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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS `''
Costa
FROM: HARVEY E. BRAGDON �u.�}� ,
.DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT r n-^J County
DATE: May 11, 1993
SUBJECT: Resolution authorizing submittal of application to MTC under the
Regional Measure I 3% Reserve Bridge Toll Program
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS) &' BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
Adopt resolution authorizing the Director of Community Development
to submit an application before the Metropolitan . Transportation
Commission (MTC) for 3% Reserve Bridge Toll Revenues to fund a
share of staff services provided by County staff to the Greater
East Bay Rail Opportunities Coalition.
FISCAL IMPACT
3% Reserve Program Funds could be used in lieu of some County Road
Funds currently budgeted for this project.
BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
Regional Measure I (November, 1988) created new revenues for
allocation by the MTC. Among these funds is the 113% Reserve Funds"
. which refer to three percent of the revenues from the 1989 toll
increase in the northern and southern bridge groups. These funds
are available to public entities for planning, operating, and
capital projects which are designed to reduce vehicular traffic on
state-owned bridges in the region.
At the present time, County staff activities in support of the
Greater East Bay Rail Opportunities Coalition are paid mainly from
the County Road Fund. As these activities might be eligible for
funding under the 3% Reserve Fund Bridge Toll Program, the
Community Development Department proposes to submit an application
to the MTC under this program to fund a portion of staff services
now provided by the Community Development Departmengtcto upport the
Greater East Bay Rail Opportunities Coalition.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: x YES SIGNATURE
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF OARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S) :
ACTION OF BOARD ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A
X UNANIMOUS (ABSENT TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN
AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISOR ON THE DATE SHOWN.
Orig: P. Roche, CDD (646-2131) ATTESTED ZZ, 3
cc: Public Works Dept. PHIL BA HEL R, CLERK OF
County Counsel THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ANP COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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SUBJECT: Resolution authorizing submittal of application to MTC under the
Regional Measure I 3% Reserve Bridge Toll Program
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Attached is a resolution authorizing the Director of Community
Development to submit a 3% Reserve Funds Program application to the
MTC (attached as Exhibit A) . Adoption of a Board Resolution and an
opinion by legal counsel (see sample attached as Exhibit B) that
the County is an eligible applicant are required by the MTC when
submitting an application for these funds.
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E H I B I T A
THE BOARD OF .SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on May 11, 1993 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Smith, Bishop, Weak, Torlakson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution No. 93/224
SUBJECT: Application under the Regional Measure I 3% Reserve
Bridge Toll Program
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County RESOLVE:
WHEREAS, with a toll increase authorized by Regional Measure
I approved by the voters on November 8, 1989 (hereinafter Regional
Measure I) , 3% of the revenue for the toll increase collected on
all the state-owned bridges in the region has been reserved for
allocation by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for
certain projects which are designed to reduce vehicular traffic
congestion on these bridges; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) has
established a programming and allocation policy to guide its review
of applications for the allocation of these bridge toll revenues;
and, these guidelines permit public entities to submit applications
for eligible projects.
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission may
allocate funds to public entities for transportation projects which
are designed to reduce vehicular traffic on any state-owned bridge
in the region, including the planning of these transportation
projects; and,
WHEREAS, the County of Contra Costa has joined with Alameda
and Solano counties through a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement to
form the Greater East Bay Rail Opportunities Coalition for the
purpose of advancing a staged rail development program for the East
Bay, which when implemented will reduce vehicular traffic on state-
owned bridges; and,
WHEREAS, no source of funds is dedicated for the staffing of
the Greater East Bay Rail Opportunities Coalition; and,
WHEREAS, Petroleum Violation Escrow Account (PVEA) grant funds
to Contra Costa County currently used for planning studies for the
three county effort cannot be used to support administration of
Greater East Bay Rail Oppourtunities Coalition; and,
WHEREAS, funding for staff services provided by Contra Costa
County to the Greater Bay Rail Opportunities Coalition fall within
the definition of eligible projects under the 3% Reserve Bridge
Toll Revenues guidelines established by the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission;
RESOLUTION NO. 93/224
NOW THEREFORE, the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County
does hereby authorize the Director of Community Development to
submit an application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission
for 3% Reserve Bridge Toll Revenues to fund a share of staff
services provided by County staff to the Greater East Bay Rail
Opportunities Coalition.
1 hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy
of an order entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors of
the date aforesaid.
Witness my hand and Seal of the
Board of Supervisors fixed on
this day of ,
1993 .
Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and County.
Administrator
by: e,
Deputy Clerk
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Oriq.Dept. :CDD/TP
RESOLUTION NO. 93/224
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OPINION OF COUNSEL
(Recommended Format)
To: Metropolitan Transportation Commission
From: (Applicant)
Date:
RE: Eligibility for Allocation of Bridge Toll Net Revenue
"Three Percent Reserve" Funds"
This communication will serve as the requisite opinion of counsel in
connection with the application of ( Applicant ) for an allocation of
Bridge Toll net Revenue "Three Percent Reserve" funds, made available pursuant
to Streets and Highways Code Sections 30892, 30893, `30913 and 30914.
1 . (_ Applicant ) is authorized to carry out the activities
- associated with the project for which an allocation of funds is
requested.
2. ( Applicant ) is an eligible applicant for Bridge Toll Net
Revenues "Three Percent Reserve" funds in accordance with the
provisions of Streets and Highways Code Section 30892, 30893, 30913
and 30914.
3. I have reviewed the pertinent state and local laws and I am of the
opinion that here is no legal impediment to ( Applicant )
making applications for Bridge Toll Net Revenues, "Three Percent
Reserve" funds. Furthermore, as a result of my examinations, I have
determined that there is. no pending or threatened litigation which
might in any way adversely affect the proposed projects, or the
ability of ( Applicant ) to carry out such projects.
Sincerely,
Legal Counsel
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