RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ROAD
MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT
PROJECT LIST TO BE FUNDED BY THE ROAD REPAIR
AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017, SENATE BILL 1,
AND INCORPORATED INTO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
BUDGET
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (SB-1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017), was passed by the legislature and signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 to address the significant multi -modal transportation funding shortfalls statewide; and
WHEREAS, SB -1 includes accountability and transparency p rovisions that will ensure residents of the City are made aware of the projects proposed for funding in their community and projects completed each fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City must adopt, by Resolution, a list of projects proposed to receive fiscal year funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by SB -1, in the City budget, and must include a description and the location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule for the project’s completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement; and
WHEREAS, the City is projected to receive $2,806,458 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year 2024-2025 from SB-1; and
WHEREAS, this is the eighth year the City is receiving SB-1 funding which enables the City to continue essential road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, safety improvements, repairing and replacing aging bridges, and increasing access and mobility options for the traveling public that would not have otherwise been possible without SB-1; and
WHEREAS, City staff uses the Pavement Management Program to develop the SB- 1 project list to ensure revenues are being used on the most high-priority and cost-effective projects that also meet the communities priorities for transportation investment; and
WHEREAS, the funding from SB-1 will help the City maintain and rehabilitate many roadways throughout the City this year and similar projects into the future; and
WHEREAS, the 20 23 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment found that the City’s roads are in an “at-risk” condition and this revenue with other necessary revenues will help the City increase the overall quality of its road system, and over the next decade will bring our streets and roads into a “good” condition; and
WHEREAS, the SB-1 project list and overall investment in the local streets and roads infrastructure with a focus on basic maintenance and safety, investing in complete streets infrastructure, and using cutting-edge technology, and materials and practices will have significant positive co-benefits statewide.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
2. The budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 will incorporate funding for the following list of proposed projects to be funded in-part or solely with Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues:
Roadway Rehabilitation Project.
Description:
This project will include the surface seal of various roadways in the City of Santa Maria. The surface seal of roadways will be over previous dig-out areas’ arterials. Additionally, the project also includes installation of new striping and pavement markings.
Location:
Betteravia Road from E Street to US 101
S. Blosser Road from Donovan Road to Betteravia Road
Bradley Road from Main Street to Columbia Drive
Carlotti Drive from Nobel Way to Donovan Road
Depot Street from Fesler Street to Main Street
Hidden Pines Way from Blosser Road to Preisker Lane
Main street from Palisade Drive to Suey Road
Railroad Avenue from Donovan Road to Fesler Street
Suey Road from Donovan Road to Main Street
Bradley Road from Jones Street to Betteravia Road
College Drive from Donovan Road to Main Street
Cost and Funding:
Preliminary Engineer's Estimate: $ 3,100,000
SB-1 (FY 24/25): $ 2,806,458
Gas Tax: $ 293,542
Estimated Start Date: September 2024
Estimated Completion Date: December 2024
Estimated Useful Life: 5-10 years
3. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria held this 21st day of May 2024.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Department Director
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Interim City Manager