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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER
FROM: ROBERT DELGADILLO, P.E., DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER
DATE: SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING EQUIPMENT THE CITY PROPOSES TO
FUND WITH ITS APPORTIONMENT OF 2022-2023 ROAD MAINTENANCE AND
REHABILIATION ACCOUNT FUNDS
BACKGROUND:
On April 28, 2017, the Governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 1, which is known as the Road Repair and
Accountability Act of 2017, to address basic road maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical safety needs
on both the state highway and local streets systems. The State Controller deposits various portions of
this new funding into the newly created Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA). A
percentage of this new RMRA funding is apportioned by formula to eligible cities and counties. Prior to
receiving an apportionment of RMRA funds from the State Controller in a fiscal year, cities and
counties must submit to the California Transportation Commission a list of projects and equipment
proposed to be funded with RMRA funds. The proposed action adopts Resolution No. 2022-C59
identifying the equipment the City will fund with its apportionment of 2022-2023 RMRA funds.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council take the following action:
1)Adopt Resolution No. 2022-C59 identifying the equipment the City will fund with its
apportionment of 2022-2023 RMRA funds.
ANAYLYSIS:
The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 was created by Senate Bill 1, approved by a two-thirds
majority of the Legislature, and signed by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on April 28, 2017. The new
law provides a new and much needed infusion of money to maintain and rehabilitate the state highway
and local streets system. It is projected to raise a total of $54 billion over the next ten years, divided
between state and local governments. Caltrans and other state agencies are due to receive roughly half of
that amount, $26 billion. The other half will go to local roads, transit agencies, and an expansion of the
state’s growing network of pedestrian and cycle routes. The funds will be generated by a combination of
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
9/19/2022
Projects to be Funded with 2022-2023 RMRA Funds
September 19, 2022
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higher gas and diesel taxes at the pump, new road improvements fess assessed on vehicles at the time of
registration, and a special fee on zero-emission vehicles.
The State Controller deposits various portions of this new funding into the newly created Road
Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account. A percentage of the funding is apportioned by formula to
eligible cities and counties pursuant to the Streets and Highways Code. The City is projected to receive
$1,130,319 in Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Prior to receiving an apportionment of RMRA funds from the
State Controller in a fiscal year, cities and counties must submit to the California Transportation
Commission a list of projects proposed to be funded with RMRA funds. Staff proposes to partially fund
the following equipment purchases with its Fiscal Year 2022-2023 apportionment of RMRA funds:
• Backhoe Loader with Buckets and Miscellaneous Attachments ($100,000)
• 2 (ea) Electronic Towable Message Boards ($17,640)
• Pressure Washer for City Yard to Clean and Maintain Roadway Maintenance Equipment
($13,781)
• Skid Steer and Miscellaneous Attachments ($66,150)
Total RMRA Funds - $197,571
These pieces of equipment will assist that City in its efforts to maintain the state highway and local
streets system.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City Council previously adopted the FY22/23 budget which allocated $197,571 for Capital Outlays
from the City’s Measure M local return. Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-C59 will reallocate $197,571
to the City’s apportionment of RMRA funds. The City is projected to receive $1,130,319 in Fiscal Year
2022-2023 from the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. Upon Council approval, staff will
process a FY2022-23 budget transfer in the amount of $197,571 from 04-55-651-000-7140 to 05-55-
651-000-7140.
Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved:
Robert Delgadillo, P.E. Sergio Gonzalez
Director of Public Works/City Engineer City Manager
Attachment:
1) Resolution No. 2022-C59
Attachment 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-C59
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, IDENTIFYING EQUIPMENT TO BE FUNDED WITH
ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City of Azusa is eligible to receive Road Maintenance and
Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) Funds, through the California State Controller; and,
WHEREAS, prior to receiving an apportionment of RMRA funds from the State
Controller in a fiscal year, the City must submit to the California Transportation
Commission a list of projects proposed to be funded with RMRA funds; and,
WHEREAS, all projects proposed to receive RMRA funding must be included in
a city budget that is adopted by the applicable city council at a regular public meeting;
and,
WHEREAS, the following equipment is proposed to be partially funded with the
Fiscal Year 2022-2023 apportionment of RMRA Funds:
o Backhoe Loader with Buckets and Miscellaneous Attachments ($100,000)
o 2 (ea) Electronic Towable Message Boards ($17,640)
o Pressure Washer for City Yard to Clean and Maintain Roadway Maintenance
Equipment ($13,781)
o Skid Steer and Miscellaneous Attachments ($66,150)
Description: This equipment will be utilized in the City’s efforts to maintain the
state highway and local streets system.
Expected Procurement Date: June 2023
Estimated Useful Life: 15-20 years.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Approves programming the proposed equipment purchases in the
2022-2023 Fiscal Year budget.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 19th day of September, 2022.
By: ________________________________
Robert Gonzales, Mayor
Attachment 1
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 2022-C59 was duly adopted
by the City Council of the City of Azusa at a regular meeting held on the 19th day of
September, 2022, by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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Jeffrey Lawrence Cornejo Jr., City Clerk