HomeMy WebLinkAbout08 AB 2766 09-08-98 NO. 8
'9-8-98
Inter-Corn
DATE:
SEPTEMBER 8, 1998
TO'
FROM:
SUBJECT:
WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PROJECT FUNDING FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION
SUBVENTION FUNDS (ASSEMBLY BILL 2766) PROGRAM
SUMMARY: Each year the City Council is requested to authorize the use of the City's AB
2766 funds to off-set costs for state mandated vehicle emission programs implemented by the
City of Tustin. This year the City Council is being requested to allocate the Fiscal Year (FY)
1998/99 AB 2766funds to the development of the Commuter Rail Station.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council:
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Authorize the use of City AB 2766 funds for the Tustin Commuter Rail Station;
and,
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Authorize the City Manager to approve additional AB 2766 expenditures,
consistent with Air Quality Management District guidance, throughout the 1998/99-
program year as needed.
FISCAL IMPACT
AB 2766 turn-back funds are made available to local governments for use in offsetting
state mandated vehicle emissions reduction programs. Tustin will receive approximately
$70,000 for the 1998/99 program year. The use of these funds reduces General Fund
responsibility to fund emission reduction programs. Attachment "A" provides a summary
of AB 2766 fund program activities, revenues, expenditure and carryover balances.
BACKGROUND DISCUSSION
On September 30, 1990, the State Legislature authorized the South Coast Air Quality
Management District (SCAQMD) to impose an additional motor vehicle registration fee of
two dollars ($2) per vehicle to finance the implementation of transportation measures
embodied in the Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) and provisions of the California
Clean Air Act. Commencing Fiscal Year 1991-1992, subvention disbursements were
City Council Report
Project Funding for AB 2766 Program
September 8, 1998
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made available to cities and agencies. Forty percent of the funds collected from the
Department of Motor Vehicle registration fees (approximately $14 million annually) is
returned to local governments for local vehicle emission reduction programs.
AB 2766 turn-back funds must be used solely to reduce pollution from motor vehicles and
for related planning, monitoring, enforcement, and technical studies necessary for the
implementation of state and regional clean air goals.
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PROGRAM AND BUDGET INFORMATION
In past years, the City of Tustin has used AB 2766 funds to offset the costs associated
with the following air emission reduction programs:
FY 1991-92 Project
FY 1992-93 Project
FY 1993-94 Projects
FY 1994-95 Projects
FY 1995-96 Projects
FY 1996-97 Projects
FY 1997-98 Projects
Vehicle conversion to propane
No programs funded
Commuter Rail Station
Partial funding of Air Quality Element of the
General Plan
Personnel costs for administration
Commuter Rail Station
Personnel costs for administration
Training/Save Our Air Rideshare
Program incentives
(SOAR)
Commuter Rail Station
Personnel costs for administration
Training/SOAR Program incentives
Commuter Rail Station
SOAR Program Costs
SOAR Compensation Pay
Computer Software
Commuter Rail Station
SOAR Program Costs
City Council Report
Project Funding for AB 2766 Program
September 8, 1998
Page 3
PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 PROGRAM ALLOCATIONS
COMMUTER RAIL STATION FUNDING ASSISTANCE - Since 1992 the Community
Development and Public Works Departments have been working on the site acquisition,
funding, design, engineering and planning of the Tustin Commuter Rail Station. AB 2766
funds have been previously allocated by the City Council for the commuter rail station.
The rail station will require additional monies and potential future use of AB 2766 funds
for operation and maintenance.
In Fiscal Years 1993-94 and 1994-95, the City Council allocated $40,000 annually in AB
2766 funds for the rail station. In Fiscal Years 1995-96, 1996-97 and 1997-98 the City
Council allocated $65,000, $130,000 and $97,084, respectively.
This year staff is recommending that the entire AB 2766 Fiscal Year 1998-99 turn-back
funds (estimated at $66,900) plus interest be allocated to the Commuter Rail Funding
Assistance.
Assistant Director
Director of Community Development.
Attachment A: Project AB 2766 Fund Program
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