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Agenda Item 22.
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| Subject: |
| Resolution To Certify Funding And Affirm Commitment to Implement Projects In The Fiscal Year 2018/19 - 2023/24 Orange County Federal Transportation Improvement Program. |
| RECOMMENDATION |
| Adopt Resolution Certifying Resources and Affirming Commitment to the 2019 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) |
| BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION |
The Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) is the short-range program that implements the long-range Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) to improve mobility and air quality. The FTIP is comprised of projects of regional significance that are currently funded with State or Federal funding or are anticipated to receive state or federal funding in the near future. Regionally significant projects are those that would have significant impacts on regional travel, emissions, and air quality within the Southern California Association of Government (SCAG) region. Development and adoption of the FTIP is required in order to receive State and Federal funding. Federal law requires that the FTIP program be updated at least every two years and be financially constrained.
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) administers the FTIP program for Orange County cities. The base FTIP is updated every two years, which was last updated in December 2016 for the 2017 FTIP. As required by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the FTIP must be a financially constrained program, which means project allocations cannot exceed available funds. To help ensure compliance with the requirements of the FTIP program, particularly related to funding constraints, there is a requirement for agencies that have projects in the FTIP to adopt a Resolution certifying that projects requested for inclusion in the program (FY 2018-19 through FY 2023-24) are financially constrained and that agencies are committed to delivering them (see attached Resolution). Projects programed in FY 2017/18 – FY 2018/19 are expected to receive funding through anticipated revenues and/or future grants.
The City of Brea has two projects under the FTIP program, as follows:
1. SR 57 Freeway/Lambert Road Interchange Improvements (PN 7251)
The SR 57/Lambert Road Interchange Project (SR-57 Project) proposes to construct a new eastbound to northbound loop on-ramp and modify the spacing between the existing SR-57 northbound and southbound ramps to improve optimum traffic flow operations. Currently, the project has secured funding for Project Approval and Environmental Document Phase (PA&ED), Plans, Specifications, and Estimates Phase (PS&E), and Right-of-Way Phase (ROW). Coordination with Caltrans is required for design, permitting, and construction. Caltrans was the lead agency for the environmental document and the City of Brea is currently the implementing agency for PS&E, ROW, and construction. The construction of the SR-57 Project is tentatively anticipated to start in FY 2019/20.
As mentioned previously, the City secured funding for the PA&ED Phase from the Federal Demonstration Grant funds (DEMO-TEA 21), which necessitated the inclusion of this Project in the FTIP. The City has also secured Measure M2 competitive grant funds, and City matching funds from Fund 540 (Traffic Impact) for the PA&ED, ROW, and PS&E, with minimal Construction funds. The PA&ED Phase was completed in November 2015, and the ROW and PS&E Phases are currently in progress with an estimated completion date in December of 2018.
Staff is currently seeking construction funding from OCTA from Measure M2 Competitive Grant funds, which should provide the necessary funds to construct a portion of the overall Project (Phase 1). Additionally, staff is working with OCTA and Caltrans to secure funding from the SB 1 Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP) for an estimated October 2018 allocation, if successful.
The 2017 FTIP estimated cost for the construction of this project is $40 million. However, due to various state standard updates, project delays, added design elements, and construction cost increases, the cost has increased to close to $60 million. Therefore, the costs within the 2017 FTIP will need to be updated in the 2019 FTIP, which is planned for approval by December 2018.
2. The Tracks at Brea (PN 7873)
The Tracks at Brea Project (Tracts Project) is defined by OCTA as a Transportation Control Measures (TCM) project. This Tracks Project creates a four mile pedestrian and biking trail running east/west through the City. Staff is utilizing numerous grants for the planning, design and construction of this transportation and recreational amenity. The trail is being developed in segments as grant funds become available. Currently, The Tracks Project is nearing completion of the four mile system. Segments 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 are considered complete and open to the public. Construction on Segment 4 is estimated to be completed in spring of 2018. It should be noted that Segments 2, 3, 4, and 6 are the only segments that are included under the FTIP due to limited federal funding. |
| COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION |
| The Finance Committee reviewed staff’s recommendation at their January 9, 2018 meeting and recommended to proceed. |
| FISCAL IMPACT/SUMMARY |
To ensure compliance with the requirements of the FTIP program, the City is required to adopt a Resolution certifying that projects requested for inclusion in the program (FY 2018-19 through FY 2023-24) are financially constrained and that the City is committed to deliver these projects. Therefore, staff recommends that the City Council adopt the aforementioned Resolution, which affirms the City’s commitment to the projects, funding and delivery as submitted in the Draft 2019 Federal Transportation Improvement Program. This action has no fiscal impact to the City’s General Fund. Below are the summary project costs. The “Estimated Costs” depicted in these following projects are currently listed in the 2017 FTIP.
SR 57 Freeway/Lambert Road Interchange Improvements (PN 7251)
| Description |
Estimated Costs* |
Available Funds |
Required Funds |
Funding Sources |
PA&ED and
PS&E (Eng)** |
$4.8 |
$4.8 |
none** |
OCTA, Federal, Brea |
Right-Of-Way
(ROW) |
$18.9 |
$14.9 |
$4 |
STIP, OCTA, Brea |
| Construction** |
$40.1*** |
$8 |
$32.1 |
State, OCTA,
Federal
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| Total |
$63.8 |
$27.7 |
$36.1 |
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* Amounts are in millions of dollars as depicted within the 2017 FTIP.
**The 2019 FTIP estimates will be updated in February 2018. Current Engineering and Construction estimates will need to be increased to approximately $7M and $60M respectively, based on various factors.
***Landscaping Design and Construction not included – Potential funding source OCTA
The Tracks at Brea (PN 7873) – Transportation Control Measure Project (TCM) Segments 2 & 3
| Description |
Estimated Costs * |
Funding Sources |
| Construction |
$1,650,000 |
Brea |
| Construction |
$2,557,000 |
Federal |
| Total |
$4,207,000 |
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Segment 4
| Description |
Estimated Costs * |
Funding Sources |
| Construction |
$325,000 |
Brea |
| Construction |
$4,275,000 |
Federal |
| Total |
$4,600,000 |
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Segment 6
| Description |
Estimated Costs * |
Funding Sources |
| Construction |
$1,713,000 |
Federal |
| Total |
$1,713,000 |
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* Estimated Costs as depicted within the 2017 FTIP and proposed 2019 FTIP. These estimates will be updated in February 2018 to reflect any changes since the October 2017 submittal.
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| RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: |
William Gallardo, City Manager
Prepared by: Warren Coleman, Sr. Management Analyst
Concurrence: Steve Kooyman PE, City Engineer |
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