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Home My Public Portal About04 April 22, 2024 Budget & Implementation MEETING AGENDA Budget and Implementation Committee Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: April 22, 2024 Location: BOARD ROOM County of Riverside Administration Center 4080 Lemon St, First Floor, Riverside, CA 92501 TELECONFERENCE SITES COUNCIL CHAMBER CONFERENCE ROOM LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM City of Palm Desert French Valley Airport 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 37600 Sky Canyon Drive, Murrieta, CA 92563 COMMITTEE MEMBERS Linda Molina, Chair / Wendy Hewitt, City of Calimesa Valerie Vandever, Vice Chair / Alonso Ledezma, City of San Jacinto Lloyd White / Julio Martinez, City of Beaumont Jeremy Smith / Jennifer Dain, City of Canyon Lake Raymond Gregory / Mark Carnevale, City of Cathedral City Steven Hernandez / Stephanie Virgen, City of Coachella Scott Matas / Russell Betts, City of Desert Hot Springs Bob Magee / Natasha Johnson, City of Lake Elsinore Ulises Cabrera / Edward Delgado, City of Moreno Valley Cindy Warren / Lori Stone, City of Murrieta Jan Harnik / Kathleen Kelly, City of Palm Desert Lisa Middleton / To Be Appointed, City of Palm Springs James Stewart / Brenden Kalfus, City of Temecula Chuck Washington, County of Riverside, District III Yxstian Gutierrez, County of Riverside, District V STAFF Anne Mayer, Executive Director Aaron Hake, Deputy Executive Director AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Annual Budget Development and Oversight Competitive Federal and State Grant Programs Countywide Communications and Outreach Programs Countywide Strategic Plan Legislation Public Communications and Outreach Programs Short Range Transit Plans RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION BUDGET AND IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE www.rctc.org AGENDA* *Actions may be taken on any item listed on the agenda 9:30 a.m. Monday, April 22, 2024 BOARD ROOM County of Riverside Administrative Center 4080 Lemon Street, First Floor Riverside, California TELECONFERENCE SITES COUNCIL CHAMBER CONFERENCE ROOM LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM City of Palm Desert French Valley Airport 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 37600 Sky Canyon Drive, Murrieta, California In compliance with the Brown Act and Government Code Section 54957.5, agenda materials distributed 72 hours prior to the meeting, which are public records relating to open session agenda items, will be available for inspection by members of the public prior to the meeting at the Commission office, 4080 Lemon Street, Third Floor, Riverside, CA, and on the Commission’s website, www.rctc.org. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Government Code Section 54954.2, and the Federal Transit Administration Title VI, please contact the Clerk of the Board at (951) 787-7141 if special assistance is needed to participate in a Commission meeting, including accessibility and translation services. Assistance is provided free of charge. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting time will assist staff in assuring reasonable arrangements can be made to provide assistance at the meeting. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS – Each individual speaker is limited to speak three (3) continuous minutes or less. The Committee may, either at the direction of the Chair or by majority vote of the Committee, waive this three minute time limitation. Depending on the number of items on the Agenda and the number of speakers, the Chair may, at his/her discretion, reduce the time of each speaker to two (2) continuous minutes. Also, the Committee may terminate public comments if such comments become repetitious. In addition, the maximum time for public comment for any individual item or topic is thirty (30) minutes. Speakers may not yield their time to others without the consent of the Chair. Any written documents to be distributed or presented to the Committee shall be submitted to the Clerk of the Board. This policy applies to Public Comments and comments on Agenda Items. Budget and Implementation Committee April 22, 2024 Page 2 Under the Brown Act, the Board should not take action on or discuss matters raised during public comment portion of the agenda which are not listed on the agenda. Board members may refer such matters to staff for factual information or to be placed on the subsequent agenda for consideration. 5. ADDITIONS/REVISIONS (The Committee may add an item to the Agenda after making a finding that there is a need to take immediate action on the item and that the item came to the attention of the Committee subsequent to the posting of the agenda. An action adding an item to the agenda requires 2/3 vote of the Committee. If there are less than 2/3 of the Committee members present, adding an item to the agenda requires a unanimous vote. Added items will be placed for discussion at the end of the agenda.) 6. CONSENT CALENDAR - All matters on the Consent Calendar will be approved in a single motion unless a Commissioner(s) requests separate action on specific item(s). Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be placed for discussion at the end of the agenda. 6A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – FEBRUARY 24, 2024 Page 1 6B. SINGLE SIGNATURE AUTHORITY REPORT THRU MARCH 31, 2024 Page 9 Overview This item is for the Committee to recommend the Commission take the following action(s): 1) Receive and file the Single Signature Authority report for the third quarter ended March 31, 2024. 6C. MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT Page 11 Overview This item is for the Committee to recommend the Commission take the following action(s): 1) Receive and file the Monthly Investment Report for the month ended March 31, 2024. 6D. STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Page 14 Overview This item is for the Committee to recommend the Commission take the following action(s): 1) Receive and file a state and federal legislative update. Budget and Implementation Committee April 22, 2024 Page 3 6E. AMENDMENT TO CITY OF BANNING’S FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN Page 24 Overview This item is for the Committee to recommend the Commission take the following action(s): 1) Approve an amendment to the city of Banning’s (City) Fiscal Year 2023/24 Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) to reflect the operating shortfalls in FY 2022/23 and FY 2023/24 and increase the Local Transportation Fund (LTF) operating allocation in the net amount of $155,157; 2) Approve the reprogramming of $100,000 of State Transit Assistance (STA) from the City’s capital project No. 23-05 (Heavy Duty Hydraulic Life Replacement) to operating assistance for FY 2022/23; and 3) Approve the reprogramming of $500,000 of STA from the City’s capital project No. 24-02 (Maintenance and Operations Facility Upgrades) to operating assistance for FY 2023/24. 6F. FEDERAL FISCAL YEARS 2022 AND 2023 FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION’S SECTION 5310 ENHANCED MOBILITY FOR SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES PROGRAM Page 33 Overview This item is for the Committee to recommend the Commission take the following action(s): 1) Receive and file an update on the Federal Fiscal Years (FFY) 2022 and 2023 Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program. 7. PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 Page 45 Overview This item is for the Committee to recommend the Commission take the following action(s): 1) Discuss, review, and provide guidance on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget; and 2) Conduct a public hearing to receive input and comments on the proposed FY 2024/25 Budget on May 8 and June 12, 2024, and thereafter close the public hearing. Budget and Implementation Committee April 22, 2024 Page 4 8. ADOPTED 2024 STATE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Page 74 Overview This item is for the Committee to recommend the Commission take the following action(s): 1) Receive and file the California Transportation Commission (CTC) adopted 2024 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). 9. CITIZENS AND SPECIALIZED TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP APPOINTMENTS Page 77 Overview This item is for the Committee to recommend the Commission take the following action(s): 1) Approve the appointments of 14 members to the Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee (CSTAC) effective May 8, 2024. 10. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA 11. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT 12. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Overview This item provides the opportunity for brief announcements or comments on items or matters of general interest. 13. ADJOURNMENT The next Budget and Implementation Committee meeting is scheduled to be held at 9:30 a.m., June 24, 2024. AGENDA ITEM 6A MINUTES RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION BUDGET AND IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE Monday, February 26, 2024 MINUTES 1.CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the Budget and Implementation Committee was called to order by Chair Jeremy Smith at 9:30 a.m. in the Board Room at the County of Riverside Administrative Center, 4080 Lemon Street, First Floor, Riverside, California 92501 and at the teleconference sites: Council Chamber Conference Room, City of Palm Desert, 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260, and the Large Conference Room, French Valley Airport, 37600 Sky Canyon Dr., Murrieta, California 92563. 2.ROLL CALL Members/Alternates Present Members Absent Edward Delgado Steven Hernandez Raymond Gregory** Yxstian Gutierrez Jan Harnik** Bob Magee Scott Matas** Lisa Middleton***** Linda Molina Jeremy Smith Cindy Warren* James Stewart Valerie Vandever Chuck Washington* Lloyd White *Joined the meeting at French Valley. **Joined the meeting at Palm Desert. ***Arrived after the meeting was called to order. At this time, Chair Smith led the Budget and Implementation Committee in a prayer. 3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chair Linda Molina led the Budget and Implementation Committee in a flag salute. 1 RCTC Budget and Implementation Committee Minutes February 26, 2024 Page 2 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no requests to speak from the public. 5. ADDITIONS / REVISIONS There were no additions or revisions to the agenda. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR - All matters on the Consent Calendar will be approved in a single motion unless a Commissioner(s) requests separate action on specific item(s). Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be placed for discussion at the end of the agenda. M/S/C (Molina/Gutierrez) to approve the following Consent Calendar item(s): 6A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – AUGUST 28, 2023 6B. QUARTERLY SALES TAX ANALYSIS This item is for the Committee to recommend the Commission take the following action(s): 1) Receive and file the sales tax analysis for the Quarter 3, 2023 (3Q 2023). 6C. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS This item is for the Committee to recommend the Commission take the following action(s): 1) Receive and file the Quarterly Financial Statements for the six months ended December 2023. 6D. MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT This item is for the Committee to recommend the Commission take the following action(s): 1) Receive and file the Monthly Investment Report for the month ended January 31, 2024. 6E. QUARTERLY PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT METRICS REPORT, OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2023 This item is for the Committee to recommend the Commission take the following action(s): 2 RCTC Budget and Implementation Committee Minutes February 26, 2024 Page 3 1) Receive and file the Quarterly Public Engagement Metrics Report for October - December 2023. At this time, Commissioner Lisa Middleton joined the meeting. 7. PROPOSED POLICY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 BUDGET Sergio Vidal, Chief Financial Officer, presented the proposed Policy Goals and related fiscal policies for Fiscal Year 2024/25, highlighting the following: • Budget Development: Commission goals and policies – Department goals and objectives – Budget development and adoption • Commission Goals and Objectives – Quality of life; operational excellence; connecting the economy; and responsible partner • Commission Goals and Objectives updated for FY 2024/25 o For quality of life, operational excellence and connecting the economy goals, amendments were largely administrative o For the responsible partner objective, RCTC will strive to form or enhance collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders in both the private and public sector to ensure support for projects and programs, relief from regulations, and to find solutions for shared challenges o Short-term objectives – Capital Project Development and Delivery; Operations; Regional Programs; and Management Services o Guiding Fiscal Policies – Financial Planning; Revenues; Expenditures/Expenses; Debt Management; Cash Management; and Accounting and Reporting • Next steps Commissioner Raymond Gregory thanked Sergio Vidal for the presentation as it was very complete. He referred to the section titled Short Term Strategic Direction Phase on page 50 in the agenda packet regarding the Commission Workshop and stated a lot of it was about the Traffic Relief Plan but there were two other items covered extensively and approved by the Commission as priorities which was an affirmation for the Coachella Valley Rail Project and the State Route 79 Project Realignment Project Update. Those are long term projects but suggested those could be mentioned in this section about what the results were of that Commission meeting in January 2024. Anne Mayer concurred with Commissioner Gregory and stated both of those projects will be elsewhere in the budget specifically highlighted. She explained the challenge they have by adding only a couple of projects in that it means they are leaving out all the projects that are in the 10-Year Western Riverside County Highway Delivery Plan (Delivery Plan). Staff will take another look at this paragraph make sure it is worded correctly, how they can highlight what happened at its January 2024 Workshop, and at the same time refer to all the projects RCTC has. 3 RCTC Budget and Implementation Committee Minutes February 26, 2024 Page 4 Commissioner Gregory expressed appreciation and stated when they are talking probably every year when they do the workshop if they have this section in there about what was brought up and what were the priorities it would make sense to put those and then there is that catch all of other projects in there so that will suffice. M/S/C (Harnik/Molina) for the Committee to recommend the Commission take the following action(s): 1) Review and approve the proposed Commission Policy Goals and Objectives for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25 Budget; and 2) Review and approve the Fiscal Accountability Policies for the FY 2024/25 Budget. 8. REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD FOR THE COACHELLA VALLEY RAIL PROJECT David Lewis, Capital Projects Manager, presented an update for the reimbursement agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for the Coachella Valley (CV) Rail Project, highlighting the following areas: • Project background o New intercity rail service through the Coachella Valley – San Gorgonio Pass beginning at Los Angeles Union Station and ending in the Coachella Valley  Provide safe, environmentally friendly, reliable, and time-competitive passenger rail transportation in a corridor with limited transportation options  Ease growing highway congestion in an area with increasing truck and automobile traffic  Meet the projected demand for future transportation and mobility along this growing corridor, which includes the Inland Empire, one of California’s fastest growing regions o The Tier 1 EIR/EIS alternative analysis screening identified approximately 77.5 miles of new track to be constructed within Union’s Pacific’s Yuma subdivision in the eastern section of the proposed corridor • Displayed a plan view of the project location • Reimbursement agreement o Allows Union Pacific (UP) and their consultants to provide preliminary engineering services o Services will include the following:  Field Diagnostics and Inspections  Access for environmental surveys  Environmental Documents and Technical studies review  Preliminary Design reviews  Plan, Specification, and Construction review 4 RCTC Budget and Implementation Committee Minutes February 26, 2024 Page 5  Preparation of project estimates  Attendance and participation at project meetings  $100,000 estimated cost specified by UP in the reimbursement agreement  UP indicated they are likely to exceed this amount as work progresses without prior notification and consent  Requesting an additional $500,000 for future amendments  Allow staff to pivot quickly when issues arise or when UP submits a large invoice  Avoid delays in reviews and coordination with UP In response to Commissioner Harnik’s question, David Lewis replied their team estimates the Tier 2 will take anywhere from six-seven years and UP would be engaged the entire time. In response to Commissioner Bob Magee’s question the Commission has to pay UP to review their documents and if there is any other organization the Commission does this with, David Lewis replied yes Caltrans and Metrolink. It is standard a lot of the agencies RCTC works for requires payment for their services. He noted that $100,000 seemed low to staff and UP will go through that quickly then send RCTC an invoice and expect RCTC to adjust quickly and the Army Corps of Engineers does the same practice. Anne Mayer stated the Commission is in for an extensive process related to CV Rail and UP has been very cooperative. She explained last spring Congressman Ken Calvert arranged a series of coordination meetings between RCTC and UP staff and now they are having regular meetings to talk about the specifics of project delivery. There is a lot of detailed work that needs to take place and she described the work that needs to be done with UP. There are a lot of policy issues associated with this as well this is in the Federal Corridor Identification Program which gives this corridor special status so the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will be engaged at various levels. Both the State Transportation Agency and Caltrans will be engaged as the state of California will likely oversee National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) delegation for the environmental document. RCTC will also be dealing with the National Freight Railroad at a policy level along with UP, RCTC, state of California and likely the FRA. This is an exciting first step, but this is going to be a significant and complicated project and there will be many CV Rail updates at the future Commission meetings. Vice Chair Molina clarified due to the length of this part of the project six-seven years if staff will have updates for the public at milestone achievements or on an annual basis, David Lewis replied that there will be a huge public outreach participation for the Tier 2 environmental document and a lot of public participation about where the stations will be located. 5 RCTC Budget and Implementation Committee Minutes February 26, 2024 Page 6 Commissioner Cindy Warren expressed concern about the bidding process and why the Commission is giving UP such a huge cushion and provide the actual dollars they know it will cost. David Lewis replied it is not really a bid process UP owns their track and right of way. RCTC has to have an agreement with UP in order to conduct this work and they require payment for those services and UP has a consultant they will utilize. The amendments give the Commission a little more flexibility as the project progresses to deal with all the unknowns that UP will be providing to the Commission over a four-to-five-year period. The $100,000 will go quick and they foresee UP expending that without prior notification to RCTC, so they need the extra funds to pivot quickly if changes and issues arise. M/S/C (Gregory/Harnik) for the Committee to recommend the Commission take the following action(s): 1) Approve Reimbursement Agreement No. 24-25-063-00 with Union Pacific Railroad (UP) for preliminary engineering services for the Coachella Valley Rail Project in an amount not to exceed $100,000; 2) Authorize the Executive Director or designee to approve future amendments to address the anticipated additional scope of work required by UP as the project progresses for an amount not to exceed $500,000 as may be required for the Project for a total not to exceed contract of $600,000; 3) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the agreement on behalf of the Commission; and 4) Approve a budget adjustment of $20,000 for expenses to be incurred in Fiscal Year 2023/24. 9. STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Andrew Sall, Senior Management Analyst, presented an update for the state and federal legislative activities including adopting an oppose position on Assembly Bill 2535 by Assemblymember Mia Bonta. M/S/C (Warren/Stewart) for the Committee to recommend the Commission take the following action(s): 1) Receive and file a state and federal legislative update; and 2) Adopt the following bill position: a) AB 2535 (Bonta)—Oppose. Anne Mayer expressed appreciation to the Commissioners for their vote to recommend opposition for AB 2535 as this bill would shift 50 percent of the funding in this category to zero emission freight infrastructure. The Commission supports more investment in zero emission freight infrastructure and the state should find another way to fund it at 6 RCTC Budget and Implementation Committee Minutes February 26, 2024 Page 7 higher levels then they had historically. The other things that get funded with trade corridor funding is grade separations, so it is not just about the impact on the highway system it is about community impacts as it is going to be even harder for investments to be made and communities to mitigate the impacts of goods movement. 10. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE BUDGET AND IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE At this time, Chair Smith opened nominations for the Chair and the Vice Chair position. Commissioner Jeremy Smith, seconded by Commissioner Lloyd White nominated Commissioner Linda Molina for the Chair position and Commissioner Valerie Vandever for the Vice Chair for 2024. No other nominations were received. The Chair closed the nominations. Vice Chair Molina was elected as the Budget and Implementation Committee’s Chair for 2024. Commissioner Valeria Vandever was elected as the Budget and Implementation Committee’s Vice Chair for 2024. 11. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA There were no items pulled from the consent calendar. 12. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT Anne Mayer announced: • March is where they are wrapping up the outreach on the draft Traffic Relief Plan and are accepting comments until March 31. They have a few additional city council meetings to attend over the next month and additional social media outreach and continue to meet with community groups. March 31st is the target date by which to have all the public input gathered and staff will bring the final Traffic Relief Plan to its April Commission meeting for approval. • Introduced and welcomed Allison Wang from UCR, she is a political science major and is here today watching the business of RCTC seeing how her educational background could translate into a profession in transportation. 13. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS 13A. Vice Chair Molina thanked the Commissioners for their support for chairing this committee for 2024. She is very active in this committee, and they do a fantastic job and thanked the staff for their thoroughness in their staff reports and looks forward to another year as Chair. 13B. Chair Smith thanked staff for their hard work and dedication because it is clear the detail that goes in to all the hard work that they put into these staff reports. He 7 RCTC Budget and Implementation Committee Minutes February 26, 2024 Page 8 also thanked the Commission for allowing him to chair this committee for 2023 as it has been an honor. 14. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business for consideration by the Budget and Implementation Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Mobley Administrative Services Director/Clerk of the Board 8 AGENDA ITEM 6B Agenda Item 6B RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: April 22, 2024 TO: Budget and Implementation Committee FROM: Alicia Johnson, Senior Procurement Analyst Jose Mendoza, Procurement Manager THROUGH: Matthew Wallace, Deputy Director of Financial Administration SUBJECT: Single Signature Authority Report Thru March 31, 2024 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Committee to recommend the Commission take the following action(s): 1) Receive and file the Single Signature Authority report for the third quarter ended March 31, 2024. