipment include all markups.
Pump rates are based on 8 hours or less average use per day. For 8-12 hours rate is 1.5X, for 12-24 hours rate is 2x.
Highlighted weekly/monthly rates identify equipment with 1 week or 1 month minimum rental charges.
Rent begins as soon as equipment delivered to jobsite, and will continue until it can reasonably be removed from the jobsite.
Pump models specified may be substituted for "or equal" equipment. Equipment is subject to availability.
Rates include all taxes and scheduled maintenance of equipment.
BONDS
Each individual call-out under this Agreement is a separate project for purposes of the City’s bidding and purchasing requirements, including, but not limited to, its bond requirements provided for in Civil Code Section 9550, which mandates that the City require a payment bond for certain public work projects involving an expenditure in excess of $25,000.
PAYMENT BONDS: Contractor shall provide a 100% payment bond for all individual call-out projects for which a project work order has been issued by the City in excess of $25,000.
PERFORMANCE BONDS: Contractor shall be required to provide a 100% performance bond whenever the City indicates that one is required in the project work order issued for an individual call-out project.
COST OF BONDS: Whenever a bond is required by the City for an individual call-out project, Contractor will be able to include the costs of the bonds for that individual call-out.
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DATE: 05/20/2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Public Works Department
2026-181
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBJECT:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR LOW-CARBON
TRANSIT OPERATIONS PROGRAM FUNDS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This staff report asks the City Council to adopt Resolution No. 2026-037, authorizing the execution and submittal of a funding application under the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program with the California Department of Transportation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-037, authorizing the execution of the Certifications and Assurances and Authorized Agent forms for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) with the California Department of Transportation for the fare subsidy program in the amount of $264,972.
BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
In 2014, California Legislature, Senate Bill 862 (SB 862), established the Transit, Affordable Housing, and Sustainable Communities Program, and appropriated proceeds in the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP). This program was established as a formulaic program that is apportioned five percent of the annual auction proceeds of the GGRF in accordance with Sections 99313 and 99314 of the Public Utilities Code (PUC).
LCTOP is one of several programs in the Transit Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program. It was created to provide operating and capital assistance to eligible recipients with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving mobility with an emphasis on serving disadvantaged communities. Eligible recipients include transportation planning agencies and transit operators eligible for State Transit Assistance funds. The City of Corona is an eligible recipient and may receive state funding from the LCTOP for transit projects.
ANALYSIS:
The City of Corona Transit Service (CCTS) has been utilizing LCTOP funds to reactivate the ridership lost during the pandemic by providing free fares to all riders. Since the launch of this program in February 2022, ridership on the Corona Cruiser, fixed-route service, has surpassed pre-Covid numbers, and Dial-Ride service continues to slowly recover.
DAR ridership is at 88% pre-COVID numbers.
The funding for the current fare subsidy program, utilizing FY 22/23 allocation was approved on April 4, 2023, for a three-year fare subsidy program ending on June 30, 2026. Through this subsidy program, free fares were provided to students, seniors, and persons with disabilities on the Corona Cruiser (fixed routes) and on Dial-A-Ride, and a reduced fare of $1.00 for the general public on Corona Cruiser.
Staff had intended to use FY 25/26 LCTOP allocation to continue this fare subsidy for students, seniors, and persons with disabilities for FY 26/27. However, the FY 25/26 allocation was delayed, and funds for this allocation will not be available until late FY 26/27; therefore staff is applying for these funds to be used in Fiscal 27/28.
To compensate for the delay in FY 25/26 LCTOP funding, Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) is allowing transit operators to utilize their operating funds towards providing fare subsidy for FY 26/27. Therefore, for FY 26/27, Local Transportation Funds will be utilized to continue the free fares for students, seniors, and persons with disabilities. In addition, AB2766 Subvention funds will be used to provide the reduced fare of $1.00 to the general public (discounted from $1.75). Thus, the city will be able to continue the current fare subsidy program through June 30, 2028, by utilizing LTF, AB2766, and FY 25/26 LCTOP Cycle A & Cycle B funds. This funding request parallels the City’s FY 26/27 through FY 28/29 Short Range Transit Plan.
To receive this funding, the City must submit an Allocation Request package for an eligible project to the California Department of Transportation. Eligible activities include:
1. Enhance or expand transit service by supporting new or expanded bus or rail services, new or expanded water-borne transit, or expanded intermodal transit facilities, and may include equipment acquisition, fueling, and maintenance, and other costs to operate those services or facilities.
2. Operational expenditures that increase transit mode share.
3. Purchase of zero-emission buses, including electric buses, and the installation of the necessary equipment and infrastructure to operate and support these zeroemission buses.
Additionally, the project must meet the following criteria:
1. Support at least one of the above-listed eligible projects.
2. Reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
3. Must be located in, or provide benefits to, low-income households, low-income communities, and/or a disadvantaged community defined by the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA).
4. Increase ridership for projects related to increasing transit mode share.
Based on the State’s guidelines and the eligible activities and criteria listed above, staff is applying for FY 25/26 LCTOP Cycle A funds for operating assistance in the form of a fare subsidy program for FY 27/28 as follows:
1. Free fares for students on the Corona Cruiser.
2. Free fares for seniors and persons with disabilities on both the Corona Cruiser and Dial-A-Ride.
Total cost for the above program is estimated at $314,055, of which Cycle A will fund $264,972. Once Cycle B becomes available, staff will submit another allocation request for the remaining $49,083.
This program will support the City’s efforts to increase ridership and reduce GHG emissions. This program is also supported by RCTC staff. To ensure timely submittal by the due date of April 28, 2026, staff has already submitted the allocation request with draft supporting documents. If approved by the Council, staff will follow with the approved and adopted City Resolution No. 2026-037 and supporting documents. A complete copy of the resolution and allocation request signature package are attached as Exhibit 1 and 2, respectively, to this staff report.
With the concurrence of our RCTC partners, staff seeks Council approval of the FY 25/26 LCTOP allocation request for the proposed fare subsidy program and adoption of Resolution 2026-037.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Under the PUC 99314, the City has been apportioned a direct $4,972 of FY 25-26 LCTOP funds. Per PUC 99313, the additional $260,000 will be contributed to Corona’s fare subsidy program by Riverside County Transportation Commission.
The FY 25-26 LCTOP Cycle A will provide $264,972 of the $314,055 needed for the oneyear of fare subsidy, starting July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028. Staff will submit another allocation request for Cycle B for the remaining $49,083.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
This action is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which states that a project is exempt from CEQA if the activity is covered by the commonsense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. This action merely adopts the resolution approving the fare subsidy program. There is no possibility that this action will have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, no environmental analysis is required.
PREPARED BY: SUDESH PAUL, TRANSIT PROGRAM MANAGER
REVIEWED BY: SAVAT KHAMPHOU, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Exhibit 1 – Resolution No. 2026-037
2. Exhibit 2 – LCTOP FY 25-26 AR Signature Pages
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-037
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF THE CERTIFICATIONS AND
ASSURANCES AND AUTHORIZED AGENT FORMS FOR
THE LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS PROGRAM
WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT:
FARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM - $264,972
WHEREAS, California Legislature, Senate Bill 862 (SB 862) (2014), established the Transit, Affordable Housing, and Sustainable Communities Program, and appropriated proceeds in the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP); and
WHEREAS, the City of Corona is an eligible recipient and may receive state funding from the LCTOP for transit projects; and
WHEREAS, the statutes related to state-funded transit projects require a local or regional implementing agency to abide by various regulations; and WHEREAS, SB 862 named the Department of Transportation (Department) as the administrative agency for the LCTOP; and
WHEREAS, the Department has developed guidelines for the purpose of administering and distributing LCTOP funds to eligible project sponsors (local agencies); and WHEREAS, the City of Corona wishes to receive an award of LCTOP funds to provide free fare subsidies to seniors, students and persons with disabilities on Corona Cruiser and Dial-A-Ride, (Fare Subsidy Program); and
WHEREAS, the City of Corona wishes to delegate authorization to the Public Works Director and his/her designee to execute all related documents and any amendments thereto; and
WHEREAS, if awarded LCTOP funds, the City of Corona will use Fiscal Year 2025-26 LCTOP funds in the amount of $264,972 for operating assistance for the City’s Fare Subsidy Program for starting July 1, 2027.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Corona and its agents shall comply with all conditions
and requirements set forth in the Certification and Assurances, and the Authorized Agent documents, and applicable statutes, regulations, and guidelines for all LCTOP funded transit projects.
SECTION 2. The Public Works Director or his/her designee is hereby authorized to execute all required documents of the LCTOP Program and any Amendments thereto with the California Department of Transportation.
SECTION 3. The City of Corona hereby authorizes the submittal of the following project nominations and allocation request to the Department in Fiscal Year 2025-26 LCTOP funds:
Project Name: Fare Subsidy Program for City of Corona Transit Service LCTOP Amount Requested: $264,972
Project Description: Provide free fares for students, seniors, and persons with disabilities on Corona Cruiser and Dial-A-Ride
Benefit to a Priority Population: This project benefits the disadvantaged and low-income communities as well as communities located within ½ mile of a disadvantaged and lowincome community.
Amount to benefit Priority Population: ~$211,978
City apportioned under PUC 99314: $4,972
Contributing Sponsors under PUC 99313: Riverside County Transportation Commission $260,000
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of May 2026.
Mayor of the City of Corona, California
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Corona, California
CERTIFICATION
I, Sylvia Edwards, City Clerk of the City of Corona, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Corona, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of May 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Corona, California, this 20th day of May 2026. ____________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Corona, California
[SEAL]
Yes Yes
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Months
Riverside County
https://www.coronaca.gov/departments/public-works/public-transit Riverside County Transportation Commission
08 Lead Agency Name: City of Corona
Address:
City, State, Zip Code:
LCTOP FY 2025-2026 Allocation Request Cycle A
FY 2025-2026 LCTOP: Cycle A
Lead Agency Information
Is your Cycle A and Cycle B project the same? Yes
Allocation Request Prepared by Contact (if different than "Prepared by") Name: Sudesh Paul Name:
Caltrans District:
Does your agency have an approved Title VI Plan? Approved Date: 05/25/23 Title VI Attached:
County:
Agency Website:
Regional Planning Agency:
400 S. Vicentia Ave.
Corona, CA 92882
Name: Sudesh Paul Assembly*:
Title: Transit Program Manager Senate*:
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail:
Authorized Agent Legislative District Numbers
Title: Transit Program Manager Title:
Phone #: (951) 279-3763 Phone #:
Sub-Type:
Implementation of free or reduced fares
Start date (anticipated): 7/1/2027 End date (anticipated): 06/30/2028 Project Summary
Name: No more
than 2 lines
Fare Subsidy Program for City of Corona Transit Service Description
(Short): No
more than 375
characters.
Provide free fares for Students, seniors, and persons with disabilities. Free fares will apply to the Corona Cruiser, the fixed route service, and the Corona Dial-A-Ride service.
Type: Operations
Phone #: (951) 279-3763 Congressional*:
E-mail [email protected] *if you have additional Districts, please provide a separate attachment Project Life: For capital projects, state the project useful life in years. For operation projects, state the number of months a service will be funded.
Capital:
Operations: 12
Request LONP: Your agency has selected a start date prior to estimated Award Date of October 1 2026, please provide an explaination of your need to start your project before the Award Date. $264,972
Rollover Projects: Please provide the total number of years your agency plans to accumulate funds and how many years remaining, include this year.
Rollover Project: No
Total Years of Rollover:
Remaining Years of Rollover:
Funding: 99313: $260,000 99314: $4,972 Total:
Division of Local Assistance
Low Carbon Transit Operations Program Page 1 of 20
Sheet Name: Allocation_Request
Rev. 1-2026
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LCTOP FY 2025-2026 Allocation Request Cycle A
Funding Information
Allocation Yr Prior FY 25-26 (A) FY 25-26 (B) FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 $4,972
Total LCTOP: $0 $264,972 $49,083 $0 $0 $0 $314,055
PUC 99314: $4,972
Total
PUC 99313: $260,000 $49,083 $309,083
$0 $314,055
Other Funds: $0
Total CCI: $0 $264,972 $49,083 $0 $0
$0
Other GGRF: $0
LCTOP Interest:
Contact Person: Sudesh Paul $0 99313
Contact Phone #: (951) 279-3763 $4,972 99314
$0 $314,055
Lead Agency: City of Corona Amount: PUC Funds Type:
Total: $0 $264,972 $49,083 $0 $0
Contact Phone #: (951) 453-6765 $0 99314
Contact E-mails: [email protected]
Contributing Sponsor: Riverside County Transportation Commission Amount: PUC Funds Type:
Contact Person: Eric DeHate $260,000 99313
Contact E-mail: [email protected]
Contact E-mails:
PUC Funds Type:
Contact Person: 99313
Contact Phone #: 99314
Contributing Sponsor: Amount:
Contributing Sponsor: Amount: PUC Funds Type:
Contact Person: 99313
Contact Phone #: 99314
Contact E-mails:
Contributing Sponsor: Amount: PUC Funds Type:
Contact Person: 99313
Currently, the only funds to be allocated to this project are LCTOP. LCTOP funds will not supplant other funds to complete this project.
