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DATE: JUNE 5, 2007 -coues"� County
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SUBJECT: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to contribute $30,000 to a
statewide needs assessment study for our local road system, Countywide. (Road Funds) (All
Districts).
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to contribute an amount of$30,000 to
the statewide needs assessment study for our local road system, Countywide. (100% Road Funds) (All
Districts).
FISCAL IMPACT:
There will be no impact to the General Fund.
REASON(S) FOR RECOMMENDATION AND BACKGROUND:
The County Engineers Association of California, the California State Association of Counties (CSAC), and the
League of California Cities (LOCO), in conjunction with other jurisdictions, will be conducting a "needs
assessment" study of local roads systems. This study will identify shortfalls in local streets and roads maintenance
and operations needs. The State Legislature has been asking CSAC and LOCC for information on the local streets
and roads needs. Both organizations were not able to answer this question without credible data. The regional
transportation planning agencies have agreed to periodically update the needs assessment if CSAC and LOCC
develop the methodology and conduct the first assessment. This is the best opportunity for CSAC and LOCC to
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ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
Contaet: Bill Fernandez(313-2294)
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Z:\GrpData\TransEng\2007\BO-TE\BO CEAC Contribution.doc ATTESTED
JOHN CULLEN,CLERK O THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS
cc: S.Kowalewski,Transportation Engineering
Maurice Shin
Accounting Services
BY: DEPUTY
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SUBJECT: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to contribute $30,000 to
a statewide needs assessment study for our local road system, Countywide. (Road Funds) (All
Districts).
DATE: June 5, 2007
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develop a sustainable needs assessment effort. The project is estimated to cost $500,000. Los Angeles County is
providing$250,000.The County Engineers Association of California will administer the study for both CSAC and
LOCC. This first phase is assessing pavement needs of local streets and roads, including maintenance and
rehabilitation. The following phase will expand the needs category to include sidewalks, curbs and gutters, curb
ramps, guardrails, traffic signals, road drainage and other items.
CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the contribution is not approved,this technical study may be delayed,the County's benefit from the project will
not be realized and future funding potential may but in jeopardy.