HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11e - Transportation Development Act Funds for Arcadia Transit
DATE: April 19, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director
Philip A. Wray, Deputy Director of Development Services/City Engineer
By: Linda Hui, Transportation Services Manager
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 7423 AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE FISCAL
YEAR 2021-22 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT – ARTICLE 4
CLAIM FORMS TO RECEIVE CAPITAL AND OPERATING FUNDS FOR
ARCADIA TRANSIT
Recommendation: Adopt
SUMMARY
Arcadia Transit is eligible to receive Transportation Development Act (“TDA”) Article 4
funds. In order to receive TDA Article 4 funds, the City of Arcadia is required to submit
annual claim forms authorized by the City Council. Attached for City Council review and
approval is Resolution No. 7423 authorizing the City Manager to submit claim forms for
Fiscal Year 2021-22 TDA Article 4 and Fiscal Year 2020-21 Senate Bill 1 funds in a total
amount of $467,501. Once approved, the claim forms will be submitted to the Los
Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“Metro”) for processing. It is
recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 7423.
BACKGROUND
The California State Legislature adopted the Transportation Development Act-Article 4
(under SB 325) in 1971 to generate revenue from retail sales tax and gasoline/diesel
sales tax for public transportation projects. The funds are allocated by the Southern
California Association of Governments (“SCAG”) via the Local Transportation Fund
(“LTF”) and the State Transit Assistance (“STA”) programs based on area population and
transit fare revenue generated by an agency’s local transit system. Metro serves as the
regional planning agency for Los Angeles County, and administers and processes the
funds to each participating municipal transit operator.
Local Transportation Fund (“LTF”) revenue is derived from 0.25% of the retail sales tax
collected statewide for transportation planning and mass transit activity. The California
State Board of Equalization returns the quarter cent to each County according to the
amount of taxes collected in its jurisdiction. Eligible uses include public transit, program
administration, transportation planning, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, special group
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April 19, 2022
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transportation service, and rail passenger service. The City of Arcadia has been allocated
$381,841 in Fiscal Year 2021-22 in LTF funds to operate Arcadia Transit.
The State Transit Assistance (“STA”) fund was approved in 1980 as a secondary source
of revenue for SB 325 dedicated to public transit operation and capital expenditures. STA
revenue is generated from the statewide sales tax on gasoline and diesel fuels, and is
appropriated by the California State Controller’s Office to the regional Transportation
Planning Agencies (i.e., Metro) for formula allocation. The formula is calculated using
50% population count and 50% operator revenues for the prior fiscal year. The City of
Arcadia has been allocated $32,359 in Fiscal Year 2021-22 in STA Funds for Arcadia
Transit operations.
The Senate Bill 1 (“SB 1”), Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 allocated
additional STA Funds in the amount of $15,189, and State of Good Repairs (“SGR”)
Funds in the amount of $38,112 in Fiscal Year 2020-21 for transit capital. The SB 1 funds
are reimbursable on a project-by-project basis. The FY 2020-21 SB 1 funds were
reserved to backfill the City’s matching fund for the 2019 purchase of buses and will be
claimed this Fiscal Year.
DISCUSSION
In order to receive TDA Article 4 and SB 1 funds, the City of Arcadia is required to submit
claim forms authorized by the City Council. Resolution No. 7423 authorizes the City
Manager to submit claim forms for FY 2021-22 TDA Article 4 and FY 2020-21 SB 1 funds
in a total amount of $467,501. Once approved, the claim forms will be submitted to the
Metro for processing.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
The proposed action does not constitute a project under the California Environmental
Quality Act (“CEQA”), based on Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can
be seen with certainty that it will have no impact on the environment. Thus, this matter is
exempt under CEQA.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City of Arcadia will receive $381,841 in TDA Article 4 Funds-LTF and $32,359 in STA
Funds for Fiscal Year 2021-22 to operate Arcadia Transit; and $52.301 in SB 1 ($15,189
in STA and $38,112 in SGR) funds for Fiscal Year 2020-21 for transit capital. These funds
are anticipated and included in projections to operate Arcadia Transit successfully.
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April 19, 2022
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council determine that this action does not constitute a
project and is therefore exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”);
and adopt Resolution No. 7423 authorizing the submittal of the Fiscal Year 2021-22
Transportation Development Act – Article 4 Claim Forms to receive capital and operating
funds for Arcadia Transit.