Detailed Funding Information: This section should be completed to detail any CAP funds included in the “Prior” column, include the Project ID, amount of funds transferred, and CAP approval date(if available).
This is a new project.
Total FY 24-25 LCTOP Funding $264,972
Fully Funded Project: Provide a description of all the funds that will be used to complete this project and how LCTOP funds will not supplant other funding sources. Include the project ID and awarded funding amount from prior rollover years.
Contact Phone #: 99314
Contact E-mails:
Division of Local Assistance
Low Carbon Transit Operations Program Page 2 of 20
Sheet Name: Allocation_Request
Rev. 1-2026
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LCTOP FY 2025-2026 Allocation Request Cycle A
Funding Plan
Total Project Funding
$0 $0
R/W $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
PS&E $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
FY 28-29 Total
PA&ED $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Component Prior FY 25-26 (A) FY 25-26 (B) FY 26-27 FY 27-28 $0 $314,055
TOTAL $0 $264,972 $49,083 $0 $0 $0 $314,055
Operations/Other $0 $264,972 $49,083 $0 $0
$0 $0
Veh/Equip Purchase $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
CON $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$0
PS&E $0
PA&ED
Funding Source: Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) Component Prior FY 25-26 (A) FY 25-26 (B) FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 Total $0
Operations/Other $264,972 $49,083 $314,055
Equipment Purchase
$0
CON $0
R/W
FY 28-29 Total
PA&ED $0
$0 $314,055
Funding Source:
Component Prior FY 25-26 (A) FY 25-26 (B) FY 26-27 FY 27-28 TOTAL $0 $264,972 $49,083 $0 $0
$0
Equipment Purchase $0
CON
$0
R/W $0
PS&E
Funding Source:
Component Prior FY 25-26 (A) FY 25-26 (B) FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 $0
TOTAL $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Operations/Other
$0
R/W $0
PS&E
Total
PA&ED $0
$0
TOTAL $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Operations/Other
$0
Equipment Purchase $0
CON
Total
PA&ED $0
Funding Source:
Component Prior FY 25-26 (A) FY 25-26 (B) FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 $0
Equipment Purchase $0
CON
$0
R/W $0
PS&E
LCTOP FY 2025-2026 Allocation Request Cycle A
Funding Plan
$0
TOTAL $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
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Funding Source:
Component Prior FY 25-26 (A) FY 25-26 (B) FY 26-27 FY 27-28 $0
R/W $0
PS&E
FY 28-29 Total
PA&ED $0
$0
TOTAL $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Operations/Other
$0
Equipment Purchase $0
CON
Total
PA&ED $0
Funding Source:
Component Prior FY 25-26 (A) FY 25-26 (B) FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 $0
Equipment Purchase $0
CON
$0
R/W $0
PS&E
Funding Source:
Component Prior FY 25-26 (A) FY 25-26 (B) FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 $0
TOTAL $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Operations/Other
$0
R/W $0
PS&E
Total
PA&ED $0
$0
TOTAL $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Operations/Other
$0
Veh/Equip Purchase $0
CON
Total
PA&ED $0
Funding Source:
Component Prior FY 25-26 (A) FY 25-26 (B) FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 $0
Veh/Equip Purchase $0
CON
$0
R/W $0
PS&E
Funding Source:
Component Prior FY 25-26 (A) FY 25-26 (B) FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 $0
TOTAL $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Operations/Other
$0
R/W $0
PS&E
Total
PA&ED $0
$0
TOTAL $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Operations/Other
$0
Equipment Purchase $0
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3) Project Costs - Provide an itemized breakdown of project components and describe how the cost estimations were developed. Please include marketing and bus wraps cost in this section. Total costs must correspond to the Funding Information section above. No more than 14 lines.
The funds requested, $264,972 of Cycle A plus $49,083 in Cycle B can support approximately 128,627 rides for the twelve-month period. CCTS plans to use the funds to provide free fares to students, seniors, and persons with disabilities. The free fares for the senior and persons with disabilities categories will be valid on both the Corona Cruiser and the Corona DAR, while the free fares for students will be valid only on the Corona Cruiser. CCTS expects an average year-over-year increase of 10,730 in systemwide ridership based on year-to-year data. CCTS is estimating the following ridership and LCTOP revenues over the twelve-month period:
Corona Cruiser: Student 49,910 riders X $1.75 fares = $87,343; Senior/disabled 48,370 riders X $.75 fare = $36,278. Total for Cruiser $123,620
Corona Dial-A-Ride: 54,410 riders X $3.50 fare = $190,435 TOTAL request: $123,620 + $190,435 = $314,055
This request will apply $264 972 in Cycle A and remaining 49 083 in Cycle B LCTOP FY 2025-2026 Allocation Request Cycle A
Project Information
1) Project Description - Provide a comprehensive project description. For operations projects, include: #of trips, span, frequency improvements, days of operation and marketing component (if applicable). For capital projects, include:
product specifications and identify all LCTOP funded components. No more than 14 lines.
City of Corona Transit Service (CCTS) provides fixed routes and Dial-A-Ride (DAR) Services. Corona Cruiser is a network of two fixed routes: the Red Line and the Blue Line. Service is provided on weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 7:05 p.m., Saturday service is from ~9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Service is provided approximately 255 days per year. CCTS does not operate on the following holidays: New Years, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
DAR Service operates the same days and hours with extended hours for those certified under ADA. DAR provides service within the City of Corona, incorporated county areas of Coronita, Home Gardens and El Cerrito, and satellite locations in the City of Norco. This project will not affect the overall operations as the project intends to use the LCTOP funds for operating assistance in the form of fare subsidy as follows:
1.Free fares for students on the Corona Cruiser (fare subsidy of $1.75)
2.Free fares for seniors and persons with disabilities on both the Corona Cruiser and DAR (fare subsidy of $.75 on Cruiser and $3.50 on DAR)
This program will support the City’s efforts to increase ridership and reduce GHG emissions. 2) Project Planning - Provide a detailed explanation of the project planning process and how it was designed to avoid substantial burden on any low- income, disadvantaged, and vulnerable populations. Include any public outreach, events, workshops or community input. No more than 14 lines.
This project aims to reacquaint and promote the continued use of public transportation. City of Corona Transit Service does not expect to burden any low-income or disadvantaged community. Instead, this project will provide the public with opportunities to utilize public transit at low or no cost, thereby increasing ridership.
Based on an onboard rider survey performed in March 2022, 12% surveyed felt it was too expensive, and another 35% responded that they don't have access to a vehicle. Seventy-eight percent answered that they were retired, indicating a fixed income, with the majority responding with a household income of less than $25,000. In addition, according to the community-wide transit survey, 21% responded that it was too expensive, while another 21% answered that they didn’t have access to a vehicle. Both surveys included comments to provide low or free-fare options.
Further, City of Corona's Council directed to find means to provide free or reduced fares to reduce the burden on lowincome, disadvantaged communities.
The current fare subsidy ends on June 30, 2026 and the City has receive multiple requests to continue the fare subsidy.
The overall goal of this project is to increase ridership and promote public transportation.
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5) Agency Service - Describe the transit service provided and how the project plays into the overall operations. . No more than 2450 characters.
Corona Cruiser is a network of two fixed routes known as the Red Line and the Blue Line. Service is provided weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 7:05 p.m., Saturday service is from 9:07 00 a.m. to 5:09 p.m. for the Red Line, and 8:52 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. for the Blue Line. Corona DAR operates the same days and hours as fixed route. This project will not affect the overall operations plan as the intent of the project is to promote use of public transportation by offering free fare program for constituents to participate in. CCTS provides vitals services to those that are transit dependent and that includes seniors/disabled and student population who either don’t have access to a vehicle or are unable to drive.
The fare subsidy program provides an opportunity to increase ridership and promote public transit. 6) AB 680 Workforce Standards to Support Job Quality -As part of your FY 25-26 LCTOP Allocation Request Packet please include an electronic copy of your agency's most recently approved procurement manuals.
Yes Did you submit your approved procurement manual as part of your FY 25-26 LCTOP Allocation Request Packet?
LCTOP FY 2025-2026 Allocation Request Cycle A
Agency Information
4) Agency Fare - Describe your agency's fare structure including any discounts or special fares and how the project will affect that structure, if at all. No more than 16 Lines.
Current Fare Structure
Fixed Route:
Adult & Student $1.75
Senior/Disabled $0.75
Children 46 inches tall or under $0.50
Dial-A-Ride:
Senior/Disabled $3.50
Buddy Fare $1.75
This project will provide free fares for students and seniors/disabled on the fixed route service, as well as free fares for seniors/disabled on Dial-A-Ride Service.
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Project GHG Benefits
Project Yr. 1 Ridership Increase - Estimated
annual ridership contributed by the new
service or capital improvement in Yr1.
10,730
Expect a 7.5% increase in systemwide ridership. Base
ridership for students, seniors and persons with
disabilities categories: 143,065*7.5%=10,730.
Project Yr. F Ridership Increase - Estimated
annual ridership contributed by the new
service or capital improvement in YrF.
10,730
Ridership increase calculated for the one year based
on 7.5% increase 143,065*7.5%=10,730.
Year 1 (Yr1) - First year of service, or year
that capital improvements will be
completed.
2027
Project to start July 1, 2027
Year F (YrF) - Final year that the service is
funded or the final year of useful life for
capital improvements.
2028
The project is expected to end on June 30, 2028
Greenhouse Gas Reductions - Describe qualitatively how this project will reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The objective of this project is to provide transit dependent riders with free and reduced fare options while promoting the use of public transportation for those that have never used the service. Staff estimates this project will increase ridership by 5% for Cruiser and 10% for DAR during the 12-month period. The increased ridership will help in reducing auto trips resulting in reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
By getting more people to utilize the service will increase ridership and reduce auto trips resulting in reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
Greenhouse Gas Reductions - Please provide quantitative information requested below and explanations supporting the data provided.
Value Explanation
Total Project VMTs Reduced
38,631
This number is calculated based on the values above.
Total Project GHG Emission Reductions
(MTCO2e) 16.28
This number is calculated based on the values from
above and the QM-Tool tab.
Project Useful Life
1 This is calculated based on the values above.
Total Project Ridership Increased
10,730
This is calculated based on the values above.
Adjustment (A) - Adjustment factor to
account for Choice Riders.Use defaults
values listed on
0.551
Used the adjustment factor for purchased
transportation for demand response (.54) and local
bus (.561), which equates to an average of .551
Trip Length (L) - Length (miles) of average
auto trip reduced or average passenger trip
length. You may use defaults values list ed
on
6.54 Used the trip length for purchased transportation for demand response (8.88) and local bus (4.2), which
equates to an average of 6.54
FY 25-26 LCTOP Project GHG Emission
Reductions (MTCO2e) 16.28
This number is calculated based on the values from
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X
X
X
X
Transit Facility Parking Cost
($/Roundtrip/Rider) (Average cost to park to
use transit associated with project)
$0.00 (ex. The average transit facility parking cost is $5 per day) Avoided Parking Cost ($/Roundtrip/Rider)
(Average avoided parking cost associated
with project)
$0.00 (ex. The average parking cost in the project area is $15 per day)
Baseline Average One-Way Fare Cost
($/One-Way Trip/Rider) (Average fare per
boarding, prior to project implementation)
$2.00 The systemwide average fare between the senior, student, and the disabled is $2.00
New Average One-Way Fare Cost
($/One-Way Trip/Rider) (Average fare per
boarding resulting from project
implementation)
$0.00 The systemwide average reduced fare paid due to this project betwee seniors, students, and disabled is $0.00 Value Explanation
Travel Cost Savings Benefits
LCTOP FY 2025-2026 Allocation Request Cycle A
Project Benefits
Co-Benefits - Describe benefits selected above and other benefits not listed.
Staff will coordinate with the local school district to promote the free student fare and educate on the use of public transit. Recently, during this school year, the district changed the start time of many schools in the area which may have resulted in parents having to rely on different modes of transportation. In addition, as a result of free/reduced fare, this project decreases the overall cost to travel via public transit when connecting to other transit systems in the area. Further, this project promotes active transportation. Based on an onboard survey in March 2022, 90% of the riders accessed and completed their fixed route trip by walking or riding a bicycle.
