To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Federal Apportionment Exchange and State Match Program for Regional Surface Transportation Program Funds for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve, and ratify the Public Works Director’s execution of, Agreement No. X21-5904(186) with the California Department of Transportation regarding the assignment of federal apportionments made available to the County of Humboldt for allocation to transportation projects in exchange for nonfederal State Highway Account funds.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Roads Funds (1200)
Regional Surface Transportation Program Funds
DISCUSSION:
On an annual basis, the County of Humboldt has the option of exchanging federal construction funds for state funds that may be used for any road related purpose. Staff recommends this option because it allows the funds to be used for road maintenance. Due to the large amount of deferred road maintenance, discretionary maintenance monies are more beneficial than construction monies. Agreement No. X21-5904(186) with the California Department of Transportation (Attachment 1) must be executed in order for the county to participate in the program.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Agreement No. X21-5904(186) with the California Department of Transportation will provide Six Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Two Dollars ($636,382) to be placed in the Humboldt County Road Fund. Of that amount, One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) of state matching funds will be used for local shares on bridge projects.
Expenditure appropriations related to Agreement No. X21-5904(186) with the California Department of Transportation have been included in the approved fiscal year 2021-2022 budget for Public Works - Roads budget account 1200888-503045. As a result, approval of Agreement No. X21-5904(186) with the California Department of Transportation will not impact the Humboldt County General Fund.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
The recommended action supports the Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Framework by managing resources to ensure sustainability of services and maintaining infrastructure.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board may choose not to approve Agreement No. X21-5904(186) with the California Department of Transportation regarding the assignment of federal apportionments made available to the County of Humboldt for allocation to transportation projects in exchange for nonfederal State Highway Account funds. However, this alternative is not recommended since it would result in a loss of Six Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Two Dollars ($636,382) in funding for road maintenance.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Agreement No. X21-5904(186) with the California Department of Transportation Regarding the Assignment of Federal Apportionments Made Available to the County of Humboldt for Allocation to Transportation Projects in Exchange for Nonfederal State Highway Account Funds
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: C8
Meeting of: 10/6/20
File No.: 20-1280