City Council Agenda Report
June 18, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Glen W.C. Kau, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer Mario Mera, Engineering Division Manager
Jay Kasondra, Engineering Technician
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 24-36 – ADOPTION OF LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT FUNDS
Background:
On April 28, 2017, the Governor signed Senate Bill 1 (SB1), also known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. The objective of SB1 is to address deferred maintenance on local street and road systems through the prioritization and delivery of basic road maintenance and rehabilitation projects as well as critical safety projects.
SB1 created the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), to be funded and apportioned to cities based on gas and diesel fuel excise tax, vehicle registration, and the California Consumer Price Index. The exact amount that the City receives will vary annually. Below is a list of the funds received to date and Fiscal Year (FY) estimates:
FISCAL YEAR SB1 FUNDS
FY 2020/21 $1,985,094 Actual
FY 2021/22 $2,138,601 Actual
FY 2022/23 $2,204,304 Actual
FY 2023/24 $2,475,950 Actual
FY 2024/25 $2,646,659 Estimated
City Council June 18, 2024
Resolution No. 24-36 – Adoption of List of Projects for Page No. 2 Fiscal Year 2024/25 RMRA Funds
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3 On March 24, 2021, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) adopted revised guidelines for RMRA funds. The guidelines state that eligible RMRA activities include but are not limited to: road maintenance and rehabilitation, safety projects, complete streets components, traffic control devices, and satisfaction of match requirements.
The guidelines also state that cities must submit a City Council approved proposed project list to the CTC. Below is a brief overview of activities in processing applications of RMRA funds and its associated dates:
Activity Annual Dates
Initial eligibility deadline for City to submit to CTC a proposed Project List that has been approved by the City Council July 1st CTC adopts list of eligible cities/counties and submits list to Controller By August 31st Subsequent eligibility deadline for City to submit to CTC a proposed Project List that has been approved by the City Council September 30th CTC adopts subsequent list of eligible city/county projects and submits list to Controller By October 31st
Controller fiscal year apportionments begin for cities/counties with subsequent eligibility November
In-Progress and Project Completion Reports Recommend: Annual Reporting of Fiscal Year Expenditures Due to Commission Staff December 1st In FY 2018/19, the City completed its first two projects funded by RMRA, Project Nos. 7916 and 7919, which resurfaced approximately 3.8 miles of residential streets. Project Nos. 7920,7934,7935, and Independent Streets and Alleys will resurface approximately 20 miles of residential and arterial streets funded by RMRA funds. The work is estimated to be complete in FY 2024/25.
Staff evaluated the various needs of the City that are eligible under SB1 funding. Street improvements were prioritized, followed by equipment purchases that can be utilized to maintain the traffic signal infrastructure. Exhibit A of Resolution No. 24-36 lists the various uses of FY 2024/25 RMRA funds accompanied by a location map (Attachment No.2) for City Council’s consideration. The list can be edited as needed throughout the year via City Council resolution.
City Council June 18, 2024
Resolution No. 24-36 – Adoption of List of Projects for Page No. 3 Fiscal Year 2024/25 RMRA Funds
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3 Fiscal Impact:
Prior allocations and approved budgets are as follows:
RMRA FUNDS
FY 2022/23 FY 2023/24 FY 2024/25 NOTES
Allocations $ 2,204,304 $ 2,475,950 $ 2,646,659 Estimated State Allocation FY 2023/24
Expenditures $ (644,393) $0 $0 Expenditures
$ (13,413,904) FY 2023/24 Project Estimate
Balance $ 8,291,295 $ 10,767,245 $ 0 Estimated Balance FY 2024/25 Staff has verified the estimated RMRA allocation for FY 2024/25 at $2,646,659. Project expenditures utilizing RMRA funds are estimated at $13,413,904, which will utilize all available funds leaving a zero balance for future projects.
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
The recommended action will further the City’s Strategic Plan Goal 2: Work in Partnership with Our Community to Achieve Safe and Livable Neighborhoods; Objective 1- Re-invest in existing and aging infrastructure.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-36, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 24-36, including Exhibit A
2. SB1 Funded Street Improvements Location Map