Initial Meeting of Regional Roundtable Regional Transportation Sales Tax Transportation Investment Act of 2010 (process) and Transportation Funding Act of 2015 (authority) September 26, 2016 Agenda Introductions Regional Transportation Sales Tax Process Overview / Refresher MGRC Role Roundtable Possible Action Item#1: Determination if Chair of Roundtable is desired. If so, then election of Roundtable Chair. Executive Committee Possible Action Item#2: Election or election process for Executive Committee Revenue Projections Approval of Investment Criteria Possible Action Item#3: Approval of Investment Criteria Schedule of Meetings/ Meeting Logistics Possible Action Item#4: Election date target 1
Key Documents Transportation Investment Act of 2010 (HB277 AP) Relevant sections begin Section 6, page 12. Creates Regional Special Tax Districts. Outlines process for the imposition of a regional transportation sales tax. Transportation Funding Act of 2015 (HB 170 AP and HP 106 AP) Relevant sections in HB 170 AP begin Part VII Section 7, page 20 Allows majority of counties in region to trigger regional transportation sales tax process. Allows individual counties to levy single county transportation sales tax after July 1, 2017 (except in Atlanta region). Relevant sections in HB 106 AP, entire document Amendments to HB 170 that only apply to single county transportation sales tax. Regional Transportation Sales Tax Levy of sales tax for transportation projects Up to 1% (in.05% increments) 10 year tax, or until projected amount collected, whichever comes first Initiation of process is not automatically a decision to call for the referendum. If call for referendum issued by Roundtable, then passage requires a majority of votes cast by registered voters. Transportation Defined Broad roads, bridges, freight/ logistics, airports, bike/ped facilities, safety improvements, transit, maintenance and operations. Professional costs design, ROW acquisition, environmental, etc. 2
Use of Regional Sales Tax Proceeds 75% for Projects on the Investment List Projects on the Investment List selected by the Executive Committee and approved by Roundtable (sole decision). 30% of funds must go to projects on the STIP/TIP. 25% for Local Governments Distributed to cities and counties based on jurisdictions road mileage (4/5), and population (1/5) in the region. Can be used for any type of transportation improvements. Project list does not have to be developed during the regional process. Project list does not require approval from any other agency. State Economist Projections for Middle Georgia (rev. 6/2016) 100% 75% 25% Total Revenue 2013 2022 $748,740,139 $561,555,104 $187,185,035 Total Revenue 2017 2027 $663,683,004 $497,762,253 $165,920,751 Difference ($85,057,135) ($63,792,851) ($21,264,284) 3
Regional Transportation Sales Tax Process Majority of counties pass resolution to initiate TIA process Decision Point 1 Complete City Representatives on the Roundtable Selected GDOT confirms criteria State Economist Projections Roundtable Adopts Criteria for Projects Elect Executive Committee Cities, counties and MPOs submit projects to MGRC for completeness check and transmittal to DOT DOT determines what meets region s criteria Unconstrained Project list Executive Committee reviews all projects Constrained Investment List Decision Point 2 Public Meetings Roundtable approves Final Investment List Calls for Vote Election Decision Point 3 MGRC Role, approved by MGRC Council Assistance with Mayor Selection Process in each county, as needed. Meeting space, administrative support for the Regional Roundtable and Executive Committees and other meetings, as needed. Data verification regarding road mileage, population, and other data, as requested. Technical support/assistance in project selection and planning, as requested. Receipt of project submittal forms from region and transmittal to DOT. Convening user groups, such as county managers or chamber, to share information on projects and process, as requested. Coordinating public involvement efforts, including public hearings, and providing presentations to civic groups, as requested. Dissemination of information to the Middle Georgia region, as requested. 4
Possible Action 1 ELECTION OF CHAIR OF ROUNDTABLE, IF DESIRED Regional Roundtable (Possible Action 1) Two (2) from each county (REQUIRED by TIA 2010) COMPLETE 22 members Will have three new county members (Jones, Monroe, Peach) in January No requirement for Chair of Roundtable to be elected Previous process did Conduct two meetings (REQUIRED by TIA 2010) Elect Executive Committee and adopt Investment Criteria Approve / Amend/ Reject Investment List and call for referendum (if desired) Other meetings are not prohibited No quorum (minimum number to conduct business) set in TIA 2010 Voting requires majority vote of members present at the meeting (REQUIRED by TIA 2010) 5
Do you want to take action? Possible Action #2 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ELECTION OR ELECTION PROCESS 6