Improved Public Health College Grades K-12
Reduced Operating/Maintenance Costs Promotes Active Transportation Increase System Reliability Promotes Integration w/ other modes Avoided Toll Cost ($/Roundtrip/Rider)
(Average avoided toll cost associated with
project)
$0.00 (ex. The average tolling cost in the project area is $10 per day)
Co-Benefits - Check all additional Benefits/Outcomes.
Improved Safety Coordination with Educational Institution Division of Local Assistance
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Community Engagement Co-Benefit
To estimate the community engagement co-benefit, users will respond to the five questions below. Based on the responses to the questions, the level of community engagement will be evaluated as low, medium, or high. 1) Is the project being proposed for LCTOP funding, a neighborhood-scale, city/regional-scale, or rural-scale project? City/Regional
h. Developed project features or project alternatives collaboratively with the community by a communitybased organization, community-driven steering committee, or similar entity designed, planned, and implemented the project in whole or in significant part.
5. Considering all input opportunities, which of the following statements are true (check all that apply):
a. The participants comprised a broadly representative sample of the population potentially benefiting from, or affected by, the project.
b. Project proponents identified key community leaders and organizations and engaged them directly. c. The events and input opportunities were hosted at varied and accessible times and locations throughout the area potentially affected by the project and included both in person and online forms of engagement. Events and written materials were offered in languages other than English. d. The participation process was conducted or assisted by a professional facilitator or public participation expert.
b. Solicited and recorded written or spoken input from the community about specific aspects of the project or potential project alternatives before decisions on those aspects and alternatives were finalized. c. Incorporated proposals or ideas from the community into project alternatives or components. d. Reported back to the community on how the input in 4(b) and 4(c) was incorporated. e. Developed project features or project alternatives collaboratively with the community by having one or more workshops or other meetings in which the community developed a project alternative or specific component to address unmet community needs, which was subsequently included in the project’s application for funding or final design.
f. Developed project features or project alternatives collaboratively with the community by formal cooperation with a community-based organization (i.e., via a memorandum of understanding, community benefits agreement, steering committee, labor agreement, etc.) to acquire or distribute funding, identify project alternatives or project components, or otherwise enhance community engagement in project design, planning and implementation.
g. Developed project features or project alternatives collaboratively with the community by delegation of authority to choose between project alternatives or components to the community through a steering committee, organized voting process, representative community-based organization, or other means. 2) With regard to public events held by the project proponent to discuss this project proposal with the community, what was the approximate total attendance at those events? 3) With regard to other opportunities provided by the project proponent for community members to comment or provide input on the project, beyond those included in question 2, what is the approximate total number of people who provided commentary or input on the project through these opportunities?
4) Which of the following took place as part of the events & other opportunities identified? (Check all that apply):
a. Informed the community about various aspects of the project, including the process by which major decisions about the project would be made.
e. The project proponents, or those acting on their behalf, prepared and followed a community engagement plan that meets the minimum criteria originally established by the Transformative Climate Communities Program Priority Population Community Engagement: Identify the specific assessment for the Community Engagement Co-benefit (High, Medium, Low): Low
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Is the project located outside of a disadvantaged community, but within 1/2 mile of a disadvantage community and within a low-income census tract? Yes
Step 2 - Identify a Need: Review the options and select one that explains how the community or household need for the priority population identified in Step 1 was determined.
Priority Populations Community Needs Description: Describe the community or household need and how it was identified. If option “B. Local Documentation” was chosen, briefly describe the documentation. If option “C. Data Tools” was chosen, include the name of the tool in the description.
C. Data Tools: Refer to one of the tools provided on the California Climate Investments website and confirm that the project will reduce the impacts related to at least one of the factors or indicators.
Does your Agency's Service Area have a Disadvantaged Community? (as defined by SB 535) Yes Is the project located within the boundaries of a Disadvantaged Community census tract? Yes Is the project located within the boundaries of a Low-Income community census tract? Yes Priority Populations Benefits
Step 1 - Identify the Priority Population: Determine if the project is at least partially located within a Priority Population census track or will benefit Priority Population households.
Agency can meet the DAC requirement by meeting any of the SB 1119 Project Criteria:
Is the project a transit fare subsidies or network and fare integration technology improvements, including, but not limited to, discounted or free student transit passes Yes
Is the project a purchase of zero-emission transit buses and/or purchase and installation of supporting infrastructure?
No
Is the project a new or expanded transit service that connects with transit service serving a disadvantaged communities?
No
Amount of FY 25-26 funds to benefit Low-Income Community: $26,497 Amount of FY 25-26 fund to benefit Low-Income Households and Residents within 1/2 mile of a DAC: $52,994 Total Amount of FY 25-26 LCTOP funds to benefit Priority Population (Total should not exceed total FY 25-26 LCTOP project funding): $211,978 California climate investmentsvestiments priority populations mapping tool 4.0 Step 3 - Provide a Benefit:Review the options below and select one that demonstrates how the project directly benefits the priority population identified in Step 1 and addresses the need identified in Step 2.
Priority Population Benefit: Select the benefit
your project provides to the community or
household.
F. Project reduces the transportation cost burden.
Please provide the amount of FY 25-26 LCTOP funds estimated to benefit Priority Populations.
Amount of FY 25-26 funds to benefit a Disadvantage Community (If you have a DAC, at least 50% must benefit a DAC) : $132,486 Division of Local Assistance
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Note to applicants:
A step-by-step user guide, including project examples, for this Benefits Calculator Tool is available here:
Step 2a: Identify the Project Type.
Step 2b: Input Project-specific Information.
Project Name:
SECTION 1: This section is used to determine the quantification method and emission factors to use to estimate emissions.
Project Info Inputs Input Required Description
Project Sub-Type Implementation of free or reduced
fares Automated For the purposes of this quantification, eligible LCTOP projects fall into four project types. Select the project type that best describes this component.
Quantification
Method System and Efficiency Improvements Searched Emission Estimates = Emission Reductions from Displaced Autos Quantification
Method 1 System and Efficiency Improvements Searched The primary quantification method.
Quantification
Method 2 N/A Searched The secondary quantification method, if applicable.
Service Type Local/ Intercity Bus (Short Distances) Required Input The transit service (e.g., Intercity/Express Bus (Long Distance), Rail, Vanpool, etc.) directly associated with the proposed project. For projects that serve multiple services, select Multi-modal.
Type of Region County Required Input The type of region that best encompasses the geographic location for the proposed project type.
Region Riverside Required Input The County or Air Basin where the majority of the service occurs.
Year 1 (Yr1) 2027 Automated The first year of operation for the new expanded/enhanced service - funded by FY 2025-26 LCTOP funds.
Year F (YrF) 2028 Automated The final year of operation for the new expanded/enhanced service - funded by FY 2025-26 LCTOP funds.
Useful Life (yrs) 1 Calculated The number of years the service is funded by FY 2025-26 LCTOP funds.
Limited to up to 50 years.
SECTION 2: This section is used to estimate the emission and cost reductions from displaced auto vehicle miles traveled (VMT).
Displaced Auto VMT
Inputs Input Required Description
Yr1 Ridership 10,730 Automated The increase in unlinked passenger trips directly associated with the proposed project in the first year (Yr1).
YrF Ridership 10,730 Automated
The increase in unlinked passenger trips directly associated with the proposed project in the final year. If the ridership is not expected to change, Yr1 and YrF should be the same value.
Adjustment Factor 0.551 Automated
Discount factor applied to annual ridership to account for transitdependent riders.
Use: Document project-specific data or system average developed from a recent, statistically valid survey or default.
Length of Average
Trip (mi) 6.54 Automated Annual passenger miles over unlinked trips directly associated with the proposed project.
Passenger VMT
Reductions (mi) 38,631 Calculated The estimated displaced auto VMT from the proposed project.
GHG Emission
Reductions (MTCO2e) 16 Calculated
The estimated GHG emission reductions in metric tons (MT) of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) from displaced auto VMT from the proposed project.
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SECTION 3: This section is used to estimate the net emission reductions from new service or from the purchase of new zero-emission/hybrid vehicle(s).
New Service Vehicle
Inputs Input Required Description
Vehicle Type Not Required Not applicable for this project type.
Engine Tier Not Required Not applicable for this project type.
Engine Horsepower Not Required Not applicable for this project type.
Fuel Type Not Required Not applicable for this project type.
Hybrid Vehicle Not Required Not applicable for this project type.
Model Year Not Required Not applicable for this project type.
Project-Specific GHG
Emission Factor
(gCO2e/MJ)
Not Required Not applicable for this project type.
Annual VMT (mi/yr) Not Required Not applicable for this project type.
Annual Fuel Use Not Required Not applicable for this project type.
SECTION 4: This section is used to estimate the net emission reductions from vehicle replacement as a result of the proposed project.
Baseline Vehicle
Inputs Required Description
Vehicle Type Not Required Not applicable for this project type.
Engine Tier Not Required Not applicable for this project type.
Engine Horsepower Not Required Not applicable for this project type.
Fuel Type Not Required Not applicable for this project type.
Hybrid Vehicle Not Required Not applicable for this project type.
Model Year Not Required Not applicable for this project type.
Project-Specific GHG
Emission Factor
(gCO2e/MJ)
Not Required Not applicable for this project type.
Annual VMT
(mi/yr) Not Required Not applicable for this project type.
Annual Fuel Use Not Required Not applicable for this project type.
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SECTION 5: This section is used to estimate the net emission reductions from fuel/energy reductions as a result of the proposed project.
Fuel/Energy
Reductions Inputs Input Required Description
Vehicle Type Not Required The vehicle type (e.g., Transit Bus, Streetcar, Ferry, etc.) of the vehicle(s) that will realize fuel/energy reductions as a result of The project.
Engine Tier Not Required Not applicable for this project type.
Engine Horsepower Not Required Not applicable for this project type.
Fuel Type Not Required Not applicable for this project type.
Model Year Not Required Not applicable for this project type.
Annual Fuel/Energy
Reduced Not Required Not applicable for this project type.
SECTION 6: This section is used to estimate the travel cost savings as a result of the proposed project.
Travel Cost Savings
Inputs Input Required Description
Baseline Average
One-Way Fare Cost
($/One-Way
$2.00 Automated The average fare cost per one-way trip per rider prior to project implementation. If expanding service, baseline fare cost is zero.
New Average
One-Way Fare Cost
($/One-Way
$0.00 Automated The new expected average fare cost per one-way trip per rider resulting from the proposed project.
Average Transit
Facility Parking Cost
($/Roundtrip/Rider)
$0.00 Automated
The average expected cost of parking per roundtrip per rider that riders would pay at the transit facility where the trip originates. Consider that not all transit riders may use the parking. However, the calculations will already take into account that parking is only paid once per roundtrip, so do not divide this value by two to account for one-way trips.
Average Avoided
Parking Cost
($/Roundtrip/Rider)
$0.00 Automated
The average expected cost of parking per roundtrip per rider that riders would have otherwise paid if not using the service resulting from the project. The calculations will already take into account that parking is only paid once per roundtrip, so do not divide this value by two to account for one-way trips.
Average Avoided Toll
Cost
($/Roundtrip/Rider)
$0.00 Automated
The average expected cost of tolls per roundtrip per rider that riders would have otherwise paid if not using the service resulting from the project. The calculations will already take into account that tolls are only paid once per roundtrip, so do not divide this value by two to account for one-way trips.
This section is used to estimate the travel cost savings as a result of the proposed project.
Total Project GHG
Emission Reductions
(MTCO2e)
16 Calculated Total GHG emission reductions (MTCO2e) from the project during the useful life.
FY 2025-26 LCTOP
Project GHG Emission
Reductions (MTCO2e)
16 Calculated
The portion of GHG emission reductions attributable to funding from FY 24- 25 LCTOP; GHG emission reductions are prorated according to the level of program funding contributed from FY 24-25 LCTOP and other GGRF-funded programs, as applicable.
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LCTOP FY 2025-2026 Project Location Information
Location Name Latitude Longitude Priority Population
J and 8th 38.580997 -121.496433 Disadvantaged Community Belle Ave. and W. Grand Blvd. 33.88148 -117.56766 Disadvantaged Community Via Del Rio and Border Ave. 33.86886 -117.5948 Low-Income Community/Household Fullerton and Magnolia 33.85785 -117.55122 Low-Income w/n 1/2 mile of a DAC If you are claiming a Priority Population benefit, please provide at least one location point to each claimed community within the first three rows. Then select from the drop down which community the location points are representing.
Please provide specific area information for the project. Lat-Long for the project should be in decimal degrees.
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LCTOP FY 2025-2026 MAP
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Sheet Name: Map
Rev. 1-2024
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Step 3: Review the Estimated GHG Emission Reductions for the Proposed Project Project Name: Fare Subsidy Program for City of
Corona Transit Service
Quantified GHG Component 1 Quantified GHG Component 2
Identifying Descriptor
Provide free fares for Students, seniors,
and persons with disabilities. Free fares
will apply to the Corona Cruiser, the
fixed route service, and the Corona DialA-Ride service.