Attachments: Resolution No. 7423
FY22 Transportation Development Act, Article 4 Claim Forms
Public Transportation System Claim
CHECKLIST OF ITEMS FILED
FISCAL YEAR:
CLAIMANT: City of Arcadia DATE: April 19, 2022
The items checked below are enclosed in connection with the claim filed
herein:
x 1. Pages 1 and 2 for TDA and STA
(See instructions for completing the form in the instruction
package).
x 2. Financial Statement (Table L-1)
(A separate table must be completed for each mode. The
table should be consistent with the table included in the
SRTP.)
x 3. Standard Assurances for Claimants
x 4. Governing Body Authorization
Submit a certified copy of a resolution or minute order.
5. Justification Statements
6. Proposed Commitment Statement(s)
Complete when requesting long-term capital reserves.
x 7. Employee Retirement System Certification Statement
8. Proof of Funding Obligation
Submit tangible evidence of imminent need for capital
reserve drawdowns.
9. Cooperative Agreement or Contract
Submit copies if applicable
x 10. TDA Reserves Held by County Auditor (Table 2)
x 11. California Highway Patrol Certification (Pull Notice)
Current within 13 months.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION CLAIM
STANDARD ASSURANCES FOR APPLICANTS
FOR LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS (LTF) AND
STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE FUNDS (STAF)
Claimant: City of Arcadia Fiscal Year: 2021-22
PLEASE INITIAL ALL APPLICABLE PARAGRAPHS PURSUANT TO WHICH THE CLAIM IS
BEING SUBMITTED.
MTA
TDA
GUIDE
SECTION Initial
1. CERTIFIED FISCAL AND COMPLIANCE AUDIT ______
Claimant certifies that it has submitted a
1.8.1 satisfactory, independent fiscal and compliance
1.8.3 audit, with required certification statement, to SCAG, MTA, and the
Department of Transportation, pursuant to PUC Section 99245 and
CAC Section 6664 for the prior fiscal year (project year minus two).
Claimant assures that this audit requirement will be completed for the
current fiscal year (project year minus one), and submitted to MTA no
later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year.
2. 90-DAY ANNUAL REPORT (STATE CONTROLLER'S REPORT) ______
Claimant certifies that it has submitted a State Controller's Report
1.8.2 in conformance with the Uniform System of Accounts and Records,
1.8.3 to SCAG, MTA, and the State Controller, pursuant to PUC Section
99243, for the prior year (project year minus two). Claimant assures
that this report will be completed for the current fiscal year (project
year minus one), and submitted no later than 90 days after the close
of the fiscal year.
3. PART-TIME EMPLOYEES* ______
Claimant certifies that it is not precluded, by any contract entered
5.6.2b into on or after June 28, 1979, from employing part-time drivers or
contracting with common carriers of persons operating under a
franchise or license. Claimant further certifies that no person who
was a full-time employee on June 28, 1979, shall have his or her
employment, excluding overtime, reduced as a result of it employing
part-time drivers or contracting with those common carriers. (PUC
Section 99314.5c)
STANDARD ASSURANCES FOR APPLICANTS
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MTA
TDA
GUIDE
SECTION Initial
4. FIFTY PERCENT EXPENDITURE LIMITATION
Claimant filing a claim pursuant to PUC Section 99268.1 certifies
2.2.1 that it was in compliance with PUC Section 99268 during the 1978-79
fiscal year, and further certifies that it will remain in compliance with
that section during the project year.
5. REVENUE RATIOS FOR OLDER OPERATORS
Claimant filing a claim pursuant to PUC Section 99268.2
2.2.2 certifies that it will maintain for the project year that ratio of fare
revenues and local support to operating cost which was maintained
during the 1978-79 fiscal year, and further assures for the project year
that it reasonably anticipates achieving the ratio of fare revenues to
operating cost at least equal to the ratio maintained in FY 1978-79, or
(a) 20 percent if serving an urbanized area, and (b) 10 percent if
serving a nonurbanized area, whichever is greater.
6. REVENUE RATIOS FOR NEWER URBANIZED AREA OPERATORS
Claimant filing a claim pursuant to PUC Section 99268.3 certifies
2.2.2 that it will maintain for the project year at least that ratio of fare
revenues and local support to operating cost which was maintained
during FY 1978-79 if that ratio was greater than 20 percent; claimant
further assures, for the project year, that it reasonably anticipates
achieving a ratio of fare revenues to operating cost equal to or
greater than 20 percent for the project year.
7. REVENUE RATIOS FOR NEWER NON-URBANIZED AREA
OPERATORS
2.2.2 Claimant filing a claim pursuant to PUC Section 99268.4 certifies that it
will maintain for the project year at least that ratio of fare revenues
and local support to operating cost which was maintained during FY
1978-79 if that ratio was greater than 10 percent; claimant further
assures, for the project year, that it reasonably anticipates achieving
a ratio of fare revenues to operating cost equal to or greater than 10
percent.
