HomeMy WebLinkAbout23B - TRAFFIC SIGNAL OPERATIONSREQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
MAY 21, 2019
TITLE:
AMEND FISCAL YEAR 2017-18 AND 2018-19
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS TO
REALLOCATE $200,000 FOR TRAFFIC
SIGNAL OPERATIONS (NON -GENERAL
FUND) (STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 6, 1G)
C MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APPROVED
❑ As Recommended
❑ As Amended
❑ Ordinance on 1" Reading
❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading
❑ Implementing Resolution
❑ Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
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Amend the Fiscal Year 2017-18 and 2018-19 Capital Improvement Programs by removing
$200,000 in unspent Measure M2 Fairshare funding from the Traffic Signal Equipment
Replacement (Project No. 18-6914) and reallocating the funds to Traffic Signal Operations
(Project No. 19-6720).
The Public Works Agency is responsible for operations and maintenance (O&M) of the City's
traffic management system, vital to sustaining a safe and efficient roadway system for
pedestrians and traveling motorists. The system includes traffic signals, closed circuit cameras,
flashing crosswalk beacons, speed feedback signs, and the traffic management center. The
annual O&M cost for the system is about $1.4 Million using Gas Tax funds. Key cost categories
to operate the traffic management system include Utilities, Maintenance and Repair, and
Contract Services.
Due to significant reductions in Gas Tax revenue this year, the traffic signal maintenance budget
is insufficient to continue traffic operations through the end of fiscal year 2018-19. To offset the
shortfall, staff recommends postponing the Traffic Signal Equipment Replacement (Project No.
18-6914) from the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and reallocating $200,000 for traffic
signal operations. The reallocated funds will allow continued operations and maintenance of the
traffic management system through the end of fiscal year 2018-19.
CIP Project No. 18-6914 - Traffic Signal Equipment Replacement was intended to replace
outdated traffic signal and monitoring equipment such as traffic signal cabinets, controllers, and
communication devices. Although equipment replacement is important, ongoing traffic signal
operations and maintenance is a higher priority not only to maintain traffic mobility, but also to
maintain public safety. Traffic Signal Equipment Replacement Project (CIP 18-6914) will be
budgeted in Fiscal Year 2019-20 using Measure M2 Local Fairshare Funds to complete the
project.
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Amend Fiscal Year 2017-18 and 2018-19 CIP
May 21, 2019
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STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #6 — Community Facilities &
Infrastructure, Objective #1 (establish and maintain a Community Investment Plan for all City
assets), Strategy G (develop and implement the City's Capital Improvement Program in
coordination with the Community Investment and Deferred Maintenance Plans).
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
Upon approval of the recommended amendment to Fiscal Year 2017-18 and 2018-19 Capital
Improvement Programs, $200,000 will be available in Measure M2 Local Fairshare Fund
(Account No. 03217662-66220). The Measure M2 Local Fairshare project funding will come from
money already received. All funds will be available for expenditure in Fiscal Year 2018-19 for
Traffic Signal Maintenance (Project No. 19-6720), subject to nonsubstantive changes.
Fiscal Year
Accounting
Fund Description
Accounting Unit, Account
Amount
Unit—Account #
Description
FY 17-18
03217662-
Measure M -Street
Measure M2 Local Fairshare-
<$100,000>
66220
Construction
Improvements Other Than
Building
FY 18-19
03217662-
Measure M -Street
Measure M2 Local Fairshare-
<$100,000>
66220
Construction
Improvements Other Than
Building
FY 18-19
03217662-
Measure M -Street
Measure M2 Local Fairshare-
$200,000
66220
Construction
Improvements Other Than
Building
NET FISCAL IMPACT
$0
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
FuaSweiss, PE, PLS Kat ryn Dow s, CPA a
Executi a Director Executive Director
Public orks Agency Finance and Management Services Agency
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