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Certain contracts are executed under single signature authority as permitted in the Commission’s Procurement Policy Manual adopted in March 2021. The Executive Director is authorized to sign services contracts that are less than $250,000 individually and in an aggregate amount not to exceed $2 million in any given fiscal year. Additionally, in accordance with Public Utilities Code Section 130323(c), the Executive Director is authorized to sign contracts for supplies, equipment, materials, and construction of all facilities and works under $50,000 individually. There are no contracts to report for the third quarter (January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024), under the single signature authority granted to the Executive Director. The unused capacity of single signature authority for services as of March 31, 2024, is $1,569,500. Attachment: Single Signature Authority Report as of March 31, 2024 9 CONTRACT # CONSULTANT DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT PAID AMOUNT REMAINING CONTRACT AMOUNT AMOUNT AVAILABLE July 1, 2023 $2,000,000.00 23-18-071-00 Koff and Associates Classificaiton & Compensation Study 10,000.00 0.00 10,000.00 23-18-111-00 County of Riverside Memorandum of Understanding for Riverside County Talent domain 15,000.00 0.00 15,000.00 24-31-003-00 Center for Natural Land Management PAR for the San Timoteo and Sweeney Easement and Endowment Oversight 21,000.00 11,179.71 9,820.29 18-19-082-03 Tyler Technologies Implementation of Munis ERP 75,000.00 0.00 75,000.00 24-18-045-00 Ralph Andersen and Associates Recruitment for Deputy Executive Director 29,500.00 17,700.00 11,800.00 24-19-048-00 Disenhouse Law Retainer Agreement 30,000.00 0.00 30,000.00 22-31-057-01 Psomas On-Call Right of Way Engineering and Surveying Services 250,000.00 180,272.47 69,727.53 AMOUNT USED 430,500.00 $1,569,500.00 None N/A $- $- $- Alicia Johnson Matthew Wallace Prepared by Reviewed by SINGLE SIGNATURE AUTHORITY AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 Note: Shaded area represents new contracts listed in the third quarter. AMOUNT REMAINING through June 30, 2024 Agreements that fall under Public Utilities Code 130323 (C) No contracts to report for third quarter (January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024) 10 AGENDA ITEM 6C Agenda Item 6C RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: April 22, 2024 TO: Budget and Implementation Committee FROM: Megan Kavand, Senior Financial Analyst THROUGH: Sergio Vidal, Chief Financial Officer SUBJECT: Monthly Investment Report STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Committee to recommend the Commission take the following action(s): 1) Receive and file the Monthly Investment Report for the month ended March 31, 2024. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Commission’s investment reports have generally reflected investments primarily concentrated in the Riverside County Pooled Investment Fund as well as investments in mutual funds for sales tax revenue bonds debt service payments. As a result of significant project financings such as the State Route 91 Corridor Improvement Project (91 Project or 91 CIP) and the Interstate 15 Express Lanes Project (I-15 ELP), the Commission engaged MetLife Investment Management, LLC, formerly Logan Circle Partners, L.P. (MetLife), as the investment manager for the bond proceeds and other required funds. Additionally, the Commission engaged Payden & Rygel Investment Management (Payden & Rygel) to make specific investments for Commission operating funds. The Commission approved initial agreements with the investment managers in May 2013 following a competitive procurement and has extended the agreements through the annual recurring contracts process. MetLife invested the debt proceeds and subsequent other required contributions for the 91 Project and I-15 ELP in separate accounts of the Short-Term Actively Managed Program (STAMP). The Commission completed the 91 Project financing in 2013, the I-15 ELP and 91 Project completion financing (2017 Financing) in July 2017 and the 2021 91 Project refinancing (2021 Financing) in October 2021. Consistent with financing expectations, the Commission expended all 91 Project debt proceeds and equity contributions, except for the toll revenue bonds debt service reserve, and subsequent to commencement of operations, established other required accounts. Additionally, the Commission has fully expended the 2017 Financing bond proceeds for the I-15 ELP except for the Ramp Up Fund which is required to be maintained until the second anniversary of the TIFIA debt service payment commencement date. 11 Agenda Item 6C The monthly investment report for March 2024, as required by state law and Commission policy, reflects the investment activities resulting from the 91 Project, 2017 Financing, 2021 Financing and available operating cash. As of March 31, 2024, the Commission’s cash and investments were comprised of the following: CASH AND INVESTMENTS PORTFOLIO AMOUNTS 1 Operating $ 915,667,069 Trust 318,851,903 Commission-managed 253,207,875 STAMP for 91 CIP 60,021,291 STAMP for 2017 Financing 16,045,191 Total $ 1,563,793,329 Note: 1 Unreconciled and unaudited As of March 31, 2024, the Commission’s cash and investments are in compliance with both the Commission’s investment policy adopted on October 11, 2023, and permitted investments described in the indenture for the Commission’s sales tax revenue bonds and the master indentures for the Commission’s toll revenue bonds. Additionally, the Commission has adequate cash flows for the next six months. FISCAL IMPACT: This is an information item. There is no fiscal impact. Attachment: Investment Portfolio Report 12 Riverside County Transportation Commission Investment Portfolio Report Period Ended: March 31, 2024 STATEMENT BALANCE 1 FINANCIAL INSTUTION STATEMENTS RATING MOODYS / S&P COUPON RATE PAR VALUE PURCHASE DATE MATURITY DATE YIELD TO MATURITY PURCHASE COST MARKET VALUE UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) OPERATING FUNDS City National Bank Deposits 13,701,531 City National Bank Available upon request A3/BBB+N/A N/A County Treasurer's Pooled Investment Fund 901,965,537 County Treasurer Available upon request Subtotal Operating Funds 915,667,069 FUNDS HELD IN TRUST County Treasurer's Pooled Investment Fund: Local Transportation Fund 318,851,903 County Treasurer Available upon request Subtotal Funds Held in Trust 318,851,903 COMMISSION MANAGED PORTFOLIO US Bank Payden & Rygel Operating 56,419,070 US Bank Available upon request First American Government Obligation Fund 196,788,805 US Bank Available upon request N/A N/A N/A Subtotal Commission Managed Portfolio 253,207,875 STAMP PORTFOLIO for 91 CIP 2013 Series A & Series B Reserve Fund 13,076,461 US Bank Available upon request 2021 Series B Reserve Fund 39,057,972 US Bank Available upon request 2021 Series C Reserve Fund 7,886,858 US Bank Available upon request Subtotal STAMP Portfolio - 91 CIP 60,021,291 STAMP PORTFOLIO for 2017 Financing Ramp Up Fund 16,045,191 US Bank Available upon request Subtotal STAMP Portfolio - 2017 Financing 16,045,191 TOTAL All Cash and Investments 1,563,793,329$ Notes: 1 Unreconciled and unaudited Available upon request Available upon request Available upon request Available upon request Available upon request Available upon request Available upon request $- $100,000,000 $200,000,000 $300,000,000 $400,000,000 $500,000,000 $600,000,000 $700,000,000 $800,000,000 $900,000,000 $1,000,000,000 STAMP Portfolio for 91 CIP Reserve - 0.84% STAMP Portfolio for 91 CIP Residual Fund - 2.5% STAMP Portfolio for 91 CIP TIFIA Reserve Fund - 0.5% STAMP Portfolio for 2017 Financing I15 ELP Project Revenue Fund - 0% STAMP Portfolio for 2017 Financing Ramp Up Fund - 1.03% Commission Managed Portfolio - 16.19% Trust Funds - 20.39% Operating Funds - 58.55% Nature of Investments Mutual Funds, 12.58% County Pool/Cash, 78.94% Fixed Income , 8.47% 13 AGENDA ITEM 6D Agenda Item 6D RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: April 22, 2024 TO: Budget and Implementation Committee FROM: Andrew Sall, Senior Management Analyst, Legislative Affairs THROUGH: David Knudsen, External Affairs Director SUBJECT: State and Federal Legislative Update STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Committee to recommend the Commission take the following action(s): 1) Receive and file a state and federal legislative update. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: State Update On April 4, Governor Newsom and legislative leaders announced an agreement on an early action budget package to reduce the projected deficit by $17.3 billion. This package amends the budgets of FY 2022-23 and FY 2023-24, utilizing a mix of solutions to reduce the deficit, including reductions, borrowing, deferrals, fund shifts, and delays, including a delay of $1 billion of $2 billion in formula funding available under the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) from FY 2024-25 to FY 2025-26. Fortunately, this change will not impact the formulaic TIRCP funding RCTC has directed to fund the next phase of the Coachella Valley Rail Project, grade separations, and other transit priorities this year. Staff will continue to monitor the budget process moving forward and advocate for the continued protection of formulaic TIRCP funding. Additionally, the early budget action does not include the Governor’s proposed $300 million cut to Regional Early Action Planning Grants (REAP 2.0), a funding program that accelerates progress towards building sustainable housing and interconnected multimodal transportation systems. As previously reported, five projects totaling $11 million in Riverside County were awarded funding under REAP 2.0 by SCAG, and awardees have been ordered to stop work as a result of the potential cut. While good news that REAP 2.0 was spared in the early budget action, the proposed cuts could still take place as the budget process continues. RCTC has submitted a letter to leadership and chairs of the budget committees in support of preserving REAP 2.0. RCTC and partners such as the California Association of Councils of Governments (CALCOG) and Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) also worked with Assemblymember Laura Friedman to solicit signatures from legislators for her sign-on letter to leadership and budget chairs in support of preserving REAP 2.0. 14 Agenda Item 6D As a result of RCTC’s advocacy, staff were able to secure sign-ons from Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia, Assemblymember Kate Sanchez, and Assemblymember Bill Essayli, accounting for a quarter of the signatures. The letter is attached to this report. Following passage of the early action budget package, the Governor will release the revision to his budget proposal in early May, kicking off final negotiations with the Legislature to address the remainder of the Legislative Analyst’s Office projected $73 billion shortfall in budget legislation for Fiscal Year 2024-25 prior to the June 15 deadline. Federal Update As part of the Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations process, staff submitted applications to Riverside County’s legislative delegation for Community Project Funding (CPF)/Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS), otherwise known as earmarks. These requests include: • $3 million for the Mid County Parkway: Ramona Expressway Project, submitted to Senators Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler; • $3 million for the Interstate 15 Express Lanes Project: Southern Extension, submitted to Senators Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler; and • $4 million for the State Route 91 Eastbound Corridor Operations Project, submitted to Representative Young Kim. Staff anticipate submitting applications for CPF/CDS funding to Representatives Ken Calvert, Mark Takano, and Raul Ruiz who, as of the publish date of their report, have not released their application forms. FISCAL IMPACT: This is a policy and information item. There is no fiscal impact. Attachments: 1) Legislative Matrix – May 2024 2) RCTC REAP 2.0 Letter 3) Assemblymember Laura Friedman REAP 2.0 Sign-on Letter 15 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - POSITIONS ON STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATION – MAY 2024 Legislation/ Author Description Bill Status Position Date of Board Adoption AB 6 (Friedman) This bill provides significant new oversight to the California Air Resources Board in the approval process of a metropolitan planning organization’s Sustainable Communities Strategy and the methodology used to estimate greenhouse gas emissions. These new burdensome requirements will likely result in significant delays to transportation projects. Passed the Assembly, referred to the Senate Transportation and Environmental Quality Committees on June 14, 2023. Two-year bill. September 15, 2023 Oppose Based on Platform 5/24/2023 AB 7 (Friedman) This bill requires the California State Transportation Agency, California Department of Transportation, and California Transportation Commission to consider specific goals as part of their processes for project development, selection, and implementation. AB 7 may impact the allocation of billions of dollars in state transportation funding, infringing on RCTC’s ability to deliver critically needed transportation infrastructure in Riverside County. Ordered to the inactive file. Two-year bill. September 11, 2023 Oppose Based on Platform 5/25/2023 AB 558 (Arambula) This bill restructures the Fresno County Transportation Authority (FCTA) by increasing its board membership from nine to thirteen members. This restructuring is done without the consensus and support from regional stakeholders and sets a concerning precedent for RCTC and other regional transportation agencies that rely upon a collaborative process to be effective. Additionally, the bill was amended on April 18 to subject a county transportation expenditure plan prepared by the Fresno County Transportation Authority (FCTA) to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. Failed deadline. January 31, 2024 Oppose Based on Platform 4/10/2023 AB 1385 (Garcia) This bill would raise RCTC’s maximum tax rate authority from 1% to 1.5%. Approved by the Governor. October 8, 2023 Support 3/8/2023 AB 1525 (Bonta) This bill significantly narrows the location and types of projects eligible to receive state transportation funding by requiring 60% of funds to be allocated to priority populations. Failed deadline. January 31, 2024 Oppose Based on Platform 4/11/2023 ATTACHMENT 1 16 Legislation/ Author Description Bill Status Position Date of Board Adoption AB 1957 (Wilson) This bill extends the sunset date to 2030 on a pilot program allowing for specified counties to utilize the best value procurement process for construction projects in excess of $1 million. The bill additionally expands the program to all counties. Referred to the Assembly Local Government Committee. April 9, 2024 Support Based on Platform 2/15/2024 AB 2535 (Bonta) This bill prohibits the programming of funding under the Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP) established under Senate Bill 1 (2017) from projects that expand the physical footprint of a highway in a community with high levels of diesel particulate matter. The bill also sets a target of expending 15% of TCEP funds towards zero-emission freight infrastructure, with increases in that percentage each funding cycle and a goal of 50% by 2030. Amended and referred to the Assembly Transportation Committee April 9, 2024 Oppose Based on Commission Action 3/13/2024 SB 617 (Newman) This bill, until January 1, 2029, would authorize a transit district, municipal operator, consolidated agency, joint powers authority, regional transportation agency, or local or regional agency, as described, to use the progressive design-build process for up to 10 public works projects in excess of $5 million for each project. The bill would specify that the authority to use the progressive design-build process. Approved by the Governor. October 4, 2023 Support Based on Platform 4/5/2023 17 March 14, 2024 The Honorable Mike McGuire The Honorable Robert Rivas Senate President Pro Tempore Speaker California State Assembly 1021 O Street, Suite 8518 1021 O Street, Suite 8330 Sacramento, CA 95814 Sacramento, CA 94249-0029 The Honorable Scott Wiener The Honorable Jesse Gabriel Chair, Senate Committee on Budget Chair, Assembly Committee on Budget 1021 O Street, Suite 8630 1021 O Street, Suite 8230 Sacramento, CA 95814 Sacramento, CA 95814 Subject: Restore Funding for Regional Early Action Planning Grants of 2021 (REAP 2.0) Dear President Pro Tempore McGuire, Speaker Rivas, Chair Wiener, and Chair Gabriel: On behalf of the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC), we respectfully request the Legislature reject the $300 million rescission of the Regional Early Action Planning Grants of 2021 (REAP 2.0) included in Governor Newsom’s 2024-25 January Budget proposal. The $300 million rescission eliminates half of a $600 million investment to advance the implementation of adopted regional plans in support of sustainable housing development and interconnected multimodal transportation systems. REAP 2.0 is the only state funding program specifically and exclusively designed to implement the region’s Sustainable Communities Strategies (SCS), which advances smart development across the state and region. As a regional transportation planning agency with an extensive project delivery portfolio, RCTC understands that sufficient state funding for transportation infrastructure solutions is the key to advancing state goals related to climate, housing, and equity. This proposed rescission comes two and half years after the program was adopted, and much advance work, planning, project selection, and implementation has occurred with the understanding that this work would be reimbursed. The projects in Riverside County were unfunded until REAP 2.0 funding was awarded. Just by this rescission being included in Governor Newsom’s 2024-25 January Budget proposal, $11 million in innovative projects which intersect at two of the most critical issues in California, transportation and housing, have been shelved. RCTC is already underway on its Core Capacity Innovative Transit Study ($3 million) and the Riverside Transit Agency was halfway through its GoMicro Microtransit Pilot ($2.4 million). RCTC was days from awarding a contract for the Rail Station Feasibility Study and Integrated Land Use and Transit Network ($2 million) and the Coachella Valley Association of Governments cancelled its requests for proposals for its Vehicle Miles Travelled Study ($2 million) and CV Link Community Connectors Analysis ($1.7 million). This is anecdotal evidence that reducing funding to the REAP 2.0 program will continue to have severe impacts on several high priority programs underway in our region. ATTACHMENT 2 18 The Honorable Mike McGuire The Honorable Robert Rivas The Honorable Scott Wiener The Honorable Jesse Gabriel March 14, 2024 Page 2 Through these projects, RCTC and other awardees are not only working to address issues related to congestion and air pollution, but also addressing the needs of disadvantaged communities and encouraging sustainable development that produces tangible economic and environmental benefits across Riverside County. For these reasons, we urge you to protect REAP 2.0 funding and reject the proposed $300 million rescission of the program. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at amayer@rctc.org or (951) 787-7141. Sincerely, Anne Mayer Executive Director 19 1 The Honorable Mike McGuire Senate President Pro Tempore 1021 O Street, Suite 8518 Sacramento, CA 95814 The Honorable Scott Wiener Chair, Senate Committee on Budget 1021 O Street, Suite 8630 Sacramento, CA 95814 The Honorable Robert Rivas Speaker of the Assembly 1021 O Street, Suite 8330 Sacramento, CA 95814 The Honorable Jessie Gabriel Chair, Assembly Committee on Budget 1021 O Street, Suite 8230 Sacramento, CA 95814 April 5, 2024 Re: Restore Funding for Regional Early Action Planning Grants of 2021 (REAP 2.0) Dear President Pro Tempore McGuire, Speaker Rivas, Chair Wiener and Chair Gabriel: We write to urge you to reject the $300 million rescission of the Regional Early Action Planning Grants of 2021 (REAP 2.0) included in Governor Newsom’s 2024-25 January Budget proposal. While we recognize the incredible budget challenge we now face, transportation and housing programs must be protected if we are to meet our ambitious housing and climate goals. The REAP 2.0 program is the first state funding that specifically supports implementation of the Sustainable Communities Strategies developed by Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs). It accelerates progress toward California’s housing and climate goals through strengthened partnerships between regional, local, county, and tribal governments. These funds are to be targeted for “transformative projects” related building providing affordable housing, infill infrastructure, reducing vehicle miles traveled, completing active transportation networks, and addressing transit linkages. REAP 2.0 also supports implementation of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment, which provides the baseline pathway for achieving California’s housing production goal of 2.5 million units. Until the investment of the first REAP program in 2018, no state funding had ever been allocated directly to regional councils of governments to implement state housing goals. ATTACHMENT 3 20 2 In his January budget proposal, the Governor proposes a $300 million reversion of REAP 2.0. But this cut will have dramatic impacts for local and regional agencies across the state. This 50 percent cut is unusual considering that the program is nearly three years old. A great deal of work has already been undertaken to plan and obligate these funds. In many cases, applicants have already initiated work on the promise of reimbursement. For example, the Southern California Association of Governments’ (SCAG), has sub-allocated nearly $192 million primarily through competitive programs to more than 100 local projects. And the results are remarkable. The awarded projects support as many as 10,000 new housing units on surplus LA Metro transit lands, more than 1,150 affordable housing units in the Coachella Valley, a low-to-zero-interest loan program to expedite accessory dwelling units in Orange County, infrastructure improvements to support nearly 5,000 newly-zoned housing units in Rialto, and a long-term loan program to promote hundreds of infill homes in Ventura County, among others. Significantly, each MPO’s expenditure budget for the REAP 2.0 program had to be approved by the Department of Housing and Community Development. It’s perhaps not surprising that these kinds of transformative projects are proposed or planned to be proposed across the state: • Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has been sub-allocated funding from SCAG to develop the Urban Wilderness Access Feasibility Plan, which will be a comprehensive park access strategy to increase access and improve circulation to Griffith Park and surrounding parklands in the Hollywood Hills with a specific focus on improving access for disadvantaged communities. The plan will identify new transit routes and operation considerations, pedestrian infrastructure improvements, equity community engagement, cost estimates, renderings, conceptual designs, and implementation strategies for the area. • The Tulare County Association of Governments reports that they are using the funds for affordable housing projects totaling about 100 units in three communities. All three are close to transit centers and the proposed cross county rail project that will (when built) connect to high-speed rail. They will also have electric car sharing available on site and have developed partnerships with local schools for after school care. One of the projects is already out for construction and is experiencing delays already due to limitations in funding. • The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) reports using more than $48 million for an innovative Housing Preservation and Priority Sites pilot program to provide housing preservation and pre-development funding to communities that have few resources for either strategy. These programs will serve as “proofs of concept” for a coordinated regional housing strategy that can inspire investment in more ambitious future programs, while incrementally building capacity and expertise. MTC anticipates a direct increase of up to 1,600 permanently affordable homes that will benefit approximately 14,500 households over the life of the deed restrictions. 21 3 • The Sacramento Area Council of Governments is using its entire $31.8 million REAP 2.0 allocation to implement its Green Means Go program, which accelerates infill housing development. They have already awarded funding to local cities and counties for infrastructure projects and local land use planning activities that are expected to accelerate the development of 8,000 infill housing units, 6,000 of which are projected to be affordable to low- and moderate-income households. • The San Diego Association of Governments reports that they will create a regional housing trust fund with $15 million that would be leveraged with funding from partners across the region to directly support affordable housing development. This is a one-time investment of REAP 2.0 funding that will establish ongoing support for affordable housing. They also received a $10 million award from the REAP 2.0 High Impact Transformative grant program, which will support a transit-oriented affordable housing development at the Palm Avenue Transit Station, convert an alleyway into a safer corridor for pedestrians and bikes, and establish rent-to-own opportunities for residents in San Ysidro. Accordingly, the proposal to rescind REAP 2.0 funding is not sound policy. The majority of REAP 2.0 funding will go directly to building more housing units, supportive infrastructure investments (e.g., necessary sewer, water and utility upgrades) that will unlock sites for housing developments, and investments that will improve mobility options. It is taking funding away from significant priorities in a way that will increase our costs going forward. For these reasons, we urge you to reject the Governor’s proposed rescission of REAP 2.0 funding program. Sincerely, Laura Friedman Bill Dodd Assemblymember, 44th District Senator, 3rd District Kevin McCarty Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh Assemblymember, 6th District Senator, 23rd District 22 4 Josh Hoover Kate Sanchez Assemblyman, 7th District Assemblywoman, 71st District Eduardo Garcia Phil Ting Assemblymember, 36th District Assemblymember, 19th District Bill Essayli Mike Fong Assemblymember, 63rd District Assemblymember, 49th District Luz Rivas Diane Dixon Assemblymember, 43rd District Assemblywoman, 72nd District Juan Carrillo Pilar Schiavo Assemblymember, 39th District Assemblywoman, 40th District Miguel Santiago, Laurie Davies Assemblymember, 54th District Assemblywoman, 74th District Joe Patterson Assemblyman, 5th District 23 AGENDA ITEM 6E Agenda Item 6E RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: April 22, 2024 TO: Budget and Implementation Committee FROM: Eric DeHate, Transit Manager THROUGH: Lorelle Moe-Luna, Multimodal Services Director SUBJECT: Amendment to City of Banning’s Fiscal Year 2023/24 Short Range Transit Plan STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Committee to recommend the Commission take the following action(s): 1) Approve an amendment to the city of Banning’s (City) Fiscal Year 2023/24 Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) to reflect the operating shortfalls in FY 2022/23 and FY 2023/24 and increase the Local Transportation Fund (LTF) operating allocation in the net amount of $155,157; 2) Approve the reprogramming of $100,000 of State Transit Assistance (STA) from the City’s capital project No. 23-05 (Heavy Duty Hydraulic Life Replacement) to operating assistance for FY 2022/23; and 3) Approve the reprogramming of $500,000 of STA from the City’s capital project No. 24-02 (Maintenance and Operations Facility Upgrades) to operating assistance for FY 2023/24. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: As a result of the recently completed FY 2022/23 Transportation Development Act (TDA) audit of the City’s transit fund, the City identified a funding shortfall when reconciling its accounting records. Commission staff worked with City staff to determine the amount and cause for the FY 2022/23 shortfall. The FY 2022/23 shortfall of $127,157 was caused by a combination of increased fleet maintenance costs, increased pension expenses, and other support services that are provided to operate transit services. To offset the total request, City staff reviewed unused STA capital allocations and found older projects with a lower current priority that should be delayed. Accordingly, the City identified STA capital allocations of $100,000 available from capital project No. 23-05 (Heavy Duty Hydraulic Life Replacement) for reprogramming to operating assistance, reducing the additional LTF allocation request to $27,157. After reviewing the FY 2022/23 shortfall, Commission and City staff also reviewed the projected actuals and budget to ascertain if similar circumstances exist in FY 2023/24. City staff estimated a $678,000 funding shortfall related to similar increased fleet maintenance costs and increased pension expenses in FY 2023/24 that were not budgeted. City staff reviewed its transit capital allocations and determined that $500,000 related to capital project No. 24-02 (Maintenance and Operations Facility Upgrades) is available for reprogramming to operating assistance to cover the 24 Agenda Item 6E shortfall. The capital project is being postponed until the following fiscal year. Additionally, the City is proposing to include $50,000 of general fund revenues to assist in offsetting the shortfall. Therefore, the additional LTF allocation request decreased to $128,000. A summary of the shortfalls, reprogramming, and net additional LTF allocations for FYs 2022/23 and 2023/24 are as follows: FY 2022/23 Total Audited shortfall in FY 2022/23 $ 127,157 Reprogramming of STA to Offset Shortfall (100,000) Total additional LTF allocation 27,157 FY 2023/24 Projected shortfall in FY 2023/24 678,000 Reprogramming of STA to Offset Shortfall (500,000) City’s General Fund contribution (50,000) Total additional LTF allocation 128,000 Total additional LTF allocations, net of reprogrammed funds $ 155,157 City staff reached out to Commission staff and submitted an amendment (Attachment 1) to its FY 2023/24 SRTP requesting $155,157 which will cover the shortfall of $27,157 from FY 2022/23 and $128,00 in FY 2023/24. Staff reviewed the request and recommends approval of the $155,157 SRTP amendment to increase LTF allocations related to FYs 2022/23 and FY 2023/24 and the reprogramming of $600,000 in STA capital assistance to operating assistance. FISCAL IMPACT: The additional $155,157 LTF allocation does not require an adjustment to the FY 2023/24 budget as the current budget includes amounts for potential adjustments for transit needs such as this. Additionally, the reprogramming of $600,000 of STA funds does not have a fiscal impact as the funding was approved by the Commission through the SRTP process. 25 Agenda Item 6E Financial Information In Fiscal Year Budget: Yes Year: FY 2023/24 Amount: $155,157 Source of Funds: LTF Western Riverside County Bus Budget Adjustment: No GLA No.: 002210 86101 00000 0000 601 62 86101 $155,157 Fiscal Procedures Approved: Date: 04/11/2024 Attachment: City of Banning’s FY 2023/24 Amendment Request 26 99 E. Ramsey St. • P.O. Box 998 • Banning, CA 92220-0998 • (951) 922-3130 • Fax (951) 922-3141 March 12, 2024 Anne Mayer Executive Director Riverside County Transportation Commission 4080 Lemon Street, 3rd Floor Riverside, CA 92502 Re: FY23 & FY24 SRTP Amendment Dear Ms. Mayer, The purpose of this letter is to respectfully request Riverside County Transportation Commission’s (RCTC) consideration of the City of Banning’s (City) request for additional operating funds for Fiscal Years 2022/2023 and 2023/2024. The City realized shortfalls in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/2023. City staff is of the opinion that variances between the estimated expenditures budgets and funding needs represented in the City’s 2022/2023 Short Range Transit Plant (SRTP) resulted from reconciling errors between the SRTP and the adopted City-wide budget. The most notable shortfalls are: - Increase in interservice fund payment and transfers for fleet services ($134,753.24) due to the increase in time spent on transit vehicles operating beyond their useful life. - Increase in pension expenses ($469,583.02) - The hiring of a new transit manager and the converting of two part-time positions into one FTE. - Other miscellaneous expenditures (e.g., salaries, overtime, fringe benefits, contract services, etc.) The City has a total funding request of $127,156.91 for FY 2022/2023. To offset the difference, the City requests to reallocate Project #23-05 (Heavy Duty Hydraulic Lift Replacement), in the amount of $100,000. This would bring the City’s request down to $27,156.91 for FY 2022/2023. The reconciliation issue described above was identified during the FY 2022/2023 audit and unfortunately the same budget shortfalls in the above-described categories, in different amounts, were carried over into the FY 2023/2024 budget, resulting in projected shortfalls in the amount of approximately $678,000. City of Banning Public Works Department 27 99 E. Ramsey St. • P.O. Box 998 • Banning, CA 92220-0998 • (951) 922-3269 • Fax (951) 922-3141 For FY 2023/2024, the City plans to contribute a General Fund contribution of $50,000 and also wishes to request that $500,000 of STA funds currently programmed to Project #24- 02 (Planned Maintenance and Operations Facility Upgrades), be utilized to offset the shortfall, therefore reducing the City’s request to $128,000 for FY 2023/2024. The pending upgrades will be postponed until the upcoming fiscal year. In summary, the City respectfully requests the consideration of the following requests: Shortfall in FY 2022/2023 - $127,156.91 Project #23-05 Closure – ($100,000) Additional funding request FY23 = $27,156.91 Projected shortfall in FY 2023/2024 - $678,000 Project #24-02 Postponement - ($500,000) General Fund Contribution - ($50,000) Additional funding request FY24 = $128,000 Total request to RCTC = $155,156.91. To mitigate similar issues from arising moving forward, the City is taking several proactive steps such as: quarterly budget meetings to review budget-to-actuals; review of the City’s Cost Allocation Plan to ensure expense allocations are accurate and inclusion of improved pension expense estimates. The City is also looking to upgrade legacy software used for budgetary purposes. Additional actions the City is taking to streamline operations, improve efficiencies, and increase revenues include: • The City will continue it’s free fare ridership program in order to increase its ridership to pre- covid volumes. The free fare program is funded by LCTOP funds; fares are covered by this funding source. • The City will implement it’s City Council approved Transit advertising program which will sell advertising space on bus shelters and on the interior/exterior of buses. • The City implemented route changes to interline Route 5 and Route 6 along with adding stops to the new Atwell community in an effort to improve efficiency and increase system reliability. • The City will continue to replace aging fleet in order to minimize the services required by the Fleet Department in an effort to reduce the cost allocation to Transit. Sincerely, Art Vela, Director of Public Works 28 99 E. Ramsey St. • P.O. Box 998 • Banning, CA 92220-0998 • (951) 922-3269 • Fax (951) 922-3141 Cc: Eric DeHate, Transit Manager Stephanie Sirls, Transit Manager Lincoln Bogard, Administrative Services Director Cornelio Datuin, Senior Accountant 29 Table 4.0 - Summary of Funding Requests - FY 2022/23 City of Banning Amendment # 4 Operating FARE LTF LTF - Deferred Revenue LTF-OB SGR PUC99313 SGR PUC99314 SGR-OB PUC99313 SGR-OB PUC99314 STA - Deferred Revenue STA - OB STA PUC99313 STA PUC99314ProjectTotal Amount of Funds Operating Assistance - Prev. Maint.$39,903 $22,766 $2,137 $15,000 Operating Assistance (BUS) (FY 2022/23)$1,745,000 $55,000 $1,690,000 $-425,362 $425,362 Operating Assistance (DAR) (FY 2022/23)$182,000 $5,500 $176,500 Sub-total Operating $1,966,903 $60,500 $1,866,500 $-425,362 $425,362 $22,766 $2,137 $0 $0 $0 $0 $15,000 $0 Capital FARE LTF LTF - Deferred Revenue LTF-OB SGR PUC99313 SGR PUC99314 SGR-OB PUC99313 SGR-OB PUC99314 STA - Deferred Revenue STA - OB STA PUC99313 STA PUC99314ProjectTotal Amount of Funds Bus Replacement 21-01 - 21-01 $0 $199 $-199 Bus Replacement B - 23-01 $1,100,000 $1,086,564 $13,436 Bus Stop Improvements and Transit Advertising - 23-03 $150,000 $150,000 CNG Rehabilitation - 23-02 $1,750,000 $1,750,000 Heavy Duty Hydraulic Lift Replacement - 23-05 $100,000 $100,000 Paratransit Scheduling Software - 23-04 $30,000 $30,000 Schedule Holders for Bus Stops - 09-08 $0 $-5,125 $5,125 Sub-total Capital $3,130,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $199 $-199 $-5,125 $5,125 $3,116,564 $13,436 Total Operating & Capital $5,096,903 $60,500 $1,866,500 $-425,362 $425,362 $22,766 $2,137 $199 $-199 $-5,125 $5,125 $3,131,564 $13,436 FY 2022/23 Projected Funding Details FARE $60,500 LTF $1,866,500 LTF - Deferred Revenue $-425,362 LTF-OB $425,362 SGR PUC99313 $22,766 SGR PUC99314 $2,137 STA PUC99313 $15,000 Total Estimated Operating Funding Request $1,966,903 SGR-OB PUC99313 $199 SGR-OB PUC99314 $-199 STA - Deferred Revenue $-5,125 STA - OB $5,125 STA PUC99313 $3,116,564 STA PUC99314 $13,436 Total Estimated Capital Funding Request $3,130,000 Total Funding Request $5,096,903 TransTrack Manager™Page 1 of 1 4/3/2024 14:56:54 ET 30 Table 4.0 - Summary of Funding Requests - FY 2023/24 City of Banning Amendment # 2 Operating FARE LCTOP OB LTF OTHR LCL SGR PUC99313 SGR PUC99314 STA PUC99313 STA PUC99314ProjectTotal Amount of Funds Operating Assistance - Prev. Maint.$90,000 $47,785 $2,215 $40,000 Operating Assistance (BUS) (FY 2023/24)$1,862,966 $68,938 $50,000 $1,676,670 $67,358 Operating Assistance (DAR) (FY 2023/24)$176,435 $7,162 $162,401 $6,872 Sub-total Operating $2,129,401 $76,100 $50,000 $1,839,071 $74,230 $47,785 $2,215 $40,000 $0 Capital FARE LCTOP OB LTF OTHR LCL SGR PUC99313 SGR PUC99314 STA PUC99313 STA PUC99314ProjectTotal Amount of Funds Bus Replacement B - 24-01 $850,000 $850,000 Bus Stop Improvements and Transit Advertising - 24-04 $50,000 $28,804 $21,196 CNG Rehabilitation - 24-03 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 Comprehensive Operating and Capital Needs Analysis - 24-06 $300,000 $300,000 Maintenance and Operations Facility Improvements - 24-02 $500,000 $500,000 Transit Bus Wrapping Program - 24-05 $100,000 $100,000 Sub-total Capital $2,800,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,778,804 $21,196 Total Operating & Capital $4,929,401 $76,100 $50,000 $1,839,071 $74,230 $47,785 $2,215 $2,818,804 $21,196 FY 2023/24 Projected Funding Details FARE $76,100 LCTOP OB $50,000 LTF $1,839,071 OTHR LCL $74,230 SGR PUC99313 $47,785 SGR PUC99314 $2,215 STA PUC99313 $40,000 Total Estimated Operating Funding Request $2,129,401 STA PUC99313 $2,778,804 STA PUC99314 $21,196 Total Estimated Capital Funding Request $2,800,000 Total Funding Request $4,929,401 TransTrack Manager™Page 1 of 1 4/3/2024 14:55:06 ET 31 Table 4.0 - Summary of Funding Requests - FY 2023/24 City of Banning Amendment # 3 Operating FARE LCTOP OB LTF OTHR LCL SGR PUC99313 SGR PUC99314 STA - OB STA PUC99313 STA PUC99314ProjectTotal Amount of Funds Operating Assistance - Prev. Maint.$90,000 $47,785 $2,215 $40,000 Operating Assistance (BUS) (FY 2022/23)$127,157 $27,157 $100,000 Operating Assistance (BUS) (FY 2023/24)$2,540,966 $68,938 $50,000 $1,804,670 $117,358 $500,000 Operating Assistance (DAR) (FY 2023/24)$176,435 $7,162 $162,401 $6,872 Sub-total Operating $2,934,558 $76,100 $50,000 $1,994,228 $124,230 $47,785 $2,215 $100,000 $540,000 $0 Capital FARE LCTOP OB LTF OTHR LCL SGR PUC99313 SGR PUC99314 STA - OB STA PUC99313 STA PUC99314ProjectTotal Amount of Funds Bus Replacement B - 24-01 $850,000 $850,000 Bus Stop Improvements and Transit Advertising - 24-04 $50,000 $28,804 $21,196 CNG Rehabilitation - 24-03 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 Comprehensive Operating and Capital Needs Analysis - 24-06 $300,000 $300,000 Heavy Duty Hydraulic Lift Replacement - 23-05 $-100,000 $-100,000 Transit Bus Wrapping Program - 24-05 $100,000 $100,000 Sub-total Capital $2,200,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $-100,000 $2,278,804 $21,196 Total Operating & Capital $5,134,558 $76,100 $50,000 $1,994,228 $124,230 $47,785 $2,215 $0 $2,818,804 $21,196 FY 2023/24 Projected Funding Details FARE $76,100 LCTOP OB $50,000 LTF $1,994,228 OTHR LCL $124,230 SGR PUC99313 $47,785 SGR PUC99314 $2,215 STA - OB $100,000 STA PUC99313 $540,000 Total Estimated Operating Funding Request $2,934,558 STA - OB $-100,000 STA PUC99313 $2,278,804 STA PUC99314 $21,196 Total Estimated Capital Funding Request $2,200,000 Total Funding Request $5,134,558 TransTrack Manager™Page 1 of 1 4/3/2024 15:14:09 ET 32 AGENDA ITEM 6F Agenda Item 6F RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: April 22, 2024 TO: Budget and Implementation Committee FROM: Monica Morales, Senior Management Analyst THROUGH: Lorelle Moe-Luna, Multimodal Services Director SUBJECT: Federal Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023 Federal Transit Administration’s Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Committee to recommend the Commission take the following action(s): 1) Receive and file an update on the Federal Fiscal Years (FFY) 2022 and 2023 Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The FTA Section 5310 grant program was established in 1975 and has been administered by Caltrans since its inception. The goal of the 5310 program is to improve mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities by removing barriers to transportation services and expanding the transportation mobility options available. Eligible applicants include private non-profit organizations and public agencies. FTA Section 5310 funds are divided between two types of projects: traditional and expanded. Traditional projects include capital projects such as vehicles and related equipment and must comprise at least 55 percent of the available funding. Expanded projects may include capital and operating expenses that exceed the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, improve access to fixed-route services, provide alternatives to public transportation that assist seniors and individuals with disabilities and comprise up to 45 percent of available funding. Projects may utilize 5310 funds for up to 100 percent of their eligible project costs. There are three (3) FTA Section 5310 funding categories: rural, small urbanized areas (UZA), and large UZA areas. The UZAs are defined by population and grouped by the United States Census Bureau. Rural areas have a population of less than 50,000 people, a small UZA has a population greater than 50,000 but less than 200,000 people, and anything larger than a population of 200,000 is a large UZA. Caltrans combines the funding for the rural and small urban areas to administer a competitive statewide call for projects. The large UZA category is also competitive, but funds for each large UZA remain in the respective regions. In Riverside County, there are three (3) Census designated large UZAs: Riverside-San Bernardino, Murrieta-Temecula-Menifee, and Cathedral City-Indio. As the grant program administrator, Caltrans develops a project 33 Agenda Item 6F management plan, which establishes the guidelines, application process, federal and grant administration requirements, and the selection and award of projects. Although Caltrans administers the program, the Commission is very engaged and plays an important role in the process. The Commission is responsible for developing a Public Transit-Human Services Coordinated Plan (Coordinated Plan) every four years as required by FTA. The Coordinated Plan is used to identify transit needs and strategies, with particular focus on seniors, persons with disabilities, and those that are truly needy. Commission staff provides concurrence that the proposed projects for the 5310 program are consistent with the Coordinated Plan. The Commission also offers technical assistance to applicants by holding workshops, reviewing applications, and preparing recipients for federal grant administration requirements. This not only helps strengthen the applications from the county, but also builds capacity amongst the service providers and leverages other Commission-funded programs such as the Measure A Specialized Transit Program. Lastly, the Commission programs the successful projects into the Federal Transportation Improvement Program. On June 14, 2023, Caltrans issued a call for projects for the FFYs 2022 and 2023 FTA Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program with applications due to Caltrans on August 30, 2023. Table 1 shows the available funding for the small urban and rural competitive call for projects. There was a total amount of $22,377,731 for the Small Urban and Rual Areas. Table 1. Available Funding for Small Urban and Rural, FFY 2022 and 2023 SMALL URBAN AND RURAL (STATEWIDE) Available Funding by UZA Statewide Small Urban FFY 2020 & FFY 2021 Two-Year Funding Available $22,377,731 Under the small urban and rural call for projects, one (1) applicant, Valley Resource Center, submitted two (2) projects totaling $212,000 from Riverside County. The Riverside County agency was successful in receiving project awards; and was 70 and 71 in the score priority list as shown in Attachment 1. Small urban and rural awards were adopted by the California Transportation Commission on March 21, 2024. Table 2 shows the available funding for the large UZA areas in Riverside County. There was a total of $3,352,536 million available for programming for the FFYs 2022 and 2023 grant cycle. 34 Agenda Item 6F Table 2. Available Funding for Large UZA Areas, FFY 2022 and 2023 LARGE URBANIZED AREA Available Funding by UZA Riverside – San Bernardino UZA Coachella Valley – Indio – Cathedral City UZA Murrieta – Temecula – Menifee UZA TOTAL FUNDS Available for Riverside County FFY 2020 & FFY 2021 Two-Year Funding Available $2,104,949 $682,789 $564,798 $3,352,536 Nine (9) agencies within Riverside County submitted grant applications requesting $3,102,688 for 18 projects. This includes 13 replacement vehicles and/or expansion vehicles, six (6) operating projects, and two (2) mobility management projects. A total of 18 projects were awarded. Caltrans announced final awards on January 5, 2024, as highlighted in Attachment 2. FISCAL IMPACT: This is a receive and file item to update the Commission on the awarded projects in the program. There is no financial impact to the Commission as Caltrans disburses the Section 5310 funds directly to the recipients. Attachments: 1) FFYs 2022 and 2023 Section 5310 funding recommendations – Small Urban and Rural Awards 2) FFYs 2022 and 2023 Section 5310 funding recommendations - Large Urbanized Areas Awards 35 FTA Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Final 2023 Program of Projects Attachment B - FTA Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities 2023 Program of Projects February 14, 2024 Small Urban and Rural Areas Prioritized List (score priority order) # AGENCY County Caltrans District Funding Type Project Type (1) Vin Year Miles FTA 5310 Share Local Match (covered by Federal Toll Credits) Project Total Cumulative (Federal $) Score TRADITIONAL PROJECTS 1 County of Sonoma, Human Services Department, Adult and Aging Division SON 4 Small Urban Mobility Management MM $ 217,184 $ 54,296 $ 271,480 $ 271,480 100 2 Solano Transportation Authority SOL 4 Small Urban Mobility Management MM $ 320,000 $ 80,000 $ 400,000 $ 671,480 97 3 Monterey-Salinas Transit MON 5 Small Urban Medium Bus R 85542 2013 270,748 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 811,480 94 4 Monterey-Salinas Transit MON 5 Small Urban Medium Bus R 85543 2013 270,934 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 951,480 94 5 Monterey-Salinas Transit MON 5 Small Urban Medium Bus R 12385 2013 244,208 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 1,091,480 94 6 Outreach & Escort Inc. SCL 4 Small Urban Mobility Management MM $ 319,910 $ 79,978 $ 399,888 $ 1,491,368 94 7 Butte County Association of Governments BUT 3 Small Urban Full Sized Van R 12721 2013 270,748 $ 83,200 $ 20,800 $ 104,000 $ 1,595,368 93 8 Butte County Association of Governments BUT 3 Small Urban Full Sized Van R 16128 2013 193,278 $ 83,200 $ 20,800 $ 104,000 $ 1,699,368 93 9 Butte County Association of Governments BUT 3 Small Urban Full Sized Van R 95251 2013 176,000 $ 83,200 $ 20,800 $ 104,000 $ 1,803,368 93 10 Butte County Association of Governments BUT 3 Small Urban Full Sized Van R 16125 2013 178,759 $ 83,200 $ 20,800 $ 104,000 $ 1,907,368 93 11 Butte County Association of Governments BUT 3 Small Urban Full Sized Van R 16124 2013 185,822 $ 83,200 $ 20,800 $ 104,000 $ 2,011,368 93 12 Imperial County Transportation Commission IMP 11 Small Urban Mobility Management $ 236,188 $ 59,047 $ 295,235 $ 2,306,603 92 13 United Cerebral Palsy San Luis Obispo - Ride On SLO 5 Small Urban Large Bus R 72794 2013 300,803 $ 116,800 $ 29,200 $ 146,000 $ 2,452,603 91 14 United Cerebral Palsy San Luis Obispo - Ride On SLO 5 Small Urban Large Bus R 07625 2015 285,151 $ 116,800 $ 29,200 $ 146,000 $ 2,598,603 91 15 United Cerebral Palsy San Luis Obispo - Ride On SLO 5 Small Urban Large Bus R 07635 2015 266,231 $ 116,800 $ 29,200 $ 146,000 $ 2,744,603 91 16 United Cerebral Palsy San Luis Obispo - Ride On SLO 5 Small Urban Large Bus R 07639 2015 243,245 $ 116,800 $ 29,200 $ 146,000 $ 2,890,603 91 17 United Cerebral Palsy San Luis Obispo - Ride On SLO 5 Small Urban Large Bus R 18071 2015 237,751 $ 116,800 $ 29,200 $ 146,000 $ 3,036,603 91 18 United Cerebral Palsy San Luis Obispo - Ride On SLO 5 Small Urban Minivan R 25843 2017 312,331 $ 71,200 $ 17,800 $ 89,000 $ 3,125,603 91 19 United Cerebral Palsy San Luis Obispo - Ride On SLO 5 Small Urban Minivan R 09852 2013 270,579 $ 71,200 $ 17,800 $ 89,000 $ 3,214,603 91 20 United Cerebral Palsy San Luis Obispo - Ride On SLO 5 Small Urban Minivan R 10210 2016 248,960 $ 71,200 $ 17,800 $ 89,000 $ 3,303,603 91 21 United Cerebral Palsy San Luis Obispo - Ride On SLO 5 Small Urban Large Bus R 10449 2014 312,591 $ 116,800 $ 29,200 $ 146,000 $ 3,449,603 91 22 Easy Lift Transportation, Inc. SBAR 5 Small Urban Minivan R 63030 2018 132,607 $ 71,200 $ 17,800 $ 89,000 $ 3,538,603 91 23 Community Bridges/Liftline SCZ 5 Small Urban Large Bus R 56951 2013 138,044 $ 116,800 $ 29,200 $ 146,000 $ 3,684,603 89 24 Community Bridges/Liftline SCZ 5 Small Urban Full Sized Van R 61408 2013 165,865 $ 83,200 $ 20,800 $ 104,000 $ 3,788,603 89 25 Community Bridges/Liftline SCZ 5 Small Urban Full Sized Van R 36862 2007 160,272 $ 83,200 $ 20,800 $ 104,000 $ 3,892,603 89 26 SMOOTH SBAR 5 Small Urban Large Bus R 12710 2013 173,390 $ 116,800 $ 29,200 $ 146,000 $ 4,038,603 89 27 SMOOTH SBAR 5 Small Urban Large Bus R 12714 2013 187,170 $ 116,800 $ 29,200 $ 146,000 $ 4,184,603 89 28 SMOOTH SBAR 5 Small Urban Large Bus R 12715 2013 187,394 $ 116,800 $ 29,200 $ 146,000 $ 4,330,603 89 29 SMOOTH SBAR 5 Small Urban Large Bus R 16131 2013 182,988 $ 116,800 $ 29,200 $ 146,000 $ 4,476,603 89 30 SMOOTH SBAR 5 Small Urban Larger Bus R 72776 2013 143,078 $ 156,000 $ 39,000 $ 195,000 $ 4,671,603 89 31 SMOOTH SBAR 5 Small Urban Large Bus R 32522 2013 153,523 $ 116,800 $ 29,200 $ 146,000 $ 4,817,603 89 32 Monterey-Salinas Transit MON 5 Small Urban Medium Bus R 08659 2015 201,312 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 4,957,603 89 33 Monterey-Salinas Transit MON 5 Small Urban Medium Bus R 12378 2015 212,479 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 5,097,603 89 34 Monterey-Salinas Transit MON 5 Small Urban Medium Bus R 02748 2018 201,170 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 5,237,603 89 35 Monterey-Salinas Transit MON 5 Small Urban Medium Bus R 02738 2018 217,189 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 5,377,603 89 36 Monterey-Salinas Transit MON 5 Small Urban Medium Bus R 02740 2018 204,176 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 5,517,603 89 37 Monterey-Salinas Transit MON 5 Small Urban Medium Bus R 02742 2018 213,362 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 