8a. REVENUE RATIOS FOR EXCLUSIVE SERVICES TO
ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED
2.2.3 Claimant filing a claim pursuant to PUC Section 99268.5 certifies that,
for the purpose of the claim, it provides services using vehicles for the
exclusive use of elderly and handicapped persons.
STANDARD ASSURANCES FOR APPLICANTS
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MTA
TDA
GUIDE
SECTION Initial
8b. REVENUE RATIOS FOR PARATRANSIT SERVICES ____
Claimant filing a claim pursuant to PUC Section
2.2.3 99275.5c (Article 4.5) further certifies that, for the project year, it
reasonably anticipates achieving the performance criteria, local
match requirements, or fare recovery ratios adopted by MTA.
9. EXTENSION OF SERVICE ______
Claimant that received an allocation of Local Transportation
1.8.4 Funds for an extension of service pursuant to PUC Section 99268.8
2.2.5 certifies that it will file a report of these services pursuant to CAC
Section 6633.8b within 90 days after the close of the fiscal year in
which that allocation was granted.
10. RETIREMENT SERVICE ______
Claimant filing a claim pursuant to PUC Section 99260 certifies
2.1.7 that: (a) the current cost of its retirement system is fully funded with
respect to the officers and employees of its public transportation
system; or (b) the operator is implementing a plan approved by the
transportation planning agency which will fully fund the retirement
system for such officers and employees within 40 years; or (c) the
operator has a private pension plan which sets aside and invests, or
on a current basis, funds sufficient to provide for the payment of
future benefits, and which is fully compliant with the requirements
stated in PUC Sections 99272 and 99273.
11a. USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS
Claimant filing a claim for TDA funds for capital intensive projects
2.2.1 pursuant to PUC Sec. 99268.7 certifies that it has made every
2.2.8 effort to obtain federal funding for any project which is funded
pursuant to PUC Sec. 99268.7.
11b. Claimant qualifying for funds pursuant to PUC Sec. 99268.1 and
filing a claim for TDA funds in excess of the amount allowed
2.2.1d under PUC Sec. 99268 certifies that such funds are required in order to
obtain maximum federal operating funds in the year such funds are
claimed, pursuant to PUC Sec. 99267.5 and CAC Sec. 6633.1.
STANDARD ASSURANCES FOR APPLICANTS
Page 4.
MTA
TDA
GUIDE
SECTION Initial
12. CHP CERTIFICATION ____
Claimant filing a claim for Local Transportation Funds has included
2.2.9 in the claim a certification completed within the last 13 months by
the California Highway Patrol indicating compliance with Vehicle
Code Section 1808.1, indicating that the operator has participated in
a "pull notice system" to examine driver's records, as specified in PUC
Sec. 99251.
13. STA EFFICIENCY STANDARDS* ______
Beginning in FY 1992, claimant filing a claim for State Transit
Assistance Funds for operating purposes certifies that it has met the
efficiency standards which limit cost per hour increases, pursuant to
PUC Sec. 99314.6.
14. REDUCED TRANSIT FARES _____
Claimants of TDA funds who offer reduced fares to senior citizens
certify that: (a) The Federal Medicare Identification Card is sufficient
identification to receive senior citizen reduced fares if such fares are
available; and (b) A disabled person or disabled veteran
identification card issued pursuant to subdivision (d) of Vehicle Code
Sections 22511.5 or 22511.9 (whichever is applicable) is sufficient
identification to receive disabled person reduced fares if such
reduced fares are available.
*STAP Claimants Only.
City of Arcadia
_________________________________________
Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager/
Development Services Director
CLAIM FORM
TDA CLAIM FORM LTF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - ARTICLE 4
CLAIMANT: City of Arcadia
CONTACT PERSON: Linda Hui TELEPHONE: (626) 574-5435
DATE: April 19, 2022 FISCAL YEAR: 2021-22 COUNTY STAFF: Los Angeles
PAYMENT RECIPIENT: City of Arcadia
ADDRESS: 240 W. Huntington Drive
Post Office Box 60021
Arcadia, CA 91066-6021
ATTENTION: Jason Kruckeberg
Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director
PURPOSE REQUESTED PAYMENT AND RESERVES AMOUNT
Article 4 1. Payment from FY 2021 Allocation -
PUC 99260(a) Operations $ 381,841
2. Amount placed in Capital Reserve from
current year allocation (Complete
Table 2) $ 0
3. Total FY 2021 funding mark (1 + 2) $ 381,841
Authorized Signature:
Jason Kruckeberg
Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
Approval of this claim and payment by the County Auditor to this claimant are subject to funds
being available and to the provisions that such monies will be used only in accordance with the
terms and conditions set forth by this claim.
