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Receive and approve the Solano County Public Works Five Year Capital Improvement Plan for FY2024/25 through FY2029/30 from the Department of Resource Management; and Consider adopting a resolution approving the proposed project list for FY2025/26 in accordance with the State of California Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 requirements
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
1. Receive and approve the Solano County Public Works Five Year Capital Improvement Plan for FY2024/25 through FY2029/30 from the Department of Resource Management; and
2. Consider adopting a resolution approving the proposed project list for FY2025/26 in accordance with the State of California Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 requirements.
SUMMARY:
The Solano County proposed Public Works Five Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is reviewed and updated annually by the Department of Resource Management (Attachment A). The CIP reflects the Department's plans for long term maintenance and improvements of the County's road, bridge, and drainage infrastructure, and corporation yards as well as equipment procurement necessary for road maintenance. Delivery timelines for prioritized projects consider constraints with regard to funding, environmental conditions, right of way acquisition, utilities, construction bid climate, and available staff resources.
Passage of State Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, established an additional statewide gas tax that enhanced funding and allows agencies to maintain and improve road infrastructure to meet traffic safety demands. Predominately, the tax revenue is distributed based on a formula like the existing Highway Users Tax Account (HUTA or "Gas Tax"). SB 1 established new legal requirements for the expenditure ...
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