5,657,603 89 38 Pace Solano SOL 4 Small Urban Small Bus R 32856 2008 135,899 $ 104,800 $ 26,200 $ 131,000 $ 5,788,603 89 39 Pace Solano SOL 4 Small Urban Large Bus R 32623 2011 123,764 $ 116,800 $ 29,200 $ 146,000 $ 5,934,603 89 (1)R = Replacement Vehicle MM = Mobility Management SE = Service Expansion Vehicle OE = Operating Equipment O = Operating Assistance Page 1 of 5 Source: California Transportation Commission March 21-22, 2024 Reference Number: 4.34 36 FTA Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Final 2023 Program of Projects Attachment B - FTA Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities 2023 Program of Projects February 14, 2024 Small Urban and Rural Areas Prioritized List (score priority order) # AGENCY County Caltrans District Funding Type Project Type (1) Vin Year Miles FTA 5310 Share Local Match (covered by Federal Toll Credits) Project Total Cumulative (Federal $) Score 40 Pace Solano SOL 4 Small Urban Small Bus R 32858 2008 137,795 $ 104,800 $ 26,200 $ 131,000 $ 6,065,603 89 41 San Luis Obispo Council of Governments/SLO Regional Rideshare SLO 5 Small Urban Mobility Management MM $ 396,381 $ 99,095 $ 495,476 $ 6,561,079 88 42 Milestones Development INC SOL 4 Small Urban Minivan R 20308 2014 87,627 $ 71,200 $ 17,800 $ 89,000 $ 6,650,079 88 43 Milestones Development INC SOL 4 Small Urban Medium Bus R 11712 2011 108,990 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 6,790,079 88 44 Milestones Development INC SOL 4 Small Urban Medium Bus R 11713 2011 94,303 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 6,930,079 88 45 Milestones Development INC SOL 4 Small Urban Chair Securements (20) OE $ 6,997 $ 1,749 $ 8,746 $ 6,938,825 87 46 Milestones Development INC SOL 4 Small Urban Cameras (40) OE $ 7,871 $ 1,968 $ 9,839 $ 6,948,664 86 47 Easy Lift Transportation, Inc. SBAR 5 Small Urban Minivan R 43256 2018 136,628 $ 71,200 $ 17,800 $ 89,000 $ 7,037,664 86 48 Easy Lift Transportation, Inc. SBAR 5 Small Urban Minivan R 16714 2018 157,258 $ 71,200 $ 17,800 $ 89,000 $ 7,126,664 86 49 Community Bridges/Liftline SCZ 5 Small Urban Full Sized Van R 64093 2016 127,607 $ 83,200 $ 20,800 $ 104,000 $ 7,230,664 84 50 Community Bridges/Liftline SCZ 5 Small Urban Full Sized Van R 68080 2016 129,371 $ 83,200 $ 20,800 $ 104,000 $ 7,334,664 84 51 Monterey-Salinas Transit MON 5 Small Urban Medium Bus R 02749 2018 196,551 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 7,474,664 84 52 Monterey-Salinas Transit MON 5 Small Urban Medium Bus R 02745 2018 189,289 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 7,614,664 84 53 Monterey-Salinas Transit MON 5 Small Urban Medium Bus R 09384 2019 193,752 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 7,754,664 84 54 Monterey-Salinas Transit MON 5 Small Urban Medium Bus R 09388 2019 182,885 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 7,894,664 84 55 Monterey-Salinas Transit MON 5 Small Urban Medium Bus R 09385 2019 185,717 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 8,034,664 84 56 Monterey-Salinas Transit MON 5 Small Urban Medium Bus R 09386 2019 197,331 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 8,174,664 84 57 Monterey-Salinas Transit MON 5 Small Urban Medium Bus R 09391 2019 179,698 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 8,314,664 84 58 Monterey-Salinas Transit MON 5 Small Urban Medium Bus R 09396 2019 177,054 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 8,454,664 84 59 Monterey-Salinas Transit MON 5 Small Urban Medium Bus R 09387 2019 175,180 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 8,594,664 84 60 United Cerebral Palsy of the North Bay, Inc. SON 4 Small Urban Minivan R 63550 2010 100,384 $ 71,200 $ 17,800 $ 89,000 $ 8,683,664 84 61 United Cerebral Palsy of the North Bay, Inc. SON 4 Small Urban Minivan R 36704 2013 66,784 $ 71,200 $ 17,800 $ 89,000 $ 8,772,664 84 62 Porterville Sheltered Workshop TUL 6 Small Urban Larger Bus R 90285 2013 220,226 $ 156,000 $ 39,000 $ 195,000 $ 8,967,664 83 63 Porterville Sheltered Workshop TUL 6 Small Urban Larger Bus R 90283 2013 224,934 $ 156,000 $ 39,000 $ 195,000 $ 9,162,664 83 64 Help Central Inc BUT 3 Small Urban Mobility Management MM $ 421,600 $ 105,400 $ 527,000 $ 9,689,664 83 65 Milestones Development INC SOL 4 Small Urban Computers (2) OE $ 1,102 $ 276 $ 1,378 $ 9,691,042 83 66 ARC Imperial Valley IMP 11 Small Urban Larger Bus R 19440 2013 235,576 $ 156,000 $ 39,000 $ 195,000 $ 9,886,042 82 67 ARC Imperial Valley IMP 11 Small Urban Larger Bus R 51978 2014 261,908 $ 156,000 $ 39,000 $ 195,000 $ 10,081,042 82 68 ARC Imperial Valley IMP 11 Small Urban Large Bus R 83331 2015 160,656 $ 116,800 $ 29,200 $ 146,000 $ 10,227,042 82 69 ARC Imperial Valley BUT 3 Small Urban Large Bus R 07641 2015 164,802 $ 116,800 $ 29,200 $ 146,000 $ 10,373,042 82 70 Valley Resource Center RIV 8 Small Urban Full Sized Van EL R 02711 2012 140,615 $ 86,400 $ 21,600 $ 108,000 $ 10,481,042 82 71 Valley Resource Center RIV 8 Small Urban Full Sized Van R 70038 2011 132,142 $ 83,200 $ 20,800 $ 104,000 $ 10,585,042 82 72 Work Training Center BUT 3 Small Urban Large Bus R 56954 2013 242,680 $ 116,800 $ 29,200 $ 146,000 $ 10,731,042 82 73 Work Training Center BUT 3 Small Urban Large Bus R 56962 2013 234,142 $ 116,800 $ 29,200 $ 146,000 $ 10,877,042 82 74 Work Training Center BUT 3 Small Urban Large Bus R 07598 2015 224,674 $ 116,800 $ 29,200 $ 146,000 $ 11,023,042 82 75 Napa Valley Transportation Authority NAPA 4 Small Urban Medium Bus R 36555 2011 136,938 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 11,163,042 82 76 Napa Valley Transportation Authority NAPA 4 Small Urban Medium Bus R 36556 2011 203,055 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 11,303,042 82 77 Napa Valley Transportation Authority NAPA 4 Small Urban Medium Bus R 36557 2011 219,916 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 11,443,042 82 78 Napa Valley Transportation Authority NAPA 4 Small Urban Medium Bus R 67457 2012 200,459 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 11,583,042 82 79 United Cerebral Palsy San Luis Obispo - Ride On SLO 5 Small Urban Large Bus R 62069 2017 191,680 $ 116,800 $ 29,200 $ 146,000 $ 11,729,042 81 100% LINE (1)R = Replacement Vehicle MM = Mobility Management SE = Service Expansion Vehicle OE = Operating Equipment O = Operating Assistance Page 2 of 5 37 FTA Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Final 2023 Program of Projects Attachment B - FTA Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities 2023 Program of Projects February 14, 2024 Small Urban and Rural Areas Prioritized List (score priority order) # AGENCY County Caltrans District Funding Type Project Type (1) Vin Year Miles FTA 5310 Share Local Match (covered by Federal Toll Credits) Project Total Cumulative (Federal $) Score Contingency List if Additional Funding Becomes Available 1 Monterey-Salinas Transit MON 5 Small Urban Medium Bus R 09395 2019 171,560 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 140,000 79 2 Monterey-Salinas Transit MON 5 Small Urban Medium Bus R 09392 2019 173,867 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 280,000 79 3 Monterey-Salinas Transit MON 5 Small Urban Medium Bus R 09390 2019 168,481 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 420,000 79 4 Monterey-Salinas Transit MON 5 Small Urban Medium Bus R 09392 2019 171,375 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 560,000 79 5 Monterey-Salinas Transit MON 5 Small Urban Medium Bus R 09394 2019 168,954 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 700,000 79 6 Monterey-Salinas Transit MON 5 Small Urban Medium Bus R 09389 2019 154,856 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 840,000 79 7 Milestones of Development INC SOL 4 Small Urban Small Bus SE $ 104,800 $ 26,200 $ 131,000 $ 971,000 79 8 Milestones of Development INC SOL 4 Small Urban Medium Bus SE $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 1,111,000 79 9 Work Training Center BUT 3 Small Urban Large Bus R 07593 2015 175,187 $ 116,800 $ 29,200 $ 146,000 $ 1,257,000 77 10 Work Training Center BUT 3 Small Urban Large Bus R 07621 2015 147,106 $ 116,800 $ 29,200 $ 146,000 $ 1,403,000 77 11 Transit Joint Powers Authority for Merced County MERC 10 Small Urban Medium Bus R 63720 2017 125,982 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 1,543,000 74 12 Transit Joint Powers Authority for Merced County MERC 10 Small Urban Medium Bus R 51678 2017 152,350 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 1,683,000 74 13 Transit Joint Powers Authority for Merced County MERC 10 Small Urban Medium Bus R 51679 2017 121,780 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 1,823,000 74 14 Transit Joint Powers Authority for Merced County MERC 10 Small Urban Medium Bus R 82482 2017 122,100 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 1,963,000 74 15 Transit Joint Powers Authority for Merced County MERC 10 Small Urban Medium Bus R 82486 2017 148,300 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 2,103,000 74 16 Transit Joint Powers Authority for Merced County MERC 10 Small Urban Medium Bus R 82484 2017 137,800 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 2,243,000 74 17 Transit Joint Powers Authority for Merced County MERC 10 Small Urban Medium Bus R 51680 2017 110,725 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 2,383,000 74 18 Transit Joint Powers Authority for Merced County MERC 10 Small Urban Medium Bus R 82483 2017 127,850 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 2,523,000 74 19 Transit Joint Powers Authority for Merced County MERC 10 Small Urban Medium Bus R 82485 2017 112,900 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 2,663,000 74 20 Creative Alternative for Living and Learning, Inc. SLO 5 Small Urban Medium Bus R 65400 2005 159,292 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 2,803,000 67 21 Redding Area Bus Aurthority SHA 2 Small Urban Small Bus R 05097 2010 138,908 $ 104,800 $ 26,200 $ 131,000 $ 2,934,000 67 22 Redding Area Bus Aurthority SHA 2 Small Urban Small Bus R 28048 2010 305,248 $ 104,800 $ 26,200 $ 131,000 $ 3,065,000 67 23 Redding Area Bus Aurthority SHA 2 Small Urban Small Bus R 80000 2011 260,222 $ 104,800 $ 26,200 $ 131,000 $ 3,196,000 67 24 Redding Area Bus Aurthority SHA 2 Small Urban Small Bus R 33567 2017 124,756 $ 104,800 $ 26,200 $ 131,000 $ 3,327,000 67 25 Creative Alternative for Living and Learning, Inc. SLO 5 Small Urban Full Sized Van SE $ 72,800 $ 18,200 $ 91,000 $ 3,418,000 56 26 Creative Alternative for Living and Learning, Inc. SLO 5 Small Urban Full Sized Van SE $ 72,800 $ 18,200 $ 91,000 $ 3,509,000 56 27 Creative Alternative for Living and Learning, Inc. SLO 5 Small Urban Full Sized Van SE $ 72,800 $ 18,200 $ 91,000 $ 3,600,000 56 28 Creative Alternative for Living and Learning, Inc. SLO 5 Small Urban Full Sized Van SE $ 72,800 $ 18,200 $ 91,000 $ 3,691,000 56 29 Redding Area Bus Aurthority SHA 2 Small Urban Scheduling Software OE $ 80,000 $ 20,000 $ 100,000 $ 3,791,000 55 30 Redding Area Bus Aurthority SHA 2 Small Urban Tablets (18) OE $ 8,000 $ 2,000 $ 10,000 $ 3,801,000 55 31 Redding Area Bus Aurthority SHA 2 Small Urban Mobility Management MM $ 200,000 $ 50,000 $ 250,000 $ 4,051,000 52 32 Redding Area Bus Aurthority SHA 2 Small Urban Mobility Management MM $ 200,000 $ 50,000 $ 250,000 $ 4,301,000 52 (1)R = Replacement Vehicle MM = Mobility Management SE = Service Expansion Vehicle OE = Operating Equipment O = Operating Assistance Page 3 of 5 38 FTA Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Final 2023 Program of Projects Attachment B - FTA Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities 2023 Program of Projects February 14, 2024 Small Urban and Rural Areas Prioritized List (score priority order) # AGENCY County Caltrans District Funding Type Project Type (1) Vin Year Miles FTA 5310 Share Local Match (covered by Federal Toll Credits) Project Total Cumulative (Federal $) Score TRADITIONAL PROJECTS 1 Humboldt Senior Resource Center HUM 1 Rural Full Sized Van SE $ 83,200 $ 20,800 $ 104,000 $ 104,000 100 2 Full Access & Coordinated Transportation, Inc. SAND 11 Rural Mobility Management MM $ 320,000 $ 80,000 $ 400,000 $ 504,000 96 3 Mendocino Transit Authority MEN 1 Rural Mobility Management MM $ 232,000 $ 58,000 $ 290,000 $ 794,000 95 4 Lake Links Inc. LAKE 1 Rural Mobility Management MM $ 320,000 $ 80,000 $ 400,000 $ 1,194,000 93 5 Tuolumne County Transit Agency TUO 10 Rural Mobility Management MM $ 101,330 $ 25,333 $ 126,663 $ 1,320,663 89 6 Tehama County Opportunity Center, INC TEH 2 Rural Small Bus R 28528 2011 242,720 $ 104,800 $ 26,200 $ 131,000 $ 1,451,663 87 7 Tehama County Opportunity Center, INC TEH 2 Rural Small Bus R 07619 2015 241,401 $ 104,800 $ 26,200 $ 131,000 $ 1,582,663 87 8 Tehama County Opportunity Center, INC TEH 2 Rural Small Bus R 54661 2009 136,528 $ 104,800 $ 26,200 $ 131,000 $ 1,713,663 87 9 Kings Rehabilitation Center KING 6 Rural Medium Bus R 62066 2017 35,583 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 1,853,663 86 10 Kings Rehabilitation Center KING 6 Rural Medium Bus R 62066 2017 54,595 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 1,993,663 86 11 Kings Rehabilitation Center KING 6 Rural Small Bus SE $ 104,800 $ 26,200 $ 131,000 $ 2,124,663 86 12 Humboldt Senior Resource Center HUM 1 Rural Medium Bus R 47254 2017 78,702 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 2,264,663 85 13 Humboldt Senior Resource Center HUM 1 Rural Medium Bus R 36508 2017 81,630 $ 112,000 $ 28,000 $ 140,000 $ 2,404,663 85 14 Humboldt Senior Resource Center HUM 1 Rural Minivan R 38496 2018 97,567 $ 71,200 $ 17,800 $ 89,000 $ 2,493,663 85 15 Humboldt Senior Resource Center HUM 1 Rural Minivan R 38499 2019 102,640 $ 71,200 $ 17,800 $ 89,000 $ 2,582,663 85 16 UCP of Central California FRSNO 6 Rural Large Bus SE $ 116,800 $ 29,200 $ 146,000 $ 2,728,663 84 17 The Arc of Amador and Calaveras AMA 10 Rural Minivan R 71836 2016 80,935 $ 71,200 $ 17,800 $ 89,000 $ 2,817,663 83 18 Willits Seniors Inc. MEN 1 Rural Minivan R 32264 2013 92,089 $ 71,200 $ 17,800 $ 89,000 $ 2,906,663 81 19 Willits Seniors Inc. MEN 1 Rural Small Bus R 09358 2014 103,323 $ 104,800 $ 26,200 $ 131,000 $ 3,037,663 81 20 Kings Rehabilitation Center KING 6 Rural Minivan R 62373 2016 136,246 $ 71,200 $ 17,800 $ 89,000 $ 3,126,663 78 21 Amador Transit AMA 10 Rural Mobility Management $ 160,000 $ 40,000 $ 200,000 $ 3,326,663 74 22 Nevada-Sierra Connecting Point Public Authority PLAC 3 Rural Mobility Management $ 160,000 $ 40,000 $ 200,000 $ 3,526,663 74 23 Nevada-Sierra Connecting Point Public Authority YUBA 3 Rural Mobility Management $ 160,000 $ 40,000 $ 200,000 $ 3,726,663 74 100% LINE Contingency List if Additional Funding Becomes Available Supplement approved projects (1)R = Replacement Vehicle MM = Mobility Management SE = Service Expansion Vehicle OE = Operating Equipment O = Operating Assistance Page 4 of 5 39 FTA Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Final 2023 Program of Projects Attachment B - FTA Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities 2023 Program of Projects February 14, 2024 Small Urban and Rural Areas Prioritized List (score priority order) # AGENCY County Caltrans District Funding Type Project Type (1) Vin Year Miles FTA 5310 Share Local Match (covered by Federal Toll Credits) Project Total Cumulative (Federal $) Score EXPANDED PROJECTS 1 Community Partners In Caring SBAR 5 Small Urban Operating Assistance O $ 218,747 $ 218,747 $ 437,494 $ 437,494 100 2 Monterey-Salinas Transit MON 5 Small Urban Operating Assistance O $ 435,000 $ 435,000 $ 870,000 $ 1,307,494 98 3 Faith in Action Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers of Solano County SOL 4 Small Urban Operating Assistance O $ 195,000 $ 195,000 $ 390,000 $ 1,697,494 96 4 County of Sonoma, Human Services Department, Adult and Aging Division SON 4 Small Urban Operating Assistance O $ 86,431 $ 86,431 $ 172,861 $ 1,870,355 95 5 Outreach & Escort, Inc. SCL 4 Small Urban Operating Assistance O $ 146,840 $ 146,840 $ 293,680 $ 2,164,035 93 6 ARC Imperial Valley IMP 11 Small Urban Operating Assistance O $ 187,500 $ 187,500 $ 375,000 $ 2,539,035 92 7 Easy Lift Transportation, Inc. SBAR 5 Small Urban Operating Assistance O $ 80,500 $ 80,500 $ 161,000 $ 2,700,035 90 8 Community Bridges/Liftline SCZ 5 Small Urban Operating Assistance O $ 131,000 $ 131,000 $ 262,000 $ 2,962,035 90 9 NCI Affiliates SLO 5 Small Urban Operating Assistance O $ 382,500 $ 382,500 $ 765,000 $ 3,727,035 90 10 Wilshire Community Services SLO 5 Small Urban Operating Assistance O $ 242,346 $ 242,346 $ 484,691 $ 4,211,726 88 100% LINE Contingency List if Additional Funding Becomes Available 1 Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County SCZ 5 Small Urban Operating Assistance O $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 70 2 Mental Health Client Action Network (MHCAN) SCZ 5 Small Urban Operating Assistance O $ 326,714 $ 326,714 $ 653,428 $ 753,428 52 3 Redding Area Bus Aurthority SHA 2 Small Urban Operating Assistance O $ 120,000 $ 120,000 $ 240,000 $ 993,428 52 4 Redding Area Bus Aurthority SHA 2 Small Urban Operating Assistance O $ 120,000 $ 120,000 $ 240,000 $ 1,233,428 52 EXPANDED PROJECTS 1 Lake Links Inc. LAKE 1 Rural Operating Assistance O $ 63,377 $ 63,377 $ 126,754 $ 126,754 94 2 Tehama County Transit Agency TEM 2 Rural Operating Assistance O $ 192,500 $ 192,500 $ 385,000 $ 511,754 92 3 Town of Truckee NEV 3 Rural Operating Assistance O $ 187,500 $ 187,500 $ 375,000 $ 886,754 92 4 Tuolumne County Transit Agency TUO 10 Rural Operating Assistance O $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 200,000 $ 1,086,754 92 5 Borrego Springs Community Resource Center SAND 11 Rural Operating Assistance O $ 94,877 $ 94,877 $ 189,753 $ 1,276,507 90 6 Coastal Seniors, Inc. MEN 1 Rural Operating Assistance O $ 150,000 $ 150,000 $ 300,000 $ 1,576,507 90 7 The Arc of Amador and Calaveras AMA 10 Rural Operating Assistance O $ 187,500 $ 187,500 $ 375,000 $ 1,951,507 90 8 Lake Transit Authority LAKE 1 Rural Operating Assistance O $ 150,000 $ 150,000 $ 300,000 $ 2,251,507 89 9 Reach Out Morongo Basin SBO 8 Rural Operating Assistance O $ 150,000 $ 150,000 $ 300,000 $ 2,551,507 88 10 Vintage House Senior Multi-purpose Center of Sonoma Valley SON 4 Rural Operating Assistance O $ 54,325 $ 54,325 $ 108,650 $ 2,660,157 88 11 Area 1 Agency on Aging HUM 1 Rural Operating Assistance O $ 25,072 $ 25,072 $ 50,143 $ 2,710,300 82 100% LINE Contingency List if Additional Funding Becomes Available 1 Tuolumne County Transit Agency TUO 10 Rural Operating Assistance O $ 31,722 $ 31,722 $ 63,443 $ 63,443 81 2 Common Ground Senior Services CALA 10 Rural Operating Assistance O $ 286,819 $ 286,819 $ 573,637 $ 637,080 80 3 Eastern Sierra Transit Authority INYO 9 Rural Operating Assistance O $ 36,750 $ 36,750 $ 73,500 $ 710,580 80 4 City of Rio Vista SOL 4 Rural Operating Assistance O $ 150,000 $ 150,000 $ 300,000 $ 1,010,580 74 5 Humboldt Medi-Trans HUM 1 Rural Operating Assistance O $ 125,000 $ 125,000 $ 250,000 $ 1,260,580 56 6 North Coast Opportunities, Inc. MEN 1 Rural Operating Assistance O $ 271,797 $ 271,797 $ 543,593 $ 1,804,173 56 (1)R = Replacement Vehicle MM = Mobility Management SE = Service Expansion Vehicle OE = Operating Equipment O = Operating Assistance Page 5 of 5 40 FTA Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities 2023 Program of Projects - Large Urbanized Areas (LUZAs) - January 5, 2024 #Agency Caltrans District Large UZA Region PA/NP (1) Project Description Vehicles/Equipment (2)Q Toll Credit Match FTA 5310 Share Total Project $Score 1 Mobility Matters 4 Antioch NP Operating Assistance 75,925$ 75,925$ 151,850$ 82 2 Mobility Matters 4 Antioch NP Mobility Management 63,622$ 254,487$ 318,109$ 82 3 Eastern Contra Costa Transit Agency 4 Antioch PA Operating Assistance 77,569$ 77,569$ 155,138$ 76 4 VistaAbility 4 Antioch NP One (R) Full Sized Van 1 20,800$ 83,200$ 104,000$ 56 5 ARC of Bakersfield 6 Bakersfield NP Two (R) Medium Buses 2 59,000$ 236,000$ 295,000$ 93 6 ARC of Bakersfield 6 Bakersfield NP Four (R) Full Sized Vans 4 87,600$ 350,400$ 438,000$ 93 7 New Advances for People with Disabilities 6 Bakersfield NP One (R) Small Bus 1 28,278$ 113,114$ 141,392$ 78 8 New Advances for People with Disabilities 6 Bakersfield NP Two (R) Full Sized Vans 2 43,800$ 175,200$ 219,000$ 78 9 City of Lafayette: Lamorinda Spirit Van 4 Concord PA Operating Assistance 116,488$ 116,488$ 232,976$ 96 10 Choice in Aging 4 Concord NP Operating Assistance 106,925$ 106,925$ 213,850$ 85 11 Mobility Matters 4 Concord NP Mobility Management 111,304$ 445,215$ 556,519$ 82 12 Mobility Matters 4 Concord NP Operating Assistance 113,867$ 113,867$ 227,734$ 82 13 VistaAbility 4 Concord NP Two (SE) Minivans 2 35,600$ 142,400$ 178,000$ 68 14 VistaAbility 4 Concord NP One (R) Full Sized Van 1 20,800$ 83,200$ 104,000$ 68 15 VistaAbility 4 Concord NP One (R) Minivan 1 17,800$ 71,200$ 89,000$ 68 16 Angel View, Inc.8 Indio Cathedral NP One (R) Medium Bus 1 29,000$ 116,000$ 145,000$ 100 17 Desert Access and Mobility Inc.8 Indio Cathedral NP Operating Assistance 141,591$ 141,591$ 283,181$ 90 18 Independent Living Partnership 8 Indio Cathedral NP Operating Assistance 33,045$ 33,045$ 66,089$ 88 19 Angel View, Inc.8 Indio Cathedral NP Operating Assistance 95,000$ 95,000$ 190,000$ 86 20 Desert ARC 8 Indio Cathedral NP Four (R) Large Buses 4 19,299$ 477,197$ 596,496$ 71 21 MOVE Stanislaus Transportation 10 Modesto NP Three (R) Full Sized Vans 3 62,400$ 249,600$ 312,000$ 90 22 MOVE Stanislaus Transportation 10 Modesto NP Two (SE) Small Buses 2 38,241$ 152,966$ 191,207$ 89 23 MOVE Stanislaus Transportation 10 Modesto NP Operating Assistance 182,984$ 182,984$ 365,968$ 60 24 Care-A-Van Transit Systems, Inc.8 Murrieta-Temecula NP Operating Assistance 172,946$ 172,946$ 345,892$ 93 25 Care-A-Van Transit Systems, Inc.8 Murrieta-Temecula NP One (R) Small Bus 1 28,200$ 112,800$ 141,000$ 85 26 Care-A-Van Transit Systems, Inc.8 Murrieta-Temecula NP One (SE) Minivan 1 17,800$ 71,200$ 89,000$ 85 27 Riverside Transit Authority 8 Murrieta-Temecula PA Mobility Management 97,057$ 388,228$ 485,285$ 84 28 Vocational Improvement Program, Inc.8 Riverside-San Bernardino NP Five (SE) Full Sized Vans EL 5 108,000$ 432,000$ 540,000$ 91 29 Omnitrans 8 Riverside-San Bernardino PA Mobility Management 50,924$ 203,695$ 254,619$ 90 30 U.S. Vets Inland Empire 8 Riverside-San Bernardino NP Operating Assistance 96,662$ 96,662$ 193,324$ 88 31 Vocational Improvement Program, Inc.8 Riverside-San Bernardino NP One (SE) Minivan 1 17,800$ 71,200$ 89,000$ 88 32 Riverside Transit Agency 8 Riverside-San Bernardino PA Mobility Management 150,655$ 602,619$ 753,274$ 84 33 Valley Resource Center Inc.8 Riverside-San Bernardino NP One (R) Large Bus 1 29,800$ 119,200$ 149,000$ 82 34 Valley Resource Center Inc.8 Riverside-San Bernardino NP One (R) Small Bus 1 26,800$ 107,200$ 134,000$ 82 35 OPARC 8 Riverside-San Bernardino NP One (R) Small Bus 1 26,200$ 104,800$ 131,000$ 81 36 OPARC 8 Riverside-San Bernardino NP Four (R) Full Sized Vans EL 4 86,400$ 345,600$ 432,000$ 81 37 OPARC 8 Riverside-San Bernardino NP Two (R) Full Sized Vans 2 41,600$ 166,400$ 208,000$ 81 38 Valley Resource Center Inc.8 Riverside-San Bernardino NP One (R) Medium Bus 1 28,600$ 114,400$ 143,000$ 81 39 Valley Resource Center Inc.8 Riverside-San Bernardino NP One (R) Full Sized Van EL 1 21,400$ 85,600$ 107,000$ 81 40 City of Norco 8 Riverside-San Bernardino PA One (R) Medium Bus 1 30,000$ 120,000$ 150,000$ 79 41 Omnitrans 8 Riverside-San Bernardino PA Two (R) Large Buses (CNG)2 58,400$ 233,600$ 292,000$ 68 42 City of Moreno Valley 8 Riverside-San Bernardino PA Operating Assistance 85,000$ 85,000$ 170,000$ 64 43 City of Moreno Valley 8 Riverside-San Bernardino PA One (R) Larger Bus 1 41,000$ 164,000$ 205,000$ 60 (1) PA = Public Agency NP = Non-Profit (2) R = Replacement SE = Service Expansion Page 1 of 4 Source: Department of Transportation | Caltrans BlackCat 41 FTA Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities 2023 Program of Projects - Large Urbanized Areas (LUZAs) - January 5, 2024 #Agency Caltrans District Large UZA Region PA/NP (1) Project Description Vehicles/Equipment (2)Q Toll Credit Match FTA 5310 Share Total Project $Score 44 United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Sacramento, Inc.3 Sacramento NP Operating Assistance 394,500$ 394,500$ 789,000$ 95 45 United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Sacramento, Inc.3 Sacramento NP Six (R) Large Buses 6 175,200$ 700,800$ 876,000$ 95 46 United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Sacramento, Inc.3 Sacramento NP Two (R) Small Buses 2 52,400$ 209,600$ 262,000$ 95 47 United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Sacramento, Inc.3 Sacramento NP Cameras (13)13 7,903$ 31,610$ 39,513$ 95 48 United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Sacramento, Inc.3 Sacramento NP Tablets (13)13 12,967$ 51,869$ 64,836$ 95 49 United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Sacramento, Inc.3 Sacramento NP Four (SE) Small Buses 4 104,800$ 419,200$ 524,000$ 93 50 United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Sacramento, Inc.3 Sacramento NP One (SE) Full Sized Van EL 1 21,600$ 86,400$ 108,000$ 93 51 Elk Grove Adult Community Training 3 Sacramento NP Two (R) Small Buses 2 52,400$ 209,600$ 262,000$ 88 52 Elk Grove Adult Community Training 3 Sacramento NP One (R) Full Sized Van 1 20,800$ 83,200$ 104,000$ 88 53 Asian Community Center of Sacramento Valley, Inc. 3 Sacramento NP Four (R) Minivans 4 178,000$ 178,000$ 356,000$ 86 54 Asian Community Center of Sacramento Valley, Inc. 3 Sacramento NP Operating Assistance 365,198$ 365,198$ 730,395$ 85 55 Asian Community Center of Sacramento Valley, Inc. 3 Sacramento NP 1 (SE) Small Bus 1 26,200$ 104,800$ 131,000$ 84 56 NorCal Services for Deaf & Hard of Hearing 3 Sacramento NP Operating Assistance 64,740$ 64,740$ 129,479$ 79 57 Marin County Transit District 4 San Francisco-Oakland PA Mobility Management 119,592$ 478,366$ 597,958$ 96 58 Friends of Children with Special Needs 4 San Francisco-Oakland NP Operating Assistance 477,302$ 477,302$ 954,603$ 92 59 Peninsula Jewish Community Center 4 San Francisco-Oakland NP Operating Assistance 