REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, City Manager
VIA: Chau Vu, Director of Public Works
PREPARED BY: Eduardo Okamoto-Cerda, Senior Civil Engineer
Subject:
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Adopt Resolution No. 2026-16 identifying a list of projects funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 through the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) in Fiscal Year 2026/27
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Statement of Issue:
In order to receive State of California SB 1 funding through RMRA, the City is required to annually adopt a resolution that identifies City projects that will utilize these funds.
Financial Impact:
Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-16 is a pre-requisite for receipt of an estimated $5,564,707 of SB 1 funding from the State, which will be deposited in RMRA Fund 1247. Funds will be used toward eligible street and transportation projects identified in this Resolution.
Recommended Action:
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Adopt Resolution No. 2026-16, "A Resolution of The City Council of The City of Huntington Beach Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2026/27 Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017."
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not adopt the resolution and direct staff accordingly. By this action, the City would forego the estimated $5,564,707 of SB 1 funds for Fiscal Year 2026/27 and may need to consider other funding sources for the projects listed.
Analysis:
Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, was passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 to address significant transportation shortfalls statewide and establish the RMRA. Based on the City of Huntington Beach's population, it is estimated that the City will receive $5,564,707 in FY 2026/27 for use on eligible street and transportation projects. A prerequisite to receiving the funds is the submittal of a City Council resolution to identify proposed p...
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