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Pavement Management Program Sales Tax Referendum Discussion - September 20, 2011

This document outlines the discussions from the special meeting held on September 20, 2011, with the Board of County Commissioners regarding the process of considering a sales tax referendum to support the Pavement Management Program. Key topics include engaging the public, understanding maintenance versus enhancement projects, and establishing a clear methodology for project ranking. The initiative encompasses major transportation system improvements and infrastructure needs. Recommendations for next steps and community engagement strategies are also included to ensure transparent deliberation and public involvement.

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Pavement Management Program Sales Tax Referendum Discussion - September 20, 2011

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  1. Sales Tax:Pavement Management Program Special Meeting with the Board of County Commissioners September 20, 2011

  2. Board Direction April 5, 2011 • Explain the process required for the Board to consider a sales tax referendum, and • Process for engaging the public and local municipalities • Maintenance-only projects and projects that require enhancements • Definition of maintenance and reconstruction • Detailed list of what is required for each project August 23, 2011 • Accept the pavement management project ranking methodology • Ask the Manager to schedule, as soon as possible, a Board work session on the potential sales tax initiative

  3. Pavement Management Program Presentation Outline • Transportation System Surtax vs. Infrastructure Surtax • Projects • Setting the parameters of the initiative • Engaging the community • Schedule/Timeline • Staff Recommendations • Next Steps

  4. Transportation System Surtax vs. Infrastructure Surtax

  5. Charter County Transportation System Surtax §212.055(1), Florida Statutes • Up to 1% • Levy by Countywide referendum or charter amendment • Ballot includes term of levy and percentage • Funds deposited into trust fund • Uses (as many or few at discretion of governing body): • Countywide bus system, on-demand transportation services and fixed guideway rapid transit system (capital & operations and maintenance) • Road and bridge (development, construction, maintenance) • Capital debt service • Distribution: • To County • If funds are shared with cities or regional transportation authority, interlocal agreements are required • Ordinance specify projects?

  6. Local Government Infrastructure Surtax §212.055(2), Florida Statutes • Either 0.5% or 1% • Levy by Countywide referendum • Ballot includes term of levy and percentage • Uses: • Land • New capital facilities • Improvements of capital facilities: 5 years or more life expectancy • Design and engineering costs • Public safety vehicles, equipment: 5 years or more life expectancy • NOT operations and maintenance • Distribution: • Interlocal; or • Statutory formula (§218.62, Fla. Stat.) – population based • Ordinance specify projects?

  7. Ballot Question Requirements §101.161, Florida Statutes • 75 words ballot question; 15 words ballot title • Clear and unambiguous language • Must not mislead voter • State the chief purpose of the measure • Need attorney review – ballot requirements have been litigated often • Remedy: ask judge to remove question from ballot

  8. Timeline – Ballot Question General Election

  9. Pavement Management ProgramWhich Surtax? • Option 1: Charter County and Regional Transportation System Surtax • Option 2: Local Government Infrastructure Surtax • Staff Recommendation: Option 1

  10. Projects

  11. Definitions of Maintenance and ReconstructionTypes of Projects • New Construction • Maintenance • Routine / Operating • Capital (3R: Resurfacing, Restoration, Rehabilitation) • Reconstruction

  12. Capital Maintenance3R: Resurfacing, Restoration, Rehabilitation • Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) “3R projects focus primarily on the preservation and extension of the service life of existing facilities and on safety enhancements.” • Florida Dept. of Transportation (FDOT) “Resurfacing, restoration and rehabilitation (RRR) work is defined as work undertaken to extend the service life of an existing highway and/or enhance highway safety. “

  13. Capital Maintenance3R: Resurfacing, Restoration, Rehabilitation After Before County Road 236

  14. 3R Projects • Extend the Service Life of the Roadway

  15. 3R May Include • Safety modifications

  16. 3R May Include • Improve Operational Characteristics

  17. 3R Projects in Alachua County • NW 51st St.

  18. 3R Projects in Alachua County • NW 51st St. • NW 39th Ave.

  19. 3R Projects in Alachua County • NW 51st St. • NW 39th Ave. • NW/NE 53rdAve.

  20. Reconstruction • Changing the functionality/character of a roadway • Rural to Urban

  21. Reconstruction • Changing the functionality/character of a roadway • Rural to Urban • 2-lane to 4-lane

  22. Reconstruction • Changing the functionality/character of a roadway • Rural to Urban • 2-lane to 4-lane • Unimproved road to paved road

  23. Definitions of Maintenance and ReconstructionCost Differences 3R Reconstruction

  24. Pavement Management ProjectsRanked List

  25. Sales Surtax InitiativeTypes of Projects • Pavement Management Projects • Tower Road Area Network Projects • Other Transportation-related needs

  26. Setting the Parameters of the Initiative

  27. Pavement Management ProgramHow much and How Long?

  28. Pavement Management ProgramInitiative Parameters • Surtax Rate • ½-cent • 1-cent • Other • Length of time • 5 years • 10 years • 15 years • Staff Recommendation: 1-cent for 10 years

  29. Engaging the Community

  30. Engaging the Community Public Involvement • Engage municipalities • Begin at staff level • Encourage involvement • Public • Elected officials • Develop countywide project list • Look for community leaders • Provide consistent and accurate information to as many interested community groups as time allows

  31. Schedule/Timeline

  32. Pavement Management ProgramRecommendation • Direct staff to proceed with development of a 2012 ballot initiative for a 1-cent Charter County Transportation System Surtax for a period of at least ten years, to begin discussions with City of Gainesville staff and to begin the community involvement process

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