210,000$ 210,000$ 420,000$ 92 60 Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA)4 San Francisco-Oakland NP Operating Assistance 61,174$ 61,174$ 122,347$ 91 61 Center for Elders' Independence 4 San Francisco-Oakland NP Two (R) Medium Buses 2 56,000$ 224,000$ 280,000$ 89 62 Marin County Transit District 4 San Francisco-Oakland PA Operating Assistance 380,270$ 380,270$ 760,539$ 88 63 On Lok Senior Health Services 4 San Francisco-Oakland NP Three (R) Full Sized Vans EL 3 64,800$ 259,200$ 324,000$ 88 64 On Lok Senior Health Services 4 San Francisco-Oakland NP Wheel Chair Tie-Downs (20)20 4,461$ 4,461$ 8,921$ 88 65 San Francisco Municipal Transportation Authority 4 San Francisco-Oakland PA Mobility Management 19,808$ 79,232$ 99,040$ 88 66 Vivalon, Inc. 4 San Francisco-Oakland NP Operating Assistance 117,251$ 117,251$ 234,501$ 86 67 Friends of Children with Special Needs 4 San Francisco-Oakland NP Two (SE) Minivans 2 35,600$ 142,400$ 178,000$ 84 68 Friends of Children with Special Needs 4 San Francisco-Oakland NP One (R) Minivan 1 17,800$ 71,200$ 89,000$ 84 69 Family Bridges 4 San Francisco-Oakland NP Two (R) Medium Buses 2 56,000$ 224,000$ 280,000$ 83 70 Family Bridges 4 San Francisco-Oakland NP One (R) Minivan 1 17,800$ 71,200$ 89,000$ 83 71 Peninsula Family Service 4 San Francisco-Oakland NP Operating Assistance 150,000$ 150,000$ 300,000$ 83 72 The Center for Independent Living 4 San Francisco-Oakland NP Operating Assistance 125,000$ 125,000$ 250,000$ 83 73 Mobility Matters 4 San Francisco-Oakland NP Operating Assistance 50,000$ 50,000$ 100,000$ 82 (1) PA = Public Agency NP = Non-Profit (2) R = Replacement SE = Service Expansion Page 2 of 442 FTA Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities 2023 Program of Projects - Large Urbanized Areas (LUZAs) - January 5, 2024 #Agency Caltrans District Large UZA Region PA/NP (1) Project Description Vehicles/Equipment (2)Q Toll Credit Match FTA 5310 Share Total Project $Score 74 Mobility Matters 4 San Francisco-Oakland NP Mobility Management 20,324$ 81,296$ 101,620$ 82 75 Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA)4 San Francisco-Oakland NP Two (R) Medium Buses 2 56,000$ 224,000$ 280,000$ 81 76 Vivalon, Inc. 4 San Francisco-Oakland NP One (R) Larger Bus 1 39,000$ 156,000$ 195,000$ 75 77 Vivalon, Inc. 4 San Francisco-Oakland NP Nine (R) Large Buses 9 262,800$ 1,051,200$ 1,314,000$ 75 78 Vivalon, Inc. 4 San Francisco-Oakland NP Tablets (65)65 12,000$ 48,000$ 60,000$ 75 79 Vivalon, Inc. 4 San Francisco-Oakland NP Laptops (23)23 8,600$ 34,400$ 43,000$ 75 80 Self-Help for the Elderly 4 San Francisco-Oakland NP Two (R) Large Buses 2 58,400$ 233,600$ 292,000$ 74 81 Self-Help for the Elderly 4 San Francisco-Oakland NP One (R) Medium Bus 1 28,000$ 112,000$ 140,000$ 74 82 Self-Help for the Elderly 4 San Francisco-Oakland NP Computers (8)8 1,600$ 6,400$ 8,000$ 74 83 Self-Help for the Elderly 4 San Francisco-Oakland NP Software (4)4 6,000$ 24,000$ 30,000$ 74 84 Self-Help for the Elderly 4 San Francisco-Oakland NP One (R) Minivan 1 17,800$ 71,200$ 89,000$ 74 85 On Lok Senior Health Services 4 San Francisco-Oakland NP Operating Assistance 100,000$ 100,000$ 200,000$ 70 86 The Center for Independent Living 4 San Francisco-Oakland NP Mobility Management 19,339$ 77,358$ 96,697$ 70 87 West Valley Community Services 4 San Jose NP Operating Assistance 162,709$ 162,709$ 325,417$ 96 88 Outreach and Escort, Inc.4 San Jose NP Mobility Management 346,588$ 1,386,350$ 1,732,938$ 94 89 Outreach and Escort, Inc.4 San Jose NP Operating Assistance 184,100$ 184,100$ 368,200$ 94 90 Friends of Children with Special Needs 4 San Jose NP Operating Assistance 225,000$ 225,000$ 450,000$ 93 91 Avenidas 4 San Jose NP Operating Assistance 155,442$ 155,442$ 310,883$ 91 92 Friends of Children with Special Needs 4 San Jose NP Three (SE) Minivans 3 53,400$ 213,600$ 267,000$ 82 93 County of Sonoma, Human Services Department, Adult and Aging Division 4 Santa Rosa PA Mobility Management 33,600$ 134,400$ 168,000$ 98 94 Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa 4 Santa Rosa NP Operating Assistance 69,762$ 69,762$ 139,524$ 94 95 County of Sonoma, Human Services Department, Adult and Aging Division 4 Santa Rosa PA Operating Assistance 22,500$ 22,500$ 45,000$ 94 96 Becoming Independent 4 Santa Rosa NP Two (R) Small Buses 2 52,400$ 209,600$ 262,000$ 91 97 City of Santa Rosa 4 Santa Rosa PA Two (R) Medium Buses 2 44,544$ 178,175$ 222,719$ 91 98 San Joaquin Regional Transit District 10 Stockton PA Operating Assistance 192,805$ 192,805$ 385,610$ 76 99 Lodi Memorial Hospital Association, Inc. Adult Day Services 10 Stockton NP One (R) Minivan 1 17,800$ 71,200$ 89,000$ 70 100 Service First of Northern California 10 Stockton NP Two (SE) Minivans 2 35,600$ 142,400$ 178,000$ 69 101 Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Stockton 10 Stockton NP Mobility Management 52,643$ 210,573$ 263,216$ 63 102 Foothill AIDS Project 8 Victorville-Hesperia NP Operating Assistance 81,983$ 81,983$ 163,966$ 90 103 Victor Valley Community Services Council 8 Victorville-Hesperia NP Operating Assistance 76,153$ 76,153$ 152,305$ 89 104 Victor Valley Transit Authority 8 Victorville-Hesperia PA Three (R) Small Buses 3 86,975$ 347,899$ 434,874$ 67 (1) PA = Public Agency NP = Non-Profit (2) R = Replacement SE = Service Expansion Page 3 of 443 FTA Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities 2023 Program of Projects - Large Urbanized Areas (LUZAs) - January 5, 2024 #Agency Caltrans District Large UZA Region PA/NP (1) Project Description Vehicles/Equipment (2)Q Toll Credit Match FTA 5310 Share Total Project $Score 105 Porterville Sheltered Workshop 6 Visalia NP One (R) Larger Buses 1 39,000$ 156,000$ 195,000$ 83 106 City of Visalia 6 Visalia PA Mobility Management 45,772$ 183,090$ 228,862$ 73 107 City of Visalia 6 Visalia PA Mobility Management 13,739$ 54,957$ 68,696$ < 50 (1) PA = Public Agency NP = Non-Profit (2) R = Replacement SE = Service Expansion Page 4 of 444 AGENDA ITEM 7 Agenda Item 7 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: April 22, 2024 TO: Budget and Implementation Committee FROM: Sergio Vidal, Chief Financial Officer Michele Cisneros, Deputy Director of Finance THROUGH: Aaron Hake, Deputy Executive Director SUBJECT: Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024/25 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Committee to recommend the Commission take the following action(s): 1)Discuss, review, and provide guidance on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget; and 2)Conduct a public hearing to receive input and comments on the proposed FY 2024/25 Budget on May 8 and June 12, 2024, and thereafter close the public hearing. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Staff completed the initial budget preparation process culminating with the attached executive summary for the proposed FY 2024/25 Budget. The policy goals and objectives approved by the Commission on March 13 formulate the basis for the upcoming FY 2024/25 budget. The long-term policy goals that support the Commission’s objectives considered during the preparation of the budget relates to promoting quality of life; achieving operations excellence; connecting the economy; being a responsible partner; and maintaining fiscal accountability. The Commission’s budget is primarily project-driven and includes service-driven enterprise operations such as the Interstate 15 and State Route 91 Express Lanes. As a project driven-agency, the Commission accumulates funds, or reserves over time, for specific projects and programs – resulting in the flexibility to adjust project development or programs in the event of an economic downturn. The proposed FY 2024/25 Budget (Attachment 1), Table 18 anticipates that total uses will exceed sources by approximately $161 million. Similar to prior years, accumulated reserves will fund the deficiency, largely related to the use of fund balance for the following projects: •Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCEP) - SB 125 funding •Approved Regional Arterial call for projects funded by both Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees (TUMF) and Measure A regional arterial revenues. 45 Agenda Item 7 Furthermore, Tables 18-20 (Attachment 1) provide a summary of budgeted sources and uses from multiple perspectives (comparative, operating and capital, and fund type). Sources The proposed budget for FY 2024/25 reflects sources at approximately $1.12 billion, including transfers in, a 9 percent increase from the prior year revised budget. The break-out is as follows: FY 2024/25 – Proposed Budget (Sources) Operating Revenues $ 934,699,300 Transfers In $ 189,389,100 Sources - Total $1,124,088,400 The increase is largely attributable to higher intergovernmental revenues related to TIRCEP funding, gains in investment income, and increased toll related revenue offset by decreases in transfers in due to reduced surplus funding related to the 15/91 Express Lanes Connector project. Measure A and Local Transportation Fund (LTF) revenues combined remain largely the same when compared to the previous fiscal year. The County continues to experience strong economic activity within its general retail sector which includes brick and mortar stores along with e- commerce firms. State Transit Assistance is estimated to be in alignment with prior year collections, largely due continued elevated costs related to diesel fuel sales. Due to higher cash balances and continued higher than anticipated interest rates the investment yield has been adjusted, translating to an estimated $19 million from the prior year. Furthermore, the estimated sources represents a cautiously optimistic outlook to the County’s economic activity. Key trends to be monitored by staff impacting our estimates include but not limited to following unemployment rate, interest, and inflation rates. Uses FY 2024/25 uses is estimated to be approximately $1.29 billion, representing a seven percent increase from the prior year budget. The break-out is as follows: FY 2024/25 – Proposed Budget (Uses) Operating Expenditures $1,096,177,800 Transfers In $ 189,389,100 Uses - Total $1,285,566,900 The increase is largely related to increases in the following categories Public and Specialized Transit; Rail Maintenance and Operations; and Management Services, offset by decreases in Capital Highway, Rail, and Regional Arterials; and Toll Operations. 46 Agenda Item 7 Public and Specialized Transit increase is due to funding in the upcoming fiscal year for the one-time formula-based Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) and Zero Emission Transit Capital Program (ZETCP) that was developed under Senate Bill 125. Projects under TIRCP and ZETCP include zero-emission infrastructure for transit operators, Coachella Valley Rail environmental analysis, and grade separations. Rail Maintenance and Operations category increase is due to increased funding for Coachella Valley Rail and Station Maintenance projects. Management Services includes funding for one-time expenditure for a county-wide traffic relief plan initiative, office-space improvements, along with the increase of two new positions that include an Administrative Supervisor/Executive Assistant and Financial Budget Manager. Decreases in Capital Highway, Rail and Regional Arterials category are primarily related to lower expenditures related to the 71/91 and 15/91 Express Lanes Connector Projects as they near completion; offset by increases in funding for right of way acquisition purchases in connection with the SR-79 Realignment Project; Smart Freeways; MCP #3 Construction project; I-15 Express Lanes-Southern Extension; and Riverside Third Street Grade Separation projects. Toll Operations uses are down in the upcoming fiscal year due largely to the completion of the 15/91 Express Lanes Connector Project. Also, the FY 2024/25 budget includes funding for one new position for a Toll Financial Manager. Since the Commission is primarily project-driven, personnel costs represent less than two percent of budgeted expenditures totaling approximately $19.9 million. As approved by the Executive Committee, on April 10, 2024, budgeted personnel costs reflect the following changes for the upcoming fiscal year: Changes in Personnel Costs - FY 2024/25: •The 3.0 position increases are related to the recruitment of an Administrative Supervisor/Executive Assistant, Financial Budget Manager, and Toll Financial Manager; •Reclassification and salary adjustments of two FTEs; •Four (4) percent pool for performance merit-based salary increases; and Four (4) percent annual salary range cost of living adjustment (COLA). The COLA only applies to the Commission’s salary range structure and is not automatically applied to the current employees’ salaries. The COLA adjustment is based on the percent change to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) – covering Riverside, CA for the 12-month period ending December 31, rounded to the nearest half a percent, with a maximum adjustment of 4 percent. This is based on Board policy. Therefore, the COLA will be equal to the CPI, but no less than 0 percent and no greater than 4 percent. The CPI for the All-Urban Wage Earners, covering Riverside, CA for the most recent 12-month period ending December 31, 2023 exceeded 4 percent. In accordance with the Board’s previous action, CPI was capped at 4 percent and applied to the Commission’s salary range structure for FY 2024/25. 47 Agenda Item 7 With the FY 2024/25 Budget, the Commission will continue to move forward current capital projects to construction, thereby providing a stimulus to the local economy. Significant capital projects and its current project phase are as follows: Construction and/or Design-Build Phase: •71/91 Connector Project •I-15 Express Lanes – Southern Extension •Jurupa Ave Grade Separation •SB125 Grade Separation (TIRCEP Funding) •Smart Freeways •Santa Ana River Trail (West of SR-71) •City of Riverside – 3rd Street Grade Separation •South Perris Station & Layover Facility Expansion Right of way acquisitions Phase: •SR-79 Realignment Project •Mid-County Parkway (MCP) #2 and #3 •Beamont Portrero Interchange Phase II •Calimesa Realignment of Calimesa Blvd. •Santa Ana River Trail (West of SR-71) Preliminary engineering, and final design, Phase(s): •Mid-County Parkway (MCP) #3 •I-15 Express Lanes Project-Southern Extension •SB125 Grade Separation (TIRCEP Funding) •Various On-Call Measure A and TUMF Regional Arterial projects •Coachella Valley Rail Corridor – Tier II •Perris Valley Line layover facility Other major capital projects: •Pass-through funding for Measure A local streets and roads •Several commuter rail station upgrades and improvements Table 21 in the executive summary presents a summary of highway, regional arterial, rail, and regional conservation program projects. A public hearing to allow for public comment on the proposed budget is required prior to the adoption of the proposed budget, including proposed salary schedule. Accordingly, staff recommends the Commission opens the public hearing on May 8, continues the public hearing to June 12 followed by adoption of the proposed FY 2024/25 Budget. In accordance with the Commission’s fiscal policies, the budget must be adopted no later than June 15 of each year. 48 Agenda Item 7 A summary of the proposed FY 2024/25 Budget is as follows: Proposed FY 2024/25 Budget Revenues and other financing sources: Sales taxes-Measure A and Local Transportation Funds $ 437,000,000 Reimbursements (federal, state, and local) 276,348,300 Transportation Uniform Mitigation Funds, including reimbursements 30,610,000 State Transit Assistance 38,619,900 Tolls, penalties, and fees 119,373,000 Other revenues 767,500 Interest on investments 31,980,600 Transfers in 189,389,100 Total revenues and other financing sources 1,124,088,400 Expenditures and other financing uses: Personnel salaries and fringe benefits 19,954,000 Professional services 27,492,800 Support services 21,377,800 Projects and operations 925,947,500 Capital outlay 10,046,000 Debt service (principal and interest) 91,359,300 Transfers out 189,389,100 Total expenditures and other financing uses 1,285,566,900 Excess (deficiency) of revenues and other financing sources over (under) expenditures and other financing uses (161,478,500) Beginning fund balance (projected) 1,761,159,700 Ending fund balance (projected) $ 1,599,681,200 At its June 12 Commission meeting, staff will present the entire budget document with detailed narratives and the FY 2024/25 salary schedule. Attachment: Executive Summary for the Proposed FY 2024/25 Budget 49 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION The budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25 is presented to the Board of Commissioners (Board) and the citizens of Riverside County. The budget outlines the projects and programs the Commission plans to undertake during the year and appropriates expenditures to accomplish these tasks. The budget also shows the funding sources and fund balances for these projects and programs. This document serves as the Commission’s monetary guideline for the fiscal year. To provide the reader a better understanding of the projects and programs, staff included descriptive information regarding each department and major programs and projects. This budget is presented based on the best available economic information. The Board and staff will continuously monitor, assess, and re-prioritize the budgeted revenues and expenditures as necessary. The discussion in each department includes a review of accomplishments, major initiatives, and key assumptions. POLICY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES As approved at its March 13, 2024 meeting, the Commission is driven by four core mission statements and underlying goals for the residents of Riverside County and the transportation system upon which they rely: QUALITY OF LIFE RCTC is focused on improving life for the people of Riverside County and empowering them to live life at their pace. Choice RCTC empowers the residents of Riverside County to choose how to safely get to where they are going. Environmental Stewardship RCTC protects and preserves the County’s environment for its residents as the managing agency of the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority. RCTC also preserves the environment by designing and operating energy efficient and water conserving facilities and implementing sustainable practices for its capital projects. Mobility RCTC provides access, equity, and choice in transportation; RCTC is a multimodal mobility partner. Equity RCTC supports transportation services and projects that address inequities, especially those in rural, low income, and disadvantaged communities. Access RCTC projects and programs are the connection to employment, housing, schools, community institutions, parks, medical facilities, and shopping in the region, and should be equitably accessible to all communities served. Goods Movement RCTC facilitates the funding and delivery of projects that mitigate the impact of increased goods movement flow through Riverside County and advocates for a reasonable balance between the need to maintain the supply chain and to protect public health. RCTC identifies solutions to reduce truck congestion and community impacts from the flow of goods from nearby ports. Public Engagement RCTC is committed to engaging Riverside County residents through ongoing two- way public communication and outreach. FY 2024/25 BUDGET 150 OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE RCTC is a responsible and conservative steward of taxpayer dollars. State of Good Repair RCTC invests in road safety and maintenance in its residents’ neighborhoods as well as sustainable practices to maintain its stations and facilities. Promises Fulfilled Projects are completed on-time, on-budget; RCTC delivers on its promises as a steward of Riverside County residents’ investment. Efficiency RCTC operates in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Innovation RCTC seeks to implement innovative transportation solutions. Information RCTC seeks to provide information to the public that is transparent and easily accessible; ensures customers receive prompt, dependable, and quality service. CONNECTING THE ECONOMY RCTC is a driver of economic growth in Riverside County. Workforce Mobility RCTC improves the economy by creating a robust workforce-to-workplace system; RCTC fosters workforce development by improving transportation access from housing to employment and education centers. Population Growth Since 1976, RCTC has been responsible for connecting the County’s economy as the County’s population has quadrupled from 550,000 to nearly 2.5 million today. RCTC is sensitive to each geographic area’s unique needs. Economic Impact RCTC has invested over $4.8 billion in the County’s economy in both Measure A and toll revenues, which has a multiplier impact in terms of jobs and economic opportunity throughout Riverside County. RESPONSIBLE PARTNER RCTC partners with local, tribal, regional, and state governments to deliver transportation projects and programs. Streets and Roads RCTC has invested over $1.5 billion in local priorities for maintaining streets and roads and fixing potholes. Transit RCTC partners with transit operators to provide residents mobility choices, flexibility, intercity and intercounty connectivity, and access—especially during a post-pandemic recovery. Active Transportation Facilities RCTC continually improves its stations for better bicycle and pedestrian access and partners with agencies within the County to promote active transportation alternatives, including the building of regional trails and bicycle and pedestrian facilities in accordance with local general plans and active transportation plans. Grants RCTC is a steward of state and federal grants to leverage Measure A dollars and improve mobility for our communities. Local Measure A Value RCTC invests Measure A dollars into projects and programs that benefit local communities throughout the County. Partnerships RCTC strives to form collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders in both the public and private sector to ensure support for projects and programs, relief from regulations, and to find solutions for shared challenges. Staff used these core mission statements and goals to prepare this budget and develop the following short-term objectives to further guide the planning for the FY 2024/25 budget. 2 Riverside County Transportation Commission51 CAPITAL PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY • Continue preliminary engineering, design, right of way acquisition, and/or construction of projects included in the Western County Highway Delivery Plan and development of those projects that improve operations of Metrolink commuter rail service. • Continue as the lead agency for delivering of the Coachella Valley Rail corridor project (CV Rail corridor). • Continue design on the I-15 Express Lanes Project Southern Extension (ELPSE) project. • Commence Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) and right of way acquisition for the SR-79 corridor project, segment 3. • Continue to support operations planning and design of projects led by other agencies. • Continue as lead agency for partner agency projects, continue preliminary engineering of the I-10/Highland Springs Avenue Interchange project, continue environmental clearance, design, and construction efforts for the Santa Ana River Trail, continue final design and begin construction on the SR-60/Potrero Boulevard interchange phase II project, commence design of the I-15 Franklin interchange project, and commence development of project study reports for I-15 Wildomar Trail and I-15 Bundy Canyon Road interchanges. • Consider opportunities to implement technology-based strategies, or Smart Freeway projects, to manage traffic, reduce congestion and pollution, increase safety, and improve the quality of commutes. Continue implementation of the Smart Freeway project on I-15 in Temecula. • Maintain and enhance communication and collaboration with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to improve the Commission’s ability to deliver critical projects. • Collaborate with local jurisdictions to implement Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) regional arterial program projects and facilitate the delivery of eligible arterial improvements in western Riverside County (Western County). • Continue active engagement in state and federal efforts to streamline and modernize the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to improve the Commission’s ability to deliver critical projects. OPERATIONS • Efficiently operate the 91 and 15 Express Lanes and achieve high customer satisfaction through reduction in congestion, mobility improvements, and management of demand. • Efficiently and cost effectively operate the nine Commission owned and operated commuter rail stations and 91/ Perris Valley Line (PVL) rail corridor to ensure reliable high quality commuter rail service. • Efficiently provide motorist assistance services so that motorists can conveniently travel and use transportation facilities as safely as possible. REGIONAL PROGRAMS • Proactively engage state and federal legislators and agencies to advance principles identified in the adopted Legislative Platform to ensure that the Commission receives due consideration for transportation projects and funding to key regional needs and mobility choice. • Monitor transit trends and the associated economic, social, and public health factors that impact ridership and create barriers to transit growth. • Continue to subsidize reliable and cost-effective Metrolink commuter rail service to and from Riverside County; the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) is the operator of Metrolink. • Provide continued leadership in the planning and development for the CV Rail corridor. • Support innovative programs that provide transit assistance in rural areas as well as for riders with special transit needs. • Promote cost controls and operating efficiency for transit operators. • Maintain effective partnerships among commuters, employers, and government to increase the efficiency of our transportation system by encouraging and promoting telework and motorized and non-motorized transportation alternatives such as vanpools. FY 2024/25 BUDGET 352 MANAGEMENT SERVICES • Maintain close communication with Commissioners and educate policy makers on all issues of importance to the Commission including Measure A and key Commission funding sources. • Develop and execute a communication, public information, and community engagement strategy for the purposes of education, partnership building, information sharing, and customer service. • Maintain administrative program delivery costs below the policy threshold of 4% of Measure A revenues; the FY 2024/25 Management Services budget is 1.61% of Measure A revenues. • Maintain administrative salaries and benefits at less than 1% of Measure A revenues; the FY 2024/25 administrative salaries and benefits is 0.53% of Measure A revenues. • Maintain prudent cash reserves to provide for unplanned expenditures or economic downturns. • Continue communicating current and anticipated financial performance for RCTC issued debt financings ensuring the corresponding rating is achieved and issued by the applicable rating agencies. • Establish and maintain revenues and related reserves generated from toll operations to be available for debt service in accordance with toll supported debt agreements, maintenance, repair and rehabilitation, administration, operations, and capital projects within the corridor. LINKING COMMISSION AND DEPARTMENTAL MISSION STATEMENTS The following matrix (Table 1) illustrates the linkage of the Commission’s core mission statements described in this section to the individual departmental mission statements included in each department’s section. TABLE 1 – RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COMMISSION AND DEPARTMENTAL MISSION STATEMENTS Department Quality of Life Operational Excellence Connecting the Economy Responsible Partner Management Services Executive Management X X X X Administration X External Affairs X X X X Finance X Regional Programs Planning and Programming X X X X Rail Maintenance and Operations X X X X Public and Specialized Transit X X X X Commuter Assistance X X X X Motorist Assistance X X X X Regional Conservation X X X X Capital Project Development and Delivery X X X X Toll Operations X X X X BUDGET OVERVIEW Total Sources (Table 2) are budgeted at $1,124,088,400, a 9% increase over FY 2023/24 budget. The increase is primarily a result of the intergovernmental revenues related to the 71/91 connector, SR-79 realignment, Mid County Parkway (MCP), Smart Freeway, 15 Express Lanes — Southern Extension, Santa Ana River Trail, rail station rehabilitation, and SB 125 projects. Total sources are comprised of revenues of $934,699,300 and transfers in of $189,389,100. The projected fund balance at June 30, 2024, available for expenditures/expenses (excluding amounts restricted for debt service of $12,767,300 and advances receivable of $13,335,000) is $1,735,057,400. Accordingly, total funding available, less transfers in for the FY 2024/25 budget totals $2,669,756,700. 