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FROM: MAURICE M. SHIU, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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DATE: March 11, 2008
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SUBJECT: Modified Proposition 1 B expenditure plan for first appropriation, Countywide, (Proposition 1 B Funds)
(All Districts)
SPI:.-CIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RE.COMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVE the modified Proposition l B expenditure plan for first appropriation of Proposition 1B Funds.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No impact to the General Fund. Contra Costa County is expected to receive approximately$24.5 million as part of
Proposition 1 B to fund road improvement projects. The first allocation is approximately $9.7 million.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS AND 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 1 B at 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 roj7ecctts, state highway safety and
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CC Julie Bueren,ChidDeputy.Admin.
Mike Carlson.T1.1
Chris Lau,T1=:
Adelina Iluerta.TI: BY: DEPUTY
Carol Ravnolds,Acctg.
SUBJECT: Modified Proposition 1B expenditure plan for first appropriation, Countywide, (Proposition 1B
Funds) (All Districts)
DATE: March 11, 2008
PAGE: 2 of 3
rehabilitation projects, and local street and road improvements, congestion relief, and traffic safety projects. In
addition to Proposition 113, four other bond measures known as Proposition IA (Proposition 42 protection),
Proposition 1C (housing), Proposition ID (education) and Proposition IE (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.
On October 10, 2006, in anticipation of the voters passing the package of bonds, the Public Works Department
presented a plan to the Board of Supervisors for projects to be funded by the bond proceeds. The plan consisted of
twelve projects throughout Contra Costa County that would benefit the users of the transportation system. This list
was created based on several factors including public safety, preservation of the existing system, infrastructure
eithancement, economic benefit development, community image and community interest. Availability of other
finding, an ability to obtain additional funding, and project readiness were also considered.
The 2007 Budget Act and Chapter 181, Statutes of 2007, Senate Bill 88 (SB88), includes the first installment of
$950 million of the Proposition 1B funds for State fiscal year 2007-08 for cities and counties. Of this amount,
Chapter 314, Statutes of 2007(AB 196), specified$550 million be allocated to cities and$400 million be allocated
to counties. Based on the formula, Contra Costa County's share for fiscal year 2007-08 is $9.7million.
"The program allows three subsequent fiscal years to expend the funds from the date that the funds are allocated by
the State Controller,and any funds not expended within that period will be returned and reallocated to other cities or
counties. The funds are to be used for improvements to transportation facilities that will assist in reducing local
traffic congestion and further deterioration,improving traffic flows,or increasing traffic safety. 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 2007-08. At the end of each fiscal year, new plans must be submitted for the use of any new
Proposition 1 B funds provided in the most recent Budget Act.
The following list demonstrates how the first allocation totaling $9.7 million will be distributed:
Summary of Recommended Proiects for Proposition 1B
District 1
San Pablo Dam Road Safety Improvements $1,500,000
District 2
Alhambra Valley Road Safety Improvements $ 315,000
Alhambra Valley Road Pedestrian Path $ 400,000
SUBJECT: Modified Proposition 1 B expenditure plan for first appropriation, Countywide, (Proposition 1 B
Funds) (All Districts)
DATE: March 11, 2008
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District 3
Vasco Road Safety Improvements $1,000,000
Vasco Road/Camino Diablo Intersection Improvements $ 415,000
Deer Valley Road Safety Improvements $ 500,000
Camino Tassajara Shoulder Improvements $ 195,000
Byron Highway (South) Shoulder Improvements $ 499,000
Byron Highway Overlay $ 200,000
Marsh Creek Road Safety Improvements $1,196,500
Phase 1 of the State Route 4 Bypass $3,000,000
District 4
Marsh Creek Road Safety Improvements (See District 3)
District 5
Willow Pass Road Safety Improvements $ 500,000
Marsh Creek Road Safely Improvements (See District 3)
Total $9,720,500.00
CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Phase 1 of the State Route 4 Bypass will not be included in the recommended plan for Proposition 1 B fiends.