GHG Emission Reduction Start Date (Year) 2027; 2027
Total CCI
Total GHG Emission Reductions (MTCO2e) 16
Total GGRF Funds Requested ($) $314,055
Total GHG Emission Reductions/Total GGRF Funds
Requested (MTCO2e/$) 0.000052
LCTOP
TIRCP GHG Emission Reductions (MTCO2e) 16
TIRCP Funds Requested ($) $314,055
TIRCP GHG Emission Reductions/TIRCP Funds
Requested (MTCO2e/$) 0.000052
TIRCP Funds Requested/TIRCP GHG Emission
Reductions ($/MTCO2e) 19,296
Additional CCI Program 1
CCI Program
GHG Emission Reductions Attributable to other GGRF
Programs (MTCO2e) Total Additional GGRF Funds to Implement Project ($) Additional CCI Program 2
CCI Program
GHG Emission Reductions Attributable to other GGRF
Programs (MTCO2e) Total Additional GGRF Funds to Implement Project ($) January 9, 2023 19 of 20 GHG Summary
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Step 3: Review the Estimated GHG Emission Reductions for the Proposed Project Name:
Quantified
Co-Benefit
Component 1
Quantified
Co-Benefit
Component 2
Identifying Descriptor
Provide free fares
for Students,
seniors, and
persons with
disabilities. Free
fares will apply to Total CCI
Passenger VMT Reductions
(miles) 38,631
Fossil Fuel Use Reductions (gallons) 1,367
Fossil Fuel Energy Use Reductions (kWh) Energy and Fuel Cost Savings ($) Passenger Travel Cost Savings ($) $33,018
ROG Emission Reductions (lbs) 1 NOx
Emission Reductions (lbs) 4 PM2.5 Emission Reductions (lbs) 0 Diesel PM Emission Reductions (lbs) 0
TIRCP
Passenger VMT Reductions
(miles) 38,631
Fossil Fuel Use Reductions (gallons) 1,367
Fossil Fuel Energy Use Reductions (kWh) Energy and Fuel Cost Savings ($) Passenger Travel Cost Savings ($) $33,018
ROG Emission Reductions (lbs) 1 NOx
Emission Reductions (lbs) 4 PM2.5 Emission Reductions (lbs) 0 Diesel PM Emission Reductions (lbs) 0
Additional CCI Program 1
Passenger VMT Reductions
(miles) Fossil Fuel Use Reductions (gallons) Fossil Fuel Energy Use Reductions (kWh) Energy and Fuel Cost Savings ($)
Passenger Travel Cost Savings ($)
ROG Emission Reductions (lbs) NOx
Emission Reductions (lbs) PM2.5 Emission Reductions (lbs) Diesel PM Emission Reductions (lbs)
Additional CCI Program 2
Passenger VMT Reductions
(miles) Fossil Fuel Use Reductions (gallons)
Fossil Fuel Energy Use Reductions (kWh)
Energy and Fuel Cost Savings ($)
Passenger Travel Cost Savings ($)
ROG Emission Reductions (lbs) NOx
Emission Reductions (lbs) PM2.5 Emission Reductions (lbs) Diesel PM Emission Reductions (lbs)
are Subsidy Program for City of Cor
January 9, 2023 20 of 20 Co-benefits Summary
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FY 2025-2026 LCTOP
Authorized Agent
AS THE Public Works Director
(Chief Executive Officer/Director/President/Secretary)
OF THE City of Corona
(Name of County/City/Transit Organization)
I hereby authorize the following individual(s) to execute for and on behalf of the named Regional Entity/Transit Operator, any actions necessary for the purpose of obtaining Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) funds provided by the California Department of Transportation, Division of Local Assistance. I understand that if there is a change in the authorized agent, the project sponsor must submit a new form. This form is required even when the authorized agent is the executive authority himself. I understand the Board must provide a resolution approving the Authorized Agent. The Board Resolution appointing the Authorized Agent is attached.
Savat Khamphou, Public Works Director OR
(Name and Title of Authorized Agent)
Sudesh Paul, Transit Program Manager OR
(Name and Title of Authorized Agent)
Rosalva Ureno, City Traffic Engineer OR
(Name and Title of Authorized Agent)
Click here to enter text. OR
(Name and Title of Authorized Agent)
Savat Khamphou Public Works Director
(Print Name) (Title)
(Signature)
Approved this 20
day
of May , 2026
FY 2025-2026 LCTOP
Certifications and Assurances
Lead Agency: City of Corona
Project Title: Fare Subsidy Program
Prepared by: Sudesh Paul, Transit Program Manager
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has adopted the following Certifications and Assurances for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP).
As a condition of the receipt of LCTOP funds, Lead Agency must comply with these terms and conditions.
A. General
1. The Lead Agency agrees to abide by the current LCTOP Guidelines and applicable legal requirements.
2. The Lead Agency must submit to Caltrans a signed Authorized Agent form designating the representative who can submit documents on behalf of the project sponsor and a copy of the board resolution appointing the Authorized Agent.
B. Project Administration
1. The Lead Agency certifies that required environmental documentation is complete before requesting an allocation of LCTOP funds. The Lead Agency assures that projects approved for LCTOP funding comply with Public Resources Code § 21100 and § 21150.
2. The Lead Agency certifies that a dedicated bank account for LCTOP funds only will be established within 30 days of receipt of LCTOP funds.
3. The Lead Agency certifies that when LCTOP funds are used for a transit capital project, that the project will be completed and remain in operation for its useful life.
4. The Lead Agency certifies that it has the legal, financial, and technical capacity to carry out the project, including the safety and security aspects of that project.
5. The Lead Agency certifies that they will notify Caltrans of pending litigation, dispute, or negative audit findings related to the project, before receiving an allocation of funds.
6. The Lead Agency must maintain satisfactory continuing control over the use of project equipment and facilities and will adequately maintain project equipment and facilities for the useful life of the project.
7. Any interest the Lead Agency earns on LCTOP funds must be used only on approved LCTOP projects.
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8. The Lead Agency must notify Caltrans of any changes to the approved project with a Corrective Action Plan (CAP).
9. Under extraordinary circumstances, a Lead Agency may terminate a project prior to completion. In the event the Lead Agency terminates a project prior to completion, the Lead Agency must (1) contact Caltrans in writing and follow-up with a phone call verifying receipt of such notice; (2) pursuant to verification, submit a final report indicating the reason for the termination and demonstrating the expended funds were used on the intended purpose; (3) submit a request to reassign the funds to a new project within 180 days of termination.
C. Reporting
1. The Lead Agency must submit the following LCTOP reports:
a. Annual Project Activity Reports October 30th each year. b. A Close Out Report within six months of project completion. c. The annual audit required under the Transportation Development Act (TDA), to verify receipt and appropriate expenditure of LCTOP funds. A copy of the audit report must be submitted to Caltrans within six months of the close of the year (December 31) each year in which LCTOP funds have been received or expended.
d. Project Outcome Reporting as defined by CARB Funding Guidelines. e. Jobs Reporting as defined by CARB Funding Guidelines.
2. Other Reporting Requirements: CARB develops and revises Funding Guidelines that will include reporting requirements for all State agencies that receive appropriations from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. Caltrans and project sponsors will need to submit reporting information in accordance with CARB’s Funding Guidelines, including reporting on greenhouse gas reductions and benefits to disadvantaged communities.
D. Cost Principles
1. The Lead Agency agrees to comply with Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations 225 (2 CFR 225), Cost Principles for State and Local Government, and 2 CFR, Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments.
2. The Lead Agency agrees, and will assure that its contractors and subcontractors will be obligated to agree, that:
a. Contract Cost Principles and Procedures, 48 CFR, Federal Acquisition Regulations System, Chapter 1, Part 31, et seq., shall be used to determine the allow ability of individual project cost items and
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b. Those parties shall comply with Federal administrative procedures in accordance with 2 CFR, Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments. Every sub-recipient receiving LCTOP funds as a contractor or sub-contractor shall comply with
Federal administrative procedures in accordance with 2 CFR, Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments.
3. Any project cost for which the Lead Agency has received funds that are determined by subsequent audit to be unallowable under 2 CFR 225, 48 CFR, Chapter 1, Part 31 or 2 CFR, Part 200, are subject to repayment by the Lead Agency to the State of California (State). All projects must reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as required under Public Resources Code section 75230, and any project that fails to reduce greenhouse gases shall also have its project costs submit to repayment by the Lead Agency to the State. Should the Lead Agency fail to reimburse moneys due to the State within thirty (30) days of demand, or within such other period as may be agreed in writing between the Parties hereto, the State is authorized to intercept and withhold future payments due the Lead Agency from the State or any third-party source, including but not limited to, the State Treasurer and the State Controller.
A. Record Retention
1. The Lead Agency agrees and will assure that its contractors and subcontractors shall establish and maintain an accounting system and records that properly accumulate and segregate incurred project costs and matching funds by line item for the project.
The accounting system of the Lead Agency, its contractors and all subcontractors shall conform to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and enable the determination of incurred costs at interim points of completion. All accounting records and other supporting papers of the Lead Agency, its contractors and subcontractors connected with LCTOP funding shall be maintained for a minimum of three (3) years after the “Project Closeout” report or final Phase 2 report is submitted (per CARB Funding Guidelines, Vol. 3, page 3.A-16), and shall be held open to inspection, copying, and audit by representatives of the State and the California State Auditor.
Copies thereof will be furnished by the Lead Agency, its contractors, and subcontractors upon receipt of any request made by the State or its agents. In conducting an audit of the costs claimed, the State will rely to the maximum extent possible on any prior audit of the Lead Agency pursuant to the provisions of federal and State law. In the absence of such an audit, any acceptable audit work performed by the Lead Agency’s external and internal auditors may be relied upon and used by the State when planning and conducting additional audits.
2. For the purpose of determining compliance with Title 21, California Code of Regulations, Section 2500 et seq., when applicable, and other matters connected with
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the performance of the Lead Agency’s contracts with third parties pursuant to Government Code § 8546.7, the project sponsor, its contractors and subcontractors and the State shall each maintain and make available for inspection all books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to the performance of such contracts, including, but not limited to, the costs of administering those various contracts. All of the above referenced parties shall make such materials available at their respective offices at all reasonable times during the entire project period and for three (3) years from the date of final payment. The State, the California State Auditor, or any duly authorized representative of the State, shall each have access to any books, records, and documents that are pertinent to a project for audits, examinations, excerpts, and transactions, and the Lead Agency shall furnish copies thereof if requested.
3. The Lead Agency, its contractors and subcontractors will permit access to all records of employment, employment advertisements, employment application forms, and other pertinent data and records by the Civil Rights Department, or any other agency of the State of California designated by the State, for the purpose of any investigation to ascertain compliance with this document.
F. Special Situations
Caltrans may perform an audit and/or request detailed project information of the project sponsor’s LCTOP funded projects at Caltrans’ discretion at any time prior to the completion of the LCTOP.
I certify all these conditions will be met.
Savat Khamphou Public Works Director
(Print Authorized Agent) (Title)
(Signature) (Date)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-037
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF THE CERTIFICATIONS AND
ASSURANCES AND AUTHORIZED AGENT FORMS FOR
THE LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS PROGRAM
WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT:
FARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM - $264,972
WHEREAS, California Legislature, Senate Bill 862 (SB 862) (2014), established the Transit, Affordable Housing, and Sustainable Communities Program, and appropriated proceeds in the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP); and
WHEREAS, the City of Corona is an eligible recipient and may receive state funding from the LCTOP for transit projects; and
WHEREAS, the statutes related to state-funded transit projects require a local or regional implementing agency to abide by various regulations; and WHEREAS, SB 862 named the Department of Transportation (Department) as the administrative agency for the LCTOP; and
WHEREAS, the Department has developed guidelines for the purpose of administering and distributing LCTOP funds to eligible project sponsors (local agencies); and WHEREAS, the City of Corona wishes to receive an award of LCTOP funds to provide free fare subsidies to seniors, students and persons with disabilities on Corona Cruiser and Dial-A-Ride, (Fare Subsidy Program); and,
WHEREAS, the City of Corona wishes to delegate authorization to the Public Works Director and his/her designee to execute all related documents and any amendments thereto; and
WHEREAS, if awarded LCTOP funds, the City of Corona will use Fiscal Year 2025-26 LCTOP funds in the amount of $264,972 for operating assistance for the City’s Fare Subsidy Program for starting July 1, 2027.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Corona, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. The City of Corona and its agents shall comply with all conditions
and requirements set forth in the Certification and Assurances, and the Authorized Agent documents, and applicable statutes, regulations, and guidelines for all LCTOP funded transit projects.