4 Riverside County Transportation Commission53 TABLE 2 – SOURCES FY 2023-2025 FY 22/23 Actual FY 23/24 Revised Budget FY 23/24 Projected FY 24/25 Budget Dollar Change Percent Change Measure A Sales Tax $ 287,428,800 $ 280,000,000 $ 280,000,000 $ 282,000,000 $ 2,000,000 1 % LTF Sales Tax 156,282,400 155,000,000 155,000,000 155,000,000 – – % STA Sales Tax 41,608,700 38,394,500 39,775,900 38,619,900 225,400 1 % Intergovernmental 203,308,300 205,888,400 300,833,900 276,348,300 70,459,900 34 % TUMF Revenue 33,732,400 31,000,000 30,431,500 30,610,000 (390,000) -1 % Tolls, Penalties, and Fees 112,597,800 97,989,000 124,894,900 119,373,000 21,384,000 22 % Other Revenue 3,035,100 723,500 1,718,200 767,500 44,000 6 % Investment Income 31,453,700 13,242,700 34,218,500 31,980,600 18,737,900 141 % Transfers In 210,051,200 212,463,600 194,644,400 189,389,100 (23,074,500) -11 % TOTAL Sources $ 1,079,498,400 $ 1,034,701,700 $ 1,161,517,300 $ 1,124,088,400 $ 89,386,700 9 % Riverside County has specific competitive advantages over nearby coastal counties (Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego), including housing that is more available and affordable, as well as plentiful commercial real estate and land available for development at lower costs. Riverside County’s economy is benefiting from employment gains that are a function of the County’s ability to attract businesses with lower commercial rents and a skilled labor force. Population migration to the Inland Empire (i.e., Riverside and San Bernardino counties) occurred due to these employment opportunities and a lower cost of living compared to the coastal counties. Stability in the local labor and housing markets have contributed to sales tax revenue stability as noted on Chart 3. CHART 3 – SOURCES: FIVE-YEAR TREND Measure A Sales Tax LTF Sales Tax STA Sales Tax TUMF Federal, State, Local Revenues Toll Revenue Transfers In Debt Proceeds, Premium Gains (Loss) FY 20/21 Actual FY 21/22 Actual FY 22/23 Actual FY 23/24 Projected FY 24/25 Budget $0 $20,000,000 $40,000,000 $60,000,000 $80,000,000 $100,000,000 $120,000,000 $140,000,000 $160,000,000 $180,000,000 $200,000,000 $220,000,000 $240,000,000 $260,000,000 $280,000,000 $300,000,000 $320,000,000 $340,000,000 Regardless of current and future economic conditions, the Commission faces formidable ongoing challenges in providing needed infrastructure enhancements to support a population and an economy that has outgrown the capacity of its existing infrastructure. The foundation of the regional economy continues to retain many of the fundamental positive attributes that fueled its earlier growth, including more affordable real estate with proximity to coastal communities, a large pool of skilled workers, and increasing wealth and education levels. While the Commission’s primary revenues are the Measure A and LTF sales taxes, other revenues and financing sources are required to fund the Commission’s programs and projects as illustrated in Chart 4. The Commission receives Measure A and LTF sales tax revenues from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). FY 2024/25 BUDGET 554 CHART 4 – SOURCES: MAJOR CATEGORIES 25% Measure A Sales Tax 25% Intergovernmental 17% Transfers In 14% LTF Sales Tax 11% Tolls, Penalties, and Fees 3% Investment Income 3% STA Sales Tax 3% TUMF Revenue After considering the state of the local economy, staff projects Measure A sales tax revenues of $282,000,000 for FY 2024/25. This is approximately a 1% change from the FY 2023/24 projection of $280,000,000. Generally, the Commission reassesses its sales tax revenue projections at midyear based on the economy and revenue trends; however, the Commission anticipates more frequent reviews throughout FY 2024/25 as other key economic indicators become known such as the region’s inflation and unemployment rate. On behalf of the County, the Commission administers the LTF for public transportation needs, local streets and roads, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The majority of LTF funding received by the County and available for allocation is distributed to all public transit operators in the County. The Commission receives allocations for administration, planning, and programming in addition to funding for Western County rail operations included in the commuter rail Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP). LTF sales tax revenue is budgeted at $155,000,000, and remains flat from the FY 2023/24 $155,000,000 projection. A statewide sales tax on motor vehicle diesel fuel generates STA funds, which the State Controller allocates by formula to the Commission for allocations to the County’s public transit operators. SB 1 provides additional STA revenues, including State of Good Repair (SGR) funds for transit maintenance, rehabilitation, and capital projects. The FY 2024/25 STA/SGR allocations, based on recent State estimates, is $38,619,900. Intergovernmental revenues include reimbursement revenues from federal sources of $75,121,600, state sources of $128,027,600, and local agencies of $73,199,100 for highway and rail capital projects, rail operations and station maintenance, commuter assistance, and motorist assistance programs as well as planning and programming activities. The increase of 34% in FY 2024/25 compared to the FY 2023/24 budget is related to increases in state reimbursements primarily related to south Perris station layover facility expansion and SB 125 grade separation and transit projects, offset by decreases in reimbursements for the 71/91 connector. Other state reimbursements will fund the MCP projects, Regional Early Action Plan (REAP 2.0), and station rehabilitation and improvement projects. Federal reimbursements provide funding for the I-15 Express Lanes — Southern Extension, MCP, Smart Freeways, and station rehabilitation and improvement projects. Local reimbursements will fund the I-15 Express Lanes — Northern Extension, right of way acquisition for the SR-79 realignment, Santa Ana River Trail Extension, continued funding for prior fiscal year approved regional arterial projects, rideshare services, and regional conservation. Reimbursement revenues vary from year to year depending on project activities and funding levels. Based on an amended Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG), the Commission receives 45.7% of TUMF revenues (as updated by the most recent Nexus study). TUMF represents fees assessed on new residential and commercial development in Western County. The Commission projects FY 2024/25 TUMF fees at $30,610,000 which includes the $30,000,000 projection in TUMF fees and an additional $610,000 in TUMF Zone reimbursements related to I-10 Highland Springs interchange project. 6 Riverside County Transportation Commission55 FY 2023/24 marked the seventh complete fiscal year of toll operations for the RCTC 91 Express Lanes following substantial completion of the 91 Project in March 2017. Since opening and through February 2020, the RCTC 91 Express Lanes traffic and toll revenues surpassed initial 2013 financing assumptions and an updated Riverside County 91 Express Lanes Extension Investment Grade Traffic and Revenue Study approved by the Commission in December 2018. The Commission estimates FY 2024/25 toll revenues, penalties and fees of $80,694,000, a decrease from the FY 2023/24 projected revenues of $83,657,500. However, the FY 2024/25 increase from the FY 2023/24 budget by $9,500,000 is due to increased traffic within the corridor. FY 2023/24 marked the third full year of toll operations for the 15 Express Lanes following substantial completion of the I-15 Express Lanes Project and opening of the 15 Express Lanes in April 2021. For FY 2024/25, the Commission projects $38,679,000 in toll revenues, penalties and fees for the 15 Express Lanes and reflects a decrease from the FY 2023/24 projected revenues of $41,237,400. However, the FY 2024/25 budget is an increase from the FY 2023/24 budget due largely to higher congestion within the southern corridor of the enterprise. Other revenue of $767,500 includes property management generated from properties acquired in connection with various highway and rail properties. The Commission anticipates a 141% increase in FY 2024/25 investment income from the FY 2023/24 budget due to higher investment yields and cash balances. The FY 2024/25 budget conservatively estimates investment income at a 2% investment yield. Transfers in of $189,389,100 relate to the transfer of LTF funding for general administration, planning and programming, rail operations, and rail station rehabilitation and development projects; approved interfund allocations for specific projects and administrative cost allocations; and debt service requirements from highway, new corridors, and regional arterial funds. Total uses (Table 3), including transfers out of $189,389,100, are budgeted at $1,285,566,900 a 7% increase from the prior year budget amount of $1,200,898,100. Program expenditures and transfers out totaling $1,162,774,800 represent 90% of total budgeted uses in FY 2024/25. Program costs increased 7% from $1,083,372,800 in FY 2023/24 due to projects and programs identified below. TABLE 3 – USES FY 2023-2025 FY 22/23 Actual FY 23/24 Revised Budget FY 23/24 Projected FY 24/25 Budget Dollar Change Percent Change Capital Highway, Rail, and Regional Arterials $ 375,368,800 $ 550,669,400 $ 340,206,600 $ 503,552,800 $ (47,116,600) -9 % Capital Local Streets and Roads 86,821,000 84,545,100 84,680,400 85,122,200 577,100 1 % Commuter Assistance 4,038,500 6,819,200 3,791,200 7,811,200 992,000 15 % Debt Service 91,756,300 91,416,200 91,416,200 91,359,300 (56,900) – % Management Services 20,111,300 26,109,100 22,138,200 31,432,800 5,323,700 20 % Motorist Assistance 7,362,500 8,952,100 4,958,300 6,690,500 (2,261,600) -25 % Planning and Programming 6,093,900 30,400,500 14,050,000 31,384,400 983,900 3 % Public and Specialized Transit 169,884,800 244,828,000 205,616,900 388,750,800 143,922,800 59 % Rail Maintenance and Operations 37,889,700 59,102,100 51,606,100 67,623,100 8,521,000 14 % Regional Conservation 8,476,300 11,034,600 9,793,500 14,213,700 3,179,100 29 % Toll Operations 107,458,400 87,021,800 66,553,100 57,626,100 (29,395,700) -34 % TOTAL Uses $ 915,261,500 $ 1,200,898,100 $ 894,810,500 $ 1,285,566,900 $ 84,668,800 7 % Note: Management Services includes Executive Management, Administration, External Affairs, and Finance. Capital highway, rail, and regional arterials budgeted uses of $503,552,800 are 9% lower compared to the FY 2023/24 budget due to decreases in project activities related to 15/91 Express Lanes connector, Moreno Valley/March Field rail upgrade, 71/91 Connector, Hamner Bridge Widening, and the 91 project; offset by increases in project funding for the SR-79 realignment right of way activities, Jurupa Avenue grade separation, I-15 Express Lanes — southern extension, MCP, Smart Freeways, Western County Measure A and TUMF 2009 regional arterial projects, Santa Ana River Trail, Coachella Valley Rail Corridor, rail station development and rehabilitation projects. FY 2024/25 BUDGET 756 Local streets and roads expenditures of $85,122,200 reflect an increase of $577,100 over the FY 2023/24 budget and represent the disbursement of 2009 Measure A sales tax revenues to local jurisdictions for the construction, repair, and maintenance of local streets and roads. Commuter assistance budgeted expenditures of $7,811,200 are 15% higher than the FY 2023/24 budget due to launching of a new free rail pass program and transit trainer program. Debt service of $91,359,300 is comparable to the FY 2023/24 budget. Management services expenditures of $31,432,800 increased 20% due to staffing for two new positions — Administrative Supervisor/Executive Assistant and Financial Budget Manager; transportation relief planning; technology equipment upgrades; and office improvements and expansion projects. Motorist assistance expenditures of $6,690,500 decreased 25% primarily due to transfers out for SAFE matching funds to FSP services and commuter assistance special projects required in the prior year. Planning and programming budgeted expenditures of $31,384,400 increased 3% due to increased projects and operation activities in connection with LTF disbursements for planning and programming, other agency projects, and special studies related to REAP 2.0 and toll lanes. Public and specialized transit budgeted expenditures of $388,750,800 are 59% higher than the FY 2023/24 budget due to the expiration of federal stimulus funds (CARES Act, Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, and American Rescue Plan Act of 2021) available in prior years to help respond to COVID-19 impacts rather than traditional operating subsidies to public transit operators. Additionally, the increase reflects project funding for SB125 projects for engineering in the amount of $21,200,000 and construction of $35,000,000 approved through an amendment to the Budget Act of 2023, which provided formula Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) and Zero-Emission Transit Capital Program (ZETCP) to funding agencies such as the Commission. TIRCP funds are eligible for transit operations and capital improvements as well as other grade separations. ZETCP funds are only available to public transit operators eligible to receive STA funds. The rail maintenance and operations budgeted expenditures of $67,623,100 are 14% higher than the FY 2023/24 budget due to rail station security guards, program management, utilities, and Metrolink Operations. Regional conservation budgeted expenditures of $14,213,700 reflects a third full year serving as the managing agency for the RCA. FY 2024/25 reflects an increase of $3,179,100 or 29% due to monitoring and management contracts. RCA will reimburse the Commission 100% of the costs incurred to manage the RCA. Toll operations expenses are budgeted at $57,626,100 to manage the operations, maintenance, and capital support of the RCTC 91 Express Lanes and 15 Express Lanes. The 34% decrease for toll operation expenses is a result of lower transfer of surplus toll revenues required for the 15/91 Express Lanes Connector project due to completion. The FY 2024/25 includes a new position for a Toll Financial Manager. Chart 5 is an illustration of total uses included in the FY 2024/25 budget by major categories. 8 Riverside County Transportation Commission57 CHART 5 – USES: MAJOR CATEGORIES 39% Capital Highway, Rail, and Regional Arterials 30% Public and Specialized Transit 7% Debt Service 7% Capital Local Streets and Roads 5% Rail Maintenance and Operations 4% Toll Operations 2% Management Services 2% Planning and Programming 1% Regional Conservation 1% Commuter Assistance 1% Motorist Assistance COMMISSION PERSONNEL The Commission’s salaries and benefits total $19,954,400 for FY 2024/25. This represents an increase of $2,390,500 or 14% over the FY 2023/24 budget of $17,563,900 (Chart 6). The 3.0 FTE position increase is related to the recruitment of an Administrative Supervisor/Executive Assistant, Financial Budget Manager, and Toll Financial Manager; reclassification and salary adjustments of two FTEs; reclassification of two FTEs with no financial impact; a 4% pool for performance merit-based salary increases; and a 4% annual salary range structure cost of living adjustment (COLA). The COLA only applies to the to the Commission’s salary range structure and is not automatically applied to the current employees’ salaries. In June 2019, the Board approved the COLA will be predicated on the percent change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) – All Urban Wage Earners, covering Riverside, CA for the 12-month period ending December 31, rounded to the nearest half percent, with a maximum adjustment of 4%. The COLA will be equal to the CPI, but no less than 0% and no greater than 4%. The CPI for the All Urban Wage Earners, covering Riverside, CA for the 12-month period ending December 31, 2023 was 4.7%. In accordance with the Board’s action, CPI was capped at 4% and applied to the Commission’s salary range structure for FY 2024/25. Significant variances in prior years (Chart 6) are primarily due to reorganization of the toll program, the addition of three new positions, and a full year serving as the managing agency for the RCA in FY 2021/22; an increase to the Commission’s contribution to employee health benefits in FY 2022/23; and the addition of three new FTE positions, and the reclassification of four existing positions in FY 2024/25. The Commission’s salary schedule for FY 2024/25 is included in Appendix B and complies with Government Code §20636 “Compensation Earnable” and California Code of Register §570.5, “Requirements for a Publicly Available Pay Schedule.” FY 2024/25 BUDGET 958 CHART 6 – SALARIES AND BENEFITS COST: FIVE-YEAR COMPARISON FY 20/21 Actual FY 21/22 Actual FY 22/23 Actual FY 23/24 Projected FY 24/25 Budget $10,000,000 $12,000,000 $14,000,000 $16,000,000 $18,000,000 $20,000,000 The 84 FTE positions included in the FY 2024/25 budget (Table 4) reflects an increase of three FTEs and the reclassification of four FTEs from the FY2023/24 budget. Management continues its commitment with its intent for the Commission’s enabling legislation requiring a lean organization. The Commission will continue providing staff the tools needed to ensure an efficient and productive work environment. However, small should not be viewed in an absolute context; it is relative to the required tasks and the demands to be met. TABLE 4 – FULL-TIME EQUIVALENTS BY DEPARTMENT FY FY 2023 - 2025 FY 22/23 FY 23/24 FY 24/25 Executive Management 1.0 1.0 0.9 Administration 8.1 9.2 11.3 External Affairs 3.7 3.9 4.1 Finance 11.2 10.5 11.1 Planning and Programming 4.6 6.2 6.4 Rail Maintenance and Operations 3.1 4.1 4.5 Public and Specialized Transit 2.6 2.7 3.0 Commuter Assistance 1.2 1.3 1.2 Motorist Assistance 1.2 1.5 1.2 Regional Conservation 17.0 18.1 17.6 Capital Project Development and Delivery 11.4 14.7 13.7 Toll Operations 7.9 7.8 9.0 TOTAL 73.0 81.0 84.0 10 Riverside County Transportation Commission59 The Commission provides a comprehensive package of benefits to employees. The package includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, workers’ compensation, tuition assistance, sick and vacation leave, retirement benefits in the form of participation in CalPERS, postretirement health care, deferred compensation, and employee assistance program. Chart 7 illustrates the compensation components. CHART 7 – PERSONNEL SALARIES AND BENEFITS 65% Salaries 17% Retirement 17% Health 1% Other Fringes DEPARTMENT INITIATIVES Staff prepared each department’s budget based on key assumptions, accomplishments in FY 2023/24, major initiatives for FY 2024/25, and department goals and related objectives. Tables 5 through 16 present the key initiatives and summary of expenditures/expenses for each department. The department budgets section contains detailed discussions about each department. FY 2024/25 BUDGET 1160 EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT • Continue project development and delivery as the key Measure A priority. • Foster growth in usage of express lanes and ensure their financial success. • Continue planning efforts to advance passenger rail service in the CV Rail corridor. • Advocate for state and federal investments in transportation to fund needed transportation priorities in the County and stimulate the local economy. • Maintain regional cooperation and collaboration as a significant effort consistent with the philosophy and mission of the Commission. • Support a comprehensive digital, in-person, and community-based public outreach program to build awareness of the Commission and its role in the community. • Maintain an effective mid-sized transportation agency with dedicated staff. TABLE 5 – EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT FY 22/23 Actual FY 23/24 Revised Budget FY 23/24 Projected FY 24/25 Budget Dollar Change Percent Change Personnel $ 520,200 $ 536,500 $ 502,700 $ 426,000 $ (110,500) -21 % Professional 76,400 300,000 200,000 2,300,000 2,000,000 667 % Support 74,000 130,900 211,700 231,400 100,500 77 % TOTAL $ 670,600 $ 967,400 $ 914,400 $ 2,957,400 $ 1,990,000 206 % ADMINISTRATION • Provide high quality support services to the Commission and to internal and external customers. • Maintain an accurate and efficient electronic records management system. • Provide timely communications and high-quality support services to Commissioners. • Update technology to improve internal processes and interaction with the public. • Support and develop a motivated workforce with a framework of activities and practices that comply with employment laws and regulations. • Manage a centralized procurements process in order to strengthen controls and ensure consistency in the application of procurement policies and procedures and adherence to applicable laws and regulations. • Support outreach activities to encourage disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) and small business enterprise (SBE) participation in various contracts. TABLE 6 – ADMINISTRATION FY 22/23 Actual FY 23/24 Revised Budget FY 23/24 Projected FY 24/25 Budget Dollar Change Percent Change Personnel $ 1,073,200 $ 1,290,700 $ 1,093,900 $ 2,051,300 $ 760,600 59 % Professional 1,101,500 1,187,100 1,169,000 2,238,000 1,050,900 89 % Support 1,048,000 1,635,800 1,404,900 3,926,600 2,290,800 140 % Capital Outlay 90,000 1,365,000 115,000 2,150,000 785,000 58 % TOTAL $ 3,312,700 $ 5,478,600 $ 3,782,800 $ 10,365,900 $ 4,887,300 89 % 12 Riverside County Transportation Commission61 EXTERNAL AFFAIRS • Develop effective partnerships with transportation providers and community stakeholders to communicate a unified message to Congress, State Legislature, and to other state and federal officials regarding mobility and transportation funding needs. • Advocate on behalf of Riverside County’s interests and local authority associated with the planning, programming, and delivery of transportation improvements, especially as it relates to the State's continued incorporation of competing priorities, ranging from climate goals to housing goals, into transportation policies and funding programs. • Advocate policy positions in the State Legislature and in Congress that advance the County’s transportation interests. • Continue a leadership role in formulating a countywide direction on federal and state transportation policies. • Conduct a concerted outreach effort to federal and state representatives on local transportation issues. • Use modern technology to support a robust public communication and engagement effort focusing on accessible and transparent communication of the Commission’s projects and programs. • Engage and seek understanding of the Riverside County’s community-based stakeholders to build trust and gain support to inform the decision-making process. • Build awareness and support for the RCA and the implementation of the MSHCP. TABLE 7 – EXTERNAL AFFAIRS FY 22/23 Actual FY 23/24 Revised Budget