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Department of Transportation recommending the Board authorize the Chair to sign Agreement with the El Dorado County Transportation Commission for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Exchange Funds (X19-6157(066)), in the amount of $548,437 for a period of five years.
FUNDING: Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Exchange Funds (X19-6157(066)).
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
As authorized by Section 182.6(g) of the Streets and Highway Code, El Dorado County Transportation Commission (EDCTC) has entered into Agreement X19-6157(066) with the State of California, through the Department of Transportation (Caltrans), to assign a defined portion of its annual Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBGP) apportionment to Caltrans in exchange for FY 2018/19 nonfederal State Highway Account funds. EDCTC is authorized to use these exchange funds to assist local agencies in promoting projects which otherwise qualify for STBGP funds. EDCTC is required to execute formal written agreements between EDCTC and STBGP Exchange Recipients and provide oversight of the program funds. The EDCTC received the FY 2018/19 STBGP Exchange Funds, which will be paid to the County per the formula-based distribution policy adopted by EDCTC on February 3, 2011, after the execution of this Agreement. The expiration date of the funds is five (5) years from the date funds are allocated by EDCTC.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could choose to not approve this Agreement and then the County would not be able to accept these funds.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
N/A
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
EDCTC, County Counsel
CAO RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board approve this item.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this Agreement will allow the County to receive a total of $548,437 in STBGP funding to be used on the following Capital Improvement Program projects: Intersection Safety / Ped Safety Improvements Project # 72196, $242,300; Intersection Safety / Sight Safety Improvements Project # 72197, $51,570; Green Valley Road at Indian Creek - Bridge Replacement Project # 77127, $127,283.50; Bridge - Green Valley Road at Mound Springs Creek - Bridge Replacement Project # 77136, $127,283.50.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
1) The Clerk of the Board will obtain the Chair’s signature on two (2) originals of the STBGP Agreement.
2) The Clerk of the Board will forward the two (2) partially-executed original Agreements to the CAO - Community Development Finance and Administration Department, for further processing.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Infrastructure
CONTACT
Rafael Martinez, Director
Department of Transportation