SECTION 2. The Public Works Director or his/her designee is hereby authorized to execute all required documents of the LCTOP Program and any Amendments thereto with the California Department of Transportation.
SECTION 3. The City of Corona hereby authorizes the submittal of the following project nominations and allocation request to the Department in Fiscal Year 2025-26 LCTOP funds:
Project Name: Fare Subsidy Program for City of Corona Transit Service LCTOP Amount Requested: $264,972
Project Description: Provide free fares for students, seniors, and persons with disabilities on Corona Cruiser and Dial-A-Ride
Benefit to a Priority Population: This project benefits the disadvantaged and low-income communities as well as communities located within ½ mile of a disadvantaged and lowincome community.
Amount to benefit Priority Population: ~$211,978
City apportioned under PUC 99314: $4,972
Contributing Sponsors under PUC 99313: Riverside County Transportation Commission $260,000
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 20th day of May 2026.
Mayor of the City of Corona, California
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Corona, California
CERTIFICATION
I, the City Clerk of the City of Corona, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Corona, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of May 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Corona, California, this 20th day of May 2026. ____________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Corona, California
[SEAL]
DATE: 05/20/2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Human Resources Department
2026-186
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ANNUAL REPORT ON THE CITY’S PERSONNEL VACANCY RATES AND THE CITY’S RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This staff report asks the City Council to conduct a public hearing and receive and file the annual report on the City’s personnel vacancy rates and the City’s recruitment and retention efforts.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the City Council conduct the public hearing and receive and file this report.
BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
AB 2561 was written to address job vacancies in local government. Among other requirements, the bill mandates that public agencies present the status of vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts during a public hearing before the agency’s governing body at least once per fiscal year, prior to the adoption of the agency’s budget. The bill was enacted into law and is codified in Government Code section 3502.3.
ANALYSIS:
The report includes a summary of the total vacancies as of the measurement date, the percentage of total vacancies by bargaining unit, and actions the City continues to take to address fill personnel vacancies and promote employee retention.
The table below provides a summary of the total vacancies and the percentage of total vacancies by bargaining unit and for the city overall, using data as of December 1, 2025.
Bargaining
Unit
Total
Positions
Total
Vacancies
% Vacant
CFA 121 4 3%
CONF 52 1 2%
CPEA 131 2 2%
CPSA 37 4 11%
CPSEA 310 28 9%
CSA 51 3 6%
CUEA 70 1 1%
EXEC 19 1 5%
MGMT 53 7 13%
All 980 84 9%
The table above highlights the distribution of vacancies across different bargaining units within the City of Corona. The overall vacancy rate is 9%.
Recruitment and Retention Analysis:
The City recognizes the importance of prioritizing its workforce to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness. During this strategic plan cycle, the City made significant progress toward this goal by conducting annual employee engagement surveys, establishing a staff recognition program to acknowledge outstanding efforts across the organization, and updating our new employee orientation program that reinforces organizational values and goals while providing an engaging onboarding experience.
These efforts represent continued investments in fostering a positive organizational culture and strengthening employee engagement and retention.
A review of current workforce data indicates that the City continues to maintain a relatively stable staffing level, with an overall vacancy rate of 9%. While overall staffing remains steady, these variances highlight areas where ongoing recruitment and retention efforts should remain focused, particularly in hard-to-fill or specialized classifications.
In addition, the organization has undertaken other initiatives to attract, reward, and retain top talent. Here are some key efforts:
Compensation Adjustments: In December 2024, the City Council approved updated MOUs and benefit resolutions implementing market-based base pay increases, which
helped align employee compensation with market standards. This adjustment made the City more competitive in attracting and retaining talent. Competitive Benefits: The 2024 employee agreements also adjusted the City’s contribution to employee benefit cafeteria plans, bringing these benefits nearer to market comparables. Other employee benefits include annual leave, paid holidays, City-paid life insurance, City match towards 457 deferred compensation plans, tuition reimbursement, certification pay, and other benefits. The City is also piloting a hybrid/remote work policy with its unrepresented employees to promote employee retention by offering flexible work arrangements that improve work-life balance and job satisfaction.
Expansive Recruitment Strategies: The City continues to utilize comprehensive recruitment strategies, including both external and internal recruitment efforts, to fill vacancies efficiently and attract qualified candidates. Targeted, industry-specific advertising is also used to ensure job opportunities effectively reach professionals within the appropriate fields.
Recognition of Service: The City recognizes years of service with escalating annual leave, which helped in retaining experienced employees. Employee Wellness Program: The City supports employee retention through wellness initiatives, leadership development forums, and ongoing professional development opportunities that promote employee well-being, engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
Focus on Organizational Culture: A positive, supportive, and meaningful work environment is essential to employee retention. A number of initiatives have been implemented to promote a culture that aligns with the City’s values, including Social and Wellness Committees that plan a variety of employee activities throughout the year; quarterly Leadership Forums for professional development; and training and development opportunities for employees at all levels.
Overall, these efforts are working together to improve recruitment and retention, ensuring that the city can maintain a stable and effective workforce to provide essential services to the community.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact associated with the approval of the recommended action as the annual report on the City’s personnel vacancy rates and the City’s recruitment and retention efforts does not require additional funding or resources.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
This action is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which states that a project is exempt from CEQA if the activity is covered by the commonsense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects
that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. The approval of this action will not have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, no environmental analysis is required.
PREPARED BY: NAOMI RAMIREZ, HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
REVIEWED BY: LORI SASSOON, CHIEF TALENT OFFICER
DATE: 05/20/2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Human Resources Department
2026-186
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ANNUAL REPORT ON THE CITY’S PERSONNEL VACANCY RATES AND THE CITY’S RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This staff report asks the City Council to conduct a public hearing and receive and file the annual report on the City’s personnel vacancy rates and the City’s recruitment and retention efforts.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the City Council conduct the public hearing and receive and file this report.
BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
AB 2561 was written to address job vacancies in local government. Among other requirements, the bill mandates that public agencies present the status of vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts during a public hearing before the agency’s governing body at least once per fiscal year, prior to the adoption of the agency’s budget. The bill was enacted into law and is codified in Government Code section 3502.3.
ANALYSIS:
The report includes a summary of the total vacancies as of the measurement date, the percentage of total vacancies by bargaining unit, and actions the City continues to take to address fill personnel vacancies and promote employee retention.
The table below provides a summary of the total vacancies and the percentage of total vacancies by bargaining unit and for the city overall, using data as of December 1, 2025.
Bargaining
Unit
Total Positions Total
Vacancies
% Vacant
CFA 121 4 3%
CONF 52 1 2%
CPEA 131 2 2%
CPSA 37 04 011%
CPSEA 310 28 9%
CSA 51 3 6%
CUEA 70 1 1%
EXEC 19 1 5%
MGMT 53 7 13%
All 844980 4784 69%
The table above highlights the distribution of vacancies across different bargaining units within the City of Corona. The overall vacancy rate is 69%.
Recruitment and Retention Analysis:
The City recognizes the importance of prioritizing its workforce to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness. During this strategic plan cycle, the City made significant progress toward this goal by conducting annual employee engagement surveys, establishing a staff recognition program to acknowledge outstanding efforts across the organization, and updating our new employee orientation program that reinforces organizational values and goals while providing an engaging onboarding experience.
These efforts represent continued investments in fostering a positive organizational culture and strengthening employee engagement and retention.
A review of current workforce data indicates that the City continues to maintain a relatively stable staffing level, with an overall vacancy rate of 69%. While overall staffing remains steady, these variances highlight areas where ongoing recruitment and retention efforts should remain focused, particularly in hard-to-fill or specialized classifications.
In addition, the organization has undertaken other initiatives to attract, reward, and retain top talent. Here are some key efforts:
Compensation Adjustments: In December 2024, the City Council approved updated MOUs and benefit resolutions implementing market-based base pay increases, which
helped align employee compensation with market standards. This adjustment made the City more competitive in attracting and retaining talent. Competitive Benefits: The 2024 employee agreements also adjusted the City’s contribution to employee benefit cafeteria plans, bringing these benefits nearer to market comparables. Other employee benefits include annual leave, paid holidays, City-paid life insurance, City match towards 457 deferred compensation plans, tuition reimbursement, certification pay, and other benefits. The City is also piloting a hybrid/remote work policy with its unrepresented employees to promote employee retention by offering flexible work arrangements that improve work-life balance and job satisfaction.
Expansive Recruitment Strategies: The City continues to utilize comprehensive recruitment strategies, including both external and internal recruitment efforts, to fill vacancies efficiently and attract qualified candidates. Targeted, industry-specific advertising is also used to ensure job opportunities effectively reach professionals within the appropriate fields.
Recognition of Service: The City recognizes years of service with escalating annual leave, which helped in retaining experienced employees. Employee Wellness Program: The City supports employee retention through wellness initiatives, leadership development forums, and ongoing professional development opportunities that promote employee well-being, engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
Focus on Organizational Culture: A positive, supportive, and meaningful work environment is essential to employee retention. A number of initiatives have been implemented to promote a culture that aligns with the City’s values, including Social and Wellness Committees that plan a variety of employee activities throughout the year; quarterly Leadership Forums for professional development; and training and development opportunities for employees at all levels.
Overall, these efforts are working together to improve recruitment and retention, ensuring that the city can maintain a stable and effective workforce to provide essential services to the community.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact associated with the approval of the recommended action as the annual report on the City’s personnel vacancy rates and the City’s recruitment and retention efforts does not require additional funding or resources.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
This action is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which states that a project is exempt from CEQA if the activity is covered by the commonsense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects
that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. The approval of this action will not have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, no environmental analysis is required.
PREPARED BY: NAOMI RAMIREZ, HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
REVIEWED BY: LORI SASSOON, CHIEF TALENT OFFICER
DATE: 05/20/2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Human Resources Department
2026-186
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ANNUAL REPORT ON THE CITY’S PERSONNEL VACANCY RATES AND THE CITY’S RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This staff report asks the City Council to conduct a public hearing and receive and file the annual report on the City’s personnel vacancy rates and the City’s recruitment and retention efforts.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the City Council conduct the public hearing and receive and file this report.
BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
AB 2561 was written to address job vacancies in local government. Among other requirements, the bill mandates that public agencies present the status of vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts during a public hearing before the agency’s governing body at least once per fiscal year, prior to the adoption of the agency’s budget. The bill was enacted into law and is codified in Government Code section 3502.3.
ANALYSIS:
The report includes a summary of the total vacancies as of the measurement date, the percentage of total vacancies by bargaining unit, and actions the City continues to take to address fill personnel vacancies and promote employee retention.
The table below provides a summary of the total vacancies and the percentage of total vacancies by bargaining unit and for the city overall, using data as of December 1, 2025.
Bargaining
Unit
Total
Positions
Total
Vacancies
% Vacant
CFA 121 4 3%
CONF 52 1 2%
CPEA 131 2 2%
CPSA 37 0 0%
CPSEA 310 28 9%
CSA 51 3 6%
CUEA 70 1 1%
EXEC 19 1 5%
MGMT 53 7 13%
All 844 47 6%
The table above highlights the distribution of vacancies across different bargaining units within the City of Corona. The overall vacancy rate is 6%.
Recruitment and Retention Analysis:
The City recognizes the importance of prioritizing its workforce to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness. During this strategic plan cycle, the City made significant progress toward this goal by conducting annual employee engagement surveys, establishing a staff recognition program to acknowledge outstanding efforts across the organization, and updating our new employee orientation program that reinforces organizational values and goals while providing an engaging onboarding experience.
These efforts represent continued investments in fostering a positive organizational culture and strengthening employee engagement and retention.
A review of current workforce data indicates that the City continues to maintain a relatively stable staffing level, with an overall vacancy rate of 6%. While overall staffing remains steady, these variances highlight areas where ongoing recruitment and retention efforts should remain focused, particularly in hard-to-fill or specialized classifications.
In addition, the organization has undertaken other initiatives to attract, reward, and retain top talent. Here are some key efforts:
Compensation Adjustments: In December 2024, the City Council approved updated MOUs and benefit resolutions implementing market-based base pay increases, which
helped align employee compensation with market standards. This adjustment made the City more competitive in attracting and retaining talent. Competitive Benefits: The 2024 employee agreements also adjusted the City’s contribution to employee benefit cafeteria plans, bringing these benefits nearer to market comparables. Other employee benefits include annual leave, paid holidays, City-paid life insurance, City match towards 457 deferred compensation plans, tuition reimbursement, certification pay, and other benefits. The City is also piloting a hybrid/remote work policy with its unrepresented employees to promote employee retention by offering flexible work arrangements that improve work-life balance and job satisfaction.
