To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Federal Apportionment Exchange and State Match Program for Regional Surface Transportation
Program Funds for FY 2022-23
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the attached resolution to execute the annual Federal Apportionment Exchange Program and State Match Program Agreements; and
2. Approve the Agreement No. X22-5904(191) with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) regarding the assignment of federal apportionments made available to the Count 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. The attached Agreement X22-5904(191) with the Caltrans (Attachment 1) must be executed in order for the county to participate in the program.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
|
Expenditures (1200888) |
FY22-23 Adopted |
|
Budgeted Expenses |
636,382 |
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Total Expenditures |
636,382 |
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Funding Sources (1200888) |
FY22-23 Adopted |
|
State/Federal Funds |
636,382 |
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Total Funding Sources |
636,382 |
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
Narrative Explanation of Financial Impact:
Agreement No. X22-5904(191) with Caltrans will provide $636,382 to be placed in the Humboldt County Road Fund 1200888. Of that amount, $100,000 of state matching funds will be used for local shares on bridge projects.
Expenditure appropriations related to Agreement No. X22-5904(191) with the California Department of Transportation have been included in the approved fiscal year 2022-23 budget for Public Works - Roads budget account 1200888. As a result, approval of Agreement No. X22-5904(191) with Caltrans will not impact the Humboldt County General Fund.
STAFFING IMPACT:
N/A
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
This action supports your Board’s Strategic Framework priority of managing our resources to ensure sustainability of services and maintaining infrastructure.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
N/A
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board may choose not to approve Agreement No. X22-5904(191) with Caltrans 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 $636,382 in funding for road maintenance.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Agreement No. X22-5904(191) 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
2. Resolution to execute the annual Federal Apportionment Exchange Program and State Match Program Agreements
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: D16
Meeting of: 10/25/22
File No.: 22-1395