REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager
VIA: Sean Crumby, Director of Public Works
PREPARED BY: Ken Dills, Administrative Services Manager
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Adopt Resolution No. 2022-67, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Concerning the Measure M2 Expenditure Report for the City of Huntington Beach"
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Statement of Issue:
In compliance with Renewed Measure M2 funding eligibility, the City is required to adopt a resolution approving the annual Measure M2 Expenditure Report and submit the report and resolution to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA).
Financial Impact:
No additional funding is required for the resolution. The annual M2 Turnback allocation is approximately $4 million for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
Recommended Action:
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Adopt Resolution No. 2022-67, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Concerning the Measure M2 Expenditure Report for the City of Huntington Beach."
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not adopt the Resolution and forego Measure M2 funding eligibility. This action would result in the loss of approximately $4 million for the current fiscal year and potential grant funding for street improvements.
Analysis:
Renewed Measure M2 is the one-half cent sales tax approved by the Orange County voters in November 2006 for countywide transportation improvements. The multibillion dollar program, which is administered by OCTA, extends the original Measure M (1991-2011) program for another 30 years. All Orange County eligible jurisdictions receive a percentage of the sales tax revenue based on population, Master Plan of Arterial Highways centerline miles and share of countywide taxable sales. These funds can be used for local projects, as well as ongoing maintenance of local streets.
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