REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
July 9, 2024
FROM
NOEL CASTILLO, Director, Department of Public Works - Transportation
SUBJECT
Title
Capital Improvement Program Project and Allocation of American Rescue Plan Act Funding for Summit Valley Road
End
RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve the Capital Improvement Program - Summit Valley Road Traffic Control Devices Project in the City of Hesperia and unincorporated Hesperia area in the amount of $600,000.
2. Approve the use of up to $600,000 of American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund program funding for eligible costs for the Summit Valley Road Traffic Control Devices Project.
3. Authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to post necessary budget adjustments, as detailed in the Financial Impact section, needed for the Summit Valley Road Traffic Control Devices Project (Four votes required).
(Presenter: Noel Castillo, Director, 387-7906)
Body
COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The Summit Valley Road Traffic Control Devices Project in the City of Hesperia and unincorporated Hesperia area (Project) will be funded with the San Bernardino County (County) allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (Recovery Fund), which provides reimbursement of up to $600,000 for eligible costs for the Project. The following budget adjustments are necessary to establish the Department of Public Works’ (Department) Project budget in the 2024-25 Road Operations budget (6650002000 H15255):
|
Fund Center |
Commitment Item |
Description |
Action |
Amount |
|
6650002000 |
40509194 |
American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Fund Distribution |
Increase |
$600,000 |
|
6650002000 |
52002445 |
Other Professional and Special Services |
Increase |
$600,000 |
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
In 2021, the ARPA Recovery Fund provided $350 billion in funding to state, local, and tribal governments to support economic recovery from the continued impact of COVID-19 and the negative impacts of the pandemic. The ARPA Recovery Fund provided funding for critical capital projects, which need to be obligated by December 31, 2024.
The Department evaluated traffic patterns and passing along approximately 6.78 miles of Summit Valley Road, from State Highway 138 northeast to 0.75 mile southwest of Ranchero Road. Traffic collision data from the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System indicate collisions that occur within the Project area are generally the result of unsafe turning movements or motorists attempting to pass vehicles on the wrong side of the road. To reduce collisions along the two-lane roadway the Department will design and install centerline channelizers along Summit Valley Road. The design and installation of these traffic control devices is an eligible use of ARPA Recovery Funds.
The Department will return to the Board of Supervisors (Board) as needed for approval of a cooperative agreement with the City of Hesperia (City) outlining the respective roles and responsibilities of each agency relative to the Project. The City has agreed to grant the County a no fee encroachment permit for Project work within the City’s right-of-way. Additionally, the Department will return to the Board for the Project’s environmental findings, approval of the specifications, authorization to advertise for competitive bids, and ultimately award of the construction contract.
This action meets the County and the Chief Executive Officer’s goals and objectives of providing for the safety, health, and social service needs of County and City residents by enhancing traffic safety along Summit Valley Road in the incorporated and unincorporated Hesperia area.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Aaron Gest, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on June 10, 2024; Finance (Jessica Trillo, Administrative Analyst, 387-4222 and Guy Martinez, ARPA Compliance Officer, 387-5428) on June 20, 2024; and County Finance and Administration (Paloma Hernandez-Barker, Deputy Executive Officer, 387-5423) on June 21, 2024.