To: Board of Supervisors
From: Executive Office Transportation
Meeting Date: March 7, 2017
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Department Contact: |
Howard Dashiell |
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463-4363 |
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Department Contact: |
Sarah Dukett |
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463-4441 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Approval of Letters of Support for Senate Bill 1 (Beall) and Assembly Bill 1 (Frazier) to Provide Much-Needed New Statewide Investment to Maintain and Improve Local Streets, Roads, and State Highways - Transportation Funding Package
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve letters of support for Senate Bill 1 (Beall) and Assembly Bill 1 (Frazier) to provide much-needed new statewide investment to maintain and improve local streets, roads, and state highways - Transportation Funding Package; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On May 19, 2015, the Board of Supervisors approved a letter of support for State Senate Bill 16 to provide needed funding for the state and local roadway systems to address the backlog of preservation and maintenance (Agenda item 4e). On July 7, 2015, the Board of Supervisors approved a letter urging the legislature and Governor to find a long term transportation funding solution during the 2015 special session (Agenda item 4f). On August 18, 2016, the Board adopted a Resolution urging the State Legislature to address transportation funding for state and local transportation networks during the legislative special session (Agenda item 8a). On September 20, 2016, the Board approved a letter urging the legislature to support Assembly Bill X 1 26 (Frazier) and Senate Bill X 1 1 (Beall) - Transportation Funding Package (Agenda item 4f).
Summary of Request:
SB 1 and AB 1 would provide much-needed new statewide investment to maintain and improve local streets, roads, and state highways. As of importance, it would also make sure that existing revenues meant for transportation projects are redirected to transportation, and would implement a number of reforms to improve project delivery while still protecting the environment.
California State Association of Counties calculates that the proposal at full implementation of the package would result in over $2.2 billion in existing and new on-going revenue for investments into the Local Street and road system. Mendocino County would receive approximately $7,211,969 of the estimated $2.2 billion.
In order to preserve existing improvements, prevent further deterioration of the County’s paved roads, and improve our dirt and gravel roads, the Executive Office and Department of Transportation request the Board of Supervisors support the Frazier - Beall Transportation Funding Package. The transportation package is consistent with the County’s 2017 Legislative Platform. The County has supported similar transportation packages in 2015 and 2016.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not approve or provide alternative direction.
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Supervisorial District: All |
Vote Requirement: Majority |
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Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: N/A
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CEO Liaison: Alan D. Flora, Assistant CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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