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PRESENTATION OF A REPORT ON THE STATUS OF THE ONGOING ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND FINANCING STUDY
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council hear the report.
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SUMMARY
The City of Chula Vista is progressing on developing and implementing its Asset Management Program (AMP) to operate and maintain the City’s natural and built environment. TBWB, a Consultant firm, was engaged to study potential financing solutions toward sustaining the program.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and has determined that acceptance by the City Council of the Report on the AMP and Financing Study is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378(b)(5) of the State CEQA Guidelines because accepting the Report is an administrative activity of the government; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable
DISCUSSION
Several years ago, the City initiated efforts to develop a comprehensive Asset Management Program (AMP) to more effectively and transparently operate and maintain the City owned assets. City staff has been reporting progress to Council on a regular basis including the annual Infrastructure Workshops. This report highlights progress since the last workshop held April 2, 2015 and includes results from a survey (Attachment) exploring the feasibility of potential revenue mechanisms for sustaining the AMP. The financing study was prepared by consultants, TBWB/True North. Results of the recent survey and discussion of next steps will be presented to Council.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site specific and consequently, the 500-foot rule found in California Code of Regulations section 18704.2(a)(1), is not applicable to this decision. Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter.
LINK TO STRATEGIC GOALS
The City’s Strategic Plan has five major goals: Operational Excellence, Economic Vitality, Healthy Community, Strong and Secure Neighborhoods and a Connected Community. Implementation of the Asset Management Program, including a funding mechanism, will advance all of these goals by realizing efficient, transparent operations with safe and reliable stewardship of the natural and built environments to ensure a sustainable quality of life expect by the community.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
The cost to perform current work on the AMP and the Financing Study are included in the 2015/2016 fiscal year budget and there is no additional fiscal impact.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The ongoing fiscal impact is unknown at this time. The ongoing fiscal impacts will be evaluated as future projects resulting from the Asset Management Study are brought forward for consideration and approval.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Revenue Measure Feasibility Study
Staff Contact: Richard A. Hopkins, Director of Public Works