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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 4.A 03/20/2006CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA AGENDA BILL C- — r March 20, 2006 Agenda Title: Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application Meeting Date: March 20, 2006 with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for Allocation of Transportation Development Act/ State Transit Assistance Funds for the City's Transit System for FY 2006/2007 Meeting Time: ® 3:00 PM ❑ 7:00 PM Cateaory (check one): ® Consent Calendar ❑ Public Hearing ❑ New Business ❑ Unfinished Business ❑ Presentation Department: Public Works Director: Vince Marengo P Cost of Proposal: TDA $2,231,476 STA $ 163,043 TDA Carryover $2,170,931 Amount Budgeted: -0- Attachments to Agenda Packet Item: Contact Person: Phone Number: James Ryan 778-4421 Account Number: 3397 Fixed (Estimate) Route, 3398 Paratransit (Estimate) Name of Fund: Fixed Route 6000 (Estimate) Paratransit 6400 1. City of Petaluma, TDA Coordinated Claim (Preliminary Draft) (Exhibit A) 2. City of Petaluma, STA Projected Distribution (Preliminary Draft) (Exhibit B) 3. Resolution Summary Statement: This application is part of the county -wide consolidated claim. All transit systems, county -wide, must coordinate their claims to receive funding from the MTC. This claim is the source of funds used to operate fixed route and paratransit buses. Although there are funds requested in this claim, this is not a budget request. The budget for transit begins after the funding has been secured. Recommended City Council Action/Suggested Motion: Approve resolution for TDA and STA funding. Reviewed by Admin. Services Reviewed by City Attorney: Appr�pyed by City Manager: Director: Date: Date: Date: �_ ;• Today's Date: Revision # and Date Revised: File Code: March 2, 2006 # CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA MARCH 20, 2006 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR ALLOCATION OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT/ STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE FUNDS FOR THE CITY'S TRANSIT SYSTEM FOR FY 2006/2007 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This application is part of the county -wide consolidated claim. All transit systems, county -wide, must coordinate their claims to receive funding from the MTC. This claim is the source of funds used to operate fixed route and paratransit buses. Although there are funds requested in this claim, this is not a budget request. The budget for transit begins after the funding has been secured. 2. BACKGROUND: The TDA creates a local transportation fund in each county for the transportation purposes specified in the Act. Revenue is derived from one-fourth cent sales tax and is returned by the State Board of Equalization to each county in the amount of tax collected in the county, and then disbursed according to population. Payments are made by the County Auditor, but only in accordance with written allocation instructions issued by MTC. This application is part of the county -wide consolidated claim. All transit systems county -wide must coordinate their claims to receive funding from MTC. This claim is the main source of funds used to operate fixed route service and paratransit service in Petaluma. Although there are funds to be requested in this claim, this is not a budget request. The City's budget process begins after the TDA and STA funding has been secured. The estimated FY 2006-2007 TDA balance of funds for Petaluma is $2,231,476. The estimated FY 2006-2007 STA balance of funds for Petaluma is $163,043. 3. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve resolution authorizing the filing for funds. 2. Do not approve resolution. 4. FINANCIAL IMPACTS: What do the TDA and STA funding sources mean to public transit in Petaluma? From the State, Petaluma received an estimated $2,231,476 as its share of the population - based TDA funds. From that amount, MTD Administration, MTC Planning, the Sonoma 2 County Administrator and Article 3 (including 2.0% for Pedestrian/Bicycle Funding) take their cut. From there, Petaluma also pays 27.8% to Golden Gate Transit for regional service to Marin and San Francisco, and 9% of its remaining TDA funds to Sonoma County Transit routes 44/48 and SCT paratransit service. This leaves Petaluma with an estimated $1,436,261. Preliminary budget projections put fixed route transit costs at about $1,204,000, less 10% for fare box recovery for FY2006- 2007. Paratransit costs are projected to be about $440,000, less 10% for fare box recovery. For paratransit service, STA funds will cover $163,043, and TDA funds will cover the remaining cost. STA funding (percentage of tax on diesel fuel) is part of the Governor's budget and is discretionary. STA funds have traditionally gone toward paratransit service in Petaluma. STA distribution is at the discretion of the Governor. Any TDA funds not claimed for transit are deposited in a carryover fund. At this time, Petaluma retains about $2,170,931. Historically, Petaluma has claimed these funds for capital purchases, such as engine packages, transmissions and transit shelter maintenance. We have also claimed this TDA carryover as matching funds for larger projects, such as local match for the transit mall and two paratransit vehicles. This year, Petaluma is projected to claim about $50,000. 5. CONCLUSION: TDA and STA funds are critical to Petaluma's transit operations. Without this funding, services would be curtailed, or cease altogether. 6. OUTCOMES OR PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS THAT WILL IDENTIFY SUCCESS OR COMPLETION: Submittal to Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and approval by MTC Grant Review and Allocation Committee. 7. RECOMMENDATION: Approve resolution for TDA and STA funding. s/transit\agendas\TDA-STA METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR ALLOCATION OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT/STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE FUNDS FOR THE CITY'S TRANSIT SYSTEM FOR FY 2006/2007 WHEREAS, the Transportation Development Act (TDA) (Public Utilities Code §99200 et seq.), provides for disbursement of funds from the Local Transportation Fund (LTF) of the County of Sonoma for use by eligible applicants for the purpose of fixed route and paratransit service; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the TDA, and pursuant to the applicable rules and regulations hereunder (21 Cal. Code of Regs. §6600 seq.), a prospective applicant wishing to receive an allocation from the Local Transportation Fund (LTF) shall file its claim with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission; and WHEREAS, the State Transit Assistance (STA) fund is created pursuant to Public Utilities Code, Section 99310 et seq.; and WHEREAS, TDA funds from the Local Transportation Fund of Sonoma County and STA funds will be required by applicant in Fiscal Year 2006-2007 for fixed route and paratransit service; and WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma is an eligible applicant for TDA and/or STA funds pursuant to Public Utilities Sections 9260, 99260(a) and 99400 as attested by the opinion of counsel dated February 2006. 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor or City Manager or his/her designee is authorized to execute and file appropriate TDA/STA applications together with all necessary supporting documents, with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for an allocation of TDA and STA funds in Fiscal Year 2006-2007; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission in conjunction with the filing of the claim; and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission be requested to grant the allocation of funds as specified here. s/transit-agenda-tda/sta 06-07 5 EXHIBIT A TDA Forecast Less: MTC Administration MTC Planning County Administration Subtotal: Less: Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Funding (2.0%) Total: Article 4 and 8 available 11. Distribution of D' Funds IA. Distribution by Apportionment Area Area Cloverdale Cotati Healdsburg Petaluma Rohnert Park Santa Rosa Sebastopol Sonoma Windsor County Total ii FY 2005-06 X19,950,0.0,01 $17,900,000, 99,750 89,500 598,500 537,000 15,000 15,000 19,236,750 17,258,500 384,735 l 345,170 ' California Department of Finance -January 1, 2005 -Based on published population by entity. $18,852,0151 $16,913,330 1.5 Basedon 5.0% -growth oil pr6ject6d_FY 2005-06 „revenues, IB. Funds.aliocated to Golden Gate Transit for regional transit services: Area Cloverdale Cotati Healdsburg Petaluma Rohnert Park Santa Rosa Sebastopol Sonoma Windsor County Total • . AlloT scat ons 9.3900% $30,491 ► o # FY 2005-06 Population` Percent .. Apportionment 8,241 13225% $324,721 $283,484 7,337 1.5335% 289,100 251,290 11,711 2.4477% 461,450 414,941 56,632 11.8368% 2,231,476 1,999,588 42,445 8.8715% 1,672,464 1,507,739 156,268 32.6620% 6,157,442 5,523,012 7,794 1.6290% 307,108 277,224 9,834 2.0554% 387,490 346,083 25,475 5.3246% 1,003,794 887,116 152,703 31.9169% 6,016,970 5,422,854 478,440 100.0000% ' 18,852,015 16,913,331 IB. Funds.aliocated to Golden Gate Transit for regional transit services: Area Cloverdale Cotati Healdsburg Petaluma Rohnert Park Santa Rosa Sebastopol Sonoma Windsor County Total • . AlloT scat ons 9.3900% $30,491 28.7900% 83,232 9.3900% 43,330 28.7900% 642,442 28.7900% 481,502 25.0000% 1,539,361 9.3900% 28,837 9.3900% 36,385 9.3900% 94,256 28.7900% 1,732,286 4,712,123 25.00% of County TDA Difference $41,237 37,810 46,509 231,888 164,725 634,430 29,884 41,407 116,678 594,116 1,938,684 FY 2005-06 Allocation $26,591 72,246 38,921 574,882 433,475 1,380,753 26,004 32,463 83,211 1,559,070 4,227,616 Sonoma County TRA Coordinated Claim LO III. Summary of TDA Fund Activity A. FY 2006-07 TDA Agency Apportionment Cloverdale $324,721 Cotat! 289,100 Healdsburg 461,450 Petaluma 2,231,476 Rohnert Park 1,672,464 Santa Rosa 6,157,442 Sebastopol 307,108 Sonoma 387,490 Windsor 1,003,794 County 6,016,970 GGT -- Funds 18,852,015 G. B. C/D. E. F. Projected Projected Projected FY 2005-06 FY 2006-07 FY 2006-07 FY 2006-07 FY 2006-07 FY 2006-07 Prior -Year TDA Total TDA Revenue Contributions Contributions Contract Contributions to TDA Funds Funds Adjustment to GGT to SOT Services SC Paratransit Entitlement Available Available $13,077 ($,,0,491) 0166,344) ($98,602) ($41,586) $774 $0 $774 11,592 83,232) (139, 714) (33,7061 (43,355) 686 0 686 19,141 (43.330) (204,902) J (51,225) 181,133 198.344 379,477 92,240 (642,442) j2041178) 1.436.2_61 2,170.931 3,607,192 69,551 i481,502) (427,855) (577,261) (251,279) 4,117 0 4,117 254,773 (1�539,361) -- — 4,87?,855 8.455.955 13,328,810 12788 L-8,_837 (123,444 (108,797) (58 060) 0 757 15,965 (36,385, (132.660) (160.239) (73.225) . 945 0 945 40,922 (94256) i938,354 ) - i2266�ii I 89,667) 2,423 0 2,423 250,153 (1.7,32,286) – - 1,937,451 1,198,681 749,173 8,420,142 2,573.T71 10,993,913 260068 4 712,12'1259.156 5,231,347 27 O-J,:� Per MTC Fund Distribution dated February 22. 2006. Claimants should confirm fund balances with MTC prior to filing a claim. Funds available are subject to revisions by MTC and negotiations between entities. Measure M Transit Distribution TDA Forecast - FY 2006-07: Measure M Adjustment Factor: Measure M Forecast - FY 2006-07 87.9577% $17,547,561 Meaure M Distribution to Transit (19%) $3,334,037 Distribution for Bicycle & Pedestrian Projects (4%) 701,902 Distribution to SMART (5%) 877,378 Distribution to Transit Operators (10%) 1,754,756 . ............ Healdsburg Transit 2.4477% Petaluma Transit 11.8368% 207J07 Santa Rosa CltyBus 32,6620% ''1 1573'138, Sonoma County Transit 53.0535% Total 100.0000% Sonoma County TDA Coordinated Claim FY 2006-07 TDA / STA / Measure M - Fund Summary 1.5 Forecasted Revenue: MTC Contributions: County Administration (Auditor) Article 3 - Bicycle & Pedestrian Projects TDASTA MEASURE M $19.950.000 100.00% $1.881.315 100.00% $1.754.756 698,250 3.50% - 15,000 0.08% - 384,735 1.93% --- Total TDA / STA / MEASURE M 100.00% $23,586,071 100.00% 698,250 2.96% 15,000 0.06% 384,735 1.63% FY 2006-07 TDA Funds to Transit Operators 18.852.015 94 5n% 1,881.315 inn no% 1.754.756 100.00% 22,488,086 95.34% Healdsburg Transit 181.133 0.91% 30,680 1.63% 42,952 2.45% 254,765 1.08% Santa Rosa CityBus 4,872,855 24.43% 639,082 33.97% 573,138 32.66% 6,085,075 25.80% Petaluma Transit 1,436,261 7.20% 163,043 8.67% 207,707 11.84% 1,807,010 7.66% Sonoma County Transit* 8,420,142 42.21% 1,028,073 54.65% 930,959 53.05% 10,379,174 44.01% Golden Gate Transit 4,972,191 24.92% 20,438 1.09% -- - 4,992,628 21.17% $1 9. 4 9°950,000 ' 0;900:Totals.by.Fundinq-Source * includes support for Cloverdale Transit and Mendocino Transit Authority Coast Service H H Sonoma County Coordinated Claim FY 2007 Summary