RECEIVE update on local agency Measure X funded projects.

In the first nine months, Measure X has generated over $18 million for transportation projects and programs. The cities and county receive 60% of the Measure X funding, and they are putting their money to work on local construction projects. 

A total of almost $11 million of the available Measure X revenue is allocated to local agencies' projects. In several cases, this locally generated funding will leverage other grant funds, such as state gas taxes, to fully fund projects. The remaining total of about $7 million of the available Measure X revenue is allocated to regional and mobility projects.

Construction has started on transportation projects and programs utilizing funds generated by Measure X. Some of the construction work got off to an early start and has already been completed. Other city and county Measure X projects are in the pipeline and are scheduled for bidding and construction later this summer and fall. The Measure X funding has provided the opportunity for local agencies to move forward with key roadway improvements in their communities that may have otherwise been deferred many years.

Having a reliable funding source allows agencies to develop a variety of strategies to construct the needed roadway improvements. Some agencies have adopted a funding strategy to maximize their funding by leveraging the Measure X funds. This could mean using the funds to match grant applications or using the funds to leverage a local bond measure. Some agencies with smaller allocations may need to save up their allocations to generate enough revenue to fully fund a project at a future date. Other agencies have projects that are in the planning pipeline and will be implemented after the completion of environmental or design phases or after they secure additional grant funding.

Local roadway repairs and safety were identified as a Measure X priority, with 60% of the funding allocated to this category. A key element of determining the best strategies for deciding what roads to repair is to utilize a Pavement Management Program. It is a requirement of Measure X that each local agency develop a Pavement Management Program and submit regular reports on the conditions of their roads in order to receive funding. The Agency goal is to have all twelve cities and the County utilizing the "StreetSaver" software for pavement condition reporting by the end of this year. The software will help each agency get the most value for their limited paving dollars.

The following table details the Measure X revenues collected and distributed to local jurisdictions over the past three quarters, from April 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017:

The purpose of this presentation is to provide an update on the local agency projects. It is important to show the taxpayers that now that the Measure X revenues are coming in, the construction work is happening, and the money is being spent on transportation improvements in their backyard.