TO: ADAM PIRRIE, CITY MANAGER
FROM: JEREMY SWAN, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
DATE: JULY 23, 2024
Reviewed by:
City Manager: AP
SUBJECT:
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ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT - ARTICLE 4, STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE, SENATE BILL 1 STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE, AND SENATE BILL 1 STATE OF GOOD REPAIR CLAIM FORMS TO RESERVE TRANSIT CAPITAL FUNDS FOR FUTURE USE TO FUND THE CLAREMONT DIAL-A-RIDE SERVICE (FUNDING SOURCE: TRANSPORTATION FUNDS)
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SUMMARY
Claremont receives an annual formula allocation of Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 4, State Transit Assistance (STA) funds, Senate Bill 1 (SB1) STA, and SB1 State of Good Repair funds through the State of California. These funds are used for operating and capital expenses related to the City’s Dial-a-Ride (DAR) program.
In order to reserve such funds, the City is required to submit City Council approved claim forms. Attached for the City Council’s review and adoption is a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit the required claim forms to reserve the funding for future capital expenses.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the City Council adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITAL OF 2023-24 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 4, STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE, SENATE BILL 1 STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE, AND SENATE BILL 1 STATE OF GOOD REPAIR CLAIM FORMS TO RESERVE FUNDS FOR FUTURE CAPITAL USE.
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ALTERNATIVE TO RECOMMENDATION
In addition to the recommendation, there is the following alternative:
• Refer the item back to staff for additional information.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The City’s funding allocations are as follows:
• TDA Article 4 $194,663
• STA $24,211
• SB1 STA $22,319
• SB1 State of Good Repair $ 3,764
These funds are combined with other transit-related revenues to fund operating expenses for the Claremont DAR service and transit-related capital projects. As 2023-24 operating expenses were covered by other transportation funding sources, staff recommends reserving the above funding for future capital expenses. Funds will be utilized to procure Claremont Dial-a-Ride vehicles.
The staff cost to prepare this report and administer this program is estimated at $3,200 and is included in the operating budget of the Community Services Department.
ANALYSIS
Each year the City receives a formula allocation of TDA, STA, and SB1 funds through the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro). TDA revenue is derived from one-quarter of one percent (0.25%) of the retail sales tax collected Statewide from transportation planning and mass transit activity. STA revenue is generated from a Statewide sales tax on gasoline and diesel fuels. The SB1 State of Good Repair program is funded from a portion of the Transportation Improvement fee on vehicle registrations. All three funding sources are appropriated by Metro and limited to transit operating and transit-related capital expenses.
To receive this funding, the City is required to submit claim forms requesting the City’s annual allocation and an authorizing resolution expressing a need to reserve the funds. The resolution (Attachment) authorizes the City Manager to submit claim forms for the City’s allocation totaling $244,957. Once approved, the claim forms will be submitted to Metro and these funds will be reserved for future capital purchases.
The DAR service is a demand-response transit service for all Claremont residents. There are two components to the system: taxi and group service. The taxi service provides on-demand transportation for individuals or parties of up to three people, the group service is for groups of six or more traveling to the same destination. Fares for the service vary from $1.00 to $4.50, depending on eligibility destination. The program is fully funded by Federal, State, and local transit revenues, including TDA, STA, and SB1 funds.
RELATIONSHIP TO CITY PLANNING DOCUMENTS
Staff has evaluated the agenda item in relationship to the City’s strategic and visioning documents and finds that it applies to the following City Planning Documents: Council Priorities, Sustainable City Plan, Economic Sustainability Plan, General Plan, 2024-26 Budget, Youth and Family Master Plan.
CEQA REVIEW
This item is not subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
The agenda and staff report for this item have been posted on the City website and distributed to interested parties. If you desire a copy, please contact the City Clerk’s Office.
Submitted by: Prepared by:
Jeremy Swan Kristin Mikula
Community Services Director Community Services Manager
Attachment:
Resolution Authorizing Submittal