HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05122009 - C.05RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE the Proposition 1B transportation projects expenditure plan for 2008-2009
appropriation of Proposition 1B funds.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact to the general fund.
BACKGROUND:
In 2006, Governor Schwarzenegger signed a $37.3 billion package of bonds for highways,
schools, levees and affordable housing. The package contained several components
including Senate Bill 1266 (SB 1266), the Highway Safety, Traffic Reduction, Air Quality
and Port Security Bond Act of 2006. The act, approved by the voters as Proposition 1B in
the November 7, 2006 general election, authorizes the issuance of $19.9 billion of general
obligation bonds to fund a variety of transportation priorities including reducing emissions
and improving air quality in trade corridors, highway-railroad grade separation and crossing
improvement projects, state highway safety and rehabilitation projects, and local street and
road improvements, congestion relief, and traffic safety projects. In addition to Proposition
1B, four other bond measures known as Proposition 1A (Proposition
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 05/12/2009 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Susan A. Bonilla, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Adelina Huerta,
925.313.2305
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: May 12, 2009
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: EMY L. SHARP, Deputy
cc:
C. 5
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:May 12, 2009
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Proposition 1B expenditure Plan 2008-2009
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
42 protection), Proposition 1C (housing), Proposition 1D (education) and Proposition 1E
(levees and flood protection) were included on the ballot.
Of the $19.9 billion, $2 billion is designated for cities and counties to fund the maintenance
and improvement of local transportation facilities. The specific allocation for each agency is
based on the number of registered vehicles and the number of miles of road. Based on that
formula, Contra Costa County (unincorporated) is expected to receive $24.5 million over
the life of the program.
In order to receive funds, counties and cities must submit a plan to the Department of
Finance for use of the amount of funds available in fiscal year 2008-2009. At the end of
each fiscal year, new plans must be submitted for the use of any new Proposition 1B funds
provided in the most recent Budget Act.
The following list demonstrates how the 2008-2009 allocation totaling $1.5 million will be
distributed:
Projects for 2008-2009 Proposition 1B allocation
District 3
Vasco Road/Camino Diablo Intersection Improvements $ 103,628
Camino Tassajara Shoulder Improvements $ 600,000
Byron Highway (South) Shoulder Improvements $ 600,000
District 4
Marsh Creek Road Safety Improvements-Russelmann Park Road $ 200,000
Total $ 1,503,628
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The expenditure plan for the 2008-2009 Proposition 1B allocation will not be approved and
the County will not receive the allocation.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: