DATE: MAY 23, 2023
DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION & TRAFFIC DIVISION FROM: DAVID JACOBS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
BY: ANDREW EASTERLING, TRAFFIC ENGINEER
TITLE: MASTER AGREEMENT FOR THE USE OF REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS RECOMMENDED MOTION:
A motion authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) for the use of TAMC-administered transportation funds.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) administers several transportation funding programs including the Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP), Transportation Development Act funds (TDA), and funding from the Regional Development Impact Fee Program (RDIF). These programs provide funding for various transportation projects for TAMC’s member agencies. The Master Agreement between TAMC and the City of Salinas for the use of these regional funds is expiring. In order to continue to receive reimbursement of City costs, it is recommended the attached Master Agreement be executed by the City.
BACKGROUND:
The Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) administers several transportation funding programs including the Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP), Transportation Development Act funds (TDA), and funding from the Regional Development Impact Fee Program (RDIF). These programs provide funding for various transportation projects for TAMC’s member agencies. Currently, the City is working on projects that has received RSTP funding. The City receives a fair share portion of RSTP funds according to population and lane miles of city streets.
The remainder of available RSTP funds are made available through a competitive grant process. The program has funded portions of the Downtown Complete Streets Project, Bardin Safe Routes to School Enhancement Project, and the Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements Project. In 2020, the City was also awarded $4 million in RSTP competitive funding for the Boronda Road Congestion Relief Project – Phase 1.
RSTP funds are distributed by the State to regional transportation agencies. TAMC, in support of member agencies, makes portions of the fund available to member agencies for their use in local projects that support regional travel goals. The State therefore has oversight over the use of RSTP funds which are administered by TAMC. The State requires TAMC to enter into agreements with each member agency for the use of the RSTP funds. TAMC reimburses local agencies for their costs for TAMC-approved local projects. The attached list shows the Salinas Projects that have received funding from RSTP.
In order to continue to receive reimbursement of City costs, the attached Master Agreement must be executed by the City. The agreement details State requirements for the use of these regional funds distributed by TAMC, and includes provisions required to comply with State and Federal regulations. Existing and future projects funded by the RSTP program and other TAMC-administered funds are covered under the agreement for a three-year term.
Council is requested to authorize the Mayor to execute the Master Agreement so that the City may continue to be reimbursed for its costs on current RSTP-funded projects, and for the City to be eligible for future funding.
CEQA CONSIDERATION:
Not a Project. The City of Salinas has determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378).
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
Funding local projects and securing funding for them supports the Council’s goals of “Public Safety” and “Infrastructure and Environmental Sustainability”.
DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:
The public works department and finance department coordinate the use and reimbursement of RSTP funds, and other TAMC-administered funds.
FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:
There is no impact to the General Fund. Executing the agreement will allow the City to be reimbursed for work on eligible projects and maintain the City’s eligibility to use TAMC-administered funds.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Attachment 1: TAMC Master Funding Agreement
Attachment 2: Exhibit A for TAMC Master Funding Agreement Page | 2
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