Expansive Recruitment Strategies: The City continues to utilize comprehensive recruitment strategies, including both external and internal recruitment efforts, to fill vacancies efficiently and attract qualified candidates. Targeted, industry-specific advertising is also used to ensure job opportunities effectively reach professionals within the appropriate fields.
Recognition of Service: The City recognizes years of service with escalating annual leave, which helped in retaining experienced employees. Employee Wellness Program: The City supports employee retention through wellness initiatives, leadership development forums, and ongoing professional development opportunities that promote employee well-being, engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
Focus on Organizational Culture: A positive, supportive, and meaningful work environment is essential to employee retention. A number of initiatives have been implemented to promote a culture that aligns with the City’s values, including Social and Wellness Committees that plan a variety of employee activities throughout the year; quarterly Leadership Forums for professional development; and training and development opportunities for employees at all levels.
Overall, these efforts are working together to improve recruitment and retention, ensuring that the city can maintain a stable and effective workforce to provide essential services to the community.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact associated with the approval of the recommended action as the annual report on the City’s personnel vacancy rates and the City’s recruitment and retention efforts does not require additional funding or resources.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
This action is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which states that a project is exempt from CEQA if the activity is covered by the commonsense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects
that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. The approval of this action will not have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, no environmental analysis is required.
PREPARED BY: NAOMI RAMIREZ, HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
REVIEWED BY: LORI SASSOON, CHIEF TALENT OFFICER
DATE: 05/20/2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: City Manager’s Office – City Clerk
2026-178
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBJECT:
PROCEDURES FOR LOSS OF REMOTE ACCESS SERVICES DURING CITY
COUNCIL MEETINGS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This staff report asks the City Council to adopt Administrative Policy No. 07200.007, which will establish formal procedures for responding to interruptions in telephone or internet services that provide two-way remote public access to City Council meetings.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the City Council approve Administrative Policy No. 07200.007, Procedures for Disruption of Remote Access Services During City Council Meetings.
BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
On October 3, 2025, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), which amends the Brown Act to diversify and increase public engagement at local government meetings of legislative bodies. Among the various new requirements under SB 707, all qualified legislative bodies must now offer hybrid meetings (through a two-way phone or video platform). Corona City Council meetings are already, and will continue to be, conducted in a hybrid format via Town Hall in Microsoft Teams.
In addition, SB 707 requires the City to formally adopt a policy, on or before July 1, 2026, that outlines the procedures for recessing and reconvening a meeting in the event of an
interruption in service connection and the efforts that the City Council and staff shall make to attempt to restore the service.
Currently, the City does not have a standalone written policy outlining standardized procedures in the event of a service loss. The proposed policy codifies best practices and ensures consistent handling of service interruptions in compliance with state law.
ANALYSIS:
Adoption of the policy on ‘Procedures for Disruption of Remote Access Services During City Council Meetings’ ensures compliance with SB 707 and supports the City’s commitment to transparency and public access. The policy establishes clear procedures for handling unexpected telephone or internet service disruptions, minimizing confusion during meetings and helping to preserve the public’s right to participate.
The proposed policy ensures compliance with Government Code § 54953.4 by clearly defining service disruptions and remote access, requiring public notice of interruptions, mandating good faith restoration efforts, establishing a minimum one-hour recess (or earlier reconvening upon restoration), requiring a formal Council finding if proceeding without restored access, and documenting all actions in the meeting minutes. These measures reduce legal risk by demonstrating adherence to statutory requirements and a commitment to preserving public access.
If service cannot be restored within one hour, then the City Council must conduct a rollcall vote confirming that good faith efforts were made to restore access and that the public interest in continuing the meeting outweighs the need for remote access, as required by California Government Code § 54953.4. Please note that, even if remote access cannot be restored, the public will still be able to view the City Council meeting using any of the following resources:
The City’s website: https://www.coronaca.gov/government/mayor-citycouncil/meeting-agendas-and-videos Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Innercirclecorona
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityOfCorona/
PEG Channel: https://video.isilive.ca/corona/live.html Community Television: Channel 29 on Time Warner Spectrum and Channel 99 on AT&T
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact associated with the approval of the recommended action as the approval of the Administrative Policy does not require allocation of additional funding.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
This action is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which states that a project is exempt from CEQA if the activity is covered by the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where
it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. This action is to adopt a policy for procedures in the event of service disruption and there is no possibility that this project will have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, no environmental analysis is required.
PREPARED BY: KRISTIAN DUARTE, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
REVIEWED BY: JUSTIN TUCKER, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Exhibit 1 – Administrative Policy No. 07200.007
2. Exhibit 2 – Presentation
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Administrative Policy
ARTICLE I - PURPOSE
Section 1.1 General Purpose
As required by Section 54953.4 of the Brown Act, the purpose of this policy is to establish procedures for responding to a disruption in telephone or internet services that provide two-way remote public access for members of the public to participate in meetings of the City Council. The policy ensures transparency, public participation, and continuity of government during technological disruptions.
Section 1.2 Superseded Policies
None.
ARTICLE II - DEFINITIONS AND SCOPE
Section 2.1 Definitions
For purposes of this policy, the following definitions shall apply:
A. Clerk. The term “Clerk” shall mean the City Clerk or any employee or officer charged with keeping an accurate record of the proceedings as a public meeting.
Title: Procedures for Disruption of Remote Access Services During City Council Meetings
Administered By: City Manager’s Office (Office of the City Clerk) Policy No. Issue
Date
Revision
Date
Department
Head
Approved
City Manager
Approved
Mayor
Approved
07200.007 05-20-26 N/A
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Procedures for Disruption of Remote Access Services During City Council Meetings Administered by City Manager’s Office (Office of the City Clerk)
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B. Disruption. The term “Disruption” shall mean any failure, outage, or other interruption that prevents members of the public from attending or observing the meeting via Remote Access Services.
C. Presiding Officer. The term “Presiding Officer” shall mean the Mayor or other City Councilmember responsible for leading and maintaining order during a City Council meeting.
D. Remote Access Services. The term “Remote Access Services” shall mean the Two-Way Telephonic Service and/or Two-Way Audiovisual Platform used to provide real-time Remote Public Participation.
E. Remote Public Participation. The term “Remote Public Participation” shall mean the ability of members of the public to attend, observe, and in some cases contribute to official proceedings without being physically present at the meeting’s inperson location.
F. Two-Way Audiovisual Platform. The term “Two-Way Audiovisual Platform” shall mean an online platform that provides participants with the ability to participate in a meeting via both an interactive video conference and a Two-Way Telephonic Service.
G. Two-Way Telephonic Service. The term “Two-Way Telephonic Service shall mean a telephone service that does not require internet access and allows participants to dial a telephone number to listen and verbally participate.
Section 2.2 General Scope
A. City Employees. Unless otherwise stipulated herein, this policy applies to all City employees. All such employees shall comply with the provisions outlined in this policy.
It is the responsibility of all supervision to ensure that the provisions outlined in this policy are enforced for those City employees under their authority.
B. City Council Meetings. This policy applies to all open and public meetings of the City Council at which Remote Public Participation is offered or required under the Brown Act.
Section 2.3 Exemptions from Scope
A. Other Legislative Bodies. This policy shall apply only to the City Council; not to any meetings of other City legislative bodies.
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ARTICLE III – PROCEDURES IN THE EVENT OF A DISRUPTION IN REMOTE
ACCESS SERVICES
Section 3.1 Response to Disruption
A. Required Actions. The following actions shall be taken if the Presiding Officer or Clerk becomes aware of a Disruption to the City’s Remote Access Services that prevents Remote Public Participation:
1. The Presiding Officer or Clerk shall immediately announce the Disruption to the public.
2. The Presiding Officer shall then call for a recess of the open session and may convene to an authorized closed session, consistent with the Brown Act.
3. City staff shall begin efforts to diagnose and restore the Remote Access Services.
4. The meeting shall remain in recess for at least one hour or until the Remote Access Services are restored, whichever is sooner.
Section 3.2 Efforts to Restore Remote Access Services
A. Good Faith Efforts. The City shall make good faith efforts to restore Remote Access Services, which may include:
1. Troubleshooting platform or teleconferencing software;
2. Resetting or replacing audiovisual equipment;
3. Attempting alternative connection methods;
4. Contacting necessary support staff or service providers; or
5. Switching to back-up equipment or platforms, if available.
B. Documentation. The Clerk staff shall document the restoration efforts undertaken.
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ARTICLE IV – RECONVENING OPEN SESSION
Section 4.1 Timing
The open session may be reconvened after at least one hour has elapsed from the time of disruption, or as soon as Remote Access Services are restored, whichever occurs earlier.
Section 4.2 Council Action
A. If Remote Access Services Are Restored. If Remote Access Services are restored before one hour has expired, the meeting shall continue as normal.
B. If Remote Access Services Are Not Restored. If Remote Access Services have not been restored after one hour has expired, the City Council may reconvene open session and take any of the following actions:
1. Adjourn the meeting.
2. Extend the recess to allow City staff more time to continue its good faith efforts to restore Remote Access Services. If the good faith efforts still do not result in Remote Access Services being restored, the City Council may then reconvene open session again and take either of the other two actions.
3. Continue the meeting in open session by adopting, by roll call vote, the following, or a substantially similar, finding:
“The City of Corona has made good faith efforts to restore telephonic or internet service in accordance with its adopted policy, and the public interest in continuing the meeting outweighs the public interest in remote public access.”
Upon adoption of the above finding, the City Council may continue the open session despite the fact that Remote Access Services have not been restored and will not be available for the remainder of the meeting.
Section 4.3 Recordkeeping
A. Documentation in Meeting Minutes. Following a disruption in Remote Access Services, the Clerk shall enter a brief statement into the meeting minutes, including the following:
1. The nature and time of the Disruption.
2. The restoration efforts undertaken.
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3. The time the meeting was reconvened (if applicable).
4. Any finding adopted pursuant to Section 4.2 of this policy.
ARTICLE V – REVIEW AND UPDATES
Section 5.1 Revisions
This policy may be amended by the City Council at a noticed public meeting in open session. However, it shall not be placed on the consent calendar. Newspaper notice shall not be required.
Kristian Duarte
Deputy City Clerk
That the City Council
approve the proposed
policy on Procedures for
Loss of Remote Access
Services During City
Council Meetings.
• Establish consistent procedures for handling telephone or internet service disruptions
• Ensure compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Gov.
Code § 54953.4)
• Maintain transparency and public access during hybrid meetings
• Signed by Governor Newsom on October 3, 2025
• Requires local bodies to provide two-way hybrid meeting access
• Mandates a formal disruption policy by July 1, 2026
• Aims to increase public engagement and standardize
remote access rules
• Corona City Council already holds hybrid meetings via Microsoft Teams • No formal written policy currently exists for disruptions • Policy will codify best practices already followed by staff
• Mayor or Clerk immediately announces the loss of service to the public • Mayor may call a recess of open session or convene the body in closed session (Brown Act Compliant)
• Staff begins efforts to diagnose and restore the disrupted remote access service
• Meeting remains in recess for at least one hour or until service is restored – whichever is sooner. May be extended if restoration is ongoing.
• Troubleshoot platform or teleconferencing software
• Reset or replace audiovisual equipment
• Attempt alternative connection methods
• Contact support staff or service providers
• Switch to back-up equipment or platforms
City Clerk staff shall document all restoration efforts undertaken during the recess period.
After a minimum of 1 hour from time of disruption, or
when service is restored – whichever is earlier
SERVICE RESTORED
Meeting continues
as normal
No special action
required by the
City Council
SERVICE NOT RESTORED
City Council may reconvene and
take any of these actions:
1. Adjourn the meeting.
2. Extend the recess to allow City
staff more time to continue its good
faith efforts to restore Remote
Access Services.
3. Continue by Roll
Call Vote.
Adopting a finding
that: Good faith efforts
were made to restore
service, and the public
interest in continuing
outweighs the interest
in remote access
Even if remote access is not restored, the public can still view meetings via these platforms Platforms Links
City Website https://www.coronaca.gov/government/mayorcity-council/meeting-agendas-and-videos YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Innercirclecorona
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CityOfCorona/
PEG Channel https://video.isilive.ca/corona/live.html
Community TV Channel 29 (Spectrum), Channel 99 (AT&T)
That the City Council
approve the proposed
policy on Procedures for
Loss of Remote Access
Services During City
Council Meetings.
DATE: 05/20/2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Finance Department
2026-187
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBJECT:
2027 CITYWIDE OPERATING & CAPITAL BUDGET OVERVIEW
FY 2027 Citywide
Operating & Capital Budget
Bruce Foltz
Finance Director
AGENDA
01 Total – All Funds
02 03
04 Special Revenue Funds
Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds
Proprietary Funds
General Fund
*Amounts may change through review and finalization of the budget process.
