| Citizens Advisory Committee - May 6, 2004 |
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Please click here to download a PDF version of the agenda CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEESpecial Meeting Notice 1. Committee Meeting Call to Order 2. Chair's Report 3. Adopt a Motion of Support for Approval of a Revised Budget and Funding Plan for the Third Street Project, With Conditions – ACTION* (attachment 1) In August 2002, the Authority Board approved a revised budget at $567M, an increase of $73M (14.8%) over the original budget. In April 2003, we requested an updated budget from MUNI. On August 5, 2003 MUNI submitted the first of a series of draft budget revisions. It showed a net increase of $12.3M over the previous year's budget. The Metro East facility (MME) showed increases totaling $13.5M. The major items contributing to the overall increase were $6.3M for design, $5.6 M for construction, and $1.5M for the Construction Outreach program. The increases in the MME were offset by lower than expected bids received for several construction segments. After lengthy discussions we agreed on a total budget of $570M, $3.7M (0.7%) higher than the budget approved in 2002. On April 13, 2004 MUNI submitted what we thought was to be the final version of the budget and funding plan. The most salient aspects of that budget included increases in design expenses ($6.1M) and extended construction outreach program ($1.5M), while construction and construction support costs remained flat. The scope remained the same with the exception of the Ticket Vending Machines ($3.0 M), which were removed from the project and will become part of MUNI's Wayside Fare Collection Program (WAFER) to be funded separately. On April 15, 2004 we learned that McCarthy, the CM/GC contractor for the MME, estimated the projected costs for the facility $11.4M higher than anticipated in MUNI's April 13 budget. Of this increase, $8.9M is directly attributable to recent sharp increases in the cost of steel, and the remainder is attributable to escalation costs. After further discussions, we ascertained that no further scope reductions were possible on MME without significantly affecting its ability to function. In order to keep to the new budget, MUNI management has agreed to commit $9.4M from the proceeds of the sale of the Kirkland property (expected by 2010) to cover this projected funding shortfall. We have, in turn, agreed to advance the equivalent amount out of Prop K, until MUNI realizes the funds from the sale of the Kirkland property. The Authority's agreement to advance Prop K funds is conditioned on MTA Board action committing the repayment funds. This is the last budget revision for the Third Street Project; it does not call for additional Proposition K funds to be earmarked for the project. We are seeking a motion of support for approval of the Revised Budget and Funding Plan for the Third Street Project, subject to the MTA Board's action approving the Budget and Funding Plan and committing repayment from the sale of the Kirkland property. 4. Adopt a Motion of Support for the Appropriation of $600,000 in Prop K Funds for the Geary Corridor Transit Study and Amend the FY 2003/04 Budget Accordingly – ACTION* (attachment 2) The Authority, in coordination with MUNI, the Department of Parking and Traffic (DPT), and other agencies is requesting Prop K funds for the Geary Corridor Transit Study, which is included in the 2001RTP as well as the New Expenditure Plan for Prop K, adopted by San Francisco voters last fall. The Authority has worked with MUNI and other partner agencies to develop an approach to the study and is also guided by a Geary Corridor Citizens Advisory Committee which the Authority Board appointed in late 2003. The study will examine Bus Rapid Transit and other options to improve transit service levels along the Geary Corridor (i.e., Geary Boulevard from the Transbay Terminal to the ocean). The requested funds would also allow for public outreach and evaluation of existing transit performance, safety and urban design in the corridor. The goal of the study is to identify a preferred approach and design concept for a transit improvement in the Geary Corridor, and to facilitate expedited environmental clearance of a project for fast-track implementation. The proposed Geary Corridor Transit Study is an eligible activity under Prop K. We are seeking a motion of support for the appropriation of $600,000 in Prop K Funds for the Geary Corridor Transit Study and to amend the FY 2003/04 budget accordingly . 5. Public Comment 6. Adjournment * Materials Attached Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting: May 26, 2004 CAC MEMBERS WHO ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND SHOULD CONTACT POOJA JHUNJHUNWALA AT 522-4800 This meeting location is wheelchair accessible. In order to allow individuals with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivity to attend the meeting, individuals are requested to refrain from wearing perfume or other scented products. All times shown are for information only. Items will be called at the discretion of the Chair. If you prefer receiving future agendas via email instead of regular mail, please send your request to |
