Report Prepared by: Ken F. Elwin, PE, Director of Public Works
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SUBJECT: 2018/2019 Local Transportation Fund (LTF)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accepts $316,961 in Local Transportation Funds (LTF) from Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) for street and road maintenance.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2018-26, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving the Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Claim to be filed with the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) for Fiscal Year 2018/2019; and,
B. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make any necessary budget adjustments.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve with modifications; or,
3. Deny.
AUTHORITY
The Transportation Development Act (TDA) of 1971 provides for distribution of Local Transportation Funds (LTF) to local agencies for street and road use, granted there are no unmet transit needs in the presiding county.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Address Council’s priority for improving local roads, sidewalks, and traffic.
DISCUSSION
Local Transportation Funds (LTF) are administered by the State of California and allocated through the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG). LTF funds are first designated for identified transit needs, and any remaining balance is apportioned to local agencies for non-transit uses, such as streets and roads. In previous years, the City received an annual allocation determined by a population-based formula. This is the third year since 2009 that this funding has been available to the City; the City’s entitlement for the 2017-2018 fiscal year was $232,048.
Based upon population, the City of Merced’s entitlement for the 2018-2019 fiscal year is $316,961 as shown in Attachment 1 - LTF Apportionment. These funds will be used on a variety of different road projects with a priority placed on blending with Measure V and SB1 funds to support local projects. LTF funding can also be used as matching funds for grant funded projects.
As part of MCAG’s claim process, the City is required to submit the completed claim form and corresponding City Council Resolution no later than July 6, 2018.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
Staff recommends accepting $316,961 of Local Transportation Funds (LTF) from the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG). The allocation of funding has been included in the proposed FY 2018-19 budget.
ATTACHMENTS
1. LTF Apportionment Schedule
2. City Council Resolution
3. 2018/2019 Claim Form