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HEARING - Department of Transportation recommending the Board:
1) Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 103-2026 adopting the 2026 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) as presented in Attachment E;
2) Approve the following for the West Slope Road and Bridge Program as presented in the 2026 CIP Workshop:
a) Approve additions and changes to the West Slope Road/Bridge CIP projects for inclusion in the 2026 CIP as described in Attachment D;
b) Add new project Silva Valley Parkway at Appian Way Intersection Improvements, CIP 36105087, to the 2026 CIP;
c) Remove El Dorado Hills Blvd Overlay - Saratoga to Harvard Way, CIP 36105049, from the 2026 CIP; and
3) Approve the following for the Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program as presented in the 2026 CIP Workshop:
a) Approve changes to the Five-Year Tahoe EIP as described in Attachment D.
FUNDING: Federal, State, and Local Sources. Local funding sources may include any combination of the following: Traffic Impact Fee Program, Missouri Flat Area Master Circulation and Financing Plan, Road Fund, Tribe Fund, Developer Advanced Funds, Sacramento Municipal Utility District Funds, and/or General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is the long-range plan for all individual transportation capital improvement projects, including cost estimates, schedules, and funding sources. It provides strategic direction for capital projects over a current year, 5-, 10-, and 20-year horizon. The CIP is used by the Department of Transportation (Transportation) as a planning tool and is updated annually as new information becomes available regarding Board priorities, funding sources, project cost estimates, and timing.
To ensure that traffic generated by growth consistent with the General Plan does not exceed available roadway capacity, the County is required to implement General Plan Policy TC-Xb and Implementation Measures TC-A and TC-B. General Plan Policy TC-Xb and Implementation Measure TC-A requires the County to prepare an annual CIP for the West Slope Road/Bridge Program specifying expenditures for roadway improvements within the next 10 years.
General Plan Policy TC-Xb and Implementation Measure TC-A also require a Major CIP and Traffic Impact Mitigation (TIM) Fee Program update every five (5) years, concurrent with the major review of the General Plan, specifying expenditures for roadway improvements within the next 20 years. The last Major Update to the Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) Program, formerly known as the TIM Fee Program, and the CIP was adopted by the Board of Supervisors on December 3, 2024 (Legistar file 24-1686). The Adjusted 2025 Update to the CIP and TIF Program was adopted on June 10, 2025 (Legistar file 25-0517). On April 23, 2026 (Legistar file 26-0684), the Planning Commission approved the Finding of Consistency of the 2026 Annual CIP with the General Plan (Attachment C).
The 2026 Capital Improvement Program is attached (Attachment E) and includes the following two (2) programs:
• West Slope Road/Bridge CIP
• Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program (EIP)
Attachment D provides a table listing the projects with changes to construction start dates or changes in the cost of over 10% of the total project cost or $250,000, whichever is greater. This table includes the projects presented at the Board in the CIP Workshop on March 10, 2026 (Legistar file 25-2038), as well as any new adjustments made to projects following the workshop. Cost or schedule modifications have been made because of refinements made during the FY 2026-27 budget process. All projects are susceptible to schedule delays due to right-of-way impacts, utility relocations, deficient resources, and other project delivery challenges.
The 2026 CIP Workshop included discussion on adding new project Silva Valley Parkway at Appian Way Intersection Improvements, CIP 36105087 to the 2026 CIP, which will construct intersection improvements, including but not limited to, minor roadway widening, re-striping of lanes, installation of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) curb ramps and crosswalks, and the installation of a traffic signal. It is funded by TIF - Zone C funds. The discussion included removing El Dorado Hills Blvd Overlay - Saratoga to Harvard Way, CIP 36105049, from the 2026 CIP. The Maintenance Division of Transportation is planning to utilize the completed design for this project to improve the roadway with surface treatment and overlay funded by SB1.
For detailed information on funding sources and the amount to be spent per project per year for all projects, including the TIF Program, Tribe Funds, the Missouri Flat Corridor Master Circulation and Funding Program, and Regional Surface Transportation Program Match and Exchange Funds, see Section 3 of the 2026 CIP Book (Attachment E).
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could choose not to adopt the 2026 CIP Book, which would result in a violation of General Plan Policy TC-Xb(A) and could jeopardize project schedules, funding, and grant timelines. Additionally, Transportation would not have a 2026-27 work plan. The Board could choose to make changes in the 2026 CIP and extend the 2025 CIP, which would result in a delay in implementing Transportation’s 2026-27 work plan.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
See Discussion / Background Section.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
Chief Administrative Office, Community Development Services Administration and Finance Division, and County Counsel.
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funding for projects in the 2026 CIP comes from various Federal, State, and Local funding sources. The changes to the project budgets will be included in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Adopted budget.
Impact of Austin v. El Dorado County Litigation:
Transportation has identified a fiscal impact resulting from the Austin v. El Dorado County lawsuit. Following the court’s ruling, the County is required to issue refunds totaling approximately $9.5 million to affected residents and pay approximately $5 million in attorneys’ fees and costs.
This unprogrammed $14 million expense directly reduces the available balance within the TIF Program funds. While the TIF Program remains fully funded over the 20-year horizon, the immediate reduction in liquidity necessitates adjustments to near-term project delivery. To maintain a balanced 10-year West Slope Road/Bridge Program, certain non-safety-related project deadlines have been extended. In addition, the County is actively pursuing grant funding opportunities to help backfill the refunded amounts and reduce long-term impacts to planned capital projects.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
1) The Clerk of the Board will obtain the Chair’s signature on the original Resolution.
2) The Clerk of the Board will forward one (1) copy of the executed Resolution to Transportation, Fairlane Engineering, attention Shanann Findley.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Priority: Enhance communication about funding and resources for transportation-related capital improvement plans (CIP).
Action Item: Complete a needs assessment, project cost update, prioritization, and funding needs.
CONTACT
Rafael Martinez, Director
Department of Transportation