General Fund Forecast
Road Related Funds: Gas Tax, RMRA, Measure A, &
Special Taxing Districts
2
FY 2027 Citywide Budget Highlights
$58.9 million of new CIP project funding
$20.4 million of new O&M project funding
840 Full-time positions
97.8 Part-time positions
General Fund Transfer $2.0 million to the Pension Trust Fund Include $4.3 million debt service payment for the Downtown Revitalization projects $3.8 million of new service level changes
Includes 3% COLA per adopted MOUs
3
Service Change Request Summary
4 General Utility Other Total
Requested Summary (by Strategic Goals) Fund Funds Funds FY 2027 High-Performing Government $ 218,580 $ 767,525 $ 163,037 $ 1,149,142 Safe Community 171,420 171,420
Sense of Place 821,527 821,527
Sound Infrastructure 1,434,483 1,434,483
Strong Economy 238,525 238,525
Total Recommended $ 1,450,052 $ 2,202,008 $ 163,037 $ 3,815,097 Total One-Time $ 623,399 $ 443,040 $ 1,358 $ 1,067,797
Total Recurring $ 826,653 $ 1,758,968 $ 161,679 $ 2,747,300
Total
All Funds
5
Revenues All Funds
FY 2027 Proposed $498.7 Million
6 Governmental Funds
General Fund $ 243,766,624
Special Revenue Funds 31,261,849
Capit al Project Funds 3,460,803
Subt ot al 278,489,276
Proprietary or Business Type
Ent erprise Funds 162,074,331
Int ernal Service Funds 40,873,691
Subt ot al 202,948,022
Fiduciary Funds
A gency Funds 7,970,954
Privat e Purpose Trust Funds 9,246,063
Subt ot al 17,217,017
Total $ 498,654,315
Governmental Funds
$278.5
55.8%
Proprietary or
Business Type
$202.9
40.7%
Fiduciary Funds
$17.2
3.5%
Expenditures All Funds
FY 2027 Proposed $508.7 Million
7 Governmental Funds
General Fund $ 243,524,970
Special Revenue Funds 32,740,522
Capit al Project Funds 4,358,315
Subt ot al 280,623,807
Proprietary or Business Type
Ent erprise Funds 181,403,389
Int ernal Service Funds 37,485,746
Subt ot al 218,889,135
Fiduciary Funds
A gency Funds 7,408,240
Privat e Purpose Trust Funds 1,825,988
Subt ot al 9,234,228
Total $ 508,747,170
Governmental Funds
$280.6
55.2%
Proprietary or
Business Type
$218.9
43.0%
Fiduciary Funds
$9.2
1.8%
Changes from Spring
Financial Workshop
↑ Sewer Fund $718K
WRCRWA Operating budget
↑ Special Revenue $198K
LMD 84.-1 I Increase Electric &
Maintenance Cost
General Fund
8
FY 2027 Proposed $243.8 Million
9 FY 2027 General Fund Estimated Revenues $243.8 Million FY 2023
Actuals
FY 2024
Actuals
FY 2025
Actuals
FY 2026
YTD Budget
FY 2027
Proposed
Transfers In 1.1 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.5
Revenue 217.4 232.7 243.3 241.1 242.3
Total Inflows 218.5 234.0 244.6 242.5 243.8
$218.5
$234.0
$244.6
$242.5
$243.8
$200
$205
$210
$215
$220
$225
$230
$235
$240
$245
$250
Million
FY 2026 Proposed $230.7 Million
10 FY 2027 General Fund Estimated Revenues $243.8 Million $0
$22
$43
$65
$86
$108
$129
$151
$172
$194
$215
$237
$258
Millions
FY 2027 Estimate
Sales Tax
Prop Taxes
Other Taxes
Charges for Services
Other Revenues
Investment Earnings
Payment in Lieu
Intergovernmental
Licenses, Fees & Permits
Transfers In
Fines, Penalties & Forfeitures
Special Assessments
Other Financing Sources
These 5 categories make up
87.5% of General Fund Revenues
FY 2027 Proposed $243.8 Million
11 FY 2027 General Fund Estimated Revenues $243.8 Million Proposed FY 2027 to
Total General fund FY24 Actuals FY25 Actuals FY26 YTD Budget 2027 Budget FY 2026 Budget Property Tax 64,969,085 67,414,475 68,469,800 71,653,700 3,183,900 Sales Tax 97,709,068 98,620,077 100,207,312 99,794,596 (412,716) Other Taxes 15,166,752 16,296,271 16,144,202 16,715,401 571,199 Licenses, Fees & Permits 2,273,820 2,827,620 2,408,480 2,622,234 213,754 Fines, Penalties & Forfeitures 1,420,858 1,031,601 1,197,981 1,068,286 (129,695) Special Assessments 777,314 1,000,503 787,463 1,149,435 361,972 Investment Earnings 14,120,417 14,307,050 8,513,667 9,944,963 1,431,296 Intergovernmental 3,899,069 7,519,958 3,729,107 3,609,585 (119,522) Charges for Services 13,840,200 14,534,318 12,960,231 14,599,390 1,639,159 Payment in Lieu 6,336,890 7,774,866 8,024,801 8,573,037 548,236 Other Financing Sources - - - 2,000,000 2,000,000
Other Revenue 12,173,450 11,945,322 18,660,382 10,541,756 (8,118,626) Transfer-in 1,289,243 1,291,254 1,426,930 1,494,240 67,310 Total Revenues 233,976,164 Page 293 of 326 244,563,316 242,530,356 243,766,624 1,236,268 FY 2027 Proposed $243.5 Million
12 General Fund Operating & CIP Budget
Administrative
$25.2
10.4%
Public Safety
$111.1
45.6% Community
Service
$39.0
16.0%
Other
$68.2
28.0%
General Fund
Cit y Manager's Office $ 10,452,674
Economic Development 1,660,522
Elect ed Officials 209,032
Finance 5,992,696
Human Resources 3,403,133
Informat ion Technology 806,352
Legal & Risk Management 2,693,607
A dminist rat ive Depart ment s 25,218,015
Fire 43,351,840
Police 67,765,633
Public Safet y Depart ment s 111,117,473
Communit y Services 21,472,134
Planning & Development 10,666,179
Public Works 6,853,955
Communit y Service Depart ment s 38,992,267
Debt Service 25,959,928
General Government 36,769,315
O&M Project s 288,573
CIP Project s 2,626,495
Transfer-Out 2,552,903
Ot her 68,197,214
Tot al Operat ing Budget 243,524,970 Page 294 of 326
General Fund Operating & CIP Budget
FY 2027
13 GENERAL FUND
OPERATING BUDGET
Adopted
FY 2026
Proposed
FY 2027
$ Change
FY 2027 to
FY 2026
% Change
FY 2027 to
FY 2026
Personnel $ 141,377,357 $ 149,753,023 $ 8,375,665 5.9%
O&M 61,018,953 62,344,048 1,325,095 2.2%
Debt Service 24,087,898 25,959,928 1,872,030 7.8%
O&M Project s 20,000 288,573 268,573 1342.9%
CIP Project s 4,792,802 2,626,495 (2,166,307) -45.2%
Transfer-Out 2,757,636 2,552,903 (204,733) -7.4%
Grand Total $ 234,054,646 $ 243,524,970 $ 9,470,324 4.0%
General Fund Operating & CIP Budget
FY 2027
14 Department Personnel Contractual Materials and
Supplies Utilities Projects Transfers Grand Total % of Total City M anager's Offic e $ 4,490,894 $ 5,611,061 $ 340,872 $ 9,848 $ - $ 10,452,674 Ec onomic Dev elopment 1,089,422 431,525 126,075 13,500 - 1,660,522 Elec ted Offic ials - City Counc il 175,145 - 14,700 4,058 - 193,903 Elec ted Offic ials - City Treasurer 15,129 - - - - 15,129 Financ e 5,019,296 926,290 46,630 480 - 5,992,696
Human Resourc es 2,651,518 453,000 298,115 500 - 3,403,133 Information Tec hnology 182,771 622,981 600 - - 806,352 Legal & Risk M anagement 2,455,991 220,328 15,068 2,220 - 2,693,607 Subtotal Administrative Departments 16,080,165 8,265,185 842,060 30,606 - - 25,218,015 10.4% Fire 39,465,358 515,348 3,322,569 48,565 - 43,351,840
Polic e 58,731,544 2,001,067 6,925,670 107,352 - 67,765,633 Subtotal Public Safety 98,196,902 2,516,415 10,248,239 155,917 - - 111,117,473 45.6% Community Serv ic es 11,236,223 4,173,962 5,830,538 231,410 - 21,472,134 Planning & Dev elopment 8,027,868 2,119,138 507,769 11,405 - 10,666,179 Public Works 4,628,595 879,000 1,329,359 17,000 - 6,853,955 Subtotal Community Service Departments 23,892,687 7,172,100 7,667,666 259,815 - - 38,992,267 16.0% Debt Serv ic e - 10,778 25,949,150 - - 25,959,928
General Gov ernment 11,583,269 1,580,440 18,449,368 5,156,238 - 36,769,315 Transfers-Out 2,552,903 2,552,903
O&M Projec ts - - - - 288,573 288,573
CIP Projec ts - - - - 2,626,495 2,626,495
Subtotal Other 11,583,269 1,591,218 44,398,518 5,156,238 2,915,068 2,552,903 68,197,214 28.0% Grand Total $ 149,753,023 $ 19,544,917 $ 63,156,483 $ 5,602,576 $ 2,915,068 $ 2,552,903 $ 243,524,970 % of Total 61.5% 8.0%Page 296 of 326 25.9% 2.3% 1.2% 1.0% General Fund Financial Forecast
FY 2027
15 Actuals Actuals Adopted Amended Proposed Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030 FY 2031 Rev enues $ 232,686,921 $ 243,272,062 $ 240,354,813 $ 241,103,426 $ 242,272,384 $ 247,882,608 $ 252,537,373 $ 259,571,661 $264,636,646 Operational Rev enues City Park - - - - - - - 1,853,200 1,871,700 Transfers In 1,289,243 1,291,254 1,484,678 1,361,138 1,494,240 2,170,686 2,874,768 3,000,931 3,144,183 Revenues 233,976,164 244,563,316 241,839,491 242,464,564 243,766,624 255,253,294 263,612,141 272,625,792 278,652,529 Personnel Expenditures (111,129,468) (124,874,753) (141,377,358) (142,039,150) (149,753,023) (156,396,614) (162,006,939) (167,946,892) (172,497,268) Operating Expenditures (54,515,511) (60,266,912) (61,018,684) (71,160,879) (62,344,048) (64,120,964) (65,952,619) (66,463,991) (67,728,959) Debt Serv ice / Principal Payments (22,386,117) (23,344,127) (24,088,167) (24,091,212) (21,680,157) (21,877,804) (22,073,052) (22,558,529) (22,581,398) Debt Serv ice - New Bond Issuance (4,279,771) (7,336,750) (7,336,750) (7,336,750) (7,336,750) Capital Improv ement Projects (8,063,186) (16,551,809) (4,792,802) (47,973,285) (2,626,495) (3,700,000) (3,700,000) (3,700,000) (3,700,000) O&M Projects (4,812,405) (24,424,149) (20,000) (18,856,471) (288,573) (300,000) (300,000) (300,000) (300,000) Transfers Out (4,716,656) (1,764,329) (757,636) (457,636) (552,903) (1,519,229) (2,208,968) (2,320,631) (2,449,183) Pension Trust Contribution (2,000,000) (2,000,000) (2,000,000) (2,300,000) (2,000,000) Operational Costs City Park - - - - - - - (1,999,000) (2,058,970) Expenditures (207,623,344) (253,226,079) (234,054,646) (306,878,633) (243,524,970) (255,251,361) (263,578,327) (272,625,792) (278,652,529) -
Net Surplus (Deficit) $ 26,352,820 $ (8,662,763) $ 8,027,097 $ (64,414,069) $ 241,654 $ 1,933 $ 33,814 $ 0 $ 0 Fund Balance Beginning 95,412,703 95,412,703 30,998,634 31,240,288 31,242,221 31,276,034 31,276,035 Fund Balance Ending $ 30,998,634 $ 31,240,288 $ 31,242,221 $ 31,276,034 $ 31,276,035 $ 31,276,035
Measure X FY 2027 Spending Plan
FY 2027
16 Category
FY 2027
Recurring
FY 2027
One-Time
Total
FY 2027
Funding
Economic Development $ 442,557 $ - $ 442,557
Public Safety 18,264,117 - 18,264,117
Service Improvements 5,675,635 - 5,675,635
Proactive Debt Retirement 11,150,239 - 11,150,239
Homelessness 5,755,602 - 5,755,602
Infrastructure Investments 1,050,617 290,000 1,340,617
Parks & Recreation 2,530,769 - 2,530,769
Community
Building/Engagement 1,704,621 - 1,704,621
Totals $ 46,574,158 $ 290,000 $ 46,864,158
Public
Safety…
Proactive
Debt
Retirement
Homelessness 23.8%
12.3%
Service
Improvements
12.1%
Infrastructure
2.9%
Economic
Development
0.9% Parks &
Recreation
5.4%
Community
Building 3.6%
Special Revenue Funds
Road Related Funds: RMRA, Gas Tax, Measure A
Special Taxing Districts
17
• Gas Tax
• Road Maintenance & Rehabilitation (RMRA)
• Measure A
Road Related
Special Taxing Districts
(CFDs and LMDs)
89.7%
Road Related, Special Taxing Districts (CFD and LMD), all equal 89.7% of the Special Revenue Funds operating budget. • Development (Developer Impact Funds, Park Development Fund • Trip Reduction
• Asset Forfeiture
• Grants/Endowments
Other
Special Revenue
Funds
Specific revenue sources that are restricted or committed to specific purposes, often by legislative authority.
