Report Prepared by: Ken F. Elwin, PE, Director of Public Works
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SUBJECT: Selection of Projects for the Road Repair and Accountability Act (SB1) FY18/19 Apportionment and Prioritization of Regional Measure V Projects
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approves the list of projects proposed to be funded with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds pursuant to SB1 for FY 18/19, as well as prioritizes proposed regional projects to be funded by Measure V.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving Resolution 2018-24, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Approving the "FY 2018-2019 Project List" for the Road Repair and Accountability Act (SB1), Local Streets and Roads Funding for Fiscal Year 2018-2019"; and,
B. Prioritizing the list of proposed Regional Projects to be submitted to the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG).
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to modifications by City Council; or,
3. Deny.
AUTHORITY
Streets and Highways Code (SHC) Section 2034(a)(1) requires an eligible city to submit to the California Transportation Commission a list of projects proposed to be funded with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds; the approved project list must be incorporated into City budget and adopted at a regular public meeting.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Addresses City Council Priority for local roads/sidewalks/traffic.
DISCUSSION
Background (SB1)
On April 28, 2017, the Governor signed Senate Bill 1 (SB1), also known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. This program provides funding for basic road maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical safety needs for state highways and local streets.
The funding will be deposited by the State Controller into the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) and will be apportioned by formula to eligible cities. In order for a city of be eligible to receive RMRA funding...
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