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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: April 3, 2018
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
SUBJECT:
The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, Senate Bill (SB) 1 -
Fiscal Year 2018-19 Project List
Prepared by: Janet Coles, Parks and Facilities Development Coordinator
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider approving a list of projects funded in Fiscal Year 2018 -19
by Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving a List of Projects Funded in Fiscal Year 2018 -19 by
Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The proposed Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget accounts for revenue the City will receive
due to the passage of Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of
2017. This law provides funding through increased gasoline excise taxes, diesel fuel
sales taxes, and vehicle registration fees via the Road Maintenance an d Rehabilitation
Account (RMRA). It is projected that the City will receive approximately $972,000 of
RMRA funds annually, beginning in Fiscal Year 2018-19. This funding is in addition to
the annual Highway Users Tax Account (or Gas Tax) funds the City re ceives (currently
about $1.2 million annually).
DESCRIPTION:
In April 2017, the State Legislature passed and Governor Brown approved Senate Bill 1,
the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Beall, Chapter 5, Statues of 2017). SB
1 provides a significant, stable and ongoing increase in state transportation funding. SB
1 created the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program to address deferred
maintenance on the state highway system and on the local street and road system.
Funds for the program are deposited into the State Transportation Fund, Road
Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA).
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SB 1 is projected to generate over $5 billion annually for state and local transportation
improvements. Cities and counties are slated to receive $1.5 bi llion at full
implementation of SB 1. According to analysis by the League of California Cities, SB 1
will double the amount of revenues cities receive from the state for local street
maintenance and rehabilitation needs, with allocations to cities based u pon population.
The RMRA receives funds from the following taxes imposed under SB 1:
• A 12 cent per gallon increase to the gasoline excise tax.
• A 20 cent per gallon increase to the diesel fuel excise tax, half of which will be
allocated to Trade Corridors Enhancement Account (TCEA) with the remaining
half to the RMRA.
• A new vehicle registration tax called the “transportation improvement fee,” based
on the market value of the vehicle.
• An additional new $100 vehicle registration tax on zero emission vehicles model
year 2020 and later effective July 1, 2020.
• Annual rate increases to these taxes beginning July 1, 2020 (July 1, 2021 for the
ZEV fee), and every July 1 thereafter for the change in the California Consumer
Price Index. The first adjustment to be mad e on July 1, 2020 will cover CPI
change for two years: November 1, 2017 through November 12, 2019.
RMRA funds are in addition to the existing/traditional state gas tax funds which have
been in place for decades and are allocated by the state through the H ighway User Tax
Account (HUTA).
The Fiscal Year 2018-19 revenues, and future years’ revenues, provide the City an
opportunity to expand and enhance street maintenance activities and to fund existing
and new street projects. Funding in Fiscal Year 2018 -19 and future years will be
included in the City’s Budget and Capital Improvement Program adoption process.
The rules associated to use of RMRA funds are similar, but not identical to the rules
associated with HUTA funds. RMRA local streets and roads f unds must be used for
projects that include, but are not limited to the following:
• Road maintenance and rehabilitation
• Safety projects
• Railroad grade separations
• Traffic control devices
• Complete streets components, which include active transportation proj ects,
pedestrian and bicycle safety projects, transit facilities, and drainage and storm -
water capture projects in conjunction with other allowable projects.
Additionally, if a city or county has an average Pavement Condition Index of 80 or more
(very good to excellent), then the city or county may spend its RMRA funds on
transportation priorities other than those listed above. The City of Dublin currently has a
Pavement Condition Index of 85.
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Maintenance of Effort (MOE)
SB 1 requires that RMRA funds not supplant existing general revenue funds that the
City of Dublin is using on streets and roads. This is referred to as the maintenance of
effort (MOE) requirement. The MOE is calculated by the State Controller based upon
the City’s average spending for street and road purposes for Fiscal Years 2009 -10,
2010-11, and 2011-12. The City of Dublin’s MOE was calculated at $1,229,320. For
Fiscal Year 2017-18, the City’s adopted Capital Improvement Program, Annual Street
Resurfacing Project has a total budget of over $3.3M, however this reflects budget
carried over from prior fiscal years. For Fiscal Year’s 2018-19 through 2022-23, the
proposed five-year Capital Improvement Program includes annual budgets of $1.7M to
$2.2M per year, which include a minimum of $1.23M of funds other than RMRA funds.
Reporting Requirements
For the City to receive RMRA funds from the state, SB 1 requires the City to annually
submit a project list by May 1st to the California Transportation Commission. For Fiscal
Year 2018-19, Staff is recommending that City Council approve the project list to
include Annual Street Resurfacing, Dublin Boulevard Extension, Dublin Boulevard
Improvements - Sierra Court to Dublin Court, Iron Horse Trail Bridge at Dublin
Boulevard, and Tassajara Road Realignment and Widening. The proposed projects
with RMRA funds budgeted in Fiscal Year 2018-19 are summarized below.
• Annual Street Resurfacing (CIP No. ST0117)
The project provides for a variety of pavement surface treatments and repairs to
existing City streets. The project is budgeted annually to help maintain the
significant investment the City has in the street system. Project location is
citywide, with annual project locations varying from year to year based upon the
City’s Pavement Management Program.
RMRA Funding: $130,716
• Dublin Boulevard Extension (CIP Project ST0216)
The project provides for the design and construction of the 1.5 -mile extension of
Dublin Boulevard from Fallon Road to North Canyons Parkway in Livermore.
RMRA Funding: $300,000
• Dublin Boulevard Improvements - Sierra Court to Dublin Court (CIP No. ST1012)
This project provides for the design and construction to widen Dublin Boulevard
from Sierra Court to Dublin Court.
RMRA Funding: $500,000
• Iron Horse Trail Bridge at Dublin Boulevard (CIP No. ST0118)
This project provides for the design and environmental review of an Iron Horse
Trail bridge for bicycles and pedestrians over Dublin Boulevard.
RMRA Funding: $200,000
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• Tassajara Road Realignment and Widening (CIP No. ST0116)
This project provides for the planning and preliminary engineering to define a
new roadway alignment, design cross-section, right-of-way, and environmental
clearance for Tassajara Road between North Dublin Ranch Drive and the City
and Contra Costa County limit. The project also provides for the design and
construction of a realigned Tassajara Road from Fallon Drive to the northern City
limit.
RMRA Funding: $100,000
In addition to the annual submittal of a project list, SB 1 also requires the City to subm it
to the California Transportation Commission an annual report updating the status of
projects for which RMRA funds were expended. The Fiscal Year expenditure report is
due on October 1, 2018.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution Approving List of Projects Funded in Fiscal Year 2018-19 by Senate Bill 1
RESOLUTION NO. XX- 18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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APPROVING A LIST OF PROJECTS FUNDED IN FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 BY
SENATE BILL 1, THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
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 in order 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 approve a list of all projects proposed to receive
funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by SB
1 by resolution, 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 and estimated $972,000 in RMRA funding in
Fiscal Year 2018-19 from SB 1; and
WHEREAS, this is the second year in which the City is receiving SB 1 funding
and the funding will enable the City to continue essential road maintenance and
rehabilitation projects, safety improvements, and increasing access and mobility options
for the traveling public that would not have otherwise been possible without SB 1; and
WHEREAS, the City has undergone a robust public process to ensure public
input into our community’s transportation priorities; and
WHEREAS, the City used the Capital Improvement Program and 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 community’s
priorities for transportation investment; and
WHEREAS, the funding from SB 1 will help the City maintain and rehabilitate
streets, bridges, sidewalks, traffic control devices, and help add active transportation
infrastructure throughout the City this year and into the future; and
WHEREAS, the 2016 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs
Assessment found that the City’s streets and roads are in an “very good” condition and
this revenue will help us maintain the overall quality of our road system; 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
have significant positive co-benefits statewide.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Dublin does hereby approve a list of projects funded in Fiscal Year 2018-19 to be
funded with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following is the approved list of projects
planned to be funded with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues in
Fiscal Year 2018-19:
1. Annual Street Resurfacing (CIP No. ST0117)
The project provides for a variety of pavement surface treatments and repairs to
existing City streets. The project is budgeted annually to help maintain the
significant investment the City has in the street system. Project location is citywide,
with annual project locations varying from year to year based upon the City’s
Pavement Management Program. The annual project is completed in fall of each
year. Surface treatments and repairs have a useful life of between 7 and 20 years.
2. Dublin Boulevard Extension (CIP Project ST0216)
The project provides for the design and construction of the 1.5-mile extension of
Dublin Boulevard from Fallon Road to North Canyons Parkway in Livermore.
Preliminary engineering and the environmental document are anticipated to be
complete in spring 2019. When constructed, the roadway extension will have a
useful life in excess of 50 years.
3. Dublin Boulevard Improvements – Sierra Court to Dublin Court (CIP No. ST1012)
This project provides for the design and construction to widen Dublin Boulevard
from Sierra Court to Dublin Court. The project is anticipated to be complete by
spring 2020. When finished, the roadway improvements will have a useful life in
excess of 50 years.
4. Iron Horse Trail Bridge at Dublin Boulevard (CIP No. ST0118)
This project provides for the design and environmental review of an Iron Horse
Trail bridge for bicycles and pedestrians over Dublin Boulevard. Design is
anticipated to be complete by fall 2019. When built, the bridge will have a useful
life in excess of 50 years.
5. Tassajara Road Realignment and Widening (CIP No. ST0116)
This project provides for the planning and preliminary engineering to define a new
roadway alignment, design cross-section, right-of-way, and environmental
clearance for Tassajara Road between North Dublin Ranch Drive and the City and
Contra Costa County limit. The project also provides for the design and
construction of a realigned Tassajara Road from Fallon Drive to the northern City
limit. Preliminary engineering and the environmental document are ant icipated to
be complete in summer 2018. When constructed, the roadway will have a useful
life in excess of 50 years.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of April, 2018, by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk