MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING STANCOG BOARD ROOM 1111 I STREET, SUITE 308 MODESTO, CA WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, :00 PM

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1 City of Ceres City of Hughson City of Modesto City of Newman City of Oakdale City of Patterson City of Riverbank City of Turlock City of Waterford County of Stanislaus MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING STANCOG BOARD ROOM 1111 I STREET, SUITE 308 MODESTO, CA WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, :00 PM Committee Agendas and Minutes: Committee agendas, minutes and copies of items to be considered by the StanCOG Committees are available at least 72 hours prior to the meeting at the StanCOG offices located at 1111 I Street, Suite 308, Modesto, CA during normal business hours. The documents are also available on StanCOG s website at Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Committee after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the address listed above during normal business hours. These documents are also available on StanCOG s website, subject to staff s ability to post the documents before the meeting. Public Comment Period: Matters under the jurisdiction of the Committee, and not on the posted agenda, may be addressed by the general public at the beginning of the regular agenda and any off-agenda matters before the Committee for consideration. However, California law prohibits the Committee from taking action on any matter which is not on the posted agenda unless it is determined to be an emergency by the Committee. Any member of the public wishing to address the Committee during the Public Comment period will be limited to 5 minutes unless the Chair of the Committee grants a longer period of time. At a Special Meeting, members of the public may address the Committee on any item on the Agenda at the time the item is considered by the Committee. Public Participation on a Matter on the Agenda: Please step to the podium at the time the agenda item is announced by the Chairperson. In order to ensure that interested parties have an opportunity to speak, any person addressing the Committee will be limited to a maximum of 5 minutes unless the Chair of the Committee grants a longer period of time. Reasonable Accommodations: This Agenda shall be made available upon request in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C ) and the Ralph M. Brown Act (California Government Code ). Persons requesting a disability related modification or accommodation in order to participate in the meeting should contact Cindy Malekos at (209) during regular business hours at least 72 hours prior to the time of the meeting to enable StanCOG to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. Notice Regarding Non-English Speakers: StanCOG Committee meetings are conducted in English and translations to other languages is not provided. Anyone wishing to address the Committee is advised to have an interpreter or to contact Cindy Malekos at (209) during regular business hours at least 72 hours prior to the time of the meeting so that StanCOG can provide an interpreter. Aviso con Respecto a Personas que no Hablan el Idioma de Inglés: Las reuniónes del los Comités del Consejo de Gobiernos de Stanislaus son conducidas en Inglés y traducciones a otros idiomas no son disponibles. Cualquier persona que desea dirigirse al Comité se le aconseja que traiga su propio intérprete o llame a Cindy Malekos al (209) durante horas de oficina regulares o a lo menos 72 horas antes de la reunión de la Mesa Directiva del Consejo de Gobiernos de Stanislaus, para proporcionarle con un intérprete. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL AGENDA 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS These matters may be presented only by interested persons in the audience. Discussion is limited to five minutes or at the discretion of the Chair. Page 1 of 2

2 4. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Motion to Approve Management and Finance Committee Minutes of 9/25/17 B. Motion to Recommend Policy Board Adopt by Resolution the StanCOG 2018 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) 5. PRESENTATION A. Update on ACE Rail in the Stanislaus Region 6. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS A. Motion to Recommend Policy Board Adopt by Resolution the Measure L Master Agreement, and the Policies and Procedures Agreement: Local Control Funds B Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) Update C. Motion to Recommend Policy Board Approve by Resolution the Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) - Local Partnership Program Formulaic Project Nomination D. Update on Transportation Development Act (TDA) Allocations 7. INFORMATION ITEMS The following items are for information only. A. Measure L Funds Received B Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) Monthly Project Status Report FFY 2016/17 C. Local Transportation Funds (LTF) Received D. Policy Board Minutes of 9/20/17 E. Executive Committee Minutes of 9/11/17 8. CALTRANS REPORT 9. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT 10. MEMBER REPORTS 11. ADJOURNMENT Next Regularly Scheduled Management and Finance Committee Meeting: November 29, :00 pm StanCOG Board Room 1111 I Street, Suite 308 Modesto, CA Page 2 of 2

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4 SPECIAL MEETING MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE StanCOG Board Room 1111 I Street, Suite 308 Modesto, CA Minutes of September 25, 2017 (Monday) 12:00 pm MEMBERS PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: Chair Raul Mendez (City of Hughson); Vice-Chair Keith Boggs (Stanislaus County); Daryl Jordan (City of Ceres); Joe Lopez (City of Modesto); Michael Holland (City of Newman); Bryan Whitemyer (City of Oakdale); Ken Irwin (City of Patterson); Mike Pitcock (City of Turlock) Elisabeth Hahn, Stephen Hanamaikai, Karen Kincy, Cindy Malekos, Isael Ojeda, Rosa De León Park, Debbie Trujillo (StanCOG); Tom Dumas (Caltrans) 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Raul Mendez called the meeting to order at 12:10 pm. 2. ROLL CALL 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS NONE 4. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Motion to Approve Management and Finance Committee Minutes of 9/6/17 B. Motion to Recommend Policy Board Approve by Resolution the FY 2016/17 Local Transportation Fund Allocations for Other Purposes: City of Patterson *By Motion (City of Oakdale/Stanislaus County), and a unanimous vote, the Management and Finance Committee approved the Consent Calendar. 5. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS A. Motion to Recommend Policy Board Approve by Resolution the 2017 Statewide Active Transportation Program (ATP) Augmentation Recommendation Page 1 of 3

5 Debbie Trujillo explained that the California Transportation Commission (CTC) announced a statewide call for projects for FY 2017/18 and 2018/19 and that the City of Patterson s project was being recommended for approval. She said that StanCOG held its regional call for projects for the MPO Component of the 2017 ATP Augmentation and that projects from Ceres and Turlock were recommended. *By Motion (Stanislaus County/City of Patterson), and a unanimous vote, the Management and Finance Committee recommended the Policy Board approved by Resolution the 2017 Statewide Transportation Program (ATP) Augmentation Recommendations. B. StanCOG Draft 2018 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) Rosa Park explained that the newly-adopted 2018 STIP Estimate by the CTC included $17 million in funding for Stanislaus County. She reminded members that in 2016 the Estimate had been reduced by the State which delayed funding for the McHenry Avenue Widening and State Route 132 West Freeway/Expressway projects. She said that based on the criteria, those two projects would be included in the 2018 RTIP. She also said that the draft RTIP would be available for a public review and comment period from October 1-30, C. Transportation Development Act (TDA) Amendment Update Stephen Hanamaikai reported that the Policy Board had approved the language recommended by the Committee that was to be provided to Senator Anthony Cannella s office for consideration in a TDA amendment. Mike Pitcock asked about ensuring that the reference to a population density of 376 persons or less per square mile doesn t cap Stanislaus at that number. Stephen Hanamaikai said he would make note of that in the information provided to the Senator. 6. INFORMATION ITEMS The following items were provided for information only. A. Measure L Funds Received B Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) Monthly Project Status Report FFY 2016/17 C. Local Transportation Funds (LTF) Received D. Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) Caltrans Transportation Planning Grant Program Overview E. Policy Board Minutes of 6/21/17 F. Executive Committee Minutes of 8/7/17 G. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Minutes of 8/2/17 H. Social Services Transportation Advisory Council (SSTAC) Minutes of 8/1/17 I. Valley Vision Stanislaus (VVS) Steering Committee Minutes of 8/1/17 Page 2 of 3

6 7. CALTRANSREPORT Tom Dumas announced that Planning grants were due October 20, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT Rosa Park reported that the Request for Qualifications had been released for State Lobbying Services. She also said StanCOG would be working with the members in developing a project list for regional projects, and in finalizing the Policies and Procedures for Measure L. She also noted that the California Transportation Commission would be meeting in Modesto October 18-19, 2017, and that a local individual, Paul Van Konynenburg, had been appointed as a CTC Commissioner. 9. MEMBER REPORTS Bryan Whitemyer reported that the Oakdale City Council took a formal position for Alternative lb of the North County Corridor alignment. 10. ADJOURNMENT Chair Raul Mendez adjourned the meeting at 12:41 pm. Next Regularly Scheduled Management and Finance Committee Meeting: November 1, 2017 (Wednesday)@ 3:00pm StanCOG Board Room 1111 I Street, Suite 308 Modesto, CA Minutes Prepared By: f Administrative Services Page 3 of3

7 TO: Management & Finance Committee Staff Report Motion FROM: Elisabeth Hahn, Principal Planner Lakshmi Rajagopalan, Associate Planner DATE: October 23, 2017 SUBJECT: StanCOG 2018 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) Recommendation By Motion: Recommend that the Policy Board adopt, by Resolution, the StanCOG 2018 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP). Background StanCOG, as the Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA), must prepare and submit a Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) every two years. StanCOG has prepared the 2018 RTIP to assist with the programming and implementation of the region s state highway and roads projects identified in StanCOG s adopted 2014 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). The 2018 RTIP covers a 5-year programming period, beginning in Fiscal Year (FY) 2018/19 and ending in FY 2022/23. Discussion The 2018 STIP Fund Estimate (FE) was adopted by the California Transportation Commission (CTC) on August 16, According to the adopted Fund Estimate, the Stanislaus region has $ million in additional programming capacity in the 2018 STIP. These funds are available to the Stanislaus region for the 4th and 5th year of the 2018 STIP cycle, in Fiscal Years 2021/22 through 2022/23. StanCOG s STIP county share available for programming is $17,224,000. Of this amount, $16,464,000 is available for our Regional Improvement Program (RIP) projects and $760,000 is designated by the State to StanCOG for Planning, Programming, and Monitoring (PPM).

8 The following table lists the projects that are proposed for programming with the new Regional Improvement Program (RIP) funds in the StanCOG 2018 RTIP. Projects Programmed with New RIP Funding Project Title RIP Total McHenry Avenue Widening from Ladd Rd / Patterson Rd (State Route 108) to Stanislaus River Bridge $4,100,000 State Route 132 West Freeway/Expressway $12,364,000 Planning, Programming and Monitoring (PPM) $760,000 Total for Projects Programmed with New RIP Funding $17,224,000 The draft 2018 RTIP has been circulated for a 30-day public review and comment period, in accordance with the CTC adopted 2018 STIP Guidelines. A public hearing was held on October 11, 2017 at the StanCOG Policy Board meeting to solicit further comments from the public. All comments received and responses to comments will be presented in the final document. It is anticipated that the StanCOG 2018 RTIP will be adopted by the StanCOG Policy Board on November 15, The STIP programming schedule is as follows: STIP PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE September 5, 2017 October 1, 2017 StanCOG develops STIP Programming and circulates through Committees and Board for input October 1, 2017 StanCOG prepares RTIP October 1, 2017 October 30, day Public Notice & Comment Period October 11, 2017 RTIP Public Hearing November 15, 2017 StanCOG Policy Board adopts RTIP December 15, 2017 RTIP is submitted to Caltrans February 1, 2018 CTC STIP hearing for Northern California February 28, 2018 CTC publishes staff recommendation March 21-22, 2018 CTC adopts 2018 STIP The Draft 2018 RTIP can be viewed on the StanCOG website using the following link: Should you have any questions regarding this report, please contact Lakshmi Rajagopalan, Associate Planner at or via at lrajagopalan@stancog.org. Attachment: 1. Draft Resolution

9 STANISLAUS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2018 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) is a Regional Transportation Planning Agency and a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), pursuant to State and Federal designation; and WHEREAS, pursuant to State law, every two years StanCOG is required to develop and submit to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) a Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) that identifies projects to be included in the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP); and WHEREAS, StanCOG has prepared the 2018 RTIP in compliance with the CTC s adopted 2018 STIP Guidelines and STIP Fund Estimate; and WHEREAS, the projects contained in the 2018 RTIP are consistent with StanCOG s adopted 2014 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), 2017 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP), and Congestion Management Program (CMP); and WHEREAS, the 2018 RTIP has been developed in coordination with the technical and management staff representing StanCOG s member agencies, as well as the StanCOG Policy Board; and WHEREAS, a 30-day public comment period was conducted, and a public hearing was held on October 11, 2017, to allow and encourage all interested parties to review and comment on the draft RTIP prior to adoption by the StanCOG Policy Board; WHEREAS, the 2018 RTIP programs $ million in the 2018 STIP cycle (Fiscal Year 2018/19 through 2022/23); and WHEREAS, of the $ million, $ million is available for StanCOG s Regional Improvement Program (RIP) projects and $760,000 is designated by the State to StanCOG for Planning, Programming, and Monitoring (PPM). NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that 2018 Regional Transportation Improvement Program is hereby adopted. The foregoing Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the Stanislaus Council of Governments, on the 15th day of November A motion was made and seconded to adopt the foregoing Resolution. Motion carried and the Resolution was adopted. MEETING DATE: November 15, 2017 ATTEST: BILL ZOSLOCKI, CHAIR

10 ROSA DE LEÓN PARK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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12 TO: Management & Finance Committee Staff Report Motion FROM: Rosa De León Park, Executive Director Karen Kincy, Senior Financial Services Specialist DATE: October 25, 2017 SUBJECT: Measure L Master Funding Agreement and the Measure L Policies and Procedures for Local Control Funds Recommendation By Motion: 1. Recommend that the Policy Board adopt by Resolution the Measure L Master Funding Agreement allocating Local Control Funds to the Member Agencies; and 2. Recommend that the Policy Board adopt by Resolution the Measure L Policies and Procedures: Local Control Funds Discussion Measure L Master Funding Agreement The BOE began collecting the Measure L sales tax on April 1, 2017 and the initial distribution of funds was received by StanCOG in July. Now that funds are becoming available, it is time to get Master Funding Agreements in place with each of StanCOG s member agencies to address the distribution of the Measure L funding allocations for Local Control Funds (50% Local Streets and Roads, 10% Traffic Management, 5% Bike and Pedestrian). If a jurisdiction is a Provider of Transit Services, the distribution of those funds will also be addressed in the Master Funding Agreement. The Local Control Funds will be distributed to the jurisdictions on a monthly basis according to the percentage allocations identified in the Expenditure Plan. In order to be eligible to receive monthly distributions, each agency must comply with the requirements of the Master Funding Agreement and the Policies and Procedures as well as the maintenance of effort requirement in the Ordinance.

13 Local Control Funds will be distributed on a monthly basis, after deducting the 1% Administrative Cap, in accordance with the percentage allocations identified in the adopted Measure L Expenditure Plan. Local Control Funds Ceres 6.36% Hughson 1.26% Modesto 35.79% Newman 1.26% Oakdale 3.86% Patterson 4.55% Riverbank 3.42% Turlock 15.26% Waterford 1.26% Stanislaus County 26.98% Total % The Master Funding Agreement reiterates that Measure L funds are to be used solely for transportation purposes and if funds are misspent, all misspent funds, including interest, must be fully reimbursed. The Master Funding Agreement also addresses staff cost limitations and the lending/borrowing of Measure L funds between agencies. The term of the agreement is three (3) years. If the local agency is also a provider of Transit Services (Ceres, Modesto, Turlock and the County), those Transit Services funds will also be distributed on a monthly basis in accordance with the Master Agreement and the percentage allocations identified in the adopted Measure L Expenditure Plan. Transit Services Ceres 7.00% Modesto 52.00% Stanislaus County 33.00% Turlock 8.00% Total % Policies and Procedures: Local Control Funds The Policies and Procedures are designed to ensure the integrity of Measure L by: Maximize the cost-effective use of sales tax dollars. Leverage non-measure L funding sources. Augment current transportation spending and not replace general fund expenditures. All projects funded with Measure L funds must lie entirely within Stanislaus County.

14 The Policies and Procedures also assist StanCOG in administering the Measure L Program. For the Local Control Funds, the Policies and Procedures focus on the maintenance of effort requirement, as well as the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements each jurisdiction must comply with in order to remain compliant with the program and continue to receive monthly Measure L Local Control Fund disbursements. The Policies and Procedures also provide limitations on staff costs by identifying certain expenses which are not eligible for reimbursement under Measure L such as activities related to obtaining matching funds for a project or activities related to general Measure L administration (not specific to a project), education or preparation performed by the jurisdiction or contractor. Staff will be bringing forth Policies and Procedures focusing on the Regional component of Measure L at a later date. Should you have any questions regarding this staff report, please contact Karen Kincy, Senior Financial Services Specialist, at or via at kkincy@stancog.org. Attachments: 1. Measure L Master Funding Agreement 2. Draft Resolution- Measure L Master Funding Agreement 3. Draft Resolution- Measure L Policies and Procedures: Local Control Funds

15 Measure L Master Funding Agreement No MEASURE L MASTER FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STANISLAUS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE [INSERT RECIPIENT] This Measure L Master Funding Agreement ( AGREEMENT ), effective July 1, 2017, is entered into by and between the Stanislaus Council of Governments, acting as the Stanislaus County Transportation Authority ( STANCOG or the Authority ), and the [Insert Recipient] ( RECIPIENT ). RECITALS A. On November 8, 2016 the voters of Stanislaus County, pursuant to the provisions of the Local Transportation Authority and Improvement Act, California Public Utilities Code Section et seq. (the Act ), approved Measure L, thereby authorizing STANCOG to administer the proceeds from the one-half cent transaction and use tax ( Measure L ). B. The duration of the Measure L sales tax will be 25 years from the initial year of collection, which began April 1, 2017, with said tax to expire on March 31, The tax proceeds will be used to pay for the programs and projects outlined in the Stanislaus Council of Government s Expenditure Plan (the Measure L Expenditure Plan ), as it may be amended. C. Measure L authorizes the Authority (STANCOG) to sell or issue bonds to finance and refinance the transportation projects identified in the Measure L Expenditure Plan. Costs associated with bonding will be borne only by the projects included in the Measure L Expenditure Plan. D. This AGREEMENT delineates the requirements of the Measure L funds that are allocated to the jurisdictions within Stanislaus County for local streets and roads, traffic management and bike and pedestrian improvements, (collectively referred to as Local Control Funds ) and Transit Provider funds for Transit Services, as authorized by the Measure L Expenditure Plan. The jurisdictions (recipients) are Stanislaus County and the cities of Ceres, Hughson, Modesto, Newman, Oakdale, Patterson, Riverbank, Turlock, and Waterford. E. This AGREEMENT was originally approved by the STANCOG Policy Board on November 15, NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the parties as follows: Page 1 of

16 Measure L Master Funding Agreement No ARTICLE I: FUNDING ALLOCATIONS 1. This AGREEMENT authorizes the STANCOG to allocate the Local Control Funds derived from Measure L receipts to the RECIPIENT as described in the voter-approved Measure L Expenditure Plan and as summarized below by jurisdiction for each of the three different programs covered under Local Control Funds (Local Streets and Roads, Traffic Management, and Bike and Pedestrian Improvements). Local Control Funds comprise 65% of the Measure L receipts (after deducting the 1% Administrative Expense Cap authorized in the Measure L Ordinance and Expenditure Plan). Local Control Funds * Ceres 6.36% Hughson 1.26% Modesto 35.79% Newman 1.26% Oakdale 3.86% Patterson 4.55% Riverbank 3.42% Turlock 15.26% Waterford 1.26% Stanislaus County 26.98% Total % *Source: Measure L Expenditure Plan The breakdown of the 65% of Local Control Funds by program is as follows: 50% to Local Streets and Roads; 10% to Traffic Management; and 5% to Bike and Pedestrian Improvements. 2. This AGREEMENT authorizes the STANCOG to allocate the Transit Provider funds derived from Measure L receipts as described in the Measure L Expenditure Plan and as summarized below by jurisdiction for Transit Services ( Transit Services ). (Include this Section ONLY for Agreement with a Provider of Transit Services). Transit Services * Ceres 7.00% Modesto 52.00% Stanislaus County 33.00% Turlock 8.00% Total % *Source: Measure L Expenditure Plan Page 2 of 10

17 Measure L Master Funding Agreement No ARTICLE II: FUNDING PREREQUISITES AND REQUIREMENTS 1. RECIPIENT shall annually submit to STANCOG: a. A copy of RECIPIENT S adopted Capital Improvement Program (CIP) which identifies all programs and projects RECIPIENT intends to fund, either partially or in full, with Measure L funds and which identifies the schedule for project delivery. If RECIPIENT amends its CIP at any time during the year, it shall provide a copy of the amended CIP to STANCOG within 15 business days of adoption by RECIPIENT S governing board. b. Annual Maintenance of Effort (MOE) calculation demonstrating RECIPIENT S compliance with MOE. The MOE calculation shall be based on the prior three fiscal years general fund spending on transportation purposes (local streets and roads) as reported to the State Controller s Office. The MOE calculation shall be verified by an annual independent audit, conducted at the RECIPIENT S sole cost and expense. Adjustments to the MOE calculation may be made, subject to Authority approval, based upon the criteria stated in Section 9 of the Measure L Ordinance. c. Annual independent audit of all of RECIPIENT S Measure L accounts which audit shall be conducted at RECIPIENT S sole cost and expense. d. Any other documents or reports required to be submitted pursuant to the adopted Measure L Policies and Procedures, as may be amended. 2. If RECIPIENT has submitted all required documents and reports, STANCOG will disburse Measure L funds to RECIPIENT consistent with this AGREEMENT and in accordance with the adopted Measure L Policies and Procedures. RECIPIENT will receive Local Control Funds based on the percentage allocations summarized above and as set forth in the Measure L Expenditure Plan. 3. If RECIPIENT fails to comply with one or more of the requirements set forth in this Article II, STANCOG may withhold payment of Measure L funds to RECIPIENT until full compliance is achieved. 4. The governing body of the RECIPIENT will be the decision-making body for the use of the Local Control Funds within its jurisdiction. 5. Transit Providers (Transit Services) funds will be allocated 1.4% of the Measure L receipts (after deducting the 1% Administrative Expense Cap) and will be disbursed to Transit Providers at least quarterly or as set forth in the Measure L Policies and Procedures, whichever Page 3 of 10

18 Measure L Master Funding Agreement No provides more frequent disbursements. (Include this Section ONLY for Agreement with Provider of Transit Services). 6. Percentage allocations identified in the Measure L Expenditure Plan are not subject to change unless two-thirds of the voters of Stanislaus County approve an amendment to the allocations. 7. The Measure L Ordinance and Expenditure Plan provide fund usage and eligibility guidelines by allocation category and RECIPIENT acknowledges and agrees that it shall comply with the provisions of the Measure L Ordinance and Expenditure Plan. The Measure L Ordinance and Expenditure Plan, as may be amended, is hereby incorporated in its entirety into this AGREEMENT by reference. 8. The StanCOG Policy Board has adopted Measure L Policies and Procedures which contain additional fund usage and eligibility guidelines and RECIPIENT acknowledges and agrees that it shall comply with the provisions of the Measure L Policies and Procedures. The Measure L Policies and Procedures, as may be amended, are hereby incorporated in its entirety into this AGREEMENT by reference. ARTICLE III: PAYMENTS AND EXPENDITURES A. STANISLAUS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (STANCOG) DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS 1. STANCOG shall remit to RECIPIENT its designated amount of Local Control Funds in accordance with this AGREEMENT. 2. STANCOG will provide a quarterly report to its Board of Directors which shall include all Measure L revenues distributed to each Recipient. 3. STANCOG shall provide for an independent annual audit of its Measure L financial statements including revenues and expenditures. 4. STANCOG shall provide timely notice to RECIPIENT prior to conducting an audit of expenditures made by RECIPIENT to determine whether such expenditures are in compliance with this Agreement, the Measure L Ordinance and Expenditure Plan, and the Measure L Policies and Procedures Page 4 of 10

19 Measure L Master Funding Agreement No B. RECIPIENT S DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS 1. RECIPIENT shall expend all Measure L funds received in compliance with the Measure L Ordinance and Expenditure Plan, this AGREEMENT and the adopted Measure L Policies and Procedures. 2. RECIPIENT shall set up and maintain an appropriate system of accounts to report on Measure L funds received and spent. RECIPIENT must account for Measure L funds, including any interest received or accrued, separately for each program fund type, and from any other funds received from STANCOG. The accounting system shall provide adequate internal controls and audit trails to facilitate an annual compliance audit for each fund type and the respective usage and application of said funds. 3. RECIPIENT acknowledges and agrees that STANCOG and its representatives, agents and nominees shall have the absolute right at any reasonable time to inspect and copy any accounting records related to Measure L funds, except to the extent specifically prohibited by applicable law. 4. RECIPIENT agrees to provide STANCOG each fiscal year with an adopted copy of its Capital Improvement Program, or equivalent, containing a description of all the projects and tasks that Measure L funds will pay for over that fiscal year, schedule and cost information for each project in its entirety, and other funds that will match the Measure L allocation. Once RECIPIENT submits it to STANCOG, Authority staff will use the information in the application to complete the Measure L Strategic Plan and prioritize funding allocations. 5. RECIPIENT hereby acknowledges and agrees to the Maintenance of Effort requirement set forth in Section 9 of the Measure L Ordinance. a. Pursuant to the intent of the Public Utilities Code section , a jurisdiction cannot redirect monies currently being used for transportation purposes to other uses, and then replace the redirected funds with local street maintenance and improvement dollars from Measure L. b. RECIPIENT hereby agrees to certify in the annual verification submitted to STANCOG that it has met the Maintenance of Effort requirement by demonstrating that the Measure L funds have been used to augment and not supplant local resources spent. The Maintenance of Effort calculation is set forth in Section 9.03 of the Measure L Ordinance and uses the RECIPIENT s average general fund expenditures of the prior (3) three fiscal years spent for local transportation purposes Page 5 of 10

20 Measure L Master Funding Agreement No c. RECIPIENT shall conduct an annual independent audit to verify that the Maintenance of Effort requirement was met by RECIPIENT. d. If RECIPIENT does not meet its Maintenance of Effort requirement in any given year it may have its Local Streets and Roads fund received pursuant to the Measure L Expenditure Plan reduced in the following year by the amount by which RECIPIENT did not meet its required Maintenance of Effort. Such funds shall be redistributed to the remaining eligible jurisdictions. 6. RECIPIENT hereby agrees to and accepts the formulas used in the allocation of Measure L, as reflected in the Measure L Expenditure Plan. 7. RECIPIENT agrees to comply with the reporting requirements set forth in this AGREEMENT. C. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 1. Transportation Purposes Only: RECIPIENT shall use all Measure L funds solely for transportation purposes as defined by the Measure L Ordinance and Expenditure Plan. If RECIPIENT violates this provision, it must fully reimburse all misspent funds, including all interest which would have been earned thereon. The interest which would have been earned will be calculated using the current interest rate earned on local agency monies on deposit with Stanislaus County. 2. Administrative and Staff Cost Limitations: Direct costs associated with the delivery of programs and projects funded by Measure L, including direct staff costs and consultant costs, are eligible uses of Measure L funds, unless otherwise limited by the adopted Measure L Policies and Procedures. a. In situations where RECIPIENT acts as the project manager, project sponsor or the lead agency for delivery of a regional project identified in the Measure L Expenditure Plan, RECIPIENT will be required to enter into a Cooperative Agreement for that regional project and the reimbursement of administrative and staff costs will be addressed pursuant to the terms of that Agreement. b. STANCOG does not allow the reimbursement of indirect costs, unless the RECIPIENT submits an Indirect Cost Allocation Plan which may be considered by the Caltrans Independent Office of Audits and Investigations, on a case by case basis, for approval of the identified indirect costs. If the Indirect Cost Allocation Plan is approved by Caltrans, the approved plan shall be submitted to STANCOG to allow for reimbursement of those approved indirect costs. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following items are not eligible for Measure L Page 6 of 10

21 Measure L Master Funding Agreement No reimbursement: activities related to obtaining matching funds for a project, activities related to general Measure L administration (not specific to the project), education or preparation performed by the project manager/sponsor, activities related to another project (regional) not covered in a Cooperative Agreement, even if it is a Measure L project. 3. Fund Exchange: RECIPIENT shall have the authority to loan its Measure L receipts allocated to it for Local Control Projects to other recipients for the implementation of needed transportation projects. All such fund exchanges shall be reviewed and accepted by STANCOG in accordance with the adopted Measure L Policies and Procedures. 4. CEQA: All projects funded with Measure L funds will be required to complete appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and other environmental review as required. ARTICLE IV: REPORTING REQUIREMENTS A. REQUIREMENTS AND WITHHOLDING RECIPIENT shall comply with each of the reporting requirements set forth in this Article IV. If RECIPIENT fails to comply with one or more of these requirements, STANCOG may withhold payment of further Measure L funds to RECIPIENT until full compliance is achieved. 1. RECIPIENT shall submit to STANCOG on a monthly basis: a. Monthly revenue and expenditure reports which identify the Measure L revenue received and expended by RECIPIENT. All reports shall identify the revenue and expenses by project identified in RECIPIENT S CIP. b. Monthly report of Measure L fund cash balances held by RECIPIENT. 2. RECIPIENT shall submit to STANCOG quarterly milestone reports which provides a narrative of the progress of all of RECIPIENT S projects utilizing Measure L funding. 3. RECIPIENT shall, by December 31st of each year, submit to STANCOG, at the RECIPIENT s expense, separate independently audited financial statements for the prior fiscal year ended June 30 of Measure L funds received and used. 4. RECIPIENT shall, by December 31 st of each year, document expenditure activities and report on the performance of Measure L funded activities through the annual program compliance reporting process, or through other STANCOG performance and reporting processes as may be requested, including but not limited to the annual performance report, annual program Page 7 of 10

22 Measure L Master Funding Agreement No plan and planning monitoring reports. This report shall be provided to StanCOG and the Measure L Citizens Oversight Committee within 90 days of the end of each fiscal year and shall include documentation as to whether or not RECIPIENT met the Maintenance of Effort requirement for that fiscal year. 5. RECIPIENT shall install or mount signage adjacent to each project or program in excess of $250,000 funded in whole or in part by Measure L funds identifying the project or program as being funded by Measure L revenues. 6. RECIPIENT shall provide current and accurate information on RECIPIENT s website, to inform the public about how RECIPIENT is using Measure L funds. This information shall also be provided to STANCOG for posting on the Measure L website 7. RECIPIENT shall actively participate in a Public Awareness Program, in partnership with STANCOG as a means of ensuring that the public has access to information regarding which projects and programs are funded through Measure L funds. 8. RECIPIENT shall make its administrative officer or designated staff available upon request to render a report or answer any and all inquiries regarding RECIPIENT s receipt, usage, and/or compliance audit findings regarding Measure L funds before the Citizens Oversight Committee. 9. RECIPIENT agrees that STANCOG may review and/or evaluate all project(s) or program(s) funded pursuant to this AGREEMENT. This may include visits by representatives, agents or nominees of STANCOG to observe RECIPIENT s project or program operations, to review project or program data and financial records, and to discuss the project with Recipient s staff or governing board. ARTICLE V: OTHER PROVISIONS A. INDEMNITY BY RECIPIENT Neither STANCOG, nor its governing body, elected officials, any officer, consultant, agent, or employee thereof shall be responsible for any damage or liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by RECIPIENT in connection with the Measure L funds distributed to RECIPIENT pursuant to this AGREEMENT. It is also understood and agreed, pursuant to Government Code Section 895.4, RECIPIENT shall fully defend, indemnify and hold harmless STANCOG, its governing body, and all its officers, agents, and employees, from any liability imposed on STANCOG for injury (as defined in Government Code Section 810.8) occurring by Page 8 of 10

23 Measure L Master Funding Agreement No reason of anything done or omitted to be done by RECIPIENT in connection with the Measure L funds distributed to RECIPIENT pursuant to this AGREEMENT. B. INDEMNITY BY STANCOG Neither RECIPIENT, nor its governing body, elected officials, any officer, consultant, agent, or employee thereof shall be responsible for any damage or liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by STANCOG under or in connection with any work, authority or jurisdiction delegated to STANCOG under this AGREEMENT. It is also understood and agreed, pursuant to Government Code Section 895.4, STANCOG shall fully defend, indemnify, and hold harmless RECIPIENT, and its governing body, elected officials, all its officers, agents, and employees from any liability imposed on RECIPIENT for injury (as defined in Government Code Section 810.8) occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by STANCOG under or in connection with any work, authority or jurisdiction delegated to STANCOG under this AGREEMENT. C. JURISDICTION AND VENUE The laws of the State of California will govern the validity of this AGREEMENT, its interpretation and performance, and any other claims to which it relates. All legal actions arising out of this AGREEMENT shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in Stanislaus County, California and the parties hereto hereby waive inconvenience of forum as an objection or defense to such venue. D. ATTORNEYS FEES Should it become necessary to enforce the terms of this AGREEMENT, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable expenses and attorneys fees from the other party. E. TERM The term of this AGREEMENT shall be from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2020, unless amended in writing or a new Master Funding Agreement is executed between STANCOG and RECIPIENT. F. SEVERABILITY If any provision of this AGREEMENT is found by a court of competent jurisdiction or, if applicable, an arbitrator, to be unenforceable, such provision shall not affect the other provisions of the AGREEMENT, but such unenforceable provisions shall be deemed modified to the extent Page 9 of 10

24 Measure L Master Funding Agreement No necessary to render it enforceable, preserving to the fullest extent permissible the intent of the parties set forth in this AGREEMENT. G. MODIFICATION This AGREEMENT, and its Exhibits, as well as the referenced Measure L Ordinance and the Expenditure Plan, and the Policies and Procedures, constitutes the entire AGREEMENT, supersedes all prior written or oral understandings regarding Measure L funds. This AGREEMENT may only be changed by a written amendment executed by both parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this AGREEMENT by their duly authorized officers as of the date first written below. ENTER NAME (RECIPIENT) STANISLAUS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (STANCOG) By: Name Title Date By: Rosa De León Park Executive Director Date Approved as to Form: Reviewed as to Budget/Financial Controls: By: Name Title Date By: Karen Kincy Date Senior Financial Services Specialist Approved as to Form: By: Monica Streeter STANCOG General Counsel Date Page 10 of

25 STANISLAUS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE MEASURE L MASTER FUNDING AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) is a Regional Transportation Planning Agency and a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), pursuant to State and Federal designation; and WHEREAS, on November 8, 2016 the voters of Stanislaus County, approved Measure L thereby authorizing StanCOG to administer the proceeds from the one-half cent transaction and use tax ( Measure L ); and WHEREAS, the duration of the Measure L sales tax will be 25 years from the initial year of collection, which began April 1, 2017, with the tax to expire on March 31, 2042; and WHEREAS, the Measure L Master Funding Agreement delineates the requirements of the Measure L funds that are allocated to the jurisdictions within Stanislaus County for local streets and roads, traffic management and bike and pedestrian improvements, (collectively referred to as Local Control Funds ) and Transit Provider funds for Transit Services, as authorized by the Measure L Expenditure Plan; and WHEREAS, each of the member agencies of StanCOG (Stanislaus County and the cities of Ceres, Hughson, Modesto, Newman, Oakdale, Patterson, Riverbank, Turlock and Waterford) will be required to enter into the Measure L Master Funding Agreement prior to receiving Measure L fund disbursements; and WHEREAS, the term of the Measure L Master Funding Agreement is three (3) years. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Measure L Master Funding Agreement is hereby adopted. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Executive Director is authorized to execute a Measure L Master Funding Agreement with each of the StanCOG member agencies (Stanislaus County and the cities of Ceres, Hughson, Modesto, Newman, Oakdale, Patterson, Riverbank, Turlock and Waterford) once each of the agency s governing board has approved the agreement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Executive Director is authorized to make administrative changes to the Measure L Master Funding Agreement, as needed, to ensure that the agreement is implemented in the most efficient and cost effective manner possible

26 The foregoing Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the Stanislaus Council of Governments, on the 15th day of November, A motion was made and seconded to adopt the foregoing Resolution. Motion carried and the Resolution was adopted. MEETING DATE: ATTEST: BILL ZOSLOCKI, CHAIR ROSA DE LEÓN PARK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

27 STANISLAUS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS RESOLUTION ADOPTING MEASURE L POLICIES & PROCEDURES: LOCAL CONTROL FUNDS WHEREAS, the Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) is a Regional Transportation Planning Agency and a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), pursuant to State and Federal designation; and WHEREAS, on November 8, 2016 the voters of Stanislaus County, approved Measure L thereby authorizing StanCOG to administer the proceeds from the one-half cent transaction and use tax ( Measure L ); and WHEREAS, the duration of the Measure L sales tax will be 25 years from the initial year of collection, which began April 1, 2017, with the tax to expire on March 31, 2042; and WHEREAS, Measure L authorizes StanCOG to adopt implementing rules and administrative procedures to carry out its responsibilities in implementing Measure L; and WHEREAS, StanCOG has drafted Policies & Procedures for the local streets and roads, traffic management and bike and pedestrian improvements elements of Measure L, (collectively referred to as Local Control Funds ); and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Policies & Procedures: Local Control Funds is hereby adopted. The foregoing Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the Stanislaus Council of Governments, on the 15th day of November, A motion was made and seconded to adopt the foregoing Resolution. Motion carried and the Resolution was adopted. MEETING DATE: November 15, 2017 ATTEST: BILL ZOSLOCKI, CHAIR ROSA DE LEÓN PARK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

28 TO: Management and Finance Committee Staff Report Discussion FROM: Elisabeth Hahn, Principal Planner Isael Ojeda, Associate Planner DATE: October 26, 2017 SUBJECT: 2018 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) Update Background Every four years the State of California and the federal government require that regional transportation planning agencies/metropolitan planning organizations, including StanCOG, update their respective Regional Transportation Plans/Sustainable Communities Strategies (RTP/SCS). In Stanislaus County, the stakeholder driven process of developing and updating the RTP/SCS is referred to as Valley Vision Stanislaus. The RTP/SCS for the Stanislaus County Region was last updated in The 2018 update must be completed before October The Regional Transportation Plan is the region s 25-year, financially-constrained blueprint for future transportation improvements and investments based on specific transportation goals and objectives defined by StanCOG with input from the public and its member agencies. A successful RTP should help promote the safe and efficient management, operation and development of an intermodal transportation system including roadways, transit, goods movement, bicycle\pedestrian, and aviation facilities. Transportation helps shape a region s economic health and quality of life; it influences the pattern of growth and economic activity through accessibility to land. Transportation also affects other public policy issues such as air quality, affordable housing, and public safety. The RTP is more than a mere listing of highway and transit projects to be pursued over 25 years; it requires developing strategies for operating, maintaining, and financing the region s transportation system in such a way as to advance the region s long term goals. Transportation planning and land use became more closely linked in California following the passage of Senate Bill 375 in As a result of this legislation, each of California s 18 Metropolitan Planning Organizations, including StanCOG, must prepare a Sustainable Communities Strategy as part of their RTP. The Sustainable Communities Strategy sets forth a forecasted development pattern for the region which, when integrated with the transportation network and other transportation measures and policies, will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from passenger vehicles and light trucks to achieve emission reduction targets set by the

29 California Air Resources Board. The future land use and transportation scenario presented in the Sustainable Communities Strategy must accommodate forecasted population, employment, and housing sufficient to meet the needs of all income groups, including the State-mandated Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA), while considering State housing goals. The Air Resources Board must review and accept each MPO s determination that, if implemented, the Sustainable Communities Strategy would meet the region s respective emissions reduction targets. Discussion In late July/early August, StanCOG held an initial series of public workshops in the cities of Patterson, Oakdale and Modesto. Round 2 of Public Workshops A second round of public workshops will be held in November to solicit public input on transportation needs and on the 2018 RTP/SCS Scenarios. These workshops are scheduled for the following dates, times and locations. Mon., Nov. 6, :00 8:00 p.m. City of Modesto Library 1500 I Street, Modesto Mon., Nov. 13, :30 8:30 p.m. Newman City Council Chambers 938 Fresno Street, Newman Tues., Nov. 14, :30 8:30 p.m. Ceres Community Center th Street, Ceres Status Update on RTP/SCS Activities Transportation models are technical planning and decision support tools that help simulate the impact of changes to land use and infrastructure investments on the transportation system. StanCOG uses a transportation model to assist decision makers in answering questions regarding travel patterns, transportation investments, land use decisions and air quality. The StanCOG transportation model supports key planning activities in the region including the development of the RTP/SCS. StanCOG staff has been coordinating with the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) and the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) to prepare the San Joaquin- Stanislaus-Merced three-county model for use in RTP/SCS development. The three-county travel demand model has undergone substantial update over the last two years. To ensure that this new model, known as VMIP2, is functioning properly and that each component reasonably reproduces observed travel characteristics, a validation process is required. To accomplish this, the new 2015 baseline model was checked in August against actual traffic counts of the same year for validation purposes. Additionally, StanCOG has participated in extensive outreach and will continue to do so as we proceed with this planning effort. We are encouraging the public to provide input on the Region s transportation investments over the next 25 years.

30 Next Steps Staff will hold a meeting with the Valley Vision Stanislaus Steering Committee following the public workshops to identify a recommended preferred scenario for recommendation to the StanCOG Policy Board in December. Should you have any questions regarding this staff report, please contact Elisabeth Hahn, Principal Planner, by phone at (209) or via at ehahn@stancog.org

31 TO: Management & Finance Committee Staff Report Motion FROM: Elisabeth Hahn, Principal Planner Lakshmi Rajagopalan, Associate Planner DATE: October 23, 2017 SUBJECT: Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) Local Partnership Program Formulaic Project Nomination Recommendation By Motion: Recommend that the Policy Board approve by Resolution the nominated project, City of Turlock s Fulkerth Road Interchange Improvements at State Route 99 Project, for the SB1 Local Partnership Formulaic Program. Background Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, was signed into law on April 28, This legislative package established the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) and Program (RMRP). SB1 invests a total of $54 billion over the next decade to fix roads, freeways and bridges in communities across California and puts more dollars toward transit and safety. Through SB 1, the Local Partnership Program provides $200 million annually in matching funding to support transportation investments that local communities are already making in their region. These matching funds will support cities and counties that have voter-approved transportation tax measures, such as Measure L. Funds will be distributed by the California Transportation Commission (CTC) via a 50% competitive and 50% formula basis. All agencies eligible for a formulaic funding share will receive a minimum annual share of $100,000. Formula shares will be distributed to self-help counties and cities based on population. CTC will release the proposed distribution of shares on November 13, 2017 and StanCOG, as the Transportation Authority for the Stanislaus region, is eligible to receive formula shares from the Local Partnership Program. StanCOG in its capacity as a taxing authority can nominate a project in cooperation with its member agencies. The Commission will determine a funding share for

32 each eligible taxing authority with a voter approved tax or toll that was approved prior to the adoption of the funding shares, which will be collected during the fiscal year The Formulaic Program will cover Fiscal Years (FY) and in the first cycle and will be programmed annually thereafter. The Competitive Program will cover FY through in the initial cycle and the funding will be programmed every two-years in future cycles. Projects funded through the Local Partnership Program require a one-to-one match of private, local, federal, or state funds. The match may be from any funds that are not allocated by the Commission on a project specific basis with the exception of the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funding. The matching funds must be expended concurrently and proportionally to the Local Partnership Program funds. Costs incurred prior to allocation will not be counted towards local match. Eligible applicants are the taxing authorities that have sought and received voter approval of taxes, tolls, or fees, or that have imposed fees, including uniform developer fees that are dedicated solely to transportation improvements. Taxing Authorities that have imposed fees and have not received voter approval of taxes, tolls, or fees are only eligible for the competitive grant program. As the taxing authority and eligible applicant, StanCOG can nominate projects for formulaic funding share for the Commission to include in the annual program of projects. A nomination may identify an entity other than the applicant to be the project implementing agency. The implementing agency assumes responsibility and accountability for the use and expenditure of program funds. The implementing agency must provide a project funding plan through construction that demonstrates the supplemental funding in the plan (local, federal, state, private sources) is reasonably expected to be available and sufficient to complete the project. Project applications due dates are as follows Formulaic Program: December 15, 2017 Competitive Program: January 30, 2018 Discussion The Local Partnership Program Guidelines were adopted at the October 18, 2017 CTC meeting held in Modesto, CA. The table below lists the program schedule for the Local Partnership Program. Formulaic Program Agencies Submit Voter Approval Information October 27, 2017 Publish Proposed Distribution of Shares November 13, 2017 Commission Adopts Formulaic Distribution of Shares December 6-7, 2017 Projects Applications Due December 15, 2017

33 Release Staff Recommendations Commission Adopts Program January 10, 2018 January 31, 2018 Competitive Program Applications Due (postmark date) January 30, 2018 Release Staff Recommendations April 25, 2018 Commission Adopts Program May 16, 2018 Eligible projects include a variety of road maintenance and rehabilitation projects related to both state highways and local roads, improvements to transit facilities, acquisition, retrofit, rehabilitation of transit equipment, system upgrades or new construction of bike-ped network, projects that contribute to improved air and water quality. For a complete list of eligible projects and project components, refer to refer to Sections 12 and 13 of the 2018 Local Partnership Program Guidelines (See Attachment 1). Project Selection Process: As stated earlier, StanCOG as the taxing authority and eligible applicant can nominate projects for formulaic funding share for the Commission to include in the annual program of projects. Nominated projects should meet statute requirements and Commission guidelines and have a commitment of the required match. For competitive grants, the Commission will compare projects based on the population of jurisdiction(s) across which the tax or fee is applied. An agency submitting multiple project applications for competitive grants must clearly prioritize its projects and projects must be included in an adopted regional transportation plan and be consistent with an approved Sustainable Communities Strategy. For the Competitive Program Evaluation Criteria, projects that meet the following criteria will be prioritized: Cost-effective. Commence construction or implementation early. Leverage more committed funds per program dollar. Demonstrate quantifiable air quality improvements, including a significant reduction in vehicle-miles traveled. Demonstrate regional and community project support. Further the implementation of the sustainable communities strategy (applicable to projects within an MPO). Project Nominations for the Formulaic Program StanCOG in its capacity as a taxing authority is eligible to receive formulaic funding and can nominate a project in cooperation with its member agencies. Nominated projects must be included in an adopted Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and, be consistent with an approved Sustainable Communities Strategy.

34 The nomination should meet the statute requirements and Commission guidelines and must demonstrate leveraging of local committed funds. In addition, projects should demonstrate regional and community project support, demonstrate air quality improvements and should be able to commence construction or implementation early. Based on these requirements, StanCOG staff recommends the Fulkerth Road Interchange Improvements at State Route 99, in the City of Turlock. This interchange is a vital project in support of goods movement and includes Fulkerth Road widening, intersection spacing improvements, on/off ramp relocation, signalization to support truck traffic and will provide bike and ADA pedestrian facilities. Plans, specifications and bid documents are 99% complete and the project is construction-ready. Funding from the Local Partnership Program Formulaic Program will be used to fund the construction phase of the project and local and Measure L funds will be employed to meet the matching requirements. Staff will provide an update on StanCOG s proposed distribution of shares to the StanCOG Policy Board on November 15, Once the board approves of this allocation, StanCOG will submit an allocation request to Caltrans, who will within 60 days review and recommend to the CTC for action. If approved by the CTC, funds will be allocated for use on the proposed project. Project Application: For project application requirements, refer to Section 17 of the 2018 Local Partnership Program Guidelines (See Attachment 1). Should you have any questions regarding this staff report, please contact Lakshmi Rajagopalan, Associate Planner at or via at lrajagopalan@stancog.org. Attachments: Local Partnership Program Guidelines

35 ATTACHMENT LOCAL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM GUIDELINES October 18, 2017 California Transportation Commission