Resolution no. 2023-20
Resolution Adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2023-24 funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
CITY OF VISALIA
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 provisions that will ensure the residents of our City are aware of the projects proposed for funding in our community and which projects have been 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, which 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, will receive an estimated $3,400,000 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year 2023-24 from SB 1; and WHEREAS, this is the seventh year in which the City is receiving SB 1 funding and will enable 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, the City used a Pavement Management System 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 streets/roads, add active transportation infrastructure throughout the City/County this year and hundreds of similar projects into the future; and WHEREAS, the 2020 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment found that the City’s streets and roads are in an at-risk condition and this revenue will help us increase the overall quality of our 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 our local streets and roads infrastructure with a focus on basic maintenance and safety, investing in complete streets infrastructure, and using cutting-edge technology, materials and practices, will reduce drive times and traffic congestion, which will lead to reduced vehicle emissions and increase responsiveness to the needs to the users of the road system.
NOW, THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, ORDERED AND FOUND by the City Council of the City of Visalia, State of California, as follows:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
2. The following list of newly proposed projects will be funded in-part or solely with Fiscal Year 2023-24 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues:
Project 1)
Project Title: Major Street Rehabilitation – Tulare Ave. from Demaree St. to Cotta St.
Project Description: This project will rehabilitate the roadway on Tulare Avenue from Demaree Street to Cotta Street. The project will also consist of repairing miscellaneous damaged concrete structures such as curbs, gutter, drain inlets and ramps. Impacted ramps will be upgraded to be in ADA compliance and existing manholes and valve boxes will be adjusted to grade. In addition, the existing traffic signal will be upgraded to include video detection cameras and installation of new conduits to replace undersized existing conduits. A combination of Class IV and protected Class II bike lanes will also be installed. SB 1 funds will be utilized towards the construction phase of the project.
Project Location: Tulare Avenue from Demaree Street to Cotta Street Estimated Project Schedule:
Construction: Start September 2023 – Completion June 2024 Estimated Project Useful Life: 15 to 20 Years
Project 2)
Project Title: Plaza Drive Intersection Improvements
Project Description: This project will rehabilitate various intersections along the Plaza Drive corridor to extend the pavement’s service life while increasing the City’s overall pavement condition index. The rehabilitation work will consist of constructing a concrete apron at each approach to the intersection. In addition to the rehabilitation work, the project consists of upgrading the traffic signals to include video detection cameras, adding interconnect conduits, repair damaged curb and gutter, upgrading existing curb ramps to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, and restripe the crosswalks and pavement markings. The intersections to be rehabilitated include Goshen and Riggin. In addition, depending on the availably of funds, the intersection of Ferguson will be added as an alternate bid. SB 1 funds will be used towards the pre-construction and construction phase of the project.
Project Location: Intersections of Goshen and Riggin Avenues along the Plaza Drive Corridor. The intersection of Ferguson will be added as an alternate bid based on available funding.
Estimated Project Schedule:
Pre-Construction: Start January 2024 – Completion December 2024 Construction: Start April 2025 – Completion September 2025 Estimated Project Useful Life: 15 to 20 Years
3. The following previously proposed and adopted projects may also utilize Fiscal Year 2023-24 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues in their delivery. With the relisting of these projects in the adopted fiscal year resolution, the City is reaffirming to the public and the State our intent to fund these projects with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues:
Project 3)
Project Title: SB1 Street Rehabilitation – Center & Acequia Project Description: The purpose of this project is to rehabilitate the pavement surface of segments along both Center Avenue and Acequia Avenue. In addition to rehabilitation work, the project will include limited repairs to curbs, gutters, sidewalks, drain inlets, and ramps. Impacted ramps will be upgraded to ADA compliance and existing manholes and valve boxes will be adjusted to grade. The project will also include installation of traffic signal interconnect conduits through the entire length of the project and video detection cameras. SB 1 funds will continue to be utilized to fund the pre-construction and construction phase of the project.
Project Location:
Center Avenue from Willis Street to Santa Fe Street
Acequia Avenue from Willis Street to Santa Fe Street
Floral Street from Acequia Avenue to Center Avenue
Encina Street from Main Street to Center Avenue
Church Street from Acequia Avenue to Center Avenue
Bridge Street from Mineral King Avenue to Center Avenue Estimated Project Schedule:
Pre-Construction: Start October 2021 (In progress) – Completion October 2024 Construction: Start March 2025 – Completion October 2025 Estimated Project Useful Life: 15 to 20 Years
PASSED AND ADOPTED: June 5, 2023 LESLIE B. CAVIGLIA, CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF TULARE ) ss.
CITY OF VISALIA )
I, Leslie B. Caviglia, City Clerk of the City of Visalia, certify the foregoing is the full and true Resolution 2023-20 passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Visalia at a regular meeting held on June 5, 2023.
Dated: LESLIE B. CAVIGLIA, CITY CLERK
By Michelle Nicholson, Chief Deputy City Clerk