HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-14 Staff Report - MTA Measure R FundCONSENT ITEM
E-14
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER
FROM: ROBERT DELGADILLO, P.E., PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/ CITY ENGINEER
DATE: JUNE 19, 2023
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE THE USE OF METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
MEASURE R FUNDS TO SUPPLEMENT GAS TAX FUND
BACKGROUND:
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Measure R Local Return Fund is a one-half
cent sales tax measure approved by Los Angeles County voters in 2008 to finance a countywide transit
development program. As a condition of voter approval, 15 percent of Measure R revenues are
earmarked for the Local Return Programs to be used by cities and the County of Los Angeles in
developing and/or improving local public transit and transportation infrastructure such as street
resurfacing, rehabilitation/reconstruction, pothole repair, traffic signals, bikeways, and pedestrian
improvements.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council take the following action:
1)Authorize the use of Metropolitan Transportation Authority Measure R Fund in the amount of
$200,000 to supplement the increased operational costs in the Public Works Department’s Gas
Tax Fund.
ANALYSIS:
The Los Angeles County Measure R sets aside 15 percent of revenues to be used by cities and the
County of Los Angeles in developing or improving local public transit and transportation infrastructure,
such as streets, traffic signals, sidewalks, and other pedestrian improvements.
The Public Works Department’s Street Maintenance Division is funded primarily by Gas Tax funds.
Over the past fiscal year, the department has seen an unpredictable increase in operational costs. These
costs are due to various reasons such as rising costs in materials and equipment, utility costs, and traffic
Approved
City Council
June 19, 2023
Authorize Use of MTA Measure R Funds to Supplement Gas Tax Fund
June 19, 2023
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signal accidents. The proposed use of Measure R funds will cover the operational overruns for the
Public Works Department’s Street Maintenance Division.
The Public Works Department would like to utilize the City’s Measure R funds appropriated by the
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to supplement the increased operations costs. By using
the available Measure R funds, the Public Works Department will not have to burden the department’s
General Fund.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to the General Funds, and there are available Measure R funds with the
proposed recommendation. The recommended actions allow for the use of Measure R funds in the
amount not to exceed $200,000 and authorizes staff to use these funds to supplement the Public Works
Department’s Gas Tax Fund. Upon Council approval, staff will prepare a budget amendment and
increase the account budget of 0355661000-XXXX (Object code to be determined later) by $200,000.
Prepared by: Reviewed by:
Natalie Reagan Robert Delgadillo, P.E.
Management Analyst Director of Public Works/ City Engineer
Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved:
Talika M. Johnson Sergio Gonzalez
Director of Administrative Services City Manager