FY 23/24 Projected FY 24/25 Budget Dollar Change Percent Change Personnel $ 864,900 $ 798,700 $ 785,900 $ 899,200 $ 100,500 13 % Professional 647,400 1,306,000 786,000 952,000 (354,000) -27 % Support 45,100 324,800 70,200 285,000 (39,800) -12 % Capital Outlay – 5,000 5,000 – (5,000) -100 % TOTAL $ 1,557,400 $ 2,434,500 $ 1,647,100 $ 2,136,200 $ (298,300) -12 % FINANCE • Proactively monitor, assess, manage, and minimize financial impacts on the Commission’s programs and projects to the maximum extent possible. • Continue appropriate uses of long- and short-term financing to advance the Commission’s 2009 Measure A projects. • Provide support to the RCTC 91 Express Lanes and 15 Express Lanes toll operations contractor back offices to ensure the proper accounting of toll revenues and operations and maintenance costs. • Keep abreast of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) technical activities affecting the Commission’s accounting and financial reporting activities and implement new pronouncements. • Upgrade the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to benefit all staff in the management of accounting and project information and automation of a paperless workflow system. • Continue software implementations and updates that enhance process improvements and streamline efficiencies. • Protect the Commission’s cash resources by regular monitoring of short and long-term investment practices to ensure consistency with Commission approved investment policy. FY 2024/25 BUDGET 1362 TABLE 8 – FINANCE FY 22/23 Actual FY 23/24 Revised Budget FY 23/24 Projected FY 24/25 Budget Dollar Change Percent Change Personnel $ 1,993,100 $ 2,052,800 $ 1,988,500 $ 2,333,600 $ 280,800 14 % Professional 1,140,600 2,372,400 1,694,100 2,021,500 (350,900) -15 % Support 1,070,500 1,879,900 1,347,100 466,600 (1,413,300) -75 % Capital Outlay 356,100 840,000 734,000 1,058,000 218,000 26 % Transfers Out 10,010,300 10,083,500 10,035,200 10,093,600 10,100 – % TOTAL $ 14,570,600 $ 17,228,600 $ 15,798,900 $ 15,973,300 $ (1,255,300) -7 % PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING • Monitor funding authority and responsibility related to the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). • Ensure administration and implementation of STIP/Regional Improvement Program (RIP), Active Transportation Program (ATP), and other funded projects consistent with California Transportation Commission (CTC), Caltrans, and Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) policies. • Continue to strategically program projects for all local agencies countywide into the Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) and obligate funds in an expeditious manner for the maximum use of all available funding, including monitoring the use of such funding to prevent from lapsing. • Monitor all projects programmed to receive 2009 Measure A, TUMF, state, and federal funds to ensure timely delivery and prevent funds from lapsing. • Focus on interregional concerns and maintain effective working relationships involving various multi-county transportation issues. • Coordinate planning efforts with regional and local agencies relating to the development of Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) and greenhouse gas reduction (GHG) implementation guidelines. • Administer the Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program (SB 821). • Monitor and track local, state, and federal funding sources in a customized database system including assisting in the administration of 2009 Measure A local streets and roads and LTF SB 821 programs. TABLE 9 – PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING FY 22/23 Actual FY 23/24 Revised Budget FY 23/24 Projected FY 24/25 Budget Dollar Change Percent Change Personnel $ 1,031,200 $ 1,478,200 $ 1,272,500 $ 1,687,300 $ 209,100 14 % Professional 90,200 928,100 962,300 510,000 (418,100) -45 % Support 64,300 176,100 246,200 117,500 (58,600) -33 % Projects and Operations 4,278,200 23,080,700 9,937,400 25,868,700 2,788,000 12 % Capital Outlay 169,900 200,000 123,800 80,000 (120,000) -60 % Transfers Out 460,100 4,537,400 1,507,800 3,120,900 (1,416,500) -31 % TOTAL $ 6,093,900 $ 30,400,500 $ 14,050,000 $ 31,384,400 $ 983,900 3 % 14 Riverside County Transportation Commission63 RAIL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS • As a member of the SCRRA, continue active participation in the governance and operations of the Metrolink commuter rail system. • Continue the planning and implementation of capital improvements at the commuter rail stations in the County, including security and rehabilitation projects and meeting parking requirements. • Continue to support and evaluate activities related to the PVL service, such as promoting ridership especially for weekend service. • Establish the best approach to build, maintain, and operate cost effective and environmentally sustainable facilities that meet the public’s transportation needs. • Lead the service development process and actively coordinate with all stakeholders along the CV Rail corridor for intercity passenger rail service. • Advance the next generation rail feasibility study to evaluate future growth opportunities for passenger rail in the County. TABLE 10 – RAIL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS FY 22/23 Actual FY 23/24 Revised Budget FY 23/24 Projected FY 24/25 Budget Dollar Change Percent Change Personnel $ 739,600 $ 917,100 $ 789,800 $ 1,128,800 $ 211,700 23 % Professional 526,100 3,147,500 893,500 944,100 (2,203,400) -70 % Support 2,392,200 3,128,600 2,971,700 3,631,300 502,700 16 % Projects and Operations 33,310,000 49,943,300 45,205,100 60,147,600 10,204,300 20 % Capital Outlay 396,100 1,145,000 584,000 125,000 (1,020,000) -89 % Transfers Out 525,700 820,600 1,162,000 1,646,300 825,700 101 % TOTAL $ 37,889,700 $ 59,102,100 $ 51,606,100 $ 67,623,100 $ 8,521,000 14 % PUBLIC AND SPECIALIZED TRANSIT • Coordinate the operation of all public transportation services, especially for disadvantaged communities and essential workers, within the County by promoting program efficiency between transit operators. • Monitor and coordinate state and federal apportionment and regulations for operating and/or capital impacts with transit operators. • Continue public transit operator oversight and fiduciary responsibilities to ensure completion of annual fiscal audits and state triennial performance audits in accordance with TDA regulations. • Support innovative programs that provide transit assistance in hard to serve rural areas or for riders having very special transit needs and monitor funding of these programs. • Continue long-range planning activities to ensure that anticipated revenues are in line with projected levels of service by transit operators. TABLE 11 – PUBLIC AND SPECIALIZED TRANSIT FY 22/23 Actual FY 23/24 Revised Budget FY 23/24 Projected FY 24/25 Budget Dollar Change Percent Change Personnel $ 490,100 $ 534,200 $ 432,200 $ 696,500 $ 162,300 30 % Professional 606,100 530,200 402,900 3,208,600 2,678,400 505 % Support 149,300 393,600 203,800 400,200 6,600 2 % Projects and Operations 136,119,100 200,447,300 165,923,600 327,649,100 127,201,800 63 % Transfers Out 32,520,200 42,922,700 38,654,400 56,796,400 13,873,700 32 % TOTAL $ 169,884,800 $ 244,828,000 $ 205,616,900 $ 388,750,800 $ 143,922,800 59 % FY 2024/25 BUDGET 1564 COMMUTER ASSISTANCE • Maintain a countywide Commuter Assistance Program (CAP) serving both western and eastern Riverside County residents and employers. • Maintain the long-term partnership with San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) to manage and implement a bi-county commuter assistance program serving residents and employers of the Inland Empire. • Continue to grow the CAP’s base of employer partners and employee commuters and shift work based single occupancy trips into sustainable transportation modes (bus transit, rail, car/vanpools, bike, walk and/or telework). • Launch a LCTOP funded free Metrolink pass program for Riverside and San Bernardino residents to experience Metrolink for work, school, and play. • Pilot a Transit Training Program concept designed to assist new or inexperienced public transit users by pairing them with seasoned commuters at a worksite (i.e., coworkers or employees at an adjacent worksite) or providing consultant led ride-a-longs for discretionary trips (leisure, recreation, etc.). • Continue to enhance the CAP’s online properties (IECommuter.org and VanClub.net) to make it easier for users to explore all available transportation options, access IE Commuter support when needed, and participate/redeem rideshare incentives or subsidies. • Optimize the footprint of park and ride facilities to support shared-ride arrangements and transit connections. • Explore options to assess CAP and develop a strategic TDM plan that will serve as a blueprint for a next generation TDM program and inform the next procurement for CAP administration and outreach consultant services in 2026. TABLE 12 – COMMUTER ASSISTANCE FY 22/23 Actual FY 23/24 Revised Budget FY 23/24 Projected FY 24/25 Budget Dollar Change Percent Change Personnel $ 243,900 $ 230,800 $ 276,700 $ 282,200 $ 51,400 22 % Professional 144,700 683,400 121,900 648,000 (35,400) -5 % Support 23,200 33,100 21,800 105,600 72,500 219 % Projects and Operations 3,454,000 5,690,700 3,162,700 6,432,100 741,400 13 % Transfers Out 172,700 181,200 208,100 343,300 162,100 89 % TOTAL $ 4,038,500 $ 6,819,200 $ 3,791,200 $ 7,811,200 $ 992,000 15 % MOTORIST ASSISTANCE • Maintain a high benefit-to-cost ratio related to the performance of the FSP program. • Support regional mobility by providing 24/7 access to real-time traffic information, transportation options, and services. • Enhance highway safety and reduce congestion by providing a roving motorist assistance service that patrols designated urban freeways and assists stranded or disabled vehicles. • Continue to pilot focused effort that expands access to transportation demand management services and incentives to eastern Riverside County constituents. 16 Riverside County Transportation Commission65 TABLE 13 – MOTORIST ASSISTANCE FY 22/23 Actual FY 23/24 Revised Budget FY 23/24 Projected FY 24/25 Budget Dollar Change Percent Change Personnel $ 162,500 $ 254,600 $ 101,500 $ 231,100 $ (23,500) -9 % Professional 189,700 211,600 178,800 268,000 56,400 27 % Support 129,400 335,000 123,100 363,500 28,500 9 % Projects and Operations 3,802,000 5,069,700 4,358,600 5,141,500 71,800 1 % Capital Outlay – 5,000 400 10,000 5,000 100 % Transfers Out 3,078,900 3,076,200 195,900 676,400 (2,399,800) -78 % TOTAL $ 7,362,500 $ 8,952,100 $ 4,958,300 $ 6,690,500 $ (2,261,600) -25 % REGIONAL CONSERVATION • Maintain commitment to protecting sensitive habitat and ensuring open space is a key component in enhancing the quality of life for local residents. • Enhance communications to stakeholders, members of the public, and elected officials to be transparent about the RCA’s conservation efforts, funding, and collaboration opportunities. • Build upon relationships with local, tribal, state, and federal agencies to acquire and manage lands purchased or controlled by the RCA. TABLE 14 – REGIONAL CONSERVATION FY 22/23 Actual FY 23/24 Revised Budget FY 23/24 Projected FY 24/25 Budget Dollar Change Percent Change Personnel $ 2,887,700 $ 3,749,100 $ 2,936,700 $ 3,994,100 $ 245,000 7 % Professional 2,938,000 3,988,600 3,625,800 5,057,900 1,069,300 27 % Support 354,600 525,800 432,600 617,800 92,000 17 % Projects and Operations 1,189,600 1,821,400 1,172,300 1,357,900 (463,500) -25 % Capital Outlay – – – 5,000 5,000 N/A Transfers Out 1,106,400 949,700 1,626,100 3,181,000 2,231,300 235 % TOTAL $ 8,476,300 $ 11,034,600 $ 9,793,500 $ 14,213,700 $ 3,179,100 29 % CAPITAL PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY • Continue project work on the 91 COP, I-15 Express Lanes—Southern Extension, 15/91 Express Lanes Connector, MCP projects, 71/91 connector, SR-79 realignment, and Smart Freeway projects included in the Western County Delivery Plan as well as projects on behalf of other agencies, including the I-15/Franklin Interchange, I-10/Highland Springs Road Interchange, SR-60/Potrero Boulevard Interchange Phase II, I-15/Wildomar Trail and Bundy Canyon Interchanges, and Santa Ana River Trail projects. • Procure an environmental consultant to commence the Tier II environmental document for the Coachella Valley Rail corridor project. • Continue design and operations planning of the 15/91 Express Lanes Connector, 91 Express Lanes eastbound lane to McKinley Avenue, and design and development led by other agencies related to the 241/91 Express Lanes connector and I-15 Express Lanes—Northern Extension. • Provide 2009 Measure A funding to the incorporated cities and the County for local streets and roads maintenance, repair, and construction and to the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) for highways and regional arterials. • Provide TUMF regional arterial funding and support to local jurisdictions for regional arterial project engineering, right of way acquisition, and construction. FY 2024/25 BUDGET 1766 • Maintain a right of way acquisition and management program in support of capital projects and in the most cost- effective manner within project schedules, while adhering to federal and state regulations. • Maintain and manage the access, use, safety, and security of Commission-owned properties including commuter rail stations, properties in acquisition process, and income-generating properties. • Develop strategies to implement alternative financing structures including public express lanes. TABLE 15 – CAPITAL PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY FY 22/23 Actual FY 23/24 Revised Budget FY 23/24 Projected FY 24/25 Budget Dollar Change Percent Change Personnel $ 2,506,900 $ 3,886,900 $ 2,649,100 $ 3,809,700 $ (77,200) -2 % Professional 2,443,000 6,660,000 4,348,800 6,398,100 (261,900) -4 % Support 215,600 2,523,700 630,600 593,000 (1,930,700) -77 % Projects and Operations 355,002,100 507,543,400 308,132,100 467,828,300 (39,715,100) -8 % Capital Outlay 4,664,200 4,187,200 3,837,200 6,250,000 2,062,800 49 % Debt Service 69,555,300 69,215,200 69,215,200 69,158,300 (56,900) – % Transfers Out 97,358,000 110,413,300 105,289,200 103,795,900 (6,617,400) -6 % TOTAL $ 531,745,100 $ 704,429,700 $ 494,102,200 $ 657,833,300 $ (46,596,400) -7 % TOLL OPERATIONS • Manage the operations of the RCTC 91 Express Lanes and 15 Express Lanes adhering to the Commission’s Express Lanes toll policies. • Manage toll operations in an effective manner which provides superior customer service while achieving projected revenue and cost assumptions used in the financial plans specific to each express lane facility. • Maintain the Express Lanes to provide a safe and pleasant experience to customers. • Develop a long-term repair and rehabilitation plan for the express lanes and its operating systems. • Provide timely and effective reporting of toll operation metrics including revenue, transactions, carpool usage, and performance indicators. • Support the design and development led by other agencies related to the 241/91 Express Lanes connector, I-15 Express Lanes—Northern Extension and I-15 Express Lanes—Southern Extension. • Participate in the California Toll Operators Committee (CTOC) to advance regional and statewide tolling initiatives, technology, interoperability, and coordination among California toll agencies. TABLE 16 – TOLL OPERATIONS FY 22/23 Actual FY 23/24 Revised Budget FY 23/24 Projected FY 24/25 Budget Dollar Change Percent Change Personnel $ 1,650,900 $ 1,834,300 $ 1,626,800 $ 2,414,600 $ 580,300 32 % Professional 1,625,800 3,469,000 1,685,800 2,946,600 (522,400) -15 % Support and Maintenance 7,148,600 10,545,900 8,051,700 10,639,300 93,400 1 % Projects and Operations 40,548,900 31,608,600 19,170,000 31,522,300 (86,300) – % Capital Outlay 5,000 85,000 53,100 368,000 283,000 333 % Debt Service 22,201,000 22,201,000 22,201,000 22,201,000 – – % Transfers Out 56,479,200 39,479,000 35,965,700 9,735,300 (29,743,700) -75 % TOTAL $ 129,659,400 $ 109,222,800 $ 88,754,100 $ 79,827,100 $ (29,395,700) -27 % 18 Riverside County Transportation Commission67 FUND BALANCES The projected total fund balance as of June 30, 2024 is $1,761,159,700. The Commission expects the FY 2024/25 budgeted activities to result in a $161,478,500 decrease of total fund balance at June 30, 2025 to $1,599,681,200. The primary cause of the decrease are project activities in FY 2024/25 related to the 71/91 connector, MCP , close-out activity on the 91 Project, Smart Freeways, SR-79 realignment, rail station rehabilitation and maintenance, Western County Measure A and TUMF regional arterial projects, and public transit allocations. Table 17 presents the components of the projected fund balance by program at June 30, 2025. TABLE 17 – PROJECTED FUND BALANCES BY FUND TYPE AND PROGRAM AT JUNE 30, 2025 Measure A Sales Tax Western County Coachella Valley Palo Verde Other Total Restricted: Bond Financing $ 50,549,100 $ – $ – $ – $ 50,549,100 Commuter Assistance 24,772,100 – – – 24,772,100 Debt Service – – – 13,022,900 13,022,900 Economic Development 14,682,900 – – – 14,682,900 Highways 159,809,100 93,042,500 – 18,814,200 271,665,800 New Corridors 84,994,600 – – – 84,994,600 Planning and Programming – – – 5,913,400 5,913,400 Public and Specialized Transit 23,843,900 1,582,100 – 549,292,000 574,718,000 Rail 48,359,600 – – 20,675,100 69,034,700 CETAP – – 72,627,000 72,627,000 Regional Arterials 9,456,500 – – 77,882,700 87,339,200 Motorist Assistance – – – 13,547,000 13,547,000 Toll Operations – – – 314,386,800 314,386,800 Assigned: Management Services – – – 2,427,700 2,427,700 TOTAL Fund Balance $ 416,467,800 $ 94,624,600 $ – $ 1,088,588,800 $ 1,599,681,200 Chart 8 illustrates the actual and projected trends in fund balances for each governmental and enterprise fund type from FY 2021/22 through FY 2024/25. CHART 8 – PROJECTED FUND BALANCE TRENDS BY FUND TYPE FY 2022 – 2025 FY 21/22 Actual FY 22/23 Actual FY 23/24 Projected FY 24/25 Budget General Fund Special Revenue Funds Capital Projects Funds Debt Service Fund Enterprise Fund $0 $75,000,000 $150,000,000 $225,000,000 $300,000,000 $375,000,000 $450,000,000 $525,000,000 $600,000,000 $675,000,000 $750,000,000 $825,000,000 $900,000,000 $975,000,000 $1,050,000,000 $1,125,000,000 $1,200,000,000 $1,275,000,000 $1,350,000,000 $1,425,000,000 $1,500,000,000 BUDGET SUMMARY The overall budget for FY 2024/25 is presented in Table 18 by summarized line items, Table 19 by operating and capital classifications, and Table 20 by fund type. Highway, regional arterial, rail, and regional conservation program projects expenditures are summarized in Table 21. FY 2024/25 BUDGET 1968 TABLE 18 – BUDGET COMPARATIVE BY SUMMARIZED LINE ITEM FY FY 2023 - 2025 FY 22/23 Actual FY 23/24 Revised Budget FY 23/24 Projected FY 24/25 Budget Dollar Change Percent Change Revenues Measure A Sales Tax $ 287,428,800 $ 280,000,000 $ 280,000,000 $ 282,000,000 $ 2,000,000 1 % LTF Sales Tax 156,282,400 155,000,000 155,000,000 155,000,000 – – % STA Sales Tax 41,608,700 38,394,500 39,775,900 38,619,900 225,400 1 % Federal Reimbursements 30,164,500 92,672,300 85,091,400 75,121,600 (17,550,700) -19 % State Reimbursements 143,521,700 83,141,100 201,689,100 128,027,600 44,886,500 54 % Local Reimbursements 29,622,100 30,075,000 14,053,400 73,199,100 43,124,100 143 % TUMF Revenue 33,732,400 31,000,000 30,431,500 30,610,000 (390,000) -1 % Tolls, Penalties, and Fees 112,597,800 97,989,000 124,894,900 119,373,000 21,384,000 22 % Other Revenue 3,035,100 723,500 1,718,200 767,500 44,000 6 % Investment Income 31,453,700 13,242,700 34,218,500 31,980,600 18,737,900 141 % TOTAL Revenues 869,447,200 822,238,100 966,872,900 934,699,300 112,461,200 14 % Expenditures/Expenses Personnel Salaries and Benefits 15,002,000 17,563,900 14,456,300 19,954,400 2,390,500 14 % Professional and Support Professional Services 11,529,200 24,783,900 16,068,900 27,492,800 2,708,900 11 % Support Costs 11,877,500 21,633,200 15,715,400 21,377,800 (255,400) -1 % TOTAL Professional and Support Costs 23,406,700 46,417,100 31,784,300 48,870,600 2,453,500 5 % Projects and Operations Program Operations 31,706,000 49,489,800 36,662,400 48,920,700 (569,100) -1 % Engineering 12,957,500 34,591,600 17,841,400 59,421,000 24,829,400 72 % Construction 174,422,900 272,316,900 117,831,200 261,290,200 (11,026,700) -4 % Design Build 63,523,000 40,525,200 35,464,500 19,753,000 (20,772,200) -51 % Right of Way/Land 24,998,700 45,974,200 19,223,000 85,492,500 39,518,300 86 % Operating and Capital Disbursements 167,494,400 252,872,300 208,348,600 328,846,900 75,974,600 30 % Special Studies 580,500 14,890,000 7,010,300 7,101,000 (7,789,000) -52 % Local Streets and Roads 86,821,000 84,545,100 84,680,400 85,122,200 577,100 1 % Regional Arterials 15,199,800 30,000,000 30,000,000 30,000,000 – – % TOTAL Projects and Operations 577,703,800 825,205,100 557,061,800 925,947,500 100,742,400 12 % Debt Service Principal Payments 31,405,000 32,635,000 32,635,000 34,210,000 1,575,000 5 % Interest Payments 60,351,304 58,781,200 58,781,200 57,149,300 (1,631,900) -3 % TOTAL Debt Service 91,756,300 91,416,200 91,416,200 91,359,300 (56,900) – % Capital Outlay 5,681,200 7,832,200 5,447,500 10,046,000 2,213,800 28 % TOTAL Expenditures/Expenses 713,550,000 988,434,500 700,166,100 1,096,177,800 107,743,300 11 % Excess (deficiency) of Revenues over (under) Expenditures/Expenses 155,897,200 (166,196,400) 266,706,800 (161,478,500) 4,717,900 -3 % Other Financing Sources (Uses) Transfers In 210,051,200 212,463,600 194,644,400 189,389,100 (23,074,500) -11 % Transfers Out (201,711,500) (212,463,600) (194,644,400) (189,389,100) 23,074,500 -11 % Net Financing Sources (Uses) 8,339,700 – – – – – % Excess (deficiency) of Revenues over (under) Expenditures/Expenses and Other Financing Sources (Uses) 164,236,900 (166,196,400) 266,706,800 (161,478,500) 4,717,900 -3 % Beginning Fund Balance 1,330,216,000 1,494,452,900 1,494,452,900 1,761,159,700 266,706,800 18 % ENDING FUND BALANCE $ 1,494,452,900 $ 1,328,256,500 $ 1,761,159,700 $ 1,599,681,200 $ 271,424,700 20 % 20 Riverside County Transportation Commission69 TABLE 19 – OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FY 2024/25 FY 24/25 Operating Budget FY 24/25 Capital Budget FY 24/25 TOTAL Budget Revenues Measure A Sales Tax $ 38,915,000 $ 243,085,000 $ 282,000,000 LTF Sales Tax 155,000,000 – 155,000,000 STA Sales Tax 38,619,900 – 38,619,900 Federal Reimbursements 15,606,800 59,514,800 75,121,600 State Reimbursements 79,862,100 48,165,500 128,027,600 Local Reimbursements 37,329,600 35,869,500 73,199,100 TUMF Revenue – 30,610,000 30,610,000 Tolls, Penalties, and Fees – 119,373,000 119,373,000 Other Revenue 500 767,000 767,500 Investment Income 13,714,800 18,265,800 31,980,600 TOTAL Revenues 379,048,700 555,650,600 934,699,300 Expenditures/Expenses Personnel Salaries and Benefits 13,730,100 6,224,300 19,954,400 Professional and Support Professional Services 18,148,100 9,344,700 27,492,800 Support Costs 10,145,500 11,232,300 21,377,800 TOTAL Professional and Support Costs 28,293,600 20,577,000 48,870,600 Projects and Operations Program Operations 17,814,500 31,106,200 48,920,700 Engineering 24,816,000 34,605,000 59,421,000 Construction 46,595,000 214,695,200 261,290,200 Design Build – 19,753,000 19,753,000 Right of Way and Land 6,923,500 78,569,000 85,492,500 Operating and Capital Disbursements 323,846,900 5,000,000 328,846,900 Special Studies 6,601,000 500,000 7,101,000 Local Streets and Roads – 85,122,200 85,122,200 Regional Arterials – 30,000,000 30,000,000 TOTAL Projects and Operations 426,596,900 499,350,600 925,947,500 Debt Service Principal Payments – 34,210,000 34,210,000 Interest Payments – 57,149,300 57,149,300 TOTAL Debt Service – 91,359,300 91,359,300 Capital Outlay 3,428,000 6,618,000 10,046,000 TOTAL Expenditures/Expenses 472,048,600 624,129,200 1,096,177,800 Excess (deficiency) of Revenues over (under) Expenditures/Expenses (92,999,900) (68,478,600) (161,478,500) Other Financing Sources (Uses) Transfers In 69,471,200 119,917,900 189,389,100 Transfers Out (75,857,900) (113,531,200) (189,389,100) Net Financing Sources (Uses) (6,386,700) 6,386,700 – Excess (deficiency) of Revenues over (under) Expenditures/Expenses and Other Financing Sources (Uses) (99,386,600) (62,091,900) (161,478,500) Beginning Fund Balance 1,052,393,100 708,766,600 1,761,159,700 ENDING FUND BALANCE $ 953,006,500 $ 646,674,700 $ 1,599,681,200 FY 2024/25 BUDGET 2170 TABLE 20 – BUDGET BY FUND TYPE FY 2024/25 General Fund Special Revenue Capital Projects Debt Service Enterprise TOTAL Budget Revenues Measure A Sales Tax $ – $ 282,000,000 $ – $ – $ – $ 282,000,000 LTF Sales Tax – 155,000,000 – – – 155,000,000 STA Sales Tax – 38,619,900 – – – 38,619,900 Federal Reimbursements 15,000,000 57,309,500 – 2,812,100 – 75,121,600 State Reimbursements 3,561,400 124,466,200 – – – 128,027,600 Local Reimbursements 2,000 73,197,100 – – – 73,199,100 TUMF Revenue – 30,610,000 – – – 30,610,000 Tolls, Penalties, and Fees – – – – 119,373,000 119,373,000 Other Revenue – 664,500 – – 103,000 767,500 Investment Income 552,000 24,552,600 336,000 255,600 6,284,400 31,980,600 TOTAL Revenues 19,115,400 786,419,800 336,000 3,067,700 125,760,400 934,699,300 Expenditures/Expenses Personnel Salaries and Benefits 8,306,900 9,232,900 – – 2,414,600 19,954,400 Professional and Support Professional Services 8,256,500 16,289,700 – – 2,946,600 27,492,800 Support Costs 5,863,800 4,874,700 – – 10,639,300 21,377,800 TOTAL Professional and Support Costs 14,120,300 21,164,400 – – 13,585,900 48,870,600 Projects and Operations Program Operations 18,400 27,347,100 – – 21,555,200 48,920,700 Engineering – 58,421,000 – – 1,000,000 59,421,000 Construction – 252,323,100 – – 8,967,100 261,290,200 Design Build – 19,753,000 – – – 19,753,000 Right of Way/Land – 85,492,500 – – – 85,492,500 Operating and Capital Disbursements 52,425,000 276,421,900 – – – 328,846,900 Special Studies 6,601,000 500,000 – – – 7,101,000 Local Streets and Roads – 85,122,200 – – – 85,122,200 Regional Arterials – 30,000,000 – – – 30,000,000 TOTAL Projects and Operations 59,044,400 835,380,800 – – 31,522,300 925,947,500 Debt Service Principal Payments – – – 34,210,000 – 34,210,000 Interest Payments – – – 34,948,300 22,201,000 57,149,300 TOTAL Debt Service – – – 69,158,300 22,201,000 91,359,300 Capital Outlay 3,288,000 6,390,000 – – 368,000 10,046,000 TOTAL Expenditures/Expenses 84,759,600 872,168,100 – 69,158,300 70,091,800 1,096,177,800 Excess (deficiency) of Revenues over (under) Expenditures/ Expenses (65,644,200) (85,748,300) 336,000 (66,090,600) 55,668,600 (161,478,500) Other Financing Sources (Uses) Transfers In 64,693,600 55,537,200 – 69,158,300 – 189,389,100 Transfers Out (4,202,700) (172,639,000) – (2,812,100) (9,735,300) (189,389,100) Net Financing Sources (Uses) 60,490,900 (117,101,800) – 66,346,200 (9,735,300) – Excess (deficiency) of Revenues over (under) Expenditures/ Expenses and Other Financing Sources (Uses) (5,153,300) (202,850,100) 336,000 255,600 45,933,300 (161,478,500) Beginning Fund Balance 32,593,500 1,430,510,600 16,834,800 12,767,300 268,453,500 1,761,159,700 ENDING FUND BALANCE $ 27,440,200 $ 1,227,660,500 $ 17,170,800 $ 13,022,900 $ 314,386,800 $ 1,599,681,200 22 Riverside County Transportation Commission71 TABLE 21 – HIGHWAY, REGIONAL ARTERIAL, RAIL, AND REGIONAL CONSERVATION PROGRAM PROJECTS FY 2024/25 Description HIGHWAY ENGINEERING 71/91 Connector $ 450,000 91 eastbound COP 2,398,000 91 Express Lanes roadway repair and rehabilitation 1,000,000 I-15 Express Lanes 224,000 I-15 Express Lanes — Southern Extension 7,700,000 MCP 30,000 MCP Sweeney mitigation 110,000 MCP construction package 1,100,000 Riverside County — Santa Ana River Trail Extension (details presented in Section 3.2 Planning and Programming) 366,000 SR-79 realignment 75,600 SR-79 segment 3 realignment 2,900,000 SR-79/I-10 study 750,000 Smart Freeways 600,000 SUBTOTAL HIGHWAY ENGINEERING 17,807,600 REGIONAL ARTERIAL ENGINEERING I-10/Highland Springs Avenue Interchange 600,000 Various Western County Measure A regional arterial (MARA) and TUMF regional arterial projects 11,435,000 SUBTOTAL REGIONAL ARTERIAL ENGINEERING 12,035,000 RAIL ENGINEERING Coachella Valley rail corridor — Tier II 3,250,000 Moreno Valley — March Field station upgrade 80,000 Perris Valley Line double track 3,024,200 Perris Valley Line layover facility 594,200 Perris — Ramona station 300,000 Riverside Downtown station grade crossing 100,000 Riverside — Hunter Park station expansion 1,030,000 SUBTOTAL RAIL ENGINEERING 8,378,400 PUBLIC AND SPECIALIZED TRANSIT SB 125 Formula Funds 21,200,000 TOTAL HIGHWAY, REGIONAL ARTERIAL, RAIL, AND PUBLIC AND SPECIALIZED TRANSIT ENGINEERING $ 59,421,000 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION 71/91 Connector $ 50,830,000 91 Express Lanes (details presented in Section 3.4 Toll Operations) 8,967,100 MCP construction package 500,000 Riverside County — Santa Ana River Trail (details presented in Sections 5.2 Planning and Programming and 5.3 Capital Projects) 11,595,000 SR-60 Truck Lanes 390,000 Smart Freeways 17,365,000 General (details presented in Section 3.3 Capital Projects) 2,295,000 SUBTOTAL HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION 91,942,100 REGIONAL ARTERIAL CONSTRUCTION Various Western County MARA and TUMF regional arterial projects 120,973,100 SUBTOTAL REGIONAL ARTERIAL CONSTRUCTION 120,973,100 RAIL CONSTRUCTION Moreno Valley — March Field station upgrade 1,600,000 Perris Valley Line double track 100,000 Perris Valley Line station layover facility 9,750,000 Riverside Downtown station grade crossing 1,800,000 Riverside — Hunter Park station expansion 125,000 SUBTOTAL RAIL CONSTRUCTION 13,375,000 FY 2024/25 BUDGET 2372 TABLE 21 – HIGHWAY, REGIONAL ARTERIAL, RAIL, AND REGIONAL CONSERVATION PROGRAM PROJECTS FY 2024/25 (continued) Description PUBLIC AND SPECIALIZED TRANSIT SB 125 Formula Funds 35,000,000 TOTAL HIGHWAY, REGIONAL ARTERIAL, AND RAIL CONSTRUCTION $ 261,290,200 HIGHWAY DESIGN-BUILD 15/91 Express Lanes Connector $ 5,622,000 91 Project 340,000 I-15 Express Lanes 349,000 I-15 Express Lanes — Northern Extension 2,297,000 I-15 Express Lanes — Southern Extension 11,145,000 TOTAL HIGHWAY DESIGN-BUILD $ 19,753,000 HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY AND LAND 15/91 Express Lanes connector $ 124,000 60/215 East Junction high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane connectors 15,000 71/91 Connector 75,000 91 Project 750,000 I-15 Express Lanes 30,000 I-215 corridor improvements (central segment)/Scott Road to Nuevo Road 300,000 McKinley Avenue grade separation 7,000,000 MCP 800,000 MCP I-215/Placentia Avenue Interchange 30,000 MCP Sweeney mitigation 2,700,000 MCP construction package 33,100,000 Riverside County — Santa Ana River Trail Extension (details presented in Section 3.2 Planning and Programming) 5,721,500 SR-60 Truck Lanes 30,000 SR-91 HOV lanes/Adams Street to 60/91/215 interchange 15,000 General (details presented in Section 3.3 Capital Projects) 175,000 SUBTOTAL HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY AND LAND 50,865,500 REGIONAL ARTERIAL RIGHT OF WAY AND LAND I-10/Highland Springs Avenue Interchange 10,000 SR-79 realignment 25,350,000 SR-79/I-10 study 3,000 Various Western County MARA and TUMF regional arterial projects 7,331,000 SUBTOTAL REGIONAL ARTERIAL RIGHT OF WAY AND LAND 32,694,000 RAIL RIGHT OF WAY AND LAND Perris Valley Line double track 150,000 Perris Valley Line station layover facility 250,000 Perris — Ramona station 2,000 Riverside — Hunter Park station expansion 2,000 General 327,000 SUBTOTAL RAIL RIGHT OF WAY AND LAND 731,000 PUBLIC AND SPECIALIZED TRANSIT SB 125 Formula Funds 2,000 REGIONAL CONSERVATION RIGHT OF WAY AND LAND Regional Conservation acquisition consultant costs (details presented in Section 3.2 Regional Conservation) 1,200,000 TOTAL HIGHWAY, REGIONAL ARTERIAL, RAIL, AND REGIONAL CONSERVATION RIGHT OF WAY AND LAND $ 85,492,500 GRAND TOTAL HIGHWAY, REGIONAL ARTERIAL, RAIL, AND REGIONAL CONSERVATION PROGRAMS $ 425,956,700 24 Riverside County Transportation Commission73 1 PROPOSED BUDGET - FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Budget & Implementation Committee April 22, 2024 Sergio Vidal, Chief Financial Officer 2 Today’s Presentation •Outline of Budget Process •FY 2024/25 Budget Considerations •Budget Overview •Revenue and Expense •Capital Project Development and Delivery •Next Steps 3 Budget Process Budget Development Budget Compilation Budget Review and Adoption •Resource Estimation •Commission Goals •Department Goals and Budget Development •Analysis •Reconciliation •Initial: Executive summary •Final: Budget document 4 FY 2024/25 Budget Considerations Sales tax, LTF, TUMF and Inter-governmental revenues •Use of Measure A and TUMF revenues for project expenditures such as I-15 South Extension, 71/91 Connector, and related debt service •Use of LTF/STA revenues for transit operations and capital needs •Use of Federal, State, or Local reimbursements RCTC projects and programs •Use of accumulated reserves for projects and programs, as necessary •Flexibility to change scope and timing of capital projects •Significant outsourcing of engineering and operations, design-build and construction 5 Budget Summary FY 2024/25 Beginning Fund Balance (7/1/2024)1,761,159,700$ Revenues $934,699,300 Transfers In $189,389,100 Total Estimated Sources 1,124,088,400 Expenditures/Expenses ($1,004,818,500) Debt Service ($91,359,300) Transfers Out ($189,389,100) Total Estimated Uses (1,285,566,900) Uses Over Sources (offset by beginning fund balance)(161,478,500) Ending Fund Balance (6/30/2025)1,599,681,200$ 6 Revenue / Sources- Detail FY 2023/24 FY 2023/24 FY 2024/25 Revised Budget Projected Budget Measure A Sales Tax $280,000,000 $280,000,000 282,000,000$ LTF Sales Tax 155,000,000 155,000,000 155,000,000 STA Sales Tax, including SGR 38,394,500 39,775,900 38,619,900 Intergovernmental 205,888,400 300,833,900 276,348,300 TUMF Revenue 31,000,000 30,431,500 30,610,000 Tolls, Penalties, and Fees 97,989,000 124,894,900 119,373,000 Other Revenue 723,500 1,718,200 767,500 Investment Income 13,242,700 34,218,500 31,980,600 Transfers In 212,463,600 194,644,400 189,389,100 TOTAL Sources $1,034,701,700 1,161,517,300$ 1,124,088,400$ REVENUES/SOURCES COMPARISON 7 FY 2023/24 FY 2023/24 FY 2024/25 Revised Budget Projected Budget Capital Highway, Rail, and Regional Arterials 550,669,400$ 340,206,600$ 503,552,800$ Capital Local Streets and Roads 84,545,100 84,680,400 85,122,200 Commuter Assistance 6,819,200 3,791,200 7,811,200 Debt Service 91,416,200 91,416,200 91,359,300 Management Services 26,109,100 22,138,200 31,432,800 Motorist Assistance 8,952,100 4,958,300 6,690,500 Planning and Programming 30,400,500 14,050,000 31,384,400 Public and Specialized Transit 244,828,000 205,616,900 388,750,800 Rail Maintenance and Operations 59,102,100 51,606,100 67,623,100 Regional Conservation 11,034,600 9,793,500 14,213,700 Toll Operations 87,021,800 66,553,100 57,626,100 TOTAL Expenditures/Expenses 1,200,898,100$ 894,810,500$ 1,285,566,900$ 8 Expenditures/Expenses by Department 9 Capital Development and Delivery Department Highlights I-15 Express Lanes – Southern Extension I-10 Bypass SB 125 (TIRCEP funded) Grade Separation Projects Riverside County – Cajalco widening Santa Ana Trail (West of SR-71) Mid County Parkway SR-79 Realignment Project 71/91 Connector Project Smart Freeway Projects Perris Valley Line Double Track Station Layover Project Grade Separation Projects Coachella Valley Rail (CV Rail) On-Call Regional Arterial Projects (various) 10 Expenditures/Expenses by Function FY 2023/24 FY 2023/24 FY 2024/25 Revised Budget Projected Budget Salaries and Benefits 17,563,900$ 14,456,300$ 19,954,400$ Professional Services 24,783,900 16,068,900 27,492,800 Support Costs 21,633,200 15,715,400 21,377,800 Projects and Operations 825,205,100 557,061,800 925,947,500 Debt Service 91,416,200 91,416,200 91,359,300 Capital Outlay 7,832,200 5,447,500 10,046,000 TOTAL Expenditures/Expenses 988,434,500$ 700,166,100$ 1,096,177,800$ 11 Measure A Cap on Administrative Costs 12 Next Steps Close public hearing and adopt budget June 12, 2024 Review the final budget draft, close the public hearing, and adopt the final budget Open public hearing May 8, 2024 Receive input on the proposed budget and open the public hearing Continue monitoring revenues and costs Measure A administrative salaries and benefits Funding needs for projects and transit operations Sales Tax and TUMF revenue trends Timeliness of federal and state reimbursements AGENDA ITEM 8 Agenda Item 8 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: April 22, 2024 TO: Budget and Implementation Committee FROM: Edward Emery, Senior Management Analyst, Planning and Programming Jillian Guizado, Planning and Programming Director THROUGH: Aaron Hake, Deputy Executive Director SUBJECT: Adopted 2024 State Transportation Improvement Program STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Committee to recommend the Commission take the following action(s): 1) Receive and file the California Transportation Commission (CTC) adopted 2024 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). BACKGROUND INFORMATION: During the March 21-22, 2024, CTC meeting, the 2024 STIP was adopted. The adopted STIP program of projects for Riverside County differs only slightly from what the Commission approved at its October 2023, meeting. Changes to proposed programming affect the Interstate 15 Express Lanes Project Southern Extension (I-15 ELPSE). The CTC is required to adopt a financially constrained STIP per year. Therefore, CTC staff strive to accommodate each county’s programming proposals. However, if every county frontloads its STIP or programs beyond its STIP target shares, which occurs most STIP cycles, the CTC must adhere to the STIP guidelines to balance out the proposals in a fair and equitable manner. Despite CTC disclosing during the STIP development process that the only new STIP programming capacity was in the outer years of the program, Fiscal Years (FYs) 2027/28 and 2028/29, there was a chance STIP capacity would be freed up because of projects being delayed or de-programmed. As such, the Commission proposed programming $37.416 million of STIP funding on I-15 ELPSE in FY 2024/25 in the event there was programming capacity. DISCUSSION: 2024 STIP Programming Revisions The CTC ultimately could not fulfill the Commission’s request to program 2024 STIP funding on I-15 ELPSE in FY 2024/25 but instead programmed the project for STIP funding in FY 2027/28. 74 Agenda Item 8 Other 2024 STIP Programming In accordance with the STIP Intracounty Memorandum of Understanding with Western Riverside Council of Governments and the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG), the Coachella Valley share of 2024 STIP programming was $6,778,587. CVAG nominated I- 10/Monroe Street interchange for this funding in FY 2025/26. This adds to the Coachella Valley’s 2022 STIP share of $7.55 million that was previously programmed on the I-10/Monroe Street Interchange project. This request was based on action the CVAG Executive Committee took at its September 25, 2023, meeting. The $6,778,587 is inclusive of $2 million that was previously deprogrammed from the I-10/Avenue 50 interchange project. The Commission’s other 2024 STIP programming proposals were accepted as submitted, including programming $8.8 million on the Interstate 10 Bypass project in FY 2024/25 and $5 million on the French Valley Parkway Phase III project, also in FY 2024/25. Table 1 depicts what the CTC ultimately approved versus what the Commission approved at its October 11, 2023, meeting. FISCAL IMPACT: The CTC approved the following 2024 STIP funding applicable to Commission projects during its March 2024, meeting: Planning Programming & Monitoring (PPM) funds FY 2024/25 - $600,000 FY 2025/26 - $600,000 FY 2026/27 - $600,000 FY 2027/28 - $600,000 FY 2028/29 - $427,000 I-15 ELPSE FY 2027/28 - $37,415,772 STIP funding for Commission projects and PPM will be included in future budgets. STIP funding for projects not led by RCTC will not pass through the Commission but will be received directly by project sponsors. 75 Agenda Item 8 Table 1. 2024 STIP Programming in Riverside County STIP $(000’s) STIP Agency Project Description FY 22/23 FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 Phase 2022 RCTC I-10/Highland Springs IC 14,698 Cons 2022 County of Riverside Temescal Canyon Road 13,000 Cons 2022 RCTC Coachella Valley-San Gorgonio Pass Rail Corridor Service 15,657 PA/ED 22/24 CVAG I-10/Monroe Street IC 14,329 Cons 2024 RCTC I-15 Express Lanes Project Southern Extension 37,416 37,416 PS&E 2024 County of Riverside I-10 Bypass 8,800 ROW 2024 Temecula French Valley Parkway Phase III 5,000 PS&E 22/24 RCTC Planning, Programming & Monitoring 696 600 600 600 600 600 427 Cons TOTAL 696 600 14,400 30,586 13,600 38,016 15,125 76 ADOPTED 2024STATE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Jillian Guizado, Planning and Programming Director 1 Adopted 2024 State Transportation Improvement Program 2024 STIP BUDGET & IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE MEETING - APRIL 22, 2024 2 STIP required to be financially constrained – in total and in each year CTC staff contacted regions CTC 2024 STIP Adoption – March 21-22, 2024 Adopted 2024 State Transportation Improvement Program RCTC STIP Submittal vs CTC Approval BUDGET & IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE MEETING - APRIL 22, 2024 3 Riverside County STIP $(000’s) STIP Agency Project Description FY 22/23 FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 Phase 2022 RCTC I-10/Highland Springs IC 14,698 CON 2022 County of Riverside Temescal Canyon Road 13,000 CON 2022 RCTC Coachella Valley-San Gorgonio Pass Rail Corridor Service 15,657 PA/ED 22/24 CVAG I-10/Monroe Street IC 14,329 CON 2024 RCTC I-15 Express Lanes Project Southern Extension 37,416 37,416 PS&E 2024 County of Riverside I-10 Bypass 8,800 ROW 2024 Temecula French Valley Parkway Phase III 5,000 PS&E 22/24 RCTC Planning, Programming & Monitoring 696 600 600 600 600 600 427 CON TOTAL 696 600 14,400 30,586 13,600 38,016 15,125 Adopted 2024 State Transportation Improvement Program2024 STIP Riverside County BUDGET & IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE MEETING - APRIL 22, 2024 4 QUESTIONS? 5 AGENDA ITEM 9 Agenda Item 9 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: April 22, 2024 TO: Budget and Implementation Committee FROM: Sandra Salgado, Management Analyst THROUGH: Lorelle Moe-Luna, Multimodal Services Director SUBJECT: Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee Membership Appointments STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Committee to recommend the Commission take the following actions(s): 1) Approve the appointments of 14 members to the Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee (CSTAC) effective May 8, 2024. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Transportation Development Act (TDA) provides direction for administering both Local Transportation Fund and State Transit Assistance funds, which are used to support operational and capital expenditures for public transit. Public Utilities Code (PUC) Sections 99238 and 130105(d) requires the Commission to have a social services transportation advisory council and citizens’ advisory committee as part of the oversight process in administering TDA funds. The CSTAC fulfils these requirements and serves the Commission by participating in the transit needs public hearing, the coordinated planning process of transit services, and review of transit operators’ Short-Range Transit Plans (SRTPs) as part of the Commission’s annual budget development process. PUC Section 99238 requires that the membership consist of the following categorical areas: 1) One representative of a potential transit user 60 years of age and older; 2) One representative of a potential transit user who is disabled; 3) Two representatives of the social service providers for seniors; 4) Two representatives of the social service providers for the disabled, including one representative of a social service transportation provider, if one exists; 5) One representative of a social service provider for persons of limited means; and 6) Two representatives of a Consolidated Transportation Service Agency(s) designated as such pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 15975 of the Government Code, including one representative from an operator, if one exists. The adopted bylaws for the CSTAC state that membership can consist of up to 15 members appointed by the Commission and serve at the will and pleasure of the Commission and without compensation. 77 Agenda Item 9 DISCUSSION: In April 2021, the revised CSTAC bylaws were updated to keep members for a three-year term. Membership is required to reflect a broad spectrum of interest among geographic areas of the county and minority representation. An application period took place between February 14, 2024, through March 27, 2024. Various outreach methods were used to solicit membership: • Solicitation to existing and previous CSTAC members and their networks; • Advertisement on the RCTC website and social media; • Solicitation to Commissioners for referrals and to share with constituents; and • Solicitation at community groups such as the Riverside Transit Agency’s (RTA) Transportation NOW chapters and the Advisory Council on Aging. A total of 12 applications were received and reviewed. Staff recommends the appointment of 14 individuals and their associated organizations, as identified in Attachment 1, for membership on the CSTAC. RTA and SunLine staff are standing members due to their Consolidated Transportation Services Agency (CTSA) designation and are included as part of the 14. Each appointment would represent at least one of the categories identified in state law and several communities throughout the county in order to provide a perspective from a wide geographic area. Citizen appointments are critical to the success of the Commission and its charge to oversee transit services in the county. The new membership opens dialogue between citizen appointee representatives and public transit and specialized transit providers in the county. Upon Commission direction and approval, additional members representing relevant TDA constituencies can be added to the CSTAC membership in the future. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact for this item. Attachment: 2024 CSTAC Appointments and Categorical Membership List 78 Riverside County Transportation Commission 2024 Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Council (CSTAC) Appointments Represented Categorical Membership Per TDA Affiliations 1. Lisa Castilone / Southwest Potential Transit User Over 60 Years of Age Program Director, GRID Alternatives Current CSTAC Member 2. John Chavez / The Pass Potential Transit User Over 60 Years of Age Retired, BNSF Current CSTAC Member 3. George Colangeli / Palo Verde Social Services Transportation Provider for Seniors or the Disabled General Manager, RidePV Current CSTAC Member 4. Zaida Forester / Northwest Potential Transit User Over 60 Years of Age Past Member, Corona Lions Club 5. Deborah Franklin / The Pass Potential Transit User Over 60 Years of Age Vice President, Advisory Council on Aging Banning & Cabazon Senior Center Flood Control Advisory Board Banning Woman’s Club Board Member, YES Youth Essential Skills 6. Christine Franklyn Baggett / Coachella Valley Potential Transit User Over 60 Years of Age Potential Transit User Who is Disabled N/A 7. Parker Friedrich / Southwest N/A Member, American Planning Association 8. Michael Harrington / Coachella Valley Potential Transit User Over 60 Years of Age Member, Desert Hot Springs Democratic Club 9. John Krick / Western Riverside Potential Transit User Over 60 Years of Age Representative of Potential Transit User Who is Disabled Member, T-NOW Riverside Member, Riverside City Commission on Disabilities Current CSTAC Member 10. Mary Jo Ramirez / Southwest and Hemet-San Jacinto Valley Social Services Provider for Seniors, Disabled, and Persons of Limited Means, Social Services Transportation Provider for Seniors or the Disabled Executive Director, California Family Life Center Appointed Member, Riverside County Workforce Development Board Member, National Youth Employment Coalition Member, Riverside County Juvenile Justice Coordinating Committee Current CSTAC Member 11. Gloria Sanchez / Southwest Potential Transit User Over 60 Years of Age Chair, Menifee Senior Advisory Committee Current CSTAC Member 12. Ivet Woolridge / Countywide Social Services Provider for Seniors, Disabled, and Persons of Limited Means, Social Services Transportation Provider for Seniors or the Disabled Chief Operating Officer, Independent Living Partnership Current CSTAC Member 79 13. Riverside Transit Agency Staff / Western Riverside County Consolidated Transportation Services Agency Public Transit Operator 14. SunLine Transit Agency Staff / Coachella Valley Consolidated Transportation Services Agency Public Transit Operator 80 CITIZENS & SPECIALIZED TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CSTAC) APPOINTMENTS Sandra Salgado, Management Analyst 1 Budget and Implementation Committee April 22, 2024 Background APRIL 22, 2024 2 •The Transportation Development Act (TDA) of 1971 provides two funding sources: –Local Transportation Fund (LTF) –State Transit Assistance fund (STA) •PUC 99238 – Social Services Transportation Advisory Council –All counties eligible for funding must establish a Social Services Transportation Advisory Council. •PUC 130105 (d) – Citizens Advisory Committee –The Commission shall appoint a citizens advisory committee, which shall represent a broad spectrum of interests and all geographic areas of the county. TDA Membership Requirements 3 1.Potential transit user who is 60 years of age or older (1). 2.Potential transit user who is disabled (1). 3.Local social service providers for seniors (2). 4.Local social service providers for the disabled (2). 5.Local social service provider for persons of limited means (1). 6.Local consolidated transportation service agency and transit operator (2). APRIL 22, 2024 Recruitment Process 4 •Application period Feb 14 – March 27th •Solicitation at the Transportation NOW chapters and the Advisory Council on Aging •Email distributions to Specialized Transit Providers •Advertisement on RCTC website and social media •Solicitation to existing and previous CSTAC members and their network APRIL 22, 2024 Recommended Members 5 APRIL 22, 2024 Name Region Lisa Castilone*Southwest John Chavez*San Gorgonio Pass George Colangeli Palo Verde Zaida Forester Northwest Deborah Franklin San Gorgonio Pass Christine Franklyn Bagget Coachella Valley Parker Friedrich Southwest Michael Harrington Coachella Valley John Krick*Western Riverside Mary Jo Ramirez*Southwest and Hemet/San Jacinto Valley Gloria Sanchez*Southwest Ivet Woolridge*Countywide Riverside Transit Agency Staff*Western Riverside County SunLine Transit Agency Staff*Coachella Valley *Current CSTAC member Staff Recommendation 6 1.Approve the appointments of 14 members to the Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee (CSTAC) effective May 8, 2024. QUESTIONS 7 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION BUDGET AND IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE ROLL CALL APRIL 22, 2024 Present Absent County of Riverside, District III X  County of Riverside, District V  X City of Beaumont X  City of Calimesa X  City of Canyon Lake X  City of Cathedral City X  City of Coachella  X City of Desert Hot Springs X  City of Lake Elsinore  X City of Moreno Valley X  City of Murrieta X  City of Palm Desert X  City of Palm Springs X  City of San Jacinto X  City of Temecula X  RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION BUDGET AND IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE COMMISSIONER SIGN -IN SHEET APRIL 22, 2024 NAME AGENCY EMAIL ADDRESS j evvteccrk(c,_ tiNte,-5 r 4,,,t (V-/-&141 i/J--st Z Z--- `/,27 �1-,Li la 4011. e/r 4 o 1',4-x. ( y 03,I 6e eU° - S,-3 Cc. Li(vlz n c) C (1)c-cf Cf,j-liza(c4Cc - - C_Antki-sLo� I'll l.�/� � Q LL s j�,Cxcl�L ±i' n LLY_ivt 1, S t u t it_ wc k,1n_. c 3- '< r` 3 J �f,/- 1— 1— -0`- ; n( o 0