CLAIM FORM - Amended
STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE FUND Pursuant to Sections 6730-6735 of the California Administrative Code
CLAIMANT: City of Arcadia
CONTACT PERSON: Linda Hui TELEPHONE: (626) 574-5435
DATE: April 19, 2022 FISCAL YEAR: 2021-22 COUNTY STAFF: Los Angeles
PAYMENT RECIPIENT: City of Arcadia
ADDRESS: 240 W. Huntington Drive
Post Office Box 60021
Arcadia, CA 91066-6021
ATTENTION: Jason Kruckeberg
Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director
PURPOSE REQUESTED PAYMENT AND RESERVES AMOUNT
( ) CAC, Section 6730 (a) 1. Payment from FY 2022 Allocation-
Operations $ 32,359
( ) CAC, Section 6730 (b)
( ) CAC, Section 6730 (c) 2. Payment from FY 2021 Allocation
(SB1-STA) - Capital $ 38,112
3. Payment from FY 2021Allocation
(SB1-SGR) – Capital $ 15,189
( ) CAC, Section 6731 (a)
( ) CAC, Section 6731 (b) 3. Total FY 2022 Fund Mark (1-3) $ 85,660
( ) CAC, Section 6731 (c)
Authorized Signature:
Jason Kruckeberg
Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
Approval of this claim and payment by the County Auditor to this claimant are subject to
monies being available and to the provisions that such monies will be used only in accordance
with the terms and conditions set forth by this claim and SCAG Allocation Instructions.
Table L - 1 (A)
HISTORICAL AND PROJECTED FINANCIAL STATUS
SOURCE AND APPLICATION OF CAPITAL FUNDS
BY YEAR OF EXPENDITURE ($ 000)
SOURCE OF CAPITAL FUNDS: 2020 2021 2022
Audited Estimated Planned
FEDERAL CAPITAL GRANTS
FTA Sec. 5309 (Sec. 3)
FAU Grants
FTA Sec. 5307(Sec. 9) $1,024
Other Federal (Assume 80/20 match) (Specify source)
STATE CAPITAL GRANTS AND SUBVENTIONS
TDA (ART 4) current from unallocated
TDA from prior years reserves
TDA (ART 8)
STA current from unallocated $46
STA from prior years reserve $0
Other State (Specify): Prop 1B - PTMISEA/SGR $534
LOCAL CAPITAL GRANTS
System Generated
General Fund
Prop. A Local Return $200
Prop. A Discretionary Carry Over
Prop. C Discretionary
Prop. C Local Return
Prop. C 5% Security
Prop. C Other (Specify)
Other Local (Specify)
TOTAL CAPITAL REVENUE $1,804 $0 $0
Table L - 1 (B)
HISTORICAL AND PROJECTED FINANCIAL STATUS
SOURCE AND APPLICATION OF OPERATING FUNDS
BY YEAR OF EXPENDITURE ($ 000)
SOURCE OF OPERATING FUNDS: 2020 2021 2022
Audited Actual Budget
FEDERAL CASH GRANTS AND REIMBURSEMENTS
FTA Sec. 5307 (Sec. 9) Operating 0 0 0
CMAQ (Operating)
STATE CASH GRANTS AND REIMBURSEMENTS
TDA Current from unallocated 362
308
382
STA Current from unallocated 54
56
32
Other State (Specify):
LOCAL CASH GRANTS AND REIMBURSEMENTS
Passenger Fares 9 4 5
Special Transit Service
Charter Service Revenues
Auxiliary Transportation Revenues
Non-transportation Revenues
Prop. A 40% Discretionary 224 238 241
Prop. A Incentive fund
Prop. A Interest
BSIP 23 22 23
TSE
Base
MOSIP 68 69 69
Prop. C 40% Discretionary - FY 2009 STA Backfill
Prop. C 5% Security 7 5 7
Foothill Mitigation 14 10 12
Measure M 20% - Bus Operations 155 116 153
Measure R 20% - Bus Operations 150 117 152
Other Local (Specify):Settlement Reimbursement 20
Other Local (Specify): Prop. A 25% Local Return 708 476 968
Other Local (Specify): Measure R 15% Local Return 347 317 645
Other Local (Specify): Overcharge Reimbursement 75
Other (Specify): 2020 Federal CARES Act 413
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES 2,140 2,228 2,689
TABLE 2 TDA Total Capital Funds Reserved for future Payment (Total A & B):$ (A) ( B ) PROJECT ANTICIPATED ANTICIPATED DESCRIPTION EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE FY 2021 FUTURE YEARS TABLE 2(B) STA Total Capital Funds Reserved for Future Payment: $ PROJECT ( A ) ( B ) EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE DESCRIPTION FY 2022 FUTURE YEARS