Executive Committee (Possible Action 2) Elected by Roundtable Voting members Five Roundtable members No method for how Executive Committee members are elected in TIA 2010 Previous process utilized Nominating Committee Non Voting Members Two State Representatives Two State Senators Previous process had five additional Roundtable members as non voting No quorum (minimum number to conduct business) set in TIA 2010 Voting requires majority vote of members present at the meeting (REQUIRED by TIA 2010) Executive Committee Duties Receive the Unconstrained Project List from GDOT Develop fiscally Draft Constrained Investment List Host two public hearings on Draft Constrained Investment List Present Final Investment List to Regional Roundtable 7
Do you want to take action? Possible Action #3 APPROVE INVESTMENT CRITERIA 8
Investment Criteria (Possible Action 3) What are they? TIA 2010 requires that the Regional Roundtable establish investment criteria governs what types of projects could be funded through a regional transportation sales tax. How are they developed? Originally drafted by GDOT Director of Planning (Completed 4/1/2016) Comments solicited from local governments and MPOs (Completed 5/2/2016) GDOT Director of Planning provided Revised Draft Criteria (Completed 6/21/2016) Who adopts the Investment Criteria? Regional Roundtable Applies to All Projects Projects must be consistent with plans and/or studies. Emphasis on construction or acquisition of capital equipment, but project phases other than construction can be on the unconstrained example list if can be constructed within 10 year window. Projects must have full funding. All project phases must be completed or underway within 10 years. 40% allocated to projects completed or underway within six (6) years. 9
Project Types Roadway Capital Serve origins or destinations of trips to/from/within major employment and activity centers throughout the region. New roads, widening, interchanges, interstate improvements, bridges, economic development corridors. Roadway and Bridge Maintenance Resurfacing/rehabilitation on state routes or routes that are considered regionally significant based on PACES ratings provided by GDOT. Bridge work determined by GDOT and/or ratings. Project Types (Cont) Safety and Traffic Operations Projects that align with the Gov. Strategic Highway Safety Plan. Correct or improve road location, intersection or feature that improves safety or corrects deficiency. May include intersections improvements to address safety concerns, shoulder widenings, pedestrian/bicycle safety improvements, hazard eliminations at railroad crossings, traffic calming measures, installation of guardrails, crash attenuators, traffic signal installations and upgrades, signage, and pavement marking improvement projects, etc. Improve or enhance the region s intelligent transportation system network, incident management program or signal coordination and timing. Address an existing operational issue resulting in an improved level of service or reduction in delay or other congestion costs. Freight and Logistics Projects identified in the statewide Freight and Logistics Study, local/regional freight and logistics plans. Enhance flow of freight by truck and/or rail. Facilitate transfer of freight between modes, particularly flow of freight into/out of GA Ports. 10
Project Types (Cont) Aviation Runways, taxiways, aprons, and navigational aids at new or existing airports that are contained in the Five Year Airport Capital Improvement Program. Consistent with Statewide Aviation System Plan. Bicycle and Pedestrian Consistent with a Bike/Ped Plan. Provide connectivity to/from/within major regional employment or activity centers. Project connection to/from existing or planned transit, including bus stops and multi modal centers. Projects such as landscaping should be pursued with 25%. Project Types (Cont) Transit Capital New or existing business and rail mass transit system, passenger rail Capital expenditures including replacement, upgrades, refurbishments. New fixed guideway facilities. Transit services that connect employment or activity centers. Transit Operations and Maintenance Must first enhance existing local or regional transit services in operation as of 1/1/2011, then new transit systems. 11
Do you want to take action? Possible Action #4 SCHEDULE / TARGET 12
Potential Election Dates for Regional Transportation Sales Tax Election Date Estimated Date for Call for Referendum Tax Period Would Begin March 21, 2017 February 2, 2017 (5 July 1, 2017 months) November 7, 2017 August 4, 2017 (11 January 1, 2018 months) March 20, 2018 February 1, 2018 July 1, 2018 Potential Schedule If criteria not set today (item #3), then set another meeting of Roundtable If criteria set today, could initiate Project Submission Process Mid October to early December 2016 Projects Accepted December 2016 Project Validation by GDOT Development Unconstrained List by GDOT January March 2017 Executive Committee Meetings April 2017 Public Hearings May 2017 Roundtable Meeting to accept / reject list Roundtable Meeting to call /not call for the election 13
Do you want to take action? Moving ForwardLogistics How do you want to receive materials email, mail, both? Review contact information and notify Kim Stanton of any changes. Webcast of meetings? Minutes? 14
Other Items for Discussion Adjourn 15