REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
July 16, 2015
FROM: JANE SUMPTER, Budget Manager
Budget and Management Studies
BY: SCOTT MOTSENBOCKER, Senior Budget Analyst
Budget and Management Studies
SUBJECT
Title
Adopt the Measure C Extension Fund Annual Allocation Resolution in order to complete the Certification and Claim process and allow the City of Fresno to receive its share of Measure C Extension Funds in Fiscal Year 2016
a. RESOLUTION - Concerning Measure C Extension Local Transportation Purposes Pass-Through projects and programs funds annual allocation for fiscal year 2015-2016
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council adopt the attached Measure C Extension funds Annual Allocation Resolution and authorize the Assistant City Manager to execute the Attachments "A, B, C, D, E, F & G" Local Transportation Pass Through Revenues Certification and Claim forms for fiscal year 2015-2016.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
As a part of the Annual Certification and Claims process, the Fresno County Transportation Authority (the “Authority”) requires each eligible claimant of Measure C Extension funding to complete the certification and claims process. Adoption of the attached resolution and certification and claims forms ensures that Measure C distributions will continue uninterrupted after July 1, 2015 and also verifies the City’s intent to use the funds in accordance with regulations and complete the prior fiscal year reporting requirements no later than November 15, 2015.
The Authority estimates the City of Fresno's share of Measure C Extension funding for fiscal year 2015-2016 to be as follows:
|
Regional Public Transit Program - Public Transit Agencies |
Fresno Area Express (FAX) |
$9,396,825 |
|
Regional Transportation Program - Airports |
Fresno Airports |
$685,900 |
|
Local Transportation Sub Program Allocation - Fresno |
Street Maintenance Category |
$4,592,296 |
|
Local Transportation Sub Program Allocation - Fresno |
ADA Compliance Category |
$160,730 |
|
Local Transportation Sub Program Allocation - Fresno |
Flexible Funding Category |
$4,431,566 |
|
Local Transportation Sub Program Allocation - Fresno |
Pedestrian/Trails - Urban Category |
$1,147,781 |
|
Local Transportation Sub Program Allocation - Fresno |
Bicycle Facilities Category |
$289,244 |
The Local Transportation Program Pass Through Revenues Certification and Claim forms, Attachments "A, B, C, D, E, F & G,” must each be filed with the Authority and accompany the adopted resolution before the City can receive this funding.
BACKGROUND
Voters approved Measure C Extension on the November 7, 2006 ballot, which authorized the Authority to continue a ½ cent retail transaction and use tax over twenty years (between July 1, 2007 and June 30, 2027). The Sales Tax Extension is meant to provide new revenues for transportation improvements to each city within Fresno County on the basis of population, road miles and taxable sales.
In order for the City of Fresno to receive its allocation, a separate claim form must first be filed for each sub-program as it relates to the Measure C Extension Program. Each claim form includes certifications for using the Funds in accordance with regulations. Approval of the accompanying resolution will authorize the filing of the required claim forms. The certifications require the City to: not use Measure C Extension Funds as a substitute for property taxes previously used for local transportation purposes; segregate property taxes from the City's other General Fund revenues used to support local transportation purposes; and, account for Measure C Funds separately from all other funds, pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 142257.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
N/A
LOCAL PREFERENCE
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT
This resolution is a legal requirement of the Fresno County Transportation Authority for the City of Fresno to claim the Measure C Extension Local Transportation Funds for FY 2015-2016. Upon approval of this resolution, the funds will be allocated monthly on a proportional basis as funds are received and based upon adopted percentages for each city. These funds were anticipated and appropriated in the Annual Budget for FY 2016. Adoption of this resolution will require no additional appropriations and has no impact on the General Fund.
Attachments:
Resolution
Fresno County Transportation Authority Board Resolution No. 2015-01
Certification and Claims Form Attachments A, B, C, D, E, F, and G