(6)AR 122110 Capital Projects Needs Analysis

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ITEM NO. 05 �-STAFF REPORT F SII C0411 A DATE: DECEMBER 21, 2010 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY CCI FROM: ROD FOSTER, CITY MANAGER G PREPARED BY: VIJAY SINHA, PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITY SERVICES ' DIRECTOR in SUBJECT: MEASURE I CAPITAL PROJECTS NEEDS ANALYSIS RECOMMENDED ACTION It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving submittal of the FY 2011/2012 — 2015/2016 Capital Projects Needs Analysis to the San Bernardino Associated Governments, as required by the Measure I Strategic Plan. GOAL STATEMENT The proposed action will support the City's goal to improve and expand its roadway infrastructure. BACKGROUND In November 1989, the San Bernardino County voters approved the passage of Measure I authorizing the San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG), acting as the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority, to impose a one-half of one -percent retail and use tax. This tax revenue can only be used for transportation improvements and traffic management programs. The 1989 approved measure is set to expire on March 2010. However, in 2004, San Bernardino County voters authorized the extension of this tax, which will finance the Measure I 2010-2040 programs. The passage of this second measure will continue to provide the City with funds for maintenance of City streets and street infrastructure development. ISSUES/ANALYSIS The SANBAG Board of Directors approved the Strategic Plan on April 1, 2009. The Strategic Plan is the reference manual and policy document for the administration of Measure 12010-2040 programs by SANBAG and its member agencies. The Strategic Plan requires all local jurisdictions applying for revenue from the Measure I Valley Street and Freeway Interchange Programs to annually adopt and update a five year Capital Project Needs Analysis. Local jurisdictions apply for funds from the Valley Street and Freeway Interchange Programs to