REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jason Simpson, City Manager
Prepared by: Rick De Santiago, Public Works Manager
Date: December 12, 2023
Subject: Approval of FY23/24 Rates with the County of Riverside for Maintenance of City Traffic Signals and Safety Lighting
Recommendation
Approve the FY 23/24 rates for the County of Riverside Transportation Department (County) Agreement for Traffic Signal and associated hardware maintenance, emergency call-out services, and inventory of City traffic signal equipment maintained by the County.
Background
On March 9, 2015, the agreement for the maintenance of traffic signals and safety lighting between the County of Riverside Transportation Department and the City was executed. Since this time, the County has maintained the City's traffic signals effectively and promptly. In addition, the Agreement's provisions provide emergency call-out services as may frequently occur due to accidents, traffic collisions, and resulting damage to signals and equipment. The County has provided these services in a timely and effective manner.
The City is responsible for operating and maintaining 45 traffic signals and associated equipment in whole or jointly with neighboring jurisdictions. The shared signals have cost- sharing agreements for operation and maintenance. The remaining traffic signals are maintained solely by the City.
Discussion
In order to continue providing excellent service, the County is requesting an increase in labor rates. At the City's request, the County is performing an inventory of signals and equipment for County of Riverside Agreement for Maintenance of City Traffic Signals
Fiscal Year 2024/25. The inventory will include recommendations for preventative maintenance and replacement of older equipment to reduce the system's cost.
Fiscal Impact
Funds are budgeted in the FY23-24 Annual Operating Gas Tax Budget.
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Agreement
Exhibit A - Locations List
Exhibit B – Rate Sheet