Gas Tax
FY 2027
Millions
19 • Collected from gasoline taxes
• Used for capital improvements related to roads
and operating costs
Fiscal Year 2027 breakdown:
Revenue $4.8M
Operating $4.1M
O&M Projects $2.0M
CIP Projects $0
Projected Fund Balance $11.1M
$4.1
$4.5 $4.7 $4.6 $4.8
$2.7
$3.4
$4.0
$6.5 $6.1
$-
$1.0
$2.0
$3.0
$4.0
$5.0
$6.0
$7.0
FY 2023
Actuals
FY 2024
Actuals
FY 2025
Actuals
FY 2026
YTD Budget
FY 2027
Estimate
Revenue Operating Budget O&M Projects CIP
Road Maintenance & Rehabilitation Account (RMRA)
FY 2027
Millions
20 • Also known as RMRA
• Collected from gasoline taxes
• Used for capital improvements related to roads
Fiscal Year 2027 breakdown:
Revenue $4.8M
Operating $-
O&M Projects $0
CIP Projects $5.5M
Projected Fund Balance $644K
$3.5 $4.1 $4.7 $4.5 $4.8
2.7 0.8
2.3 13.3
5.5 $-
$2.0
$4.0
$6.0
$8.0
$10.0
$12.0
$14.0
FY 2023
Ac tuals
FY 2024
Ac tuals
FY 2025
Ac tuals
FY 2026
YTD Budget
FY 2027
Estimate
Revenue O perating Budget CIP
Measure A
FY 2027
Millions
21 • ½% Sales Tax in Riverside County
• Used for capital improvements related to
roads
Fiscal Year 2027 breakdown:
Revenue $6.5M
Operating $0.1M
O&M Projects $0.2M
CIP Projects $7.3M
Projected Fund Balance $675K
$6.1 $6.3
$7.3
$6.0 $6.5
$7.3
$11.5
$2.6
$7.6
$-
$2.0
$4.0
$6.0
$8.0
$10.0
$12.0
FY 2023
Actuals
FY 2024
Actuals
FY 2025
Actuals
FY 2026
YTD Budget
FY 2027
Estimate
Revenue O perating Budget O &M Projects CIP total
$21.7
Special Taxing Districts
FY 2027
Millions
22 $9.5
$10.7 $11.4
$10.4 $10.6
$8.1 $8.3 $8.4
$11.1
$10.2
$-
$2.0
$4.0
$6.0
$8.0
$10.0
$12.0
FY 2023
Actuals
FY 2024
Actuals
FY 2025
Actuals
FY 2026
TYD Budget
FY 2027
Estimate
Revenue Operat ing Budget O&M Projects CIP Projects
• Community Facilities Districts (CFD),
Lighting Maintenance District (LMD), and
Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMD)
• Eagle Glen Homeowners’ Association (HOA)
Fiscal Year 2027 breakdown:
Revenue $10.6M
Operating $8.4M
O&M Projects $0
CIP Projects $1.8M
Projected Fund Balance N/A
Proprietary Funds
Enterprise Funds
23
Proprietary Funds
Enterprise Funds
• Programs or activities that are supported
by rates and/or fees.
• May also include grants or
reimbursements from other governmental
agencies.
Water
Reclaimed Water
Sewer
Electric
Airport
Transit Services
Enterprise Funds Summary
25 FY 2027
Proposed Budget Water Sewer Electric Airport Transit
Total Revenues
$
88,656,039 $ 46,789,537 $ 22,198,070 $ 322,819 $ 4,107,866 Expenditures:
O&M 66,292,131 38,418,786 18,389,688 284,908 3,917,944
CIP 27,013,000 13,309,374 - 250,000 -
O&M Projects 7,607,747 5,788,419 131,392 - -
Total Expenditures $ 100,912,878 $ 57,516,579 $ 18,521,080 $ 534,908 $ 3,917,944 Surplus (Deficit)
$
(12,256,839) $ (10,727,042) $ 3,676,990 $ (212,089) $ 189,922 Projected Ending Fund Balance $ 25,688,998 $ 26,653,368 Page 307 of 326 $ 29,373,546 $ 1,231,062 $ 222,781 Water Utility – Revenues & Expenditures
FY 2027
Millions
26 Fiscal Year 2027 breakdown:
Revenue $88.7M
Operating $66.3M
O&M Projects $7.6M
CIP Projects $27.0M
Projected Fund Balance $25.7M
84.1 75.7
80.5 90.6 88.7
$65.4
$75.3 $80.4
$134.6
$100.9
$-
$20.0
$40.0
$60.0
$80.0
$100.0
$120.0
$140.0
FY 2023
Actuals
FY 2024
Actuals
FY 2025
Actuals
FY 2026
YTD Budget
FY 2027
Estimate
Revenue Operating Budget O&M Projects CIP
Sewer Utility Revenues & Expenditures
FY 2027
Millions
27 $39.2 $40.6 $40.8 $41.6
$46.8
$36.4
$45.4 $48.5
$94.2
$57.5
$-
$20.0
$40.0
$60.0
$80.0
$100.0
FY 2023
Ac tuals
FY 2024
Ac tuals
FY 2025
Ac tuals
FY 2026
YTD Budget
FY 2027
Estimate
Revenue Op erating Budget O& M Projects CIP
Fiscal Year 2027 breakdown:
Revenue $46.8M
Operating $38.4M
O&M Projects $5.8M
CIP Projects $13.3M
Projected Fund Balance $26.7M
Electric Utility - Revenues & Expenditures
FY 2027
Millions
28 $18.4 $19.2
$21.3 $20.6
$22.2
$18.3
$15.7
$13.3
$24.9
$18.5
$-
$5.0
$10.0
$15.0
$20.0
$25.0
$30.0
FY 2023
Actuals
FY 2024
Actuals
FY 2025
Actuals
FY 2026
YTD Budget
FY 2027
Estimate
Revenue Operating Budget O&M Projects CIP
Fiscal Year 2027 breakdown:
Revenue $22.2M
Operating $18.4M
O&M Projects $0.1M
CIP Projects $-
Projected Fund Balance $29.4M
Airport – Revenues & Expenditures
FY 2027
Millions
29 $0.5
$0.6 $0.6 $0.6
$0.3
$0.2 $0.2
$0.4
$1.3
$0.5
$(0.1)
$0.1
$0.3
$0.5
$0.7
$0.9
$1.1
$1.3
$1.5
FY 2023
Actuals
FY 2024
Actuals
FY 2025
Actuals
FY 2026
YTD Budget
FY 2027
Estimate
Revenue Operating Budget O&M Projects CIP
Fiscal Year 2027 breakdown:
Revenue $0.3M
Operating $0.3M
O&M Projects $-
CIP Projects $0.2M
Projected Fund Balance $1.2M
Transit Services – Revenues & Expenditures
FY 2027
Millions
30 $2.7 $2.9
$3.5 $3.4 $3.4 $3.8 $5.1 $4.1
$23.3
$3.9
$-
$4.0
$8.0
$12.0
$16.0
$20.0
$24.0
FY 2023
Ac tuals
FY 2024
Ac tuals
FY 2025
Ac tuals
FY 2026
YTD Budget
FY 2027
Estimate
Revenue Op erating Budget O& M Projects CIP
Fiscal Year 2027 breakdown:
Revenue $4.1M
Operating $3.9M
O&M Projects $-
CIP Projects $-
Projected Fund Balance $223K
Proprietary Funds
Internal Service Funds
31
Proprietary Funds
Internal Service Funds
• Funds to account for departments or functions that provide services to other City departments.
Warehouse Services
Information Technology
Fleet Operations
Workers’ Compensation
Liability Risk Retention
Internal Service Funds Summary
33 FY 2027 Information Fleet Operations Workers' Liability Proposed Budget Warehouse Technology & Replacement Compensation Risk Total Revenues $ - $ 18,223,277 $ 10,603,229 $ 7,047,185 $ 5,000,000 Expenditures:
O&M 277,703 18,275,497 6,636,961 4,085,000 6,837,545
CIP
O&M Projects 1,373,040
Total Expenditures
$
277,703 $ 18,275,497 $ 8,010,001 $ 4,085,000 $ 6,837,545 Surplus (Deficit)
$
(277,703)
$
(52,220) $ 2,593,228 $ 2,962,185 $ (1,837,545)
Projected Ending Fund Balance
$
179,476 $ 282,003 $ 438,415 $ 2,095,642 $ 3,440,206
Warehouse Services – Revenues & Expenditures
FY 2027
Millions
34 $0.4
$0.5
$0.2
$- $-
$0.2 $0.2 $0.2
$0.3 $0.3
$-
$0.2
$0.4
$0.6
$0.8
$1.0
FY 2023
Actuals
FY 2024
Actuals
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
YTD Budget
FY 2027
Estimate
Revenue Operating Budget
Fiscal Year 2027 breakdown:
Revenue $-
Operating $0.3M
O&M Projects $-
CIP Projects $-
Projected Fund Balance $179K
Information Technology – Revenues & Expenditures
FY 2027
Millions
35 $14.2 $13.8
$15.0
$17.5 $18.2
$13.0
$16.3
$17.9
$21.4
$18.2
$-
$5.0
$10.0
$15.0
$20.0
$25.0
FY 2023
Ac tuals
FY 2024
Ac tuals
FY 2025
Ac tuals
FY 2026
YTD Budget
FY 2027
Estimate
Revenue Op erating Budget O& M Projects CIP
Fiscal Year 2027 breakdown:
Revenue $18.2M
Operating $18.2M
O&M Projects $-
CIP Projects $-
Projected Fund Balance $282K
Fleet Operations & Replacement
FY 2027
Millions
36 $6.3 $6.5
$8.3 $8.8
$10.6
$6.6
$10.7 $10.8 $10.9
$8.0
$-
$2.0
$4.0
$6.0
$8.0
$10.0
$12.0
FY 2023
Actuals
FY 2024
Actuals
FY 2025
Actuals
FY 2026
YTD Budget
FY 2027
Estimate
Revenue Operating Budget O&M Projects CIP
Fiscal Year 2027 breakdown:
Revenue $10.6M
Operating $6.6M
O&M Projects $1.4M
CIP Projects $-
Projected Fund Balance $438K
Workers’ Compensation – Revenues & Expenditures
FY 2027
Millions
37 $2.5 $2.7
$3.9
$5.0
$7.0
$3.0
$5.4
$6.4
$4.2 $4.1
$-
$1.0
$2.0
$3.0
$4.0
$5.0
$6.0
$7.0
$8.0
FY 2023
Actuals
FY 2024
Actuals
FY 2025
Actuals
FY 2026
YTD Budget
FY 2027
Estimate
Revenue Operating Budget
Fiscal Year 2027 breakdown:
Revenue $7.0M
Operating $4.1M
O&M Projects $-
CIP Projects $-
Projected Fund Balance $2.1M
Liability Risk Retention – Revenues & Expenditures
FY 2027
Millions
38 Fiscal Year 2027 breakdown:
Revenue $5.0M
Operating $6.8M
O&M Projects $-
CIP Projects $-
Projected Fund Balance $3.4M
$4.1
$5.8
$7.5
$6.3
$5.0
$3.1
$5.8
$4.7 $5.0
$6.8
$-
$1.0
$2.0
$3.0
$4.0
$5.0
$6.0
$7.0
$8.0
FY 2023
Actuals
FY 2024
Actuals
FY 2025
Actuals
FY 2026
YTD Budget
FY 2027
Estimate
Revenue Operating Budget
What’s next?
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Adoption
June 3, 2026
Fiscal Year 2027 Begins
July 1, 2026
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2026-189
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