HomeMy WebLinkAbout08 - CC-7 - Resolution for Comprehensive Transporta. - 10/20/2015CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 20, 2015
ITEM NUMBER: CC -7
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION FOR COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PROGRAM
APPLICATIONS
DATE: OCTOBER 8, 2015
FROM: PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT/TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DIVISION
PRESENTATION ERNESTO MUNOZ, PUBLIC SERVICES DIRECTOR
BY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: RAJA SETHURAMAN, TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
MANAGER - (714) 754-5032
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution approving the submittal of grant applications for transportation
improvement projects under the Orange County Transportation Authority's (OCTA)
Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (CTFP) for Fiscal Years 2016-17 through
2018-19 (Attachment 1).
BACKGROUND:
In November 1990, Orange County voters approved Measure "M", a 20 -year, half -cent local
sales tax to fund transportation improvements countywide. All major transportation
improvement projects and programs included in the original Measure "M" have been
completed. The City of Costa Mesa has successfully secured approximately $80 million in
revenues under the Measure "M" Comprehensive Transportation Funding (CTFP) and
Turnback Programs.
In November 2006, the Orange County voters passed the Renewed Measure "M" Program
(M2), extending the half -cent sales tax for the next 30 years, beginning in the year 2011.
Revenues from this extended sales tax are proposed to fund a wide range of improvements
in Orange County, including freeway, arterial, and transit systems. In September 2011, the
OCTA Board of Directors approved guidelines for the CTFP Program and subsequently
authorized the annual "Call for Projects" under the "M2" Program. Since 2011, the City of
Costa Mesa has successfully secured approximately $8.5 million in revenues under the
Renewed Measure "M" Program (M2) CTFP.
The "2016 Call for Projects" was issued for the Regional Capacity Program (RCP)
providing approximately $38 million for roadway improvements across Orange County,
and an allocation of $12 million for traffic signal system projects through the Regional
Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (RTSSP).
ANALYSIS:
OCTA has developed several regional competitive programs under the CTFP. With the
current "Call for Projects," only projects under the RCP and RTSSP are eligible for funding
at this time.
Cities can compete and receive up to 75 percent funding for various transportation
projects in the RCP category, which includes improvements in the following areas:
Arterial Capacity Enhancements (ACE) — This is for improvements on arterials
throughout the Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH);
2. Intersection Capacity Enhancements (ICE) — This category provides funding for
operational and capacity improvements at intersecting MPAH roadways; and
3. Freeway Arterial/Streets Transition (FAST) — This focuses on improvements at
freeway interchanges.
A total of $38 million is available for the above components of the RCP for projects to be
implemented in Fiscal Years 2016-17 through 2018-19.
A total of $12 million has been allocated Countywide within the RTSSP for this "Call for
Projects." The RTSSP funds up to 80 percent of project costs.
The projects submitted will need to meet certain minimum requirements to be eligible for
Measure "M" grants. While the City has met all these eligibility requirements, OCTA
requires approval of the attached resolution prior to any consideration of City applications.
The submittal of applications in response to this "2016 Call for Projects" will not be
deemed complete and final until an adopted resolution is submitted to OCTA. Proposed
projects for which funding applications were submitted are listed in the attached resolution
(Attachment 1 — Exhibit A) and are briefly described in Attachment 2. The resolution
authorizes the Public Services Director or designee to submit the grant applications and
manage the projects that receive grant funding.
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
One alternative considered is to not adopt the resolution. This alternative would result in the
City's project applications being declined and rendering the City ineligible to compete for
available grant funding.
FISCAL REVIEW:
If staff is successful in capturing grant dollars under these programs, a recommendation will
be made to City Council relative to a funding source for any required a local match. Available
sources include the Traffic Impact Fee account and the Air Quality Management District
(AQMD) AB2766 funds. Traffic Impact Fees typically generate approximately $150,000 in
revenues per year and the City receives approximately $100,000 annually in revenue from
AQMD. Both of these funding sources are eligible as local match funds under the CTFP
guidelines. If the City is successful in capturing CTFP grant funding, the projects are typically
implemented within a two-year to three-year period. This would allow for the City to
adequately budget any required matching funds.
RIA
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the resolution as to form.
CONCLUSION:
The current Countywide "2016 Call for Projects" provides an opportunity for the City to
compete for grant funding for implementation of certain transportation projects under the
Renewed Measure "M" Program (M2). Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the
attached Resolution for OCTA's consideration of project applications under the
Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program.
ERNESTO MUNOZ
Public Services Director
ATTACHMENTS: 1 - CTFP Resolution
2 - Proposed Projects
RAJA SETHURAMAN
Transportation Services Manager
DISTRIBUTION: Chief Executive Officer
Assistant Chief Executive Officer
City Attorney